Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, December 14, 1912, Page 9

Saturday, December 14 5 EWS FROM ONE HUNDRED LIVE CORRESPONDENTS EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND. Who is Going and Coming—Incidents, Accidents and Building in Three Counties. New London County OCCUM AND VERSAILLES | Frémk H. Yerrington Presents Me~ morial Table to M, E. Church— Christmas Sale and Supper—Quar- terly Conferenc A representative of a Providence | engine firm has been busy during the | past few days installing a new 350 | . p. engine at the Totokett company’s | s em has been m-! stalled in the Totokett company’s | boarding house. With recent repairs, | the house is equal to any of the houses o be found in neighboring manufac- turing villages. The Occum company is making re- pairs on its dam and waste gates. Herman Leonard is erecting a new yesidence on his property a short dis- tance to the westward of the Leonard homestead. Ancther Memorial Gift. Frank Hrde Yerrington has pr @d the Versailles M. E. churgh an ortely carved communion® table in of his father. The table | the oak pulpit set recently rs of the Ladie: matches wecured Ald socie Piate on which is en ©f Eben Freeman Y Aocompanying the stand. Mr. recently ed the church a pulpit Bible in his mother. Basketball Prospect. Fers of basketball have the prom- 8 0f goog winter sport, there being #wo teams to be put into the field. ®'he following players have been signed on the fi William Hill, Lou Colburn 1 Caplet, Henry® Froh- mander, Homer William Hill | will act as man nd Louis Col- | burn as captain. ond team play- | ers have not be Both teams | will be made up of home players, Successful Sals and Supper. The Ladies' Aid society #ailles N of the Ver- | church held their annual Christmas r in the hand- somely Wednesday evening. T ¢ ol nded, Baitie G ented by the ladies of Under the able 1. Toplift and Mrs. F. B plans for the supper were c The Jadies used for the first time a hand- | gome new se > enter- | | | tainment com e of Mrs. William and ,Miss Portia I’ Branch. A pleasing programme was given under their dir ®isteq of piano dust Bengman and Emil song by six young repeated by requ Ien and Jessie Se Kinder presided the evening pie: dered by a five pic ard R Kinkead. mandolin Julia A. McKay, mandc Miss Portia | Branch, piano; Nelson Branch, violin; Herry Sengman The table waiters Rahbish g which was dvet, Marion Al- Mrs. William Mr: >hillips, N Arthur Baker, Mrs. Waiter Speak, 3 . Rogers, Mrs. Ryan, Mrs. G. W. Allen, Miss Marion Allen, Miss Bugenia Lambert. The food table was under the direction of Mrs, E. P. Paldwin, Mrs. H. A. Richards, Mr Irving Gregory, i"ancy table, Mrs. C. H. Sengman, Mrs. C. H. Bogens. - Sale W. Perkins,/Miss Cora Miss Bigelow, Resians. Miss Ruby Bigelow, for the past year tfa very ssful teacher : beer | on account of poor a needed rest. M er of Jewett City ha to fill the v ney. Fourth Quarterly Conferenc: At the fourth quarterly confe pt the Versailles M, E. church fay evening, District Supt. J. H. and was present. Reports from the ifferent acti of the ‘ church howed an exceptionally healthy con- During the past y L been many iety under the able president, N c W. ne excellent work and forts more efficient en possible by the church. | mous wish of the meeting the pastor, Re Charles returned. The Sunday school its interest that much is complished by the effective of o and teachers, the #chool being the largest for nearly a; guarter of a cen A u nimou: tended the the interest taker ast six years in of its e of thanks was ex- | ct superintendent for | by him during the | the welfare of the Ganeral News. an hgs resigned with an of Boston and s | days at his home in | wson is recovering | injury received about h time he lost finger and thumb ing caught in e was at work of“the Versailles Sanita Fibre Mills company | Harry Swan of Taunton s, 18 | puperintendent of the Versailles San- ftary Fible Mills plant at Vereailles. Rev. D. W. Adams of Attawaugan | the pulpit at the Versailles | ch Sunday in the absence | rles Smith. Mr. Adams | fave a helpful sermon. IwWo week portion f his machinery s thé WEDDING, Banker—Hoelck. At the Versallles M. B. church Wed- eday afternoon at 1.30 Miss Anna argicrite Hoelck, daughter of Mr. d Mrs. John M. Hoelck of Norwich id Charies A. Banker of Norwich Were married by Rev. Charies Smith, Miss An Banker, sister of the groom, wae iridesmaid. Cornelius Hoelck, brothe f the bride, acied as best man. bride wore hite erepe de | ehine messaline with silver trim- | min. I @y 1 with ed 1 roses, | nessaline o wedding William Tosel, T ~d. by Irs idin xip Mr. and walke their Home in | ye Mr, Banker Is in the employ of the Versaille§ Sanitary Fibre Mill company. Mr. and Mrs. Banker were the fitst to be married in th church since its remodeling. What He Really Moan When a man says he has no politl- eal ambitions it generally means that doesn’t think he prospects m&—hfl A | Y Fourth | church_extension. | ern conterence at Brockton, | dick llfl.. newdu, CALES FERRY Quarterly Conference—Pas- tor’s Return Asked For—Supper in Honor of District Superintendent. Distri land of quarterly conference at Gales Ferry charge Friday evening of last week. D. C. Perkins was secretary of the meeting and Thomas Latham was named to try appeals. The annual re- ports of the pastor, officers and chair- men of the several organizations of the church were given and ordered on record. No change was made in the list of stewards, the members of the board being reappointed as a body for the next conference year. D. C. Per- kins was re-elected recording steward, as were also C. E. Colver as the dis- trict steward and Thomas Latham as the delegate to the Willimantic camp meeting. D. C. Perkihs, Mrs, Sarah Latham, Mrs. Amy B. Newbury, Miss Sarah Latimer, C. E. Colver and R. Irving Hurlbutt were named as the commit- tee on foreign missions, with Mrs. Charles J. Pierce, Mrs, Bmma Latimer, Mrs, Amanda Perkins, Mrs. Susan Sat- terlee, and Miss Kate B, Colver as the committee on home missions and The several other committees of the soclety were reap- pointed without change. C. E. Colver, D. C. Perkins and Thomas Latham were named as the new disciplinary committee for the ex- amination of local preachers The re- | turn for the coming conference vear|fancy : ‘(Vf Rev. C. Wilson Harrison as pastor | charge of Mrs. Charles Q. Eldridge, of the church was asked for. clos At the of the conference a supper w: | served in honor of Rev. Mr. Newland, | boll. whose term as district superintendent will expire at the next ion of the New England Southern conference. Moves from Newport. Household goods belonging to Mrs. | Hermon Peckham arrived this week from her former home at Newport, R. 1, and have been taken to her cottage at Long Cove, which she has had al- tered into a permanent residence. To the many other imprevements made at the coftage a new cistern has been added recently. Mr. and Mrs. Charles A Satterlee returned Monday evening from a visit at_Bermuda. Mre, Fred Richards of Norwich vis- ited her sister, Mrs. Harlan-N. New- bury Wednesday. - Miss Jennie G. Perkins, who at- tended the recent State Sunday Sct convention in Hartford as a delc from the M. E. school gave a partial report of the conference at the segsion of_the school on Sunday, Miss Adelina Povey of New London was at her summer home here Satur- s Mrs. Harlan Providence Tuesday. Entertained Auxiliary. Mrs, Richard Latimer and daughter, Misg Sarah Latimer, entertained . the local auxiliary of the Woman's Home Missionary society at their home Tues- day afternoon. There were six visit- Newbury was in | ors at the session, including Mrs. Ste- phen Prentlis, Edwin Keene Mrs. Gorton and Mrs. from New London. Mrs. Pren president of the Norwich district W] H. M. S., made the address of the afternoon, giving an interesting report of the recent meeting of the gocleties of the New England South- Mass. Mrs, Sarah J. Perkins will act as hostess at the next session of the auxiliary on January 4. Rev. C. Wilson ‘Harrison, pastor of the M. E. church on Friday of last week conducted the funeral of John F, Turner of Middletown, a brother of Mrs. Alonzo Turner of Gale's Ferry, in New London, and on Tuesday he officiated at the funeral of Mrs, Sarah M. Gardner, widow of Lucius L. Gard- ner, at her home In Norwich. The body of Mrs. Gardner, who was a for- mer resident of this vicinity, was brought here for interment in the fam- ily plot In the Gale's Ferry cemetery. Prof. W. F. Next Meet- Grange Elects Offioers Kirkpatrick to Addres: ing. The regular meeting of Preston City grange, No. 110, was held Tuesday evening, the annual election of offi- cers taking place, resulting as follows: Master, Allen B, Burdick; overser, Henry D. Johnson; lecturer, Charles C. Zabriside; steward, Charles Bur- assistant steward, Frank E. Crary; chaplain, Rev. L. M. Kennes- ton; secretary, Mrs. Lundgren; treas- urer, Nathan H. Hall; gatekeeper.Lyn- wood B. Crary; Ceres, Miss Sophia B. Hollowell; Pomona, Miss Elsie Stark- weather; Flora, Miss Hatile Bennett; lady assistant steward, Miss Helen A. Starkweather. - it was voted that the next meeting be held Dec. 17 instead of Dec. 24, the regular mesting night. Prof. W. F. Kirkpatrick of Storrs college is to give ©. talk on poultry at the next meeting. LEONARD BRIDGE Rexford Cummings has returned to this place, after spending a few days with his sister, Mrs. L. H. Corbet of Bridgeport. Mrs. Luther Spaulding was in Nor- wich Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Spaulding re- turned to South Norwalk Tuesday aft- er spending some time with Mr. Spaulding’s sister-in-law, Mrs. Luther Spaulding, being called here by the sudden death of his brother, Luther Spaulding. Mrs, Harold J. Cummings is visiting her parents of Hebron, Judge and Mrs. A. G. Kneeland were Willimantic Tuesday. Miss Helen Clifford has returned to ‘Willimantic, after spending Sunday with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. John Clifford. in LEBANON “:# The Independents are Lebanon this (Saturday) evening to play a game of basketball with the Lebanon Athletfc club. The Independ- ents Are a lively team and an excit- coming to ing game 18 expecled. Next Wednes- evening the Knockabouts from llimantic are coming to Lebanon to play the Athleiie elub, LAUREL GLEN The Bunday schol was held last Sun. day at the home of Mr, and Mrs, Na- than Maln, instead of in the chapel, Howard Thorpe of Potter Hill was In this place Tuesday, Thomas Wheeler was at his sister's, tn Mystic, Tuesday, . Mrs, Marra Wa§ gj&'mum Wed- < -~ OLD MYSTIC Baptist Ladies’ Aid Society Has Sup- per and Sale—New Books Added to Library—Personal ltems. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin H. Hoxie have returned to their home after a lengthy y with out of town relatives. in Pomeroy has returned to er after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. . Russell and family. Ann M. Van Auken is slowly x from an iliness. | rances Babcock of North | Stonington is the guest of her sister, { Mrs. Maurice, B. Caswell. I Miss Harriet Chipman of New Lon- don has been spending the past week with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F, Crumb. Mrs. Mabel Stimpson has returned from a visit to relatives in New York and New Jers Stephen Eggiestone has returned to Norwich after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Albert A Haley. Mr. Scholfield of New York stdke is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ack- ert. The Bantist Young People's union held its monthly husiness meeting and social Tuesday evening with Rev. and Mrs, Henry L. Anderson at the Bap- tist parsonage. Miss Jeanneite Caswell of Mystic is the guest of Mrs. Spofford of Brook- More st Sunday arsals for -a lcert to be held Sunday | 224, school has be- hristmas con- evening, Dec. Supper and Sale. The Baptist Ladi Aid society re- cently held its annual supper and sale. r was served from 6 to 9 o'clock. ce was very large. The work and apron tabl 1 M Alpheus H. Schoonovef, Mrs. Henry Cheesbro and Mrs. Arthur Da- 'he amount taken at their table 33.2 Patrons were present from ton, Quiambaug, Led- E: Ola My The receipts, $75. will be used for church pur- {2ty l abou poses. New Library Beoks. | The following books have been add- ed to the Baptist library: The Ui known Quantity, Rev. Henr 4 | Dyke: The Rich Mrs. Burgoyne |leenAtorris; Fastover Parish, Margaret Sangster: Victor of Salamis, William Stearns Davis; Martha by the Day, Julia_ P. The Song of the Cardinal, ratton Porter; Mr. | Achilles, Jeannette Lee; Daddy Long | Le; Jean Webster: The Jingle Book, vard Kipling; The Prince and the Twain: Mary Ware's d Land, Mary Johnston; Boy of Woodcraft Camp, Thornton Alice in Wonderland, Lewis Methodist United Workers met | Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Hattie | Peckham of Smith street Gone to California. James G. Dean of Barnet, Vt, after a week's visit to his mother and si: ter, Mrs. Jane H. Dean and Mr: | H. Dean, spent a we | Miss Dgan, of Brookly | thence starting for C: the winter. % Miss Mary Curran of Unfonville is | assistant teacher of the.primary de- partment of the-OldgMystic school. Mrs. Bert Rounds and two children have returned to Stafford Springs af- ter a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Lambert. - A delegation from Old Mystic at- tended the supper held last Friday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William I Allyn of Ledvard. Mrs. John E. Snofford and daughter Ve returned to Brooklyn, N. =it to Mrs. Spofford’s par- nd Mrs. C. Edwin Stapelyn. anks has returned to New L visit to his father, Wil- inks. BCZRAH Teachers Attend Fitchville Meeting— Charles Avery Going on European Cruise. Harold Parker is home from West- erl; rere he has been working. The schools in town closed Wed- nesday afternoon so that the teachers rison at the Fitchvilie schoolhouse in the afternoon. E. A. Bishop has completed a dam. Joséph Rogers has been helping him Going on Yacht Cruise. Charles v, son of Mr. and M Charles Av of Bozrah street, sails from New York Dec. 20th on the yacht Cassandra, owned a tip to Europe. place is in France. His Mr. Avery goes about a year and a half. Party at Parfonage. There was a party of young people of the society at the parsonage on Boz- rah street Friday evening. Mrs. Charles Wood of Norwich has been in Bozrah this week assisting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Lathrop, who have been moving to a farm in Yantic recently purchased by Mr. La- throp. David Avery has moved his steam sawmil; from Baltic on to the Gilbert Rudd farm. MOHEGAN Friends Celebrate Mrs. Emma Baker's « 85th Birthday. Twenty-five friends and neighbors called of Mrs. Emma Baker Thursday She received many presents and post cards, Refreshments were served. Burrill Fielding of New, London was in_Mohegan Sunday. Mrs. Britts of Norwich called on Mrs. E. E. Fowler Tuesda: Mrs. Harris of Norwich called on friends in this place Sunday. Mr, Bennett and Mr. Theodore Noth- rupt have been in New York for a few days. Mrs. Avery and Mrs. Fowler weré in New London Wednesday, guests of Miss Trumbul and Miss Daniels. Miss Baker and Mrs. Sturgis and children of New London were at the home of Mrs. E. T. Baker. OLD LYME . Charles R. Noves 3 Where He Was Born—| for Town Hall. Charles R. Noves, a'piéminent citi- zen of Old Lyme, dled of heart disease 3 on Monday in his 85th house where he was bo Hill, Oct, 26, 1828, Substitute John Muller, served the R, F. D, route on Mbnday. regular carrier was called out town, p The new chalrs for the town hal have arrived, The selectmen wer structed to get them at the last ap ear in the could meet with Supervisor Levi Gar- | Whaland, for | first landing | as fireman and expects to be gome | evening, it being her 85th birthday. | jon Ferry Reservoir Water For Local Houses— Norwich Speaker at Missionary Me ing—Christmas Plans. Nelson Church, who has been occu- pylng oue of the' tenements in Pequot, has moved into one in Palmertown owned by Charles W. Comstock. The collection taken at the Baptist church Sunda morning was donated to the fund for the gome for aged ministers, Work on the reservoir which has been built on the land recently purchased by C. A. White of Fred Bergman is completed. Water_pipes are laid from the reservoir to the village. Norwich Speaker Heard. The Missionary Soclety of the Quaker Hill church was entertained by Mrs. Leolin Cornstock Wednesday afternoon at her home at Hill Top. The meeting was addressed by Mrs. Thomas A. Perkins of Norwich, presi- dent of the soclety, and by Miss Annie Lester of New London. Lawrence Perry, who has been ill with malaria for several weeks, is able to_be about the house. Mrs. Henry urch spent the week- end with relatives in Norwich. Miss Katherine Rogers of Hill Top was a recent guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Alexander, who recently moved to New London. Mrs. Clarence Avery and children have returned to South Windham after spending a few days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Avery at Hill Top. Mrs. John Lathrop entertained the members of the Methodist Home Mis- sionary society at her home on Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shaffer of Baltic were guests of Mrs. Shaffer’s parents, Mr .and Mrs. Charles Burgess, on Sun- ay, Mrs. Clark Hummell, spending a few weeks at the home of. her sister, Mre, Herbert Hummell of Norwich, returned Saturday. ted Schools. State Supervisor Carlton E. Wheeler was in town Monday making his round of visits at the rious schools. Plans for Christmas. The Baptist Sunday school is mak- i ations for a Christmas cele- A cantata will be giten and there will be a tree Christmas evey Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Kelsey and sons, Theodore Kelsey and Howard accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Hope, made a trip to Hebron in Mr, Kelsey's automobile Sunday. Re-open CMllins’ District School. The board of education have decided to open the school in the Collins' dis- trict again at the expiration of the present term. About twenty-four pupils who would attend school in that district have been furnished trans- portation to Palmer Memorial school. Rev. and Mrs. J. B. Aldrich were recent visitors in Gales Ferry. | The brick foundation work is finished and the carpenters are now at work on the building- that is used for the car station and post office which is being raised and enlarged by its owner, M. E. Tooker. NIANTIC . First in Ses Benefit—Cl: Africa, who has been of Whists for Librasg ence Sweet to Sail for The Niantic Public library held the first whist of a series Monday evening in Odd Fellows' hall with a -good at- tendance. The Congregational Ladies’ Ald society held a supper and entertain- ment Tuesday evening in the vestry. A good sum was realized. C. H. Cone has men putting in a foundation Yor a house he is to erect on Main street. Clarence Luce has returned from a short business trip to New York. Pine Grove Interests. Mrs. J. M. Sweet left Monday for Brooklyn after a lengthy visit to Mrs. Carrip Alden on Main street. R. O. Libby left Monday for New York, to remain tll Baturday. Mrs. Elt Dorman has returned to her home in Beverly, Mass., after a lengthy visit with her mother, Mrs. Jane Dor- man. Mre. Blanche Lincoln of Cone street is at the Niantic house. Clarence Sweet, a summer resident here, has gone to Stockholm, Sweden. Mr. ‘Sweet Is desirous of seeing the world, and expects to sail shortly for Africa. Joseph W. Hill left Wednesday for a short trip to Hartford. Mr. and Mrs. Robert L and Capt. and Mrs. | Rogers spent Sunday in New London, guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Burdick of Broad street. Mr. and Mrs, Bur- dick are summer residents of the | Grove. . (‘Mr. and” Mrs. Frank Sherman and at their cottages in the Pines Sunday. Frank Aston closed his cottage on South street Monday, leaving for his home in Middletown to spend winter. A party of young men from New London spent Sunday at Dillon’s house- boat at the Cove. Mrs. Susan Fuller and grandson from Willlmantic came down by auto a few days ago, stopping at their cot- tage on Center street. {1l for some time, is able to sit up. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Washburn and son Harry came down by auto from Norwich Sunday, occupying their cot- tage during the day. Launch Scud, owned by Dorman Brothers, was taken from the waters Sunday and stored near the rostrum. Making Lobster Pots. J. C. Burnham is making lobster pots for nmext season’s use. Mr. Burnham bay and Connecticut river uring the fishing season. here last week property. 3 Mrs. E. E. Darrow has been making a short visit to her bungalow on the riverbank. Mrs. R. O. Libby is spending the week with her mother, Mrs. N. Du- chette in Norwich. Otto Robinson of Willimantic was here Saturday looking after his cot- tage. = looking after HANOVER Endeavor Society's Officers—Interest- ing Missionary Meeting—Christmas Festival. 8. Christian Endeavor business B Sunday evening the follow- e were elected: President, n Eadie; vice president, Miss jouter; secretary, Walter Wib. orresponding secretary. Miss Tanner; treasurer, Herbert "/ Missions the Topio. meeting of the Missionary so- ‘was held at the home of Mr. and N. A. Bennett Friday afternoon. Tanner acted as leader, the tople ng, Foreign Missions. Papers were Fead by the following members:” The ikans Ellen Re knows Them, 5 33, W, b Americes Mia: the { W. E. Alden, who has been quite’ has them in the waters between Niantic | Mr. and Mrs, Henry R. Harding were | their | : 3 1 sionaries in the War Zone, by Miss Helen Eadfe. * There Are Really No Foreign Missions, All Fields Are Home | Missions, by Mrs. W. S. Lee. The first chapter ‘from the book, China’s New Day, was read by Mrs. M. J. B. Ful ler, who was welcomed as a new mem- ber of the soclety. A talk on Mission- ary Work py Mrs. Tanner. At the conclusion of the program refresh- ments were served by the hostess. There were twenty-thtee present. Christmas - Festival Plans. The teachers and officers of the Sun- day schoel met at the home of Mr. ang Mrs. A. B, Ladd, Jr, last Friday evening. A report of the recent convention in Hartford that was interesting to teach- ers was read by Miss Helen Eadle, a delegate. Plans were made for a Christmas festival. Rev. George H. Gutterson, secretary of the Eastern District American Mis- sionary assoclation gave a talk on missionary work In general at the prayer meeting in the vestry on Thurs- day evening, The members of the C.-E. enjoyed a social time at the home of the pas tor, Rev. and Mrs. M, J. B. Fuller Fri day evening. VOLUNTOWN Miss Eva Dawley Voted Most Popular Young Lady—Court Advance Elects Officers—Second Game Pool Match. in An entertainment and sale was held in Union hall Saturday evening for the | benefit of the Baptist church. There was quite a large attendance and all enjoyed the pleasing program present- ed. Bosides the many useful and fan- cy articles which met with 3 ready sale, there was for sale refreshments of cake, coffee, atc. The contest for the most popular young lady ended in favor of Miss Eva Dawley, who was presented a handsome gold parlor clock. The af- fair proved a big success. Officers of Court Advance. Monday evening Court Advance held their annual election of officers, which resulted as follows: Chief ranger, Charles Anderson; vice chief ranger, S. B. Sweet; record- Ing secretary, John Monsees; finahcial secretary, L. H. Richotte; treasurer, A. A. Maine; orator, G. Welsh; senior woodward, Martin Monsees; juntor woodward, Moses Thaitreau; senior beadle, John Oldershaw; junior beadle, Howard Perkins. At the close of bus- iness a social hour was spent. Re- marks for the good of the order were made by several of the members, songs were sung and Brother Austin Maine gave a pleasing entertainment with his talking machine. Sandwiches, coffee and cigars were passed. Rev. R. P. Morrissey was in Nor- wich Sunday and Monday and assist- ed at the Forty Hours' devotion at St. Mary’s church. Mr. and Mrs, Fred Racine of Plain- field were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gaudette, Kirk Rickets of Norwich was the guest of Richard Herbert Sunda: Mrs. Charles Anderson was a visitor te Norwich Wednesday. Unien hall tonight, A. & B. Min- strels. Best local talent. Follow the crowd—Adv. Miss Mary Knox left Wednesday for the Backus hospital, ~ Norwich, whero she will undergo a surgical op- eration. Each Team Has Woh a Game. A party of ten went to Jewett City on Thursday evening to witness the pool match between Smith and Du- ont=efmthis place and- LeClair and aiin_of Jewett City, the home team winning a close game by 100 points to.80. This was the second game of the_series, which stands - one/ game each, Voluntown winning whén they played on a local table, 100 to 63, Mrs. Minnie Lewis, of Greene, R. I, is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Louis H. Ritchotte. Adelbert Rice of Putnam ing at his home here. FITCHVILLE Humane Agent Miller Reappeinted— Holy Name Society Now Has Mem- bership of 52. Mrs. Caroline Bogue of East Had- dam is at the home of her brother, Asa Miller, where she will make her home. Mrs, Charles Powers of Chesterfield spent Wednesday with her sister, Mrs. W. N. Chappell. Margaret McManus spent Sun- h friends in Greeneville. Miss Mary Murphy of Springfield, was a recent guest of her cous- s Helen Murphy. Humane Agent Reappointed. Asa M. Miller on Wednesday re- ceived the reapointment of deputy hu- mane agent for a period of three years. There was a fair sized crowd at the auction of Henry Lewis' household is vistt- | goods last Saturday. Splendid Work of Holy Name Society. The Holy Name society recently held its monthly meeting and at the same time elected officers for the ensuing year. There was a good attendance. { The annual report, read by the s . Chittenden of New London were | ’ rs tary, showed a 'membership of 5. There is at present over $70 in the treasury of the society. Rev. David R. O'Donnell of Colchester, pastor of St. John's church and chapiain of the so- ciety, praised the society for the worl aoned uring the past year, for matting they had put on the floor of the church, and he also took occasion to commend the society for the donation of $25 which it contributed towards St. Ag- nes' orphans’ home at Hartford. When soclety was organized it did not have half the membership it has at present, and he said that he was greatly pleas- ed to see the interest shown and the increage of membership, which includes nearly all the Catholic young men of the village, and he hoped that those who: did not already belong wil soon { hand in their names to become mem- bers. At the close of Father O'Donnell’s remarks the election of officers took place. For president, Jeremiah J. Sul- livan was re-elected, as was Thomas Foley for-vice president. For secretary, Patrick Kelley, Sr., was the choice, and John F. Flelds was re-elected trea: urer. The society will go to commun- fon in a body on Sunday, Dec. 22. The first anniversary of the soclety wil be celebrated by 2 grand ball in January, 1913. A committee consisting of John McManus, Jr., Peter Gribbin, Timothy O'Leary, Jr., and Michael Sweenéy has been appointed to make arrangements for the event. Rev. G. Elmer Lamphere will preach both morning and evening at the Fitchville Baptist church on Sunday, Dec. 15,; services at }1 a. m. and 1 p. m. Before the morning sermon he wil. speak five minutes fo the children on The Wise Boy King. Topic for the regular sermon, Accomplishing the Im- possible. Topic for the evening, Real Values. YAWBUX VALLEY George Caswell was a recent visitor in_North Stonington village, Mrs. Alonzo Maine, who Ix stayi for a time with Mrs, James Lee, Sunday with her sister, near Wesi Mrs. C, H. Miner has been spen the week at South Lyme, caring her sister, Mrs, 8. C. Egglestone, 1s 111 Ths. people. who-have been Iiving the Winfleld Eggiestone farm for s time have sold their stock, etc., . haye moved to L Congregational Church Formally Or- ganized—Parsonage Hired—Rev. A. J. Park Closes Twelve Years' Ser- vices, A church council was held at the church, Thursday, commencing at 10 & m. "After the business dinner was served at the parsonnge. In the after- noon _there was preaching and singing by choir, closing with communion. By, the approval of this council the Liberty Hill church was duly organized, under the Congregational About twenty years was formed calle Religious society, lar preaching serv and Sunda hool, formed which has aiways flourishing condition. The time seemed ripe to organize a church. It s'its with between 30 and 40 members. The Connecticut Missionary society has helped in the past and will continue to in future. Rev. Joel S. Ives of Hartford, secretary and- treasurer of the society, was present Thursday. He has been very much interested in the local mission and very helpful in show- ing how to get incorporated. Faithful Pastor to Leave. Rev. A. J. Park of Exeter, the loca’ mission for the past ¥ preached his last sermon Sunday. He has been very faithfu his ministry a to sce an orga to his efforts. MNir. dent pastor of Exeter Churc driven all these years to this place, | four miles distant, to preach in the afternoon. He is 78 vears old and will now take a_much-needed rest. He will move to Freeport, Long Isiina, near his daughter’ He will not -tak another pastorate but ac 1 supply. Parsonage Hired. The house and land belonging to the Alba_Loomis. estate, situated opposite J. H. Burrill's store and near the church, has been hired for a parson- age. Mr. and Mrs. South Manchester tors with Mrs. Mrs. E. A, Noyes. Mr. and Mrs. J. George Clark spent Thanksgiving and_several days with Mr. Clgrk's, niece, Mrs. B. W. Latham, at CreMwood, N. Y. While there Mr. and Mrs. Clark visited many points interest in New York ci Mrs. Josephine Austin of Yantic | last week. Her son, the late kruest Willis, conducted a blacksmi wagon repair shop here man Mrs. J. H. Burrill, who under an cperation at the hospital, is rapidl recovering. been held, E. society been in & es hav nda C, tor of twelve last in | m great joy s a crown F. A. Verplanck of were week-end visi- Verplanck's mother, Local Delegates to Liberty Hili Church Organization—Good Meney in Trap- | ping. Rev. Marcus Burr and De: Y. Thomas tc attend the services fzation of the church The Ladles' Ald soc Mrs. Charles Hinckley noon. met uesday after- Demand for Furs. Farmers' boys are making good money trapping this fall, the high prices obtained for all fur-bearing ani- mals being auite an inducement. Agents are offering $4 peits of black skunk. Rehearsing Christmas Carols. The Sund: hool is ‘rehearsing a very interesting programme of Christ- més_ caf 1 Sunday &chogl con- cert Dec a tollowing the morning servic The beautiful ros hues were much number at the vice. To Address C. E. Meeting. William Ewing, interested im Chris- tian work, will give an address at the Christian Endeavor meeting next Sun- day evening The midweek prayer meeting was held at_the home of J. A. Randall Wednesday evening. plats of different dmired by quite a anday morning ser- OAKDALE Meeting of Men's Sccial Club—Sunday School to Have Christmas Cencert. The Men's So club met chapel Friday evening of last w Rev. (x L. French preached § from the words found in Matt Mr. French also led the €. E. meeting. Topic, Lessons of the Snow. Job. 38: in The Tuesday evening prayer meet- ing was held at the home gf Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Feilowes Fred Edmond of Griswold was an over Sunday visiter at the parsonage. The entertainment committee of the Montville Center Sunday school is making preparations for a Christmas concert. Attended Norwich Concert. Miss Evelyn/ Comst and her cousin, Miss Barber, attended the con- cert in the Central’ Baptist church at Norwich Tuesday evening. William Home of Montville for a long term of years the C. M. I ertson company’s master mechanic, confined to his home by iliness. Mr. and Mrs, C. R. Gordon attend- ed the funeral of William H. Robinson in Franklin Sunday. e NORTH STONINGTON Baptist Sundav School to Have Christmas Tres—Teachers' Meeting. Rev, Lucian Drury attended the pub- ol meeting at Ledyard Cenler Center, Rob- is P. Kendall, headmaster of the Wheeler school, was moderator of the fellowship meeting at the Road church Wednesda: Christmas Tree Planned. The Third B: Sunday school will have a Christmas tree Christmas eve. A teachers’ meeting was held at the village schoolhouse Friday afternoon. Charles H. Brown of Hope Valley, in town Wednesday. A AL C rles B. have been ill with grip. The Ladies’ ety of the Third Baptist church had a sewing bee on Thursday. The Woman's union of the Congregational church held a similar meeting Friday. The town schools will holiday vacation Dec. Mr. and Caswell close for the 20, | sale at the Williams place t | Bunday | boss farmer for pitfled up the stub w and disagpearec. -t his faithtul dog Xi te locate him. This ; es that have beea radius of one mile si Willianr Knog, e Horace “H. Main's ington. ] I'wenty from :is '« fellowship meeling to church Wednesday " sHUNOC School Term Closes With Christma Exercises—General News. | ke ofiv souirel W Tst-falt noved from into Sten nas wented the he Rond R, B. Wheeler was in Boston Wed- John M. Collins of Westerly spoke in the Second Baptist church Sunday to a large audience. The dis- ocourse was able and scholarly. Henry E. Randall and E. B. and families entertained a lurge ber of friends Sunday at their home. | The party included guests from Lis- bom, Norwich, North Stonington,Pleas- ant' View and Brightman's Pond. { Charles A. Lee has been enjoying | visit with friends in Preston and Le yard the past week, returnin home Wednesday. R. B. Wheeler has moved his steam swwmill to Mystic, where he has tak- en a contract to cut and sa timber tract. Many Attend Auction. Local farmers attended an auction | n Stoning- G. A. Pendleton was ton Thursd auctioneer. Norman H. Bennett has purchased a steam sawmill from Westerly parties. | Mrs. F. W. Clark has recently visit- ed_relatives in Mystic. Decided success and perfect satis- faction has crowned the labors of Mrs, Walter Reith as teacher of the school nere. The fall term closed Friday with a fine Christmas programme, to- gether with a tree loaded with pres- ents for pupils and teacher. Mrs. Reith | is to teach the next term, opening ear- ly in January. LEFFINGWE! " Fred Amburn Boss Farmer at the Beebe Place. Mrs, Elizabeth Champlin returned Saturday to the home of her daughter, | in Massapeag, after spending several weeks with her daughter, Mrs, Eliott Dolheare of Teffingwell Miss Annie Calkins of Norwich spent with her sister, Miss Hazel Calkins, at the home of J. ¢ : well. Mr. and Mrs, Albert Ross Casper, spent Sunday in Fitch Miss Florence Taylor returned Sunday, after spending a few weeks in | Norwich. Fred Amburn and son, began his_Guti Samuel Beebe week, Mr, Beebe is employed in Nor, wich. Miss Rosabel Rainbow Tuesday Palme returned to after spending thre months at the home of her parents, | Mr. and Mrs. Leland Palmer. Miss Ida Chapel was a recent visitor | at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Leo Mor- gan of Salem. John Leffingwell, who has been suf- fering with blood poisoning in his hend, is somewhat improved Give Educational Adaress. Miss Faith N, B¥perms veturned to Providence. Louls H.iSmith is days In New York C. H.-flobinson and were in Norwich Tu Mrs. Hermon A. Gaf mantic vigitor one, day las Talk on Agrisn'turs President Charles .. Beach o & Agricultural college spoke at the hall Wednesday afternoon on A ture. There was a large numbe: ent, including teachers and pujp the different districts, also the schc toard and friends anl parents .f the chiigren. There were recitati,1« snd scrgs by the children. The « r.arks by Rev. E. J. Ayres were much enjoy- ed, also the brief address by Super- visor George E. Emerson and rl_h- v mombers of the school board. fter the entertainment cake and coffee were served. "HAMBURG Dollar Social — Lyme Grange Elects Officers. The dollar social held by the L. B. S. was largely attended Wednesday afternoon. A fine supper was cerved at 6 o'clock, after which the literary meeting was conducted by the pastor, R. M. Oakes. Reginald Lord gave a very interesting talk on Whittier's home. Miss Lfllian Oakes is visiting Mrs. James Lord. Official Board of Grange. TLyme grange, No. 147, elected these officers Dec. 6: M., R. L. Harding Willis Hall; L. Lodowick Bill: S., thur Sweet; A. S, Newton Lee; ( W. stark; T., William Marvin Mrs. E. H. Palmer; G. K, W. M. An- derson; C., Miss 1da Harding: P.. M Hattle Lee Gillette; F., Miss Harriet Leffingwell. Relatives and friends gave Mrs. Ray Harding a very pleasant birthday sur- prise Tuesday evening. Wilber Oti§ and Joe Rand went to Mystic last Wednesday to work for & E. Dickinson. PENDLETON HILL Elwoed Miner Gets Valuable Fox- hound—Bewing B pouding o few wee s of 51 ‘Mrs. Mary P. Palmer and daughter, Christle, have returned home, having spent two weeks in Natick, R. I, as guests of Mrs. Palmer's brother, Ar- thur Billings. athan Wilbur of Woodville spent Sunday with his nephew, Thomas Wheeler. Miss Mary Chapman of district No. | 8 spent the weel end with her teacher, Miss Mary Chapman. Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson is spend- ing this weelt with her daughter, Mrs. James Brooks of Jewett City. J. Elwood Miner has purchased a valuable foxhound from Vermont par- ties, Mr, and Mrs. J. Elwood Miner were in Westerly Tuesday. " LEDYARD Grange Ballots Eight Ti Officers Are Chosen—James H, Bel- cor Gets Tenth Fox. 7edard grange elected office s Sof. v evening. _ After balloting elsht Mrs. William 1. Allvn was elect- o1 master: Leslie overseer; e B T. Averd. secrefary, Tred Burton: treasurer, Mes Mr. and Mrs. Irving Mills and family recent]ly moved from Massachusetts to the Gilmore place. The Ladies’ Sewing society met at the parsonage last week. LISBON Christmas Committess — Kendall- Brown Woedding, The commmittees to make arrange- ments for a Christmas concert and tres chaplain, John M. Gray; P, s, Fannie Clark; Cer s M ray: Flora, h.rs. B.T. Avery Philtp Gray: assls*nc stev: ‘A. Montgomery; gatekeeper, g;:w lady assistant. stes ace Brown. 4, Claric has disposed of his In d purchased & hew ono ewich pariles. _Got His Tenth ¥s¥ F H. Be'den dlugats lis tenih & rap lost Woew . Phe fon are; Musio, the organist and_cholr; recitations, Miss Lucy Balwin, Mrs, F, B, Hyde, Miss Lena Bradlaw: tres, | me It Hi Hers In Nerwich. s Plenty of To thoroughly know the virtues &y a medicine you must ifvestigate fta worl, Doan's Kidney Pills stand this test, and plenty of proof exists righ here in Norwich, People who testified f from b years ago to rel ney and urinary disorders, now g confirmed testimony-—declars the pe« any Noww the ovi- sults have lasted. How dan wich sufterer longer doubt dence? Mrs, J orwich, ¢ say ney Pills have done ma good and I their praise trouble for three or was unable to find re Wozr onn., D too world cannot - using Doan’s Kidne at N. D. Sevin & They removed the back, just over my kid n teel like mads a different woma deaiers. Co Price Buffals, For sale by all cents. Foster-Milburn New York, sol States. Remember the name take no oth agents for the ed D and will speak of giving. Kendall—Brown fternoo t Irons, Saturday Mrs. Fred Kendall, New_Lon( by Rev. Fr ceremo to South ( tion was bride's brother, i GLASGO Local Friends Attend Funeral of Hemry T. Rix, at Norwich. n Mr tend: rwich and Mrs, R. H ing funeral of Henry T. Rix a rday. Mr. Rix ent of " . | where Bdgar Clar Mr. Danie cleston were W lativeg in Mr. and last Tue Mrs. F recentl Mrs. househo Re ¥ re ersailles Hall was organist. GRISWOLD Pachaug Grange Holds Aunusi Elec tion. Tuesday, s with friends in Pachaug grange. ular meeting and ele officers last Friday ¢ W. C, Terry; o strong; lecturer, steward, Willis Morg steward, Stmon Br Charles Latham; tre ter Tanner; secretar gatekeeper, C. Frank Fthel Brown: Pomo Armstrong. assistant steward L. H. Lord and fam with friends in Norwich rrsee Wa w Morgan Flora, ( P H pent Sunday WATERFORD Guests Entertained at Venison Supper by Dr. A. M. Miner. Capt. Frederick G Grimpe of New Lor the week visitors a James C. Smith, J and Owen C. Wi venison supper_at Wor. Bro. A. M. Mir was given by the do shot by him in Maine Mr. and Mre. Frank Rogers Neck were guests of friend tle last Saturday nigh attended the venison supp Willis Miner of Foz Pla erecting his second ¢ tract of Jand thére Mrs, Bdward Beckwi her home seriously 1] ASHWILLETT n Pound Coon Provides Sum- day Dinner. and Aed Nian Rogers aistriet is N les & Sevent: John and Otis Morgan captured & coon one night last week which welgh- od 17 pounds. Tt was served for dinner Sunday Mrs. Irving Button of Rixtown spent Thursday of last week with relatives in_Glasgo. Mrs. Julla A. Crumb entertained triends with selections on the grapho phone Sunday afternoon. Arthur Morgan was buying furs the first of the week. ~ NORTH FRANKLIN Mrs. Myron Smith spent Monday and Tuesday with Mra. Estells Le- throp. 3 3 BEddie Taylor bas gone to {‘ana where he will remain for an adebsile time. Frank Tuesday. 4 g Louls Smith has been in New ¥ state the past week on busiaess NORTH LYME Leverett Pitcher of Norwich vistted at George Babcock's last week. N. 8. Strong has been on Grassy hill and in Salem the past week The Ladies’ Sewing circle met with Mrs, Bdward Webber last Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Julia Chapsl who has beem at W. M. Sisson's most of the summer, has returned to Essex for the winter. Rockwood was in Poston ¥ A Fow Days of Grace. They are trying to have pemcs in the Balkans for Christmas and as Christmas there s two weeks later than here they may succeed. —Pitts- bur(}: Gazetts Times. Thist? ndred Dollars Ree L We ofter One ward for any case of gannot be cured by that all's Catarn ™'y, 3. CHENEY & 0., undarsigned, ha We, ‘th m‘r Toote, Paul Hradlaw, Charles Budeit, Jr. ;purchasing gifts, Miss Lu- ey Baldwin, Mrs, W, B, Foote, Mrs, I, B, Hyde, Miss Allos Kennedy, - A _very interesting report of the Sun school eenvention in Hartford 'was given by Ransem Read, who atten| a8 de Rev, David R, Breed will be at New- ent ghurch Sunday morning, where he ! Chenoy for the last 16 ‘and Rt ety Sl . tri .hu. umry out aay ol N IMONAL BANK OF 1t s taken R Ty X Y and mi s i "..h Jor botile "saia by 4 m..hxr. Famliy' Piila DaLie~ 0.