Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, January 11, 1913, Page 9

EASTERN CTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND. Who is Go'iagi/ p{ngmipg—Incu‘énm Accidents a.mi Bufldmy ‘in Three Counties. : New London County Recent Social Affairs—Election Time Among the Church Societics—Dam- age by Gale. At the 10th district (Uncas{itllg) #school these were the pupils pel t in- attendance during the fall term: Irene Beetham, Doleres Eldridge, Rob- ert Kennerson, Kathryn McDermott, Melvin Robertson, Ward Young, Doris Bullard, Lorna Bullard, Wilfred Dufour Leroy Fielding, Ruth Kenerson, How- ard Thorpe, Carl Benson, Ellen Con- nelly, Hildred Hamilton, Lena LaCasse, Alfred La Flamme,” Azela Newton, Bertha Northduft, 'Alice Ramage, William Thorpe, William Devine, Ed- ]v‘vsrd Lacasse, Lydia Lacasse Anna utz. Presented Flowers. The Good Cheer Sunshine society’s last meeting was at the home of Mrs. Thomas Dolbeare. A report of the work done by the committee at Christ- mas was read. A feature of the meet- ing was the presenting of a handsome vase of flowers to Mrs. John C. Nich- ols in honor of her birthday. Miss Grace Lyon, who is teaching music in the south, left this week to Tesume her duties after the holiday vacation. Mrs. Edwin A. Palmer entertained the Woman’s Missionary society of the Methodist chérch Friday afternoon. Social and Dance. Those attending the social and dance given in Hickey’s hall under the man- agement of Lewis Peters, 3pent an enjoyable evening. Miss Agnes Hickey and Joseph Hickey furnished music for dancing. John Comstock, who has been spend- ing his holiday vacation at the home of his parents, has returned to Wor- cester Institute of Technology. « Mrs. Susan Blake accompanied . by her granddaughter 'Miss Edith ey, who have been guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Hope, returned Friday to home in Stafford Springs. Mr. ang Mrs. Swanter Gay hill have been ent Edward Daniels, Miss Addie Johnson ?nrv.‘ilnln Ernestine Barber of -Hart- o - The high wind Friday night blew over a large tree near ‘the residence of. Charles Carlson. Thé tree fell on the roof of the house, but did little -~ age except 'to dislodge brick from #hy chimney. 4 s i) Mrs. - Henry Jeroms entertained .#hs members of the Quaker Hill church at her home at HIIl Top on i afternoon. The {ime was devoted to Heing a “Mr. d the winter with thejr Perkins, in Jacksonville; Fia Miss May Chappell, wl;o - 3 >guest at the home of har, Mr. and Mrs. Le ng.nd‘filn.np , To- the last the Miss Ruth Long of Hill Top M Niantic this week attending a b: g party. 3 s Miss- Alice Moran and Miss Mar- garet Burton visited friends in Sart- ford Friday. z Sunday School Officers. The Methodist Sunday school oS the following omcmgunflay: gfig intendent, Miss Lucy Allyn; assistant superiniendent, Clyde M. Beebe; sgec- retary and treasurer, Miss Eliza Geéer; assistant secretary, Miss Florencs Holmes; librarian, Robert Dodds: as- sistant librariap, Miss Ethel Cornet: pianist, Miss Iva Bartlett; assistant pianist, Miss Vera Aldrich. % Fined for Breach of Peaoce. Tony Kriswick of Peguot was brought before Justice of Peace Wil- of guilty and fined ome Jollar and costs which amounted to $12.46. A private dance was given in Hickey’s hall on Friday evening under the direction of Misses Mary and Helen Lenihan and Ruth Craig. Ye Faire Harbour orchestra of New Lon- don furnished music. Church Socisties” Elsctions. The Ladies’ Aid society of the Quaker Hill church elected ths follow- ing officers: President, Mrs. Mary Cormet; vice president, Mrs. Maur- ice A. Brown and Mrs. Frederick E. Comstock: treasurer, Mrs. Frank D. Luddington; secretary, Mrs. Leolin A Comstock: assistant secretary, Charles B. Totman; man; Mrs. Frederick E. Comstock, Mra. Charles B. Totman. The s s report showed that the society has $173 in the treasury. On Wednesday afterncon Heary ‘Benham entertained the society at her home. > The Sunday school at the church elected the following officers for the coming year: Superintendent, fce A. Brown: assistant;” Haroid Tay- lor; secretary, Miss Thelma Oram: treasurer, Sylvester Jerome- ist, Barbara Cornet; assistant, Miss Annle Bitters; librarian. Willazrd 2 3 an- Gracey. A repert from the wflm for last year showed 105'names on the roll, an average attendance of 69 and 'Si:{n the bank. 1 er the weekly prayer meeting Friday night the 4 Ser Otto Yaw- sen, Syivester Jerome; clerk, Mra Le- roy Gracey; treasurer, Mra. Mary Cor- net; ushers, Alfred Bitters, Harold Teylor. The 8 Teport showed that all bills for the new part which has recently been buiit on and coet over $2,000, had been paid; also all other bills of the church had been paid and there was $75 in the treas- ury. The new whicH has re- cently been installed in the ‘was used on Sunday -for the firsi time —_— e MOHEGAN Postponed Christmas Tree a Suceess— Personal jtems. o ‘thi Mrs. Dolbear: tn_Uncasville Rush and, fs r house for w Lew:ios, CALES FE®RY Sunday Sohvel Board Re-elects Offi- cers—Losers Provide Supper and En- ‘tertainment for Winners. At a recent meeting of the Sunday school board of the M. H. church offi- cers were re-elected as follows for the ensuing year: Superintendent, Cort- land E. Colver; assistant superinten- dent, Dudley C. Perkins; secretary and treasurer, Miss Alice Satterlee; libra- rian, R. Irving Hurlbutt; pianist, Miss Florence B. Hurlbutt, Miss Sarah Latimer was appointed superintendent of the newly formed home department; the cradle roll will remain in charge of Miss Florence Hurlbutt. Miss Jennie G. Perkins was reappointed teacher of the beginners’ class, and Miss Florence Hurlbutt of the primary grade. Mrs. ‘Eugene La Fontaine and Mrs. Dudley Perkins were appointed teachers of ithe junior grades, and Charles H. Chapman and Miss Grace Chapman of the intermediate classes. Miss Laura Perkins was named to take the place of Miss Kate B. Colver, resigned, and Mrs. Sarah Colver was appointed to Johnson “of | Mrs. Maur- | fill the place made vacant by the death of Mrs. Thomas Latham. Rev. C. Wil- son Harrison and Mrs, Sarah Perkins will continue with their classes, Misses Marion and Mildred Rogers of Hartford were guests for a few days last week of their aunt, Mrs. Delphine h. Mrs. Ellen Satterlee, who has been spending several weeks with her sis- ter, Mrs. Lydia S. Maynard, returned recently to her home. Student from Ohio College. Q. Allyn Brown of Hartford, a stu- dent at the Ohio Northern university at Ada, O, who came east for the holi- day season, was a guest last week at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Lucy Brown. Mr. Brown is to be em- ployed for the next two years with the ‘American Bridge company on the Ohio river. Mrs. Harlan Newbury visited her sigter, Mrs. Fred Richards, in Norwich Tuesday. £ est Maynard of Billerica, Mass., .8 recent guest for several days of hig grandmother, Mrs. Hliza D. May- nard, and of Mr. and Mrs. Kugene La Foptaine in the Allyn’s Point district. r. and Mrs. Clarence Moxley of port were holiday guests of Mr. and . Minor Moxley at Long Cove. Mprs. Joseph E. Carpenter and daugh- ter Alma of Fort Point were recent for the day of their aunt, Mrs. Lydig' 8. Maynard. © School Term Opens. The village school reopened Monday \ng with Miss Grace A. Chapman barge. 5 m in <l : resumed his duties fjdge district Monday. Entertainment. entertainment of the in the recent attendance e M. B. Sunday school was vestry Wednesday even- S rtat T i Ao e e 7 - ce ee, cap- :fl*‘wfit fi m‘efl - n‘x;}, a social enjoyed at the close. Pro- gressivé games were played and prizes wer# awarded for the highest score. R. x Hurlbutt received the first prize, other—winners being Miss KElsie M Harold McGuire and Miss Flo Hnrl:utt Milo Benn of, New London visited his uufi:,:ler home hers the first of the weel = Postmaster Samuel F. Brown visited relatives in New York last week. Auxiliary Meets. The local auxiliary of the Woman's Home Missionary society was enter- A Saturday aftermcon by Mrs. Sarah J. Perkins. The topic consider- ed was Mormonism the Islam of America. An interesting feature of the programme was a paper on the Farly Days of Mormonism by Miss Harriet Brown. Readings on Character Sketchas of Early Leaders and on Mormon Rulers and Polygamy were ven by Miss Sarah Latimer and on president of the local W. H. M. S.. prepared by Rev. C. Wilson Harrison, were read and adopted at the business e, LIBERTY HILL State Missionary Preaching to New Chure¢h—Officers of Sunday School. Rev, Mr. Stewart, state missionary, occupiad the pulpit here Sunday and conducted a cominunion service. The preaching service, which in the past has boen at 3 p. m., will in the future be at 11 a. m.. Sunday school follow- ing. , ‘New Church Named. Last Sunday was the fourth Sunday servics dinice the new church was or- ganized. The name of the new church is the ¥Aberty HIll church. It is ex- pected that Mr. Stewart will be here for a few Sundays. He is a very in- teresting speaker. e Sanday school held its annual busiresy meeting Sunday. The follow- ing officers were elected for the ensu- ing year: Superintendent, Raymond Moffitt; assistant superintendent, Mrs. John L. James; secretary and treas- urer, Mrs. J. George Clark; organist, Mrs. Raymond Moffitt. - A prayer and praise meeting was Wednesday ' evening at 7.45 Miss Myra Moffitt resumed teaching the distriet school Monday after two Weeks® vacation Mrs. B. A. Noves has gone to South Manchester to spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs. F. A. Verplanck. Mrs. Hattle H. 1. Starkweather is a Forw!ch visttor. g C. E. Election. The C. E. society has elected the fol- lowing officers for ing six months: s 0. W A Mrs. Herbert E. Gillette of Winsted, a former resident. attended church here Sunday and called on friends. PRESTON Fifty Enjoy Iustrated Lecture—Mis- . slonary Meeting, About Afty listened to the lecture 2 i reils were sent, whieh showed the gifts "wers muech ed. Sandwich #nd 0offss 'utfmnm i .in the building OLD MYSTIC Outing For Boy Soouts to Lantern Hill—Baptist Ladies’ Aid Soociety Elects Officers—Week of Prayer Ob- served. Scout Master Rev. Henry Emil Anderson accompanied by ten of the Boy scouts of troop 1, of Old Mystic made a trip into the woods of Led- vard Saturday. As soon as the site was selected a large campfire was built which served the double pur- pose of warming the bodies of the scouts and cooking their steak, boiled frankfurters, baked potatoes and bread. The hours were very pleasantly spent of camps and in practicing tracking. The trip to the woods was made by the Norwich road, the return being over the Lantern hill road. The following boys made up the party: Hlwood Davis, Horace 8. Williams, Edward Waller, Frank Sebastian, Percival Anderson. John Gilbert, Charles Wells, Benajah Davis, Raymond Anderson and Farl Gil- bert. The Wolf patrol is planning a hike to Groton this (Saturday) aft- ernoon to visit the fort and monu- ment, and make the return by trol- ley. Officers of Aid Society. The annual meeting of the Baptist Ladies’ Aid society was held Wed- nesday aftermoon at the residence of Mrs. Horace Williams. The fol- lowing officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. Oscar ¥. Crumb; vice presidents, Mrs. Will- jam D. Beckwith, Mrs. J. Harold Will- fams, Miss Susan H. Babcock, Miss Clara_Burnett, Mrs. Calvin H. Hoxle, Mrs. John R. Babcock; secretary, Mrs. William D. Beckwith, treasurer, Mrs. ‘Wiliam D. Beckwith; collector Mrs. Horace O, Wiliams. Week of Prayer. The Baptist church observed the week of prayer by holdl service every evening except Sat .y even- ing in/the conference room. Rev. Arthur H. Withee, pastor of the Methodist church conducted the Wednesday evening service. The oth- er services were in charge of the pas- tor, Rev. Henry H. Anderson Generai News. The Philathea class met Thursday afternoon with the teacher, Mrs. Hen- ry Emile Anderson at the Baptlst parsonage. Dana Taylor Gallup has returned to Harvard Law school where he is tak- ing a _post-graduate course after spending the holiday recess with his mother, Mrs. Simeon Gallup. Mrs. Edward Mitchell picked on January 2 from the flower - garden four perfect violet blossoms. Prof. William G. Park has returned to the Parker Institute for the Blind, of Boston, where he is a tu- tor after spending the Christmas va- cation at his summer. home Seaview | cottaga. Mrs. Arthur Andrews of Providence w=as calling recently on friends and relatives of her mother, Mrs. Nancy ‘Williams Giadding, a.native and old time resident of Old Mystic. « Read Papef at Groton. ' Rev. Harry Emil Anderson of the First Groton Baptist church, attended the Ministers’ meeting held Monday with Rev. George R. Atha, aat the Groton Heights Baptist church, and read a paper on Boy Scouts. Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Gates and daughter, Mis Mildred Gates of Providence, were Tecent guests of Miss Holloway and Mrs. Neil Miss Bertha Haywood has return- ed to Rumford, Maine, after a visit to her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Prentice A. Williams. Mrs. Joseph Desley is slowly re- covering from a serious illness. Miss Margaret Farrell of New TLon- don is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Har- Cady. r’EHshn. B. Hurd has returned to Ver- mont after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Q. Eldredge at Riverview. Horace O. Williams will soon move into his new store, Miss TFlizabeth Bentley has re- turned as teacher at Port Chester, N. Y., after spending the holidays with Ler sister at White Hall. £ Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin L. Wall and children Blanche and Alden, of Jay street, New London, are guests this week of Mrs. Wall's parents, Mr. and Mrs. @ Edwin Stapdyn. COSHEN Gale Blows Chimney Off Top of Con- gregational Church—Fire at Isaac G. Avery’s. The heavy gales of last week did considerable damage, and were the worst ever known. Limbs of trees were broken and fences were lald Jow. The chimney top of the Congregational church was blown to the ground and smashed into pieces. Rev. Marcus Burr and Mrs. Burr have been spending-a few days with friends in Brooklyn, N. Y. . and Mrs. W. T. Curry recently spent several days 'with friends in Scotland. Mrs. Fannie Banks of South Norwalk ' is a guest at the home of Rev. Marcus Fire at Avery Place. At the home of Isaac G. Avery one day a short time ago fire caught from sparks from the ell chimney and was rapld headway when discov- ered. One rafter and plate were burnt off and there was a large hole in the roof. The mer: folks were at home and quickly formed a bucket brigade and the flames were subdued. Miss Clara Gillette is substitute teacher in district No. 9 for a few weeks. Deacon James Y. Thomas gave a very interesting talk on Foreign Im- migration at the Sunday school Sun- day. LISBON Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Palmer were in Groton Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Palmer’s sister-in-law, Mrs. Ann M. Morgan, widow of Capt. John A. Morgan. Most of the schools in town opened Monday after a holiday vacation of twp weeks, The school In district No. 4 opened. Tuesday with Miss Don- nelly of Cobalt teacher, Miss Beéssie who taught the fall term, is Crazy, teaching in Wethersfleld, .n‘l". A, Fulier being unable to Rev, preach Supday the pulpit was occu- 24 W. Payne of Jewett ty. New Trustee Elected, At the annual church meeting held reeently Vietor Campbell wes elected ‘trustee for three years, All other offi- eers were reelected, Puring last Friday's gsle the wind played eeveral freaks in various paris of the tewn, Chicken heuses were meved from their foundations, a cern house was biown ever, a woodshed unreofed, apple trees broken and bricks blown f[rom chimneys. s | 4 Proceeds $14. NIANTIC Burial of Fred Ben Pflnfi—@v rove Notes Benson—Work at Black The body of Fred Benson, who died in Worcester, was brought here Mon- day for burial in Niantic cemetery. Mr. Benson was al t 40 years of age and a long sufferer from consumption. He ir survived by his brother, Alfred Benson, now of Boston. The deceased} ‘was well known here, where he had re- sided for some time.| There is not much building at Black Point this winter, but several of the cottages are receiving rgpairs, altera- tions and additions. E." K. Beckwith of this place has a force of carpenters at work on the Point, which will re- quire all winter to complete. ‘William Smith of Deep River, son of Alvo Smith, was a caller in the vil- lage Tuesday. Mr. Smith formerly re- sided here. A force of men from New York are working at the Libby factory. A motor truck has been transport- ing fertilizer from a car at the raliroad station to the Plant game preserve, Pascal Gidley and so nof New London have been visiting Mr. and Mrs, John Gidley of Smith's lane. ‘Willlam H. Taylor is carting & I quantity of raflroad ties to the freight depot. . J. E. Mead is able to be out after an iliness lasting two weeks. Ernest Mead has returned to Boston, after & visit to his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs, J. E. Mead. < Surveyors from New Haven have been surveying the property about the raflroad station. Pine Grove Notes. Dr. and Mrs. Georgs M. Barrett left Wednesday for Hartford to spend the winter. 8. O. Harrington is able to be out after a short {llness from stomach trouble. Mrs. A. H. Plerce is able to sit up a short time these pleasant days. No damage of any account was done ix;! the Grove last Friday by the heavy gale. Dorman Brothers have taken in all their boats for the winter. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Washburn and George F. Tubbs of Norwich were at-awere recent their cottage in the Pines Sunday. Beveral clammers were about the shores of the Grove Sunday, taking ad- vantage of the extremely low tide. f = NORTH LYME and Auction Net $14—Miss Desire Wilcox Dies at 77. Supper Mrs. William Sisson and Miss Emily Stark were in Hartford Monday. = The Ladies’ Sewing circle was enter- da.lned at Mrs. Mary Fosdick’s Tues- y. Mrs. Erwin Rogers and Mrs. Minnle Durkin were New London visitors en Monday. : Miss Ethel Maynard returned to her school in Millingten Monday. The baked bean supper held at the home of Mrs. Fred Miner New Years eve was a great success. During the evening an interesting programme was carried out. C. P, Jewett as auctioneer sold packages containing fancy arti- cles. The company stayed to watch the old year out and the new year in, which completed - the programme for the night. The proceeds amounted to about $14. 3 Funeral of Miss Wilcox. Miss Desire Wilcox, 77, who had re- sided in this place all her lifs until within a few years, died Friday at the home of Miss Emma Holmes in Ches- terfleld. Miss Holmes had been caring for her. She formerly lived alone a haif mile from the Salem road, but had not been able to care for herself the past few years. The funeral was held in the Baptist church Sunday at 1 p. m. Buria] was in Pleasant View ceme- tery. Nathan Strong has been in Hamburg and Lyme this week. At Baokus Hospital. Mrs. H. B. Maynard returned homs from Yantic Sunday. Mr. Maynard, who 1s in Backus hospital, is comfort- able, and it is hoped he will be able to leave ths hospital soon. 8. N, Jewett has been seriouslty il at J, J. Tiffany’'s in Hamburg the past week, but is improving. The newly elected officers of the Y. P. S. C. B. of the Baptist church are: President, Mrs, HErwin Rogers; vice president, Mrs. N. B. Strong; secretary and treasurer. Mrs. Bugene Leffing- well. LEBANON Burial of Miss Mary A. Manning— Local Guests t Inaugural Ball. The body of Miss Mary A. Manning, who died at Newington, Conn., was brought here for burial in the family lot in the Center cemetery. She has been in poor health for a number of vears, but her death was sudden. Bhe was a woman of exceptionally fine character. She leaves two brothers, Alfred N. Manning, of South Wind- ham, and Herbert Manning, of Willi- mantic, and two sisters, Mrs. T. H. YV ‘ard and Mrs. B. J. Tucker, of Leba- m. Rev. Eugene B. Smith, former pastor of the First Congregational church,was the guest of friends in town this week. Ralph Royall of New York spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Royall. Mrs. Fred Burgess and daughter FEleanor have returned home after spending the holidays with friends in Boston. Attended Inaugural Ball. Mrs. Frank K. Noyes and daughter Mabel were in Hartford this week and attended the governor’s reception. The Ladies’ Ald society met Thurs- day afternoon with Mrs. S. W. Throop. OAKDALE Annual Church Meeting—Fourteen Re- spond in Person and Three by Proxy to Roll Call. Rev. C. L. French preached Sunday from Philippians 8: 12-14. The sao- rament of the Lord’s supper was ad- ministered at the close of the morn- ing service. At the session of the Sunday school the school was reorganized. The sec- retary and treasurer gave a very fav- orable revort of the work of the school for the past year. The following offi- cers were elected: Presideni, Rev. C. L, French; vice president, F. F. Park- er; #ecrctary, Mrs, E. F. Comstock; aspistant secretary, Miss Jessie M. Scholfield; treasurer, Miss Jessie M. Beholfleld; Auperintendent, Deacon J, C, Fellowes; assistent, Mrs, John Lynch; organiat, ¥, F, Parker; assist- ant, Evelyn ‘'emstock; collectors, Pauline Glasbrenner, Susie Home, Bell Ringer, Chester Comstock: executive committes, Mrs, J, C, Fellowes, Mrs. C, L, Frensh, Mrs, John nach, Mrs, ¥, €, Seholfield and Mrs, ¥, Com- steek, The C, H, meetiing was led by Mrs, ¥ ,C. Schelfield, tepic, The Ideal Christian; 1, His Censecration, Mark 12; 23-34, Ii pelng consscration mset- ing the roll was called by the sec- retary, Miss Evelyn Comstock. - Annual Church Meeting. The annual church meeting and roll call of the Congregational church was held in the chapel Tue; . Jan. 7 at 11 a’clock a. m., Rev. C. L. ench pre- siding. The minutes of the last meet- ing weére read by the clerk and were approved.” The report of the clerk and treasursr were read and accepted. These officers were elected for the en- suing year, Clark and’ con J. C, Fellowes; church commit- tee, Mrs. F. C. Scholfield, Miss Jessie M. Scholfield, Mrs. J. C. Fellowes. ter the business meeting dinner was served by the members of the Ladies’ Social union. This was followed by a short devotional servioce and call- ing of the roll by the clerk, 14 respond- ing to their names in person and three by proxy. New Teacher Secured. . Miss Mary A. Olmst teacher of the Montville Center school having re- signed at the close of the term the school was taught last week by Miss May Chappel of Lake Konomoe. - The school opened this week with Miss Grace Thompson of New London as teacher. SOUTH LYME Happenings of the Week—Personal Items. Mrs. C. H. Waterhouse and daughter, Helen, have returned from two weeks’ visit in Mystic. Miss Edith Huff has resumed her duties as teacher in the 7th school district. Miss Huff spent her vacation at the home of her parents in West- boro, Mass. Miss Wilhelmina Douglass was a re- cent guest of relatives here. J. D. 8. Ehler and James Slate were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Slate. Working for Signal Department. F. R. Peck is at present working for the signal department. Mr. has been. poor health for some time. Miss 'Elizabeth P. Slate was the guest of her parents over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, F. C. Payne and Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Siate attended the funeral of Captain Frank Manwaring at Black Point Thesday. Charles Pendleton was called to Westbrook on account of his sister’s death. Littlefield has been making.a lengthy visit with her cous- in, Mrs. Sidney Chlp?‘ll of Greene- ville. Mrs. W. C. Shate and son, Willlam, visitors at Mrs. B. G. Smith’s, in New London. LEONARD BRIDGE Harriet Abell Remembered on S0th Birthday. The honor of sending the first pack- age by parcels post belongs to Mrs. F. G. Stark. Miss Flora Spaulding has been spending several days with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Cobb, of Norwich. Mrs, Many\at Social. The social held at the parsonage on New Year's night was well attended. Miss Dorothy Gould, a teacher on Babcock Hill, spent Sunday with Mrs. Charles Strong. Miss Lena Manwaring, Miss Lavinia Kneeland and Mrs. L. Spaulding were recent visitors in Norwich. 20th Birfhdays Mrx. Harriet Abell observed her 90th birthday Jan. 8th. She was remem- bered with a shower of postcards from her friends and neighbors. NORTH STONINGTON Evans-Joslin Marriage—Loaf of Cake Sent by Parcels Post. Rev. Lucian Drury, pastor emeritus of the local Baptist church, supplied the pulpit Sunday. 3 Rev. F. M. Hollister attended the county Congregational ministers’ con- ference at New London Tuesday. ‘Willlam W. Evans, state superviser of schools for this town, was married Jan. 7, in Worcester, Mass., to Miss Mary E. Joslin. The schools opened Monday for the winter term. Cake by Parcels Post. Parcels are being despatched by post each day from the local postoffice. In this way a loaf of cake was sent to ‘Wisconsin for 16 cents postage. The “Ladies’ soclety of the Baptist church held a sewing meeting at the home of Miss Martha Rogers Thura- day. Installation of officers for the coming year was held at the grange meeting Friday evening. Following the exer- cises, refreshments were served. Frank L. Lathrop of Norwich whs in town Thursday. B GLASGO The supper and entertainment in Social hall Saturday evening was largely attended. The proceeds go to St. Ann’s chfirch. School in the eighth district com- menced the winter term last Monday. The Boardman school began on the same date. Misses Grace and Gladys Thompson were guests of Luli Young the first of the week. Postponed Supper a Success. The storm prevented the supper at Henry Richmond’'s Friday evening, but a large company gathered BSaturday evening. The time was pleasantly spent with games and music. Miss Cella Briggs and Winnifred Jefts returned from Massachusetts the first of the week. Miss Laura Young returned to Stratford the last of the week to re- sume her duties as teacher.\ Leland Burdick and Whitney Verga- son attended the entertainment Sat- day evening. NORTH FRANKLIN Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Carpenter of Weekapaug spent a few days re- cently with Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Brown- ing. ngl[isses Helen and Millle Ward and Mrs. Reuben Mannine and children spent Tuesday with Mrs. Imogene Ar- nold of Willimantic. Miss Florence A. Hoffman was a guest Sunday of Miss M. S. Allen of Norwich. Charles Ladd of Baltic recently spent a few days with his daughter, Mrs. Jerry Mahoney. ° James H. Hyde and A. R. Race were in Hartford several days this weel. Mrs. Jennetie Hoffman and her granddaughter, Florence J. Rockwood, have been ill with grip. Misg Florence A. Hoffman spent Sunday in Norwich. GARDNER LAKE Mrs. Sidney Dolbeare recently vis- ited relatives and friends in New Lon- don. Mrs, Lucy Hayden is visiting Norwich, Frank Lathrop of Bozrah called on local friends a few days ago. Miss Bthel Champlin has returned to Hartford after a week's visit with her parents. Hon. Lewis Latimer commenced his dutleg at Hartford Jan. 7. Arthur Friedman returned Monday after a trip to New York. The Misses Boynton returned to Pal- mertown Monday after spending the hoildays with their parents ¢ SALEN Surveyors Start Work on State Road to Hartford—Teachers Return After Holidays. _Only two patrons of route No. 2 sent packages by parcels post on Jan. 2, the fi'st day of the new system for the rural population. Miss Viola J. Lewis of Columbia ar- rived in town Saturday and is board- ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Loren Rathbone. Miss Josephine Hart of Montville is at .the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Lene after spending the midwinter holidays at the home of her parents. Miss Eva M. Standish is at the homse of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Miner after spending her vacation at her home in ‘Westchester, * Mrs. Thomas Murray has returned from a lengthy visit with relatives in New London. Henry Darling has returned to New London after spending his vacation at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Darling. Charles Sweet of North Lyme spent several days this week at the home of Joseph A. Rix. Miss Harriet R. Lane has returned New London after spending the to midwinter holidays with her parents in town. Attended Ministers’ Meeting. Rev. T. A. Willilams was in New London Tuesday attending the meeting of the Congregational ministers. Charles W. .Harvey is doing jury duty in Norwich this week. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kingsley of Bantam gre in town visiting at the home of William B. Kingsley. Mrs. T. A. Williams, Mrs. J. Ray- mond Douglas and Mrs. William May- nard andé little daughter Evelyn have been ill this week, but are improving. Surveying for State Road. Surveyors are in town this week surveying for the new state road from New London to Hartford. They are boarding at the home of Charles S. Ray. Wiiliam Darling and F. R. Bailey were Colchester callers Monday even- ing. The new town school board met in the Central schocl Thursday evening. The Sunday evening services on Jan. 12 will be led by the loockout commit- tee of the Y. P. S. C. E., chairman, Nathaniel Clark. Topic, Become a Christian—Why Not? Matt. 4: 17-25. VOLUNTOWN Court Liberty’s Instailstion—Member- ship 94 and Fund $1,600—Party for Morris Andersol Court Liberty, No. 133, F. of A., held a well attended meeting at their hall Monday evening, at which these officers were installed by Deputy G. C. R. C. E. 'Main, assisted as herald by W. A. Maguire: Chief ranger, Noah J. Du- ont; sub-chief ranger, Stephen B. weet; treasurer, Olizim Bouche: financial secretary, Thomas McDonald; recording secretary, Theodore Dupont: senior woodward, Willlam Monsees; junior woodward, Jomeph Ritchotte; senior beadle, N. P. Lewis; junior ‘beadle, Philip Boucher; lecturer, Frank Laldberte; trustee for three years, Willlam Ritchotte. At the close of the business session the committee on en- tertainment passed sandwiches, coffee and cigars, and a pleasant social even- ing was passed. The officers’ reports show the court to be in a prosperous condition, with a membership of 94 and a balance in the treasury eof $1,- ©00.93. Birthday Party. Friday evening 2 number of young friends of Master;, Morris Ande gathered at his heme to assist him in Celebrating his 14th birthday. and games were the entertaining fea tures which made the evening pass pleasantly. Refreshments were served Walter Hatch, for many years col lector at St. Thomas’ church, closed his services with the vear 1912 owing to his health. Thomas McDonald has taken up the duties. Many from here attended the open- ing of the superior court in Norwich Tuesday, being cailed at witnesses in the case of John F. Gardner, charged with murder of Eugene Frazier. Miss Christina Briggs and her guest, Miss Mary Whittaker, left Sunday for Baltic to resume their studies at the Academy of the Holy Family. Morris Anderson and Richard Her- bert, students at the Norwich Fres Academy, returned to their studies Monday after spending their holidays at their homes here. FITCHVILLE Children Given Holiday to See Umcle Tom and Little Eva—H- - Name So- Tom and Littls Eva—HMoly Name Se- School was closed Thursday after- noon in the Sixth district to enadle the children to attend Uncle Tom's Cabin at Norwich. Planning Big Ball. Arrangements for the first anniver- sary grand ball to be given by the St. John’s Holy Name society have been completed. There is expected to be one of the largest crowds In attendance that hag ever been present at a ball here. Several parties from Norwich have signified their intention of being present. Attended Funeral of Popular Lawyer. A large number from here were in Norwich Town Sunday attending the funeral of Charles A. Brady. John Kelley of Groton spent Sun- day with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Kelley. Mrs. Al Kroll and daughter of Ner- wich have béen guests of the former’'s aunt, Mrs. Thomas Foley. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Glassbrenner of Norwich were recent guests of Mr. 8lassbrenner’s aunt, Mrs. Mary Marra. LEFFINGWELL Mr. and Mrs. Warren Thompson and daughter and Miss Nellle Leffingwell of Fitchville called on local friends Sunday. Mrs. J. G. Ward attended the fum- eral of her aunt at South Windham Wednesday. Members and friends of the Phila~ thea class of the Baptist church met at the parsenage Tuesday evening for a social. Games were played and light refreshments served. Miss Gertrude Warg of Norwich was at her home, Tuesday. Hale’s Honey Of Horehound and Tar Will Stop Your Cough And Cure Your Cold L B