Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, October 26, 1912, Page 10

" NORWICH BULLETIN, OCTOBER 2l NEWS FROM ONE HUNDRED LIVE CORRESPONDENTS EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND. Who is Going and Coming—Incidents, Accidents and Building in Three Counties. New Londen County | ’ Ongan Recital at Baptist Church —Straw Ride Party—Accident to . Joseph Marcoux. Mrs, Edward Edwards who has been uder treatment at the Backus hospi- tal for several weeks was able to re- turn home Wednesday. Charles D, White has men at work excavating for a reservoir on the land 1 recently purchased of Fred Bergman for a water privilege. The water will be conveyed from the reservoir to the tenements of the Uncasville Manu- twmrlul;_lcompmy. Miss Florence Hart left Friday to spent several weeks with relatives in Hartford and Worcester. Fred Chapel who has been spending a week with friends in Pittsfield, Mass., has returned home. Edwin Henry attended the grand ledge wession of Workmen, in New * London, as delegate from Uncas lodge. Palmer Brothers' company are hav- ing new fire escapes put in their mill. Organ Recital. b . There was a large attendance at the :nn recital given by Ernest L.Ma- ffey, of Boston, in the Baptist church Friday evening. At ‘the close of the recital Deacon Eq;ln Henry ,read a vote of thanks to Mr. Palmer | Who so generously donated the organ, A collection was takgn; the pros :Joedl will be used to buy new hymn- 8. y Miss Cecile Forguls who has been , entertained by Miss Eva St. Germaine i ‘t:n past week has returned to Worces- T Mr. and Mrs, Albert Avery of Hill Wop are entertaining their daughter, Mrs. Clarence Avery and’ daughters of ‘Windham as their guests. i\ _ James E. Comstock accompanied by H Miss Mary Comaiock visited their uncio , town. k Comstock who is ill in M-lfldli‘- " Dance Follows Stfaw Ride. ¢ 3 | . About thirty young people of Ne¥ E London_enjoyed a straw ride to Hick » ey's hall, Pequot, where they held a social and dance Tuesday night. Those in the party were Miss Dorothy Geer, Miss Mary Nash, Miss Josephine Mc- Auliff, Miss Margaret O'Brien, Miss Bmma Smith, Miss Ruth Gilmore, Miss Inez Thomas, Miss Mapgaret Sullivan, © Miss Ruth S. Germaine, Miss Char- # Jott Muller, Miss Mazie Walsh, © Miss ! Madeline Morris, Lawrence Donohue, ! Earigh, Toniois Cramheriain, s ] oseph ' Cl erlain, ] K ! Delap, Willlam Sberidan, Christ o | Barry, George Gioss, Thomas ! Thomas Murray, Arthur Perry. Re- freshments were served during the evening. ( | Mr. and Mrs, Dwight ‘Austin of Prov~ dence were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Hurber, 4 + The.members of the Ladies” Aid so- clety of the Baptist church met at the home of Mrs. N. §. Mitchell Thurs- ) ’ C. E. Delegates. Miss Lillian Rummill Miss Florence Chapman, Mi Gerda Olsen, Miss Bthel Wood, Miss Nellie Gridley and the Rév. G. C. Chappell were delegates to the Christian Endeavor convention in_Hartford. Mrs. Thomas Watt entertained the members of the Good Cheer Sunshine woclety Thursday afternoon. J | _ Judge Dilion of Rhode Island, Robert | Butler of Hartford and Albert Philips candidate for secretary of state wil #ive an address at the Demacratic ral- |1v In Robertson's hall, Wednesday 1 evening. ‘Winthrope M. Danlels has returned /o his home in Princeton, N. J. ) @Mrs. Walter Jeffers and Mrs. Ray | Woodmanseo have been guests of friends in New Haven. ) ._The Thames Social club held a meet- ing in the club rooms on Sunday afi- 1 érnoon, two new names have been . proposed for membership. Several mu- #lcal selections ‘were rendered by mem- bers present. . { John Brown sgtarted ! morning to enumerate hildren of the town. i ,, American council, O, U. A. M. held its fair in Robertson's hall Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs, Walter Goodell have . @8 their guest Mrs. Samuel Judd and | dsughter Dorothy, of Dwight, Mass. Thursday morning Mail Carrier F. B. "Tooker who has been enjoving his an- *nual fifteen days' vacation returned |* his route. Joseph Marcoux Injured. i, Joseph Marcoux o escaped death Tuesday. Marcoux, who is | elghteen vears gl was employed in the Pequot mill of the Uncasville Man- l ufacturing company. The elevator was suspended midway in the shaft and } Marcoux was at ‘work in one of the + doorways leading out to repair a cable. Mechanism by which the elevator 18 raised and lowered unexpectedly let &0 and the elevator came down swifty 1y. Marcoux hearing the elevator coming quickly drew the upper half of his body out but in so dolng his right arm was caught and badly lacerated and the bones broken. FHe was taken to the Backus hospital for treatment. } f i NORTH FRANKLIN \ ‘, in Monday the | school Vacation For Station Agent—Theater . Party. Mr. and Mrs. Himes of Monson, Mass., and J. L. Riley of Norwich, were callers at A. T. Browning’s Sunday. Mr. and Royce and children spent Sunday 4 arner. ! Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mahoney spent Bunday in Jewett City ; Clifford Heath, agent at the C. Mrs. Frank of Norwich, with Mrs. Emma V. station is having a vacation. James Caldwell entertained a theater party at Willimantic Tuesday evening. Mrs. L. C. Ladd of Greeneville visit- } @4 Mrs, Mahoney Tuesda ¢ Mr. and Mre. J. R. Warren of Lyme, wre visiting Mrs, Emma Warner. Mrs. Warren and Mrs. Warne: Monday in Norwich. § Miss Ethel Browning has returned home after spending several days in Boston. spent ASHWILLETT Bkunk Hunters Get 13-Pound Coon. The Morgan bovs went skunk hunt- ing’ one night last week and’ captured & coon which weighed 13 pounds. Otto_Anderson spent tlie week in New York. E. A. Anderson has been visiting his father for a few days this week ¥. Hayward picked a full bl 3 rose Wednesday on the Cha Main place which recently burned Samuel D. Pierce of Rixtown Sigfreld Ahlberg were in Westerly ‘Wednesday. George Pierce and family tmwe soon to the Billings ‘The rain of Wednesda ) an@ evening was weicomed, | trict. | ter. | EALES[ET2RY Prohibition Addresses at Methodist Church—Meeting of Reading Circle— Birthday Hallowe'en Party. The cause of temperance from the prohibition standpoint was presented at the M. E. church Tuesday evening, County Organizer Ernest Allison Smith of the prohibition party, from Nor- wich, accompanied by Rev. M. R, French of Norwich Town and, Captain Jason L. Randall of Groton, addressed a small audience of interested listen- ers. Organizer Smith gave reasons for the non-enforcement of present laws, and spoke of the attitude of church members emphasizing their duty by up- holding the only party whose platform declares against the liquor traffic. Rev. Mr. French spoke on the moral issues of the campaign, stating that this was his first venture in.the olitical field and of his willingness as a preacher to remain offt of politics, providing the saloon would do likewise. Captain Randall, who is a candidate for sen- ator cn the prohibition ticket, spoke from the standpoint that politics and religion are inseparable, emphx‘lflg’ personal responsibility. Personals. Captain Randall, who made the t from Groton in, his automobile, was | accompanied by Mrs. Randall and Miss Katherine Copp. The Misses Amelia and Susan Mathewson left Thursday morning to spend several'months in Brookiyn, X. oyes B. Allyn entertained a com- pany of New London relatives and their friends for a few days' outing at his home in the village Saturday. Thé party included Mrs. John Griswold,| Mrs. Walter Beckwith, Mrs. Alvin Steward, Mrs. A. W. Brown, Miss Mary Waite, Miss Gladys Beckwith and Misses Florence and Hazel Cope- land. . % AMirs. Mary Watrous of Groton, a gradvate of the National Training School of Certified Nurses at Albany, N. Y., class 1912, arrived last week to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Charles H. Comstock. Mrs. Myrta Mather was a recent guest of relatives in Mystic Reading Club Mests. The Reading club was entertained lastgweek by Mrs. Eugene La Fontaine at fler hoine in the Allyn's Point dis- A reading from Homes Life in Germany, by Mrs. Alfred Sedgwick, one of the books of the Chautauqua read- ing course, was given by Mrs, LaFon- taime, A Round Robin letter was writ- en to the Misses Webb, who returned cently fo their former home inj Greenport, L. 1. The usual sopial hour | with refreshments was enjoyed. Mrs. Charles J. Pierce of Allyn’s Point will act as hostess at the next session, Oc- tober 30. . All But One Cottage Closed. Mrs, Hiscox of Norwich, who return- ed home last week, was among the last of the sumnfer residents to close her cottage on the Bluff, but one cottage, that of Engineer E. N. Coleman,, re- | ‘maining open. 4 Mr. and Mrs, E. N. Coleman, who have been spending several days re- cently with their son, Captain E, N. Coleman, Jr., in. New York city, re- turned to the Ferry last week. Mrs. Charles H. Comstock and daugh- ter, Mrs. Mary Watrous, Were Euesis the first of thel week of Mr. and Mrs, Ambrose Sullivhn of Mohegan. George Hewitt of North Waterford began improvements recently on the F. A, Alpin residence in the village. Hallowe'en Party. ®A Hallowe'en party in honor of the 4th birthday anniversary of Master Gordon Manierre was given at ths home of Mrs. Delphine Fish Wednes- day evening. The dining room was decorated with pumpkin moonshines, the place favors being black cats and witches. The guests included Misses Ruth Lawson, Ernestine Talbot, Mary, Madeleine and Dorothy Birch,Elizabeili Hines and Master Otto Gazette. Mr. and Mrs. Gerard L.’Ranger and Miss Marian Pitcher of Norwich were visitors at the Pitcher cottage on the Bluff, Sunday. Mrs. ienry C. Beckwith of New Lon- don was a recent guest for the day of her niece, Mrs, D. C. Perkins, NIANTIC Happenings - in the Village and the Grove—Accident—Bifliding Notes. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Way of Meriden spent Sunday with Mr. Fay's mother, Mrs. Martha Way, of Penn- sylvania avenue. Mrs, Way, a bride of a few, weeks, was Miss Edna Kreh of Meriden. Mrs. Benjamin Mallory of Boston is the guest of her father, George S. Patric, in_the Pines. Perry Chapman of Bridgeport Wwas the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Chapman, Tuesd: Daniel Huntley cut h verely with ap axe while wood near his home. Harry Hoffman, who has been vis- iting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hoffman, has gone to Hartford to work. Mr, New D. left foot se- splitting and Mrs, Charles McGregor of Haven spent Sunday with Mrs. A. Crocker. Cecil Spicer of New Sunday in the Pines. F. A. Aston has the new Griswoid cottage on Orchard street shingled and boarded in. R. O, Libby of New York spent the week@with Mrs. Libby at Wild Air. The, Waskburn family from Norwich occupied their cottage Sund: Mrs, C. F. Chittenden of New Lon- don spent Tuesday at her cottage in the Pines. Mr. and Mrs, Joseph W tained their son Harry over Sunda: W. H. Barker and Mrs. R. L. aring left Monday for a lengthy ith friends in Willimantic. ~ouise Smith returned Tuesday few days’ visit to New Haven. On Annual Vacation. don Munger is substituting in nostoffice during the ab- r lush, who is enjoy- ion to New York 2 by auto. Ives of Meriden is at the antic house. Francis Luce, who attends the Nor- wich Academy spending the week end with his pavents, Mr. and Mrs, John F. Luce, on et. "GRISWOLD. Preparing Parsonage for New Minis- London spent Lee enter- from ¢ Sh W. B. Montgomery of | visited aunt, this weel Philip Pippine and famii the house with his fathe New Mrs. J. B, York unders, moved into water 18 low and dust was deep in ‘Yh(‘ | Bignwas» OLD MYSTIC Girls’ Day at Bapt Sunday School— Recent Weddings—Rooms May Be Provided for Boy Scouts. The Babtist Sunday school observed irls' day Sunday. The order of ex- ng, school: v . Henry E. Anderson; Song, Miss Frink's class; recitation, Welcome, Alice Cheesbro; reading of Psalm, - superintendent and _school; song, school; lesson study; Girls’ Rally Song, classes of Mrs. J. Harold Wil- liams and Miss Ruth Williams; vocal duet, Dorothy Cheesbro and Eva Bau- man, with piano ) accompaniment by Elmer Cheesbro; recitation, God Wants | the Girls, Flora B. Ingram; recitation, How to Be Happy, Daisy Sebastian: recitation, Follow the Sunshine, Hazel Russell; closing sons, school. Officers of United Workers. At the annual meeting of the United ‘Workers of the Methodist church the following officers were elected: Presi- dent, Mrs, Herman Main; vice presi- dent, Mrs. George G. Welles; secretary and treasurer, Miss S. Annie Wil- liams; ~directresses, Miss Callie T. Chapman, Mrs. Joseph Desley and Mrs. Hattle Peckham. Watrous—Gibson. The marriage of Miss Laura Gibson of* Momence, 1ll, and Adin M. Wat- rous of Stonington took place Wed- nesday, Oct, 9th, at the Episcopal church, Momence, the rector officiat- ing. Mr, and Mrs, Watrous visited on their honeymoon trip Chicago and ) agara Falls, arriving Thursday even- ing, Oct: 17th, at their newly furnished home at Groton borough. Mr. Watrous i8 the younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert G. Watrous, who reside on the Stonington road near the pumping sta- tion and formerly were residents of Old Mystic Headquarters for Scouts. Twelve Boy Scouts with Scoutmaster Rev. Henry E. Anderson went on a hike Saturday morning to the horse pound. On arriving at the pound the Scouts partook of a lunch of boiled frankfurters, rolls and baked potatoes. The frankfurters were broiled over an open fire and the potatoes baked in the coats. At the last meeting of the Scouts a ccmmittee was appointed to see what could be done about sectring a nlace where rooms could be fitted up and kept open afternoons and even- ings for the use of the Scouts. Good progress has been made by the com- mittee and they hope to make a report at the next meeting. Married at Lewiston. Relatives and friends have received news of the marriage of Mrs. Anna L. Dennis, formerly of Old Mystic, and Rev. Samuel A. Blaisdell, pastor of the Pine street Free Baptist church of Lewiston, Me., which took place Fri- day, Sept. 12, at noon in the church of which the groom was pastor. The double ging service was performed by Dr. A. T. Salley, pastor of the Main street Free Baptist church. The wed- ding march was played by Mrs. Sadie Clark Tanner. The bride wore an im- ported gown of white pongee, a pres- ent from her brother, William Henry, a government official at Honolulu, She carried a large bouquet of bride roses. Rev. and Mrs. Blaisdell left on the early, afternoon train for Old Orchard Beach, where they spent a brief time at the bride's cottage. From thence they went to Boston. While in that city they visited with the groom’s daughter, Miss Helen Blaisdell, a stu- dent at Stmmons college. The churca gave Rev. and Mrs. Blaisdell a recep- tion on their return to their ‘home at 316 Main street, Lewiston. Social and Personal. The Epworth league will hold a so- cial this evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred E. Brown. { The B. Y. P. U. will hold a Hallow- €en social at Hillside terrace. The United Workers of the Meth- odist church met Wednesday afternoon at the home of the president, Mrs. Herman Main. ;Mrs. Mattie Babcock entertained on Wednesday evening the Ladies' Aid society of the Baptist church. Mr." and Mrs. Charles Q. Eldredge entertained at dinner Wednesday even- ing at Riverview Capt. A. P. R. Hanks of New York and his brother, William H. F. Hanks, of Old Mystic. Fostmaster Lucy A. Tourjee has raspberries growing in her garden in Smith street and if the weather proves warm for a while longer will be plutk- ing ripg berries. S. B.fSebastian has completed put- tng i’ the foundation of the Meth- odist parish house. One hundred and four were present at the Girls' day exercises at the last session of the Baptist Sunday school. Miss Maisie Rider of Norwich, with five friends, spent the week end with' her sister, Mrs. David Cudworth, of Greenmanville avenue. FITCHVILLE Prohibition Rally in Paimer Personal Items. Hall— The prohibition party held a rally in Palmer hall Thursday evening. About seventy-five were present. Able ad- dresses were made by the party speak- ers, E. A. Smith, Robert McNeely and Rev. -Mr. French of Norwich. speakers were introduced by Edward A. Bishop of Bozrah. During the eve- ning several piano and cornet_ solos were rendered by Miss Alice Bishop and Clarence Parker. Miss Eisie Adams is visiting rela- tives in Hartford. Miss Christina Marra was a recent guest of relatives in Montville. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brooks of Nor- wich were guests recently of Mrs Brooks' sister, Mrs. Francis Gribbins. Mrs, Annle Asplund of Norwich Is visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs, Annie Anderson. Miss Teresa McManus and Miss An- nie Murphy of Norwich were guests of relatives in town Thu Mr. and Mrs, Patrick Murphy and children and Miss Kate Murphy spent Sunday at the home of John McCarty. Mrs. George Adams has returned from a visit with relatives in Hart- ford Mrs. Mary Kingberser is visiting relatives in Fall River. NORTH STONINGTON Progressive Rally — Grangers Following Initiation. Feast Representatives of the progressive party held a rally on the village square Monday afternoon. The Ladies’ society of the Third | Baptist church served a harvest sup- | per at the residence of Mrs. W. H. Hillard Thursday evening. Eight Initiated. The grange initlated a class of eight Friday evening and served a supper in honor of the new member . Rev. J. )L Collins of Westerly was a caller in town Mrs. Harold Law Blakeslee of New Haven spending a week at avents, Mr. and Mrs. Wil supply church The | OCCUM AND VERSAILLES Fair of St..Joseph's Parish—Sea Island Cotton Plants Thrive. fl']le second night of a series of a ffm‘ being held at St. Joseph's parish Tuesday evening was well attended. The fair is being held in the basement of the church. The recent addition of a basement to the edifice makes it poe- sll?lc for the society to hold its enter- tainments under its own roof. Danc- ing will have no part in the programme at the fair. The reading of Mrs. Rog- ers, the plano playlng of Mrs. Willis Kinder and sketch by Daniel Capplet and Alex Colburn, Jr, were features of the programme Tuesday evening. By request the programme rendered at the Versailles M. E. church a few evenings since will be given this (Sat- urday) evening. * At Progressive Rally. Both villages were well representcd Monday evening at the progressive rally. A special car carried nearly 100 accompanied by a full band under the direction of O. LaRoche, 2 good num- ber of women being among those at- tending. The use of the moose whistle was a noticeable feature by those in attendance, F. B. Swan is enjoying a month’s vacation from his duties at H. A. Richards’ meat market. Mr. Swan is planning to spend the greater part of his vacation with dog and gun. Ira Leonard is assisting at the To- tokett company store. Memorial Bible. F. H. Yerrington recently presented the Versailles M. E. church a beautiful pulpit Bible in memory of his mother, Mrs. Jane Hyde Yerrington. The Bi- ble bears the following inscription: “In memory of Mrs. Jane Hyde Yer- rington, 1820-1912." Jt also bears the name of the donor, Frank Hyde Yer- rington. Mrs. W. H. Mitchell was called to New Bedford, Mass., on Sunday by the severe illness of her father, George - Attenti The turkeys offered for prize * trails drawn and wings cut off at second prize of third prize of to the largest London or Wiridham counties. in addition to the market price. Rock Nook home. : To the_raiser of the largest keys at Somers Bros.’ market. Davis. e;! Davis in his recent visits to the %illage has made friends who trust that returning health may soon be his portion. Raising Cotton. In the will yard of the Totokett Manufacturing company there is be- ing carefully guarded by employes geveral thrifty plants of Sea Island cotton, which was grown from seed during the present seaspn. No color is shown in the boll at the present time. The plants were growing in the open until the cool weather put in its ap- pearance, but are now under glass. PRESTON Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Geisthardt R turn from Europe—Damage by Woodland Fire. s, G Holden spent Sunday with reiatives in Westerly. Return from Europe. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Gelsthardt of Lincoln, b., after returning from a trip to Burope, are spending a few days with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs, G. A. Geisthardt. Mrs. Fred Harvey of New London | was a week end visitor with her broth- ler, John H. Wilson. Miss Annie McClimon 18 Visiting rel- |atives in Passaic, N. J | Mrs. John Burdick after spending | several weeks with Mrs. G. A. Holden, | returned Sunday to her home in West- ler | Misses Helen and Elsie Starkweath- er were visitors at Broadway school, | Friday, October 18. . Misses Sophia_Hollowell, Elsle and | Helen Starkweather, Bessie Crary and Hattie Bennett attended the teachers’ convention at Hartford Friday. Harvest Supper. There was a large attendance at the Harvest supper in the Baptist church Thursday evening. 2 The second of a course of singing lessons under the direction of Rev. N. B. Prindle, was held in the Baptist ichurch Friday evening. | Mrs. George Anson Frink of East Great Plain has been spending the past few days, visiting friends in this | vicinit: Bad Woodland Fire. The Davis woods, which extend down towards Poquetanuck, were on fire the | first part of the week. On account of |the exceedingly dry condition of the wo spread very rapldly the fire arles H. Haskell, Lawrence lirockett and James B, Bates was ha 1 |saved by the persevering efforts of a emall band of nelghbors. | A, D. Zabriskie been picking the | most delicions sweet corn and toma- toes from his garden all through the veelk Owns Ancient Drum. Mz, and Mys, C, H. Parker of Valley DOLLARS BONUS They must be natives—hatched and grown in these two counties. The Builetin will buy the prize birds at the regular market price in addition to the prize to be awarded. The first prize of $10.00 to the largest and fattest young turkey; 00 to the second largest and fattest young turkey: The contest is open to any man, these counties, The turkeys must be submitted for examination and weighing the Tuesday before Thanksgiving at 12 o’clock noon. For the largest and fattest youn To the raiser of the second young turkey in size a prize of $5.00 in addition to the market price will be nish the Thanksgiving dinner for the Sheltering Arms. a prize of $6.00 in addition to the market price. County Home for Children for a Thanksgiving dinner. The judges will be disinterested persons who will weigh the tur- i All turkeys that are eligible for competition will be purchased at the market price, so any turkey raiser who enters a bird contest is sure of selling the bird whether a prize is won or not. wood belonging' to Frank E. Peck- | have reached home in safety, after spending several months here, in Mrs. Parker’s home town. Mr. Parker is the possessor of a very an- cient drum which many of his friends had the pleasure of seeing and hear- ing while he was here. Miss Jessie Matassa of Norwich has been spending several weeks with Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Zabriskie. Some of the young people in this locality have joined a singing class in Poquetanuck, Prof. Charles D. Geer, instruetor. Miss Arline Tubbs of ) a visitor here on Thursd The Preston City srange held a reg- ular meeting Tuesday evening. After the business meeting, an entertaining programme was rendered. There was a large attendance. | LEDYARD Montville Grangers Visit Local Grange and Provide Excellent Entertainment —Mrs. Daniel H. Main Has Eye Re- moved. orwich was The Ladies’ Aid society recently met with Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Hewitt of Laurel Hill. Twent-one were present and all enjoyed the day. Mr. and Mrs. Hewitt formerly lived in this town. Miss Fannie Fanning of Hartford returned home Monday. She has been the guest of Mrs. Charles Gray and Mrs, Iseac G. Geer. FRANKLIN Progressive Rally in Norwich Attended by Local People—Miss Mary Ladd's Death. Mr. and Mrs. S. N. Hyde entertained on Sunday at dinner Mr. and Mrs, Arad R. Manning and son Bugene of Yantic and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd P. Ayer and son Kugene of Frankiin. Mrs. Lavius A. Robinson, Mrs. Clif- ford H. Robinson and chiidren, Ruth and Nelson, were guests of Miss Jen- nie Potter 'in Norwich Town Thurs- day of last week. Mrs. George L. Ladd was a week end guest of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Stark- weather in Norwich. Mrs. Fred Swift of Willimantic en- tertained at dinner on Wednesday of last week Mrs. Eliza Johnson, Mrs. Abble Speeler, Miss Lillle Johnson and Miss Lucy Hyde, S.N. Hyde attended the Wilson auc- tion in Scotland Monday. Miss Hazel Swift of Willimantic spent a few days last week with her aunt, Miss Lucy Hyde. Bridgeport Preacher Sunday. Rev. John DePeu of Bridgeport will preach at the Congregational church Sunday. Miss Bertha Vallette has been Providence. Mr. and Mrs. Lioyd P. Ayer, Mrs. Albert Fryer and James Vallette at- in Visit from Montville Grange. Members of Montville grange visited Ledyard grange Saturday evening and conducted the lecturer’s hour. The ex- ercises, in charge of Worthy Lecturer Sister Bartlett of Montville, followed this order: Singing, No. 105; mandolin duet; vocal solo; reading, An Order for a Picture, Mrs. Lizzie Colver; trio by three members of Montville grange; vocal duet; mandolin duet; singing, No, 88. The exercises were very 00l and all had to respond to encores About 60 were present. The ladies of Ledyard grange furnished a fine salad supper at the close. ; Mrs. Sarah H. Main and Miss Cora I. Main, who have been visiting rela- tives in Providence and Riverpoint, R. L, have returned home. Dahlia Experts in Town. - Mr. and Mrs. Otis Chapman of West- erly, R. L, have been guests of Mr. and’ Mrs, Isaac G. Geer. Mr. Chapman is one of the largest dahlia growers in on, Farmers! For Fattest and Big- gest Turkey Raised $10.00 Next Best $5.00 The Bulletin proposes to capture the three fattest and largest Turkeys to be offered for the Thanksgiving market in Windham and New London ‘counties. must have head and feathers off, en- first joint. and fattest turkey raised in New woman, boy or girl residing In turkey $10.00 will be awarded turkey will be given to the iven. This turkey will fur- and fattest turkey over a year old This will go to the the the east. He brought with him some very choice specimens. He has four acres under cultivation and ships a i(arlse quantity to the New York mar- et. John Hubbard of Norwich Town was ldhe guest of Archie Holdridge Sun- lay. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Gray, keep- ers of the almshouse, visited relatives in Nerwich on Wednesday. Eye Removed. Mrs. Daniel H. Main is a patient at the Backus hospital, where she has had one eye removed. Miss Laura Perkins has been the guest of Mrs. Isaac G. Geer, Local Notes. Miss Lilly Gallup Is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Russel Gallup. Mrs. Elmer Crouch and little daugh- ter of Bristol are guests of Mrs. Crouch's father, Hiram Whipple. g mmons While of Yale was an over unday guest of his parents, Rev. Mra W. F. Wnite S Miss Lillian Gailup Is_visiting h sister, Mrs. Charles B. Allyn, of Mianus. & John R. Gray and family of New L\;:;:io‘r; are spending thelr vacation with Mr. Gray's parents, Mr. John M. Gray. e EAST COLCHESTER The week’s showers ‘were o great help to the crops of rye just coming up and also laig the dust. Nearly all farmers are finishing thelr harvesting. Some report good crops of_potatoes, onions and corn. | Mr. DeMars of Bosrah and Miss Wiewald of Norwich were visitors here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. | Char Sunday of their brother here. made the trip by auto, George C: a few day ¥ Local members of Colchester grange attended the meeting Tuesday eve- Albert Avery and Avery of Hilltop were guests They me is plentiful. Many squirrels. Wirds and rabbits are seen. A her | deer was seen by a local resident | urday. | CLARK’S FALLS | Elisha Chesbrough is again at work {in the Federal Felt mill after a slight | iliness, | Mrs. Frank Palmer was in Westerly {and Avondale Thursday. | "Zebulon York Brown, whose home 1s a short distance south of (his vil- lage, dled Wednesdny morning at the Barckus hospital, Norwich, Mr. Brown | worked on the Tarm for Henry Lewls when a voung man and was a neat fndustrious farmer all the vears ha ran hls own farm. His loss will be keenly d el . tended the progressive rally in Nor- wich Monday night. George Richmond and family have moved to Norwich. A large number from Lebanon road attended the progressive rally in Nor- wich on Monday evening. J. Henry King was one of the reception commit- tee. Mrs. Mary Ladd's Death. Mrs. Mary Lddd of Yantic died at the home of Mrs. Hermon _Gager, where she had been staying. She had been feeble for several months, She:| was born in Franklin sixty-eight years ago, the daughter of Elizabeth Gris- wold Ladd and Enoch Ladd. Her hus- band died about two years ago. She was of cheerful disposition and kind to all. There survives onme brother, an aunt, Mrs. Hattie Cole of Putnam, ang several cousins. Mr. and Mre. Archie Lamb, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Smith attended 'the Sun- day school convention at the Second Congregational church, Norwich. Mr. Gray and family of Norwich have moved into the house where George Richmond lived. Louis Smills is candidate for repre- sentative from this tewn in the pro- gressive party HANOVER Social and Personal- Items—Thimble Club Entertained—Corn and Chicken Supper. ° Mrs. Adelbert Adams has returned to Boston after spending several weeks at_her home here. Robert Souter and Alvin Waters are on a two weeks' hunting trip. | Miss Grace Tucker entertained the Hanover Thimble club Friday evening. After the business meeting music and singing were enjoyed. Joseph Sheridan has returned to Norwich. Mr. and Mrs. Ebenezer Allen were visiting friends in town Sunday. Miss Jennie Collins has returned to New York. ' On Vacation Outing. James Fadle 15 having two weeks’ yabation inBoston and ‘Washington, Miss Alice Kellogg of the Williman- tic normal school spent the week end ‘with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smith. Miss Alice| Blackburn has returned after visiting her sister, Mrs., James Marden of Pawtucket, R.I. Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Berth spent Sunday in Montville. Arthur Lanagan and Herman Gitch- or spent Sunday in Scotland and South Windham, calling on friends, Charles Archier of Hartford spent Sunday with Misses Dora and Mayme Papeau. Mrs, Mary A. Bellware of Winsted was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bassette recently. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Raymond spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. George ‘Windsor. Many at Church Supper. The coon and chicken supper held in the Hanover chapel Thursday evening was well attended, GOSHEN Rev. Charles K. Tracy to Tell of Mi sionary Work—Husking by Moon- light. Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Ritchie of Boston are guests of friends in this place. Mr. Ritchie is a fire chief in a suburb of Boston. There was a social at the home of Edward H. McCall Friday evening. W. C. Thomas has purchased a mo- torcycle, » William T. Curry is_spending a few days with friends in Springfield. Missionary to Preach. Rev. CI es K. Tracy, a mission- ary, of Smyrna, Turkey, is to_occupy the’ pulpit at the Goshen church Sun- day morning, October 27. Miss Annle Gillette is visiting friends in Hockanum and attending the state Christlan Endeavor convention in_Hartford. Mrs. John Hillom is ill with grip. Miss Lillian Mahoney was & visitor in_Hartford Saturday. The Ladies’ Ald society was enter- tained by Miss Hattie M. York Tues- day afternoon. Mre. Sands, who has been a guest of friends in this place, has returned to Boston. Some farmers improved a number of the clear evenings this week In husk- ing their corn by the light of the hunters’ moon. WATERFORD Fidelity Chapter to Hold Husking Bes With Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Will Fidelity chapter, O. E. S, will hold 1ts annual husking bee with Mr. and Mrs, Owen C. Williams at Buena Vista Tuesday, the 29th, afternoon and evening. Members of Unlon, Brainard and Day View will be among the guests of the chapter. Miss Sadie Squires of Bethel was the guest of Mrs, Charlotte Howard of Jordan the past week, Miss 1da Howard Is spending the summer at Beach, ' Mrs. James McNaugliton returns to | Hardwlck, Vi, this week after a vaca- tion at her Jordan home. Mr. and Mrs. I, B. Rose have re- | turned from a visit at Hartford, where they were guests of Mr. and Mrs Rose's daughter, Mrs, C. C. Prentiss. LEBANON Twenty-five Tables of Whist—Result of Basketball Games — Telephone Men Remove Ancient Elm. A whist party was held Friday even- ing in Grange hall, 25 tables playing. i Cake and coffee were served. The f home after Pleasure lowing prizes were awarded: Ladies’ First, Miss Fannie Perkins; second, (ladys Hewitt. Gentlemen's—First, Arthur Hewitt; second, Myron Peck- ham. Consolation prizes went to Mrs. Charles Geer and Frank Wilcox. Basketball Games. There was a basketball game Satur- day evening, First game, Hustlers 22, Pirates 10; second game, Red Stars 10, Athleties 21, Next Saturday evening the Hustlers will play the Red Stars, the Plrates the Athlsties Miss Nellie Williamson has returned to New York, after spending several weeks with Dr. and Mrs. E. L. Daniel- son. Tuesday evening the Christian En- deavor soctety is to hold a Hallowe'en soclal. Mrs. Barrows from Norwich has been spending a few days with Mrs. Charles Perkins. after a few days stay with Mrs. Fannie Loomis. Nathan Day was in Norwich and ‘Willimantic Tuesday. ‘Miss Jessie Williams of Portland has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Throop. Thomas Nagle has moved into the house owned by Henry Willams. While hunting Baturday afternoon Richard Bishop killed a 101-2 pound coon. Mrs. Fannie D. Loomis picked from her garden October 20 bouquets of phiox, nasturtiums and _pinks. Clifton Sweet of New Britain spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Mary Sweet. Mr. and Mrs. Louls B. Potter and son, George, of Wakefleld, R. I, have returned home, after spending two weeks with Mrs. Potter's father,Charies Briggs. Leave for Winter Home. Mrs. Annie Perry and Miss Bertha Perry have returned to New London, after spendinng the summer here. John Abell of New Britain was the week end guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Abell. Ancient Eim ‘Removed. The large elm in the grove in front of E. J. Tuckers house, which has served as a landmark for a century or more, has been removed by the 8. N. E. Telephone men, SALEM Only One Name Added to Voting List —Rumored Sale of Alvah Morgan Place. 4 . The name of Bernard Marjolis was the only one added to the voting list last Friday. Ira D. Gifford and Miss Kittie Ray attended the progressive rally in Col- chester last Friday evening. | “Mr. and Mrs. James Lane and Mr. and Mrs. F. R. and son Theo- dore were in Norwich last Friday. Miss Eva M. Standish spent Satur- day and Sunday at the home of her parents in Westchester. At C. E. Convention. A goodly number of Salem, Endeay- orers attended the union meeting at Grassy" Hill lagt Sunday "“h;‘i A number from bere attended the progressive rally in Norwich Monday evening. ‘William H. Maynard was a New London visitor Tuesday. Bherwood A. Miner and son Charles were Sunday guests of relative in Norwich. Mrs. James Lane was a recent vis- itor with relatives in New London. Mr. and Mrs. Albe ‘Williams of Leftingwell are spending some time at the home of Mr. and Leo Mor- It is rumored that Mayor Mahan of New London has bought the Alvah Morgan place. VOLUNTOWN Popular Entertainmerit at St. Thoma Parish Fair—Mill News—Democrats Plan Rally. — St. Thomas' parish fair was con- tinued last Saturday evening with a good attendance. Dancing was the chief feature interspersed with pleas- ing vocal solos by Misses Alpha Gau- dette and Laura Maguire and John Purvis of Jewett City, the soloists se- curing rounds of applause. Richards’ orchestra furnished. music for dancing and Smith prompted. Running by Steam. Owing tothe long drought the Nos 2 and 8 mills of the Briggs Mfg. Co. are running entirely by steam and are annlnn parts of these mills night and Y. The drought was broken on Wed- nesday when 1 1-8 inches of rain fell, starting many of the brooks and wel in town. Democratic Rally. The democrats are planning to start the political ball a-rolling with a rally next Tuesday evening in Union hall. Mr. Newbert was called to New York this week by the death of his mother. e Schools were closed Friday to per- mit the teachers to attend the teach- ers’ convention. New Boiler for Mill. The No. 1 mill which has been shut down the past two weeks to put in a new ang larger bofler, started up Tues- Briggs. Thomas McDonald returned Satur- day from a week's visit with relatives in_Pawtucket, R. I Miss Kerns of Norwich was the eacher at the Baptist church last grundn.y morning and evening. There was a good attendance, HAMBURG Attendance at Progressive Meet- ing—Wilson Rally Planned. “wr Mr, and Mrs. S. N. Jewett spent the past week at John Tiffany's. Mr. and Mrs. Ray ing, Mrs. May Bill and Miss Carrle Bill attended the Griswold auction at Old Lyme Mon- day. v [);oon Hungerford of East Haddam has been here this week loading A ves- sel with ship timber from Lord's dock. Mr. and Mrs. Huntington Lee of Nes Haven were callers at J. J. Tiffany's last Sunday. Frank Rich of Northampton, Mass., was the guest of B. P. Bill the first of he week. i Stiss Daphine Ely has réturned from Hartford. Mr, and Mrs. Nathan Hall of Preston spent Sunday with thelr sisters in Old Hamburg. Mrs. John Tiffany was in Hartford the first of the week. Progressive Meeting. The progressive meeting was well attended at the town hall Tuesday evening. Addresses were made by Robert Wright of Hartford and Ernes: Chadwick of Old Lyme, Gibert Sterling and family of Windser Looks visited their summer home here last Bunday. Mrs., Kilen Palmer went to New TLondon last Tuesday to visit her son, Walter Palmer, and family, The L. B, 8, met Wednesday to plan for an entertainment, Harry Walsh was ocalled to New London on business Thursday, A Wilson rally is to be held Friday evening, Nov, 1st, at the publie hall, PENDLETON HILL Fox Killed Wh After Poultry, Mr. and Mne. Thomas Ahern and sons, Arthur and Russell, Mrs, Cyn- thia Watson and daughter Hattle were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs, Amos Palmer. Miss Susan_Cooke spent Friday and Saturday in Westerly, Miss Winifred and Cecll Palmer spent over the weak with their mother, Mrs, Mary P. Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Cooke of Watch Hill spent Sunday with Mrs Annie Cooke. Thomas Wheslar kfifed n largn fox which was after his poultry one morn. ing_rocently, Fd Gardner of Rradford was a caller in this place Sunday, Mrs. Sarah Gager has returned home | Breaks a Cold First Dose of Pape’s J A After the very first —n« of Cold Compound” you distinetly i the cold breaking and all the disagree able grippe symptoms leaying. It I8 o positive fact thet & doss of Pape’s Cold Compound taken every tWo hours until . thres conseentive doses are taken will cure Crippe of lm-e:'l: uhn ‘vdm most mevers eold alther in the head, chest, ) —— st back, stomaeh off It promptly ends the mont headuche, duliness, hond and so.. nome stuffed up, feverishness, wore hroat, running of the nows, catarrhal discharges, n!’:.l .lldhrhmlll' twinges, ‘ake this wonderful ¢ the knowiedge that tore 5 o8 se In the world which wilf cors cold oF end Grippe misery o and without any other bad after-effects as a 25-eent age of Pape's Cold any druggist can supph no quinine—be sure you gt what ask for—accept no wubmtit in_ every home. Tastes gently. —_— GLASGO i Burby Place Bought by n-d e 4 B“IluAmP-lm of was t guest Mra. N Bl Lowis T % Napoleon Blanchette has 80 called Burby house nesr lage and is making repairs on same. s Mrs. Frank Eccleston spent ” days in Boston recently. She . companied home by hér sieter children. v Taken On Auto Trip. Mr, and Mrs. Tift and EAdith, were guests Saturday Lord ot 1 }"-(-hlui They, with were taking an auto © given Miss Daisy Lord. B Mrs. Worth from New York i ing with Mrs. Sterry Kioney » days, Misw B, Lilllan and Winitred were In Norwich Saturday. Miss Belle Eccleston was & guest of friends in Yantic. Mins was the guest of her uncle, Eccleston of South Windham. .. ., Mr. and Mrs, J. T. Wilbur Ralph were in Centrevilie, . I, day, visiting Mre. Wilbur's who is in feeble health, Rev. John Thompson was Ia e ol v, . Jacobs ret. home In Auburn Friday. 7 Albert Green and William Miner an auto trip to Danlelson last on business, MOHEGAN Many Attend Baked Bean mm’ Dolbears Able to Leave > s There was a good sitendaes church Sufiday, both at meorning evening services. A 8ood ey e S e bl bean supper held Tuesday the chapel. Norwich, and Mrs. J. Harris and Burrill H. Fielding of New don were Mohegan visitors Miss E. Baker and Mrs. children of New London wers of Mrs, Baker Sunday. YAWBUX VALLEY Mrs. T. B. Hewitt and Mrs. were recent visitors at Wi ", Mrs. Charles Chapman and ll;r Tp-n( Saturday with Miss Mary . avis. Mrs. C. P. Miner, who has been e riously il for some time, ne about the same. Miss Alice B is aswisting In caring for her. 3 G. P, Miner of Webster, Mass, spest Sunday at C. H, Miners Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Avery Eastern Point were in town last to attend the funeral of Miss Gallup. . Mrs. R. C. Maine was in Westerly Saturday. i LEONARD BRIDGE Mrs. Thaser of Occum was &t - Sunday guest of Mr. L. C. Mr. and\ Mrs. uel Johmeon 3 New Haven were callers at Judgs ’ 3 G._Kneeland's Tuesdas. ¢ William Kneeland of Hartford o spending several days with his ents, Judge and Mrs. A. G. Ki Miss Nelile Clifford of was at her_home in (his place Sunday. Ernest Bland of Seymour spent Sunday with his family here. The Busy Bees met with Mrs. T A Manwaring_Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. A. . Knesland wese recent visitors with Mrs. Maris Mar- gan of Colchester. LAUREL GLEN Dr. 0. Main of and Dr. Duane Main of 8 wera fests ::::h- Geer Saturday and es- ed i bingag "’Iljor Bourden and of Westerly were visitors at W. Main's last Saturday. Mrs, Cynthin Watson and deoghter Hattle of Westerly wers visitors with Fva Watson Sunday. Mrs. Donohue has returned from s few days’ visit in Providence. Mr. and Mrs, Hill were business eafl. ers in Westerly Thursday afternoon. OAKDALE Rev. €. L. French preachmd Senday from first Pater 2: 17; mdect, Chris. tian Citizenship, The cottage prayes meeting heid Tussday svening st the home of B, F. Schoifield. Fled Vish of Soott HUI has hegun 1o shingle the chapel at Montvilie Cen. ter. Mr. and Mrs. ¥. N. Johnson Mave pe. cently moved from the Johnaon farm, near Montville Center, to one of the tenements in the village, having ob- tained employment at the mill. The Ladlew Sociai union met in the chapel Friday afternoon. The . F. society appointed M, ¥, C. Scholfield delegats to the wiats ¥, €. F. convention st Hartford, Mrs, . M, Chappel of Round T visited Inenl friends one day Jest Mrs. Mary Avery and Mre. Rhods Miner of Rozrah calied on friends hers Sundas Chntien Gardner and Brother warg of North PMains Tiesday. Mrs, Harry Reynoide and New London were local visitons day 3 4