Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, January 18, 1913, Page 9

NEWS FRON 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 UNCASVILLE O U. A. M. Installation—News From the Other Lodges—Mrs. Charles Havens Dead at 94, American councll, O. U. A. M, in- sStalied officers Thursday night. Deputy State Councillor Ashley T. Boon of Norwich was present and assisted in the ceremony. The officers are as follows. Councillor, Charles Adams; vice oouncillor, Rob- ert Dodds; recording secretary, Harry Auwood; assistant recording secretary, Robert E. Burchard; financial secre- tary, Frank P. Richards; treasurer, Dan. D. Home; conductor, Roy Gard- Der; examiner, John Noyes; chaplain, Robert C. Burchard; inside guard, Ed- die Everetts: outside guard, Charles Johnson; trustee, John Lymch, Roy Gardner, Frank H. Rogers. “Harry, Watt, a student of the Free Academy, has left school for a time q is employed in Palmer Brothers’ Woodmen’s Election. Monday night Cochegan camp, Mod- ern Woodmen of America. elected offi- cers as follows: Venerable consul, W. Adam Ritchie; advisor, Michael J. Hickey; banker, John Lynch; clerk, Charles W. Chappell; escort, Richard Rogers: inside w: Eugene Cha outside watchman, Adolph Johnson: trustees, Israel Gero, Morti- °r Geicheil, Swantic Johnson. The aliation of these officers will take place later. The blackboards in the Tenth dis- irict schoolhouse (Uncasville) have Dbeen recoated by Fred Spencer. Grange Rehearsing Play. Montville grange, P. of H, is re- hearsing a play. The grange held a meeting Wednesday night and had a rehearsal Miss Carrie Wood spent the week end at the home of her grandparents. Miss Wood is in Norwich attending the Academy. Thames Lodge Instailation. Thames lodge, I O. O, F. at its meeting in Palmer Memorial Lall held its installation of officers Tuesday eve- ning with the following officers in- stalled: Noble Grand, Victor Rose lund; vice grand, Ivan B. Chapman; recording secretary, Harry Auwood; treasurer, G. Turner Loomis; warden, Harry Ericson; conductor, Charles Al- len; chaplain, Elmer Teft; right scene supporter, Bugene Chapman; left scene supporter, George Sawyer right sup- porter noble grand, Robert Paton; left supporter noble grand, Chaarles John- son; inside guard, Fred W. Chapei: outside guard, John Bidridge: right supporter vice grand, Bertram Hd- monds; left supporter vice grand, Wil- Hs Sawyer; standing committee, sick visiting, Robert Barlow, Morton FE. Fox, M. D, Fred J. Hope, Harry Au- wood, Matt A. Tinker; ralefs, Past Grands Elmer BE. Teft, Charfes John- son and Frank B. Mitchell. District Deputy Richard W. Woodworth and suite officiated at the ceremonies, after Which supper was served. Entertained Society. Mrs. W, S. Mitchell entertained the members of the Ladies” Aid soclety 2t_her home Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Charles Russell is confined to her home by a_severe iliness. Fred Church has been unable to at- tend to duties in Palmer Bros. mill on_account of an attack of grip. The Good Cheer Sunshine society met at the home of its president, Mrs, Albert W. Avery, at Hilltop, Thurs- day afternoon. To Enter Nurses’ Training Class. Miss Clara Woodworth, who is to take a course of training for nursing left Sunday for New York, where she will spend a few days with relatives before entering the hospital. Charies A. Chapman is confined to his home on Gay hill with an attack of grip. Mrs. George C. Chappell, who has been ill with the grip is improving. Theodore Craig has entered upon a course of study at the New London Business college. Obituary Notes. Mrs. Charles Totman received news of the death of her mother in Phil- adelphia. The funeral took place on Friday, burial being in the family plot in Virginia. The death of Mrs. Abbie Havens, widow of Chaarles Haven, occurred at _her home with her daughter, Mrs. Albert Church on Monday night. She was 94 years old and born in Lyme. Her funeral was held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Church on Thursday. The body was taken to Lyme for bur- ial in the family plot. 3 FRANKLIN Meeting of Home Missionary Society— Gale Blows Down Silo. % S. N. Hyde'ls spending a few days in Boston. Mr. and Mrs. Bnoch Cheney of Jew- ett City were guests of Mrs. Hermon Gager on Thursday of last week. Mrs. Hermon Gager was a Norwich * visitor Saturday. George 1. L.add was in Norwich on Wggnesday. e Home Missionary soclety met with Mrs. George Avery and Miss Flla Smith Thursday of last week with quite a large attendance. A quilt was tied during the day. Supervisor George Emerson visited echoots Monday. Mrs. Martha Weaver has been visit- ing Mrs. Fred Armstrong. Silo Blown Down. During the severe wind a week ago the silo belonging to Erie Mitchell was blown down. Miss Lydia Johnson was a Norwich visitor Wednesday. Miss Helen Comager was a recent Norwich visitor. Mrs. Josephine Hart of West Hart- ford has been spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs. A. D. Lamb,, Much sympathy is felt for Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Dugas in the death from bronchial pneumonta, Monday after- noon, of their little boy, about a year old. Harris Eccleston of South Windham was a rccent guest of his brother, Frank Hccleston. Mrs. Eugenia Ifall is at home after a visit of several weeks with her sister, Mrs. Allen Sayles. Irving Button moved his family and household goods to Pendleton HIill Monday and will reside at the Robert Palmer homestead. Miss Tda Gustafson is spending a few days in Jewett City. The storm prevented services Sun- day morning and evening at the ‘Bethe) OLD MYSTIC Master and Scouts Visit Historio Groton—Charles Q. -edge at New York Banquet—Personals. Henry H. Ander- son and five members of the wolf patrol, Horace S. Williams, Charlie Tinker, Daniel Gilbert, Ellery Davis and Charlie Marthers,walked to Groton Heights Saturday afternoon to visit the fort and monument. They made the return trip from Groton to Old Mystic by trolley- Attended New York Banquet. ~ Charles Q. Eldredge of Riverview returned Sunday from New York city, where he attended the seventh annual banquet of the Rensselaer County So- clety held in the Waldorf-Astoria. About 150 members of the society at- tended. With the Church Societies. The Baptist Youns People’s union met Tuesday evening with Rev. and Mrs. Henry E. Anderson at the Bap- tist parsonage for the regular monthly business meeting and social. The Methodist United Workers met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Ed- win Lamphere. The Baptist Ladies’ Aid society was entertained Wednesday evening by Rev. and Mrs. Henry E. Anderson at the Baptist parsonage. The annual business meeting of the Baptist church was held Thursday ovening at the close of the conference and prayer neceting. General News. Horace O. Williams has moved to his new location, corner of Main and West Main streets. A new steam heater was very Te- cently installed at the Oid Mystio school building. J. Alpheus Schoonover of New York is spending a few days with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Alpheus H. Schoonover, at Elmhurst. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin L. Mull and son Alden have returned to New Lon- don after a visit to Mrs. Mull's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Edwin Stapelyn. Miss Waterbury of Stamford is_the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George H. Waterbury. Mrs. F. Alonzo Chapman ha< been spending a few wi at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Polly, of Waltham, Mass. Herbert Whiting is suffering from 2n_attack of rheumatism. Miss_Charlotte Marchand and het guest, Miss Gladys Olmstead, wers To- cent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fields of Norwich. Miss Lydia Main has returned from a visit to her cousin, Mrs. Thomas Brown, of Ashaway. George Siswick of Stafford Springs was a recent guest of his brather and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Siswick. Mise Blanche Mull of New lLondon is the gmest of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs, C. Edwin Stapelyn. Miss Iva Johnson has returned to Simsbury to resum~ her duties as teacher after spending the holiday re- cess with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Henry Johnson. y HErnest -W. Brown of Riverhead poultry farm lectured last Thursday afternoon and eveninez at Kingston, R. 1, college on the subject Poultry. LEBANON Highest Scores at Whist—Grange Elects Officers—Rollcal. Scoutmaster Rev. A whist was held Friday evening in Grange hall: 22 tables were played. Cake, sandwiches and coffee were served. The following _prizes were awarded: Ladies—First, Helen Blakes- lee; second, Mrs. Frank Rockwood. Gentlemen—First, Myron Peckham; second, Charles FI. Abell. _Consolation prizes, Vera Willis and Reuben Pot- ter of Norwich. The explosion of the powder mills at Hazardville Tuesday was felt here. Church Roellcall. The rollcall ~f the First Congrega- tional church is to be held Wednesday evening, Jan. Mr. and Mrs." Otto-Pultz and Mr. and Mrs. Ozro Fuller attended the state grange meeting in New London this weels. Grange Election. At a Tegular meeting of Lebanon grangs, P. of H.,, the following officers were elected for the coming year: Master, Otto L. Pu overseer, Amos 3. Lillie; lecturer, Fred N. Taylor; steward, Fred M. Abell; assistant steward, Norman C. Pultz; chaplain, Miss Hattle E. Hewitt; treasurer, O. D. Fuller; sectetary, Mrs. Mercy E. Fuller; gatekeoper, A. Burwell; Ceres, Mrs, Cornelia Pultz; Pomona, Miss Geneva Stark; Flora, Miss Vera Hox- ste; L. A. S, Miss Edla Wilkiams; member of executive committee, F. N. Taylor; member of Insurance commit- tee, Willlam B. Howland. CALES FZ RY Postmaster Recelves First Sunday Mail—Owner of Riverview Starts For Panama. Chas. H. Brown of Norwich, owner of Riverview place and Decatur Bluft farm, was a caller here the first of the weeld before sailing from New York, ‘Wednesday for ten weeks’ trip to Pan- ama and California. Miss Winnie Turner of East Orange. . J. visited her aunt, Mrs. Richard Latimer, for a few days last week. Mrs. Lucy Brown is having her resi- dence improved, a bay window being added to the dining room. Mrs, Myrta Mather was a recent guest for the day of her sister, Mrs. Lucretia Mason, in New London. Mrg. Isaac G. Geer of Ledyard vis- ited relatives and friends at her form- er home in the village Wednesday. Mrs. Lucy Hurlbutt was a visitor last week at the home of her brother R. H. Perkins, in New London. Mrs. Delphine Fish visited friends in Norwich, Monday. Nathan A. Gibbs of Norwich, was at his home in the village Saturday. Postmaster Samuel F. Brown was surprised .Sunday by the arrival of mail at the local office, the first in the history of the village. It is presumed the new parcels post regulations was the cause of delaying the regular delivery. Mrs,” Harrison Davis_of Norwich, visited her father, John Watson of the Allyn’s Point district, Sunday. Mrs, Franklin H. Brown of Norwich visited her summer home here on ‘Wednesday, remaining over night as the guest of Mrs. Delphine Fish. Mrs. Fanny A. Molthrop, who has been spending a few weeks in Norwich, has returned to the home of her cousin, Mrs. Sarah Colver, at the Navy Yard. Interesting Address. The Signs of the Times, a review of noted events during 1912, was the topic of an interesting address given by Rev. C. Wilkol Harrison. at the M. B, church, Sunday morning. | chairman, Deacon C. S. Henry, MONTVILLE Union Baptist Church Holds Annual N ~ President Bidwell to Address C. E. Meeting. The annual business meeting of the Union Baptist church was held Mca- day evening, in the chapel. The pes tor, Rev. George C. Chappell, was an hymn, “Elest be the Tie that Binds,” Mrs. "A. P. Mitchell offered prayer. The clerk, Miss Susie M. Wood, read the minutes of the last annual meet- ing in March, 1912, and the minutes of all the church meetings since that date. The treasurer's report was then read by Miss Wood, assistant treasurer, in the absence of Mrs. Arabella Lat- imer. The finance committee brought in an encouraging report through the chairman, deason C. S. Henry, and Mrs. Mitchell reported the church ac- tive in missionary work. The board of trustees reported through the chair- man, Moses Chapman. The election of officers and commit- tees resulted as follows: Clerk, Miss Susie M. Wood; solicitors and collec- Jeneva Smith; treasurer, Mrs. Arabella Latimer; _assistant treasurer, Miss Susie M. Wood: solicttors and collec- tors, Mrs. Arabella Latimer and Mrs. A. H. Mitchell; fingnce committes, Dea~ conE. S. Henry, N. C. Allen, and dea- con G. P. Smith; board of trustees, Moses Chapman, Deacon Henry, N, C. Allen, Deacon Edwin S. Henry, and George P. Smith.: pastor's advisory board, the deacons; ushers, M Getehell, Leon Allen, Bdward Bmi and Herbert Rogers; misslonary com- mittee, Mrs. A. P. Mitchell; Sunday morning organist, Miss Grace Hooper: assistant organist, the choice of the organiste chofr director, Miss Neltie Chapman; Thursday evening organist, Mrs. Melvin Furber; assistant, the pastor’s choice. Mr. and Mrs. Simpson of Walling- ford, called on their daughter, Miss Charlotte Simpson, Tuesdey. Miss Maude Agnes Wood, who s teaching in West Willington, spent the week end with relatives here. Will Douglas and Austin Linton of Norwich attended the Christion En- deavor and preaching services in the Union Baptist church Sunday evening. State President to Speak. F. C. Bidwell of Hartford, president of the Connecticut Christian Hndeavor Union will be the guest of the Union Baptist church, Sunday evening next, January 19, and will address the peo- ple in the evening at the 6:30 service from the topic: “C. E. Silver Linings.* Mrs. Boswell of Preston Cicy is the guest, of Mrs. A. P. Mitchell, at the Palmor Homestead. The Ladies’ Aid Society of the Union Baptist church held their annual meet- ing at the Palmer Homestead, with the president, Mrs. A, P. Mitchell, Thurs- day afternoon. New Teacher Does Good Work. The new teacher at the Collins Dis- trict, Miss Mabel Kelley of Fast Lyme is having excellent success with her school. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee are making their home with Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Dart at the Latimer Place. FITCHVILLE Surprise for Teacher—Welcome Party for Rev. and Mrs. Eimer Lamphere. The members of Miss Florence Phil- lps' Sunday school class gave a sur- prise party to their teacher at her home Tuesday evening. The evening was pleasantly spent with games and musical selections, after which cake, coffes and fruit were served. Mrs. Henry FEastland was in New London recently. Mrs. Charles Powers of Chesterfield spent Thursday with her sister, Mrs. W. Y. Chappell. Welcome Party and Presentation. Friday evening, Jan. 10, a weicome party was given at the home of Rev. and Mrs. G. Elmer Lamphere, who re- cently moved from Mystic to this vil- lage, where Mr. Lamphere has taken up residence and will be pastor of the Fitchville Baptist church. Responding to a summons to the door, Rev. and Mrs. Lamphere were greatly surprised to find forty of the young peopls of the village. They were invited fmto the house and a second surprise was sprung when the pastor was presented a purse of money, together with sev- eral other tokens from thetr friends. Although taken by surprise, Rev. Mr. Lamphere responded in a pleasing manner, thenking all those who gave S0 generously. During the evVening Asa Miller entertained those present with several pleasing selections on the graphophone and games were enjoyed. Tater refreshments were served by Mrs. Charles Phillips assisted by the Misses Florence and Alice Phillips and Miss Julia Kingberger. Charles and Walter Thompson of ‘Willimantic were guests of their par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Thompson, Sunday. Mrs. Mary Marra and family, Misses Christina and Rose Marra and Joseph Marra, spent Sunday with Mrs. Mar- ra’s mother, Mrs. Arthur Glassbrenner, of Gardner Lake. SOUTH LYME Smith-Slate Marriage—Capt. Luce in Virginia. Mrs. D. J. Reynolds and Mre. J. H. Tubbs of New London were guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Payne Thursday. Smith—Slate. James F. Smith of New London, clerk ' in G. M. Willlams’ hardware store, and IHzabeth Payne Siate of South Lyme were married in New Haven Jan. 9th, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Waterhouse are entertaining friends from Essex. The King's Daughters met at the home of F. R. Peck this weel. Capt. James P. Luce of Little Bos- ton is on a business trip to Virginia. Mrs. John Roath and daughter have returned to Ivoryton after a visit at their home here. B. P. Stanhope who broke two ribs recently is getting along well. . NORTH FRANKLIN Winfield Robbins Injured by a Fall from His Wagon. Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Rockwood and @aughter Florence were attending the state grange in New London this week. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Carpenter of Westerly visited Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Browning several days this week. Edger Cox visited last Sunday with friends in Salem. A, R. Race has been confined to the house this last week with an attack of_grip. Winfield Robbins, while returning home from his work, fell from his wagon, cutting several gashes in his face. 'He was_taken to the hospital for treatment Wednesday morning. \ LEDYARD Liberal Offer of Prizes for Historical Essays by Public School Pupils— Surprise on Wedding Anniversary. Bawin C. Reynolds of this town and Providence has offered “$10 in cash and a bronze medal to any boy or girl ‘who attends the local schools and who can write the best essay on The Struggle for American Independence. The Sons of the American Revolution are offering a prize of $100 in cash to any boy or girl in the state who at- tends school. The essay is on the same subject. A local committee of three, Charles D. Geex, B. T. Avery and Sam- wel E. Holdridge, has been appoint to further the project. = Mrs. Isaac G. Geer, who has been visiting friends in Hartford, witnessed the governor's inaugural ball Frank G. Maynard killed two Digs yecently that weighed nearly 1,000 pounds. Each year Mr. Maynard dresses the largest pigs in town. Wedding Anniversary. A surprise for Mr. and Mrs. Alberi Kinmonth, who have been married five years, was held Thursday from 2 to 11 at the residence of Mr. and Mrs, John L. Main on Rose Hill, where both Mr. and Mrs. Kinmonth reside, Mrs. Kin- month being Mr. and Mrs. Main's daughter. Guests were present from Noank, Mystic, North Stonington, Nor- wich and Preston. About 60 were present. A supper of salads, sand- wiches, meats, cake and coffee was served. Mr. and Mrs. Kinmonth re- cefved manv presents, including a leather rocker from 12 persons In Poquetanuck, money, pictures, a book case, jewel box, china, silver spoons, silver tray, sllver orange spooms, etc. Buys 8iocum Farm. Mrs, Clarence Davis has purchased the Willlam Slocum farm in the town of Btonington, consistin~ of 140 acres and will move there about March Ist. The Horatio Stillman farm has b 80ld to Polish purchasers in Norwich. Rev, Frank B, Robbins of Preston City held & prayer meoting at the resi- dence of Frank G. Maynard Tuesday evening. Colds are prevalent. Miss Lilllan Gallun is the guest of relatives in Hartford. Several from this grange attended the state grange in New London Tues- day and Wednesday, some taking the sixth degree. Mrs. Charles Babcock has returned home, having been the guest pf rela- tives in Norwich and Waterford. Mrs. Joseph Dean is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Gray, having been called home by the sud- den death of her uncle, Austin Gra; VOLUNTOWN Glasgo Players Entertajn Local Audi- ence—Home Whist C’K:b Opens 1913 Season. Saturday evening a large party of members of St. Anne’s church, Glasgo, came to this piace on a strawride and gave a pleasing entertainment in Un- ion hall to a good sized audience. The play was the old popular Deestrict Skewl and the Sewin’ Circle. The va- rious characters were well taken and did justice the the training of Mrs. Harry Cole. Martial Russi of this place acted as schoolmaster. Dancing followed the entertainment. Richards’ orchestra furnished music and Smith prompted. 5 Attended Norwich Court Session. A large delegation of local residents were in attendance at the session of the superior court in Norwich this week, the majority called as witnesses in the case of the state ve. John F. Gardner for the Ikillis of Fuge Frazier Nov. 3d. o = ‘Warden J. McCarthy and Town Clerk John Welsh of Jewett City were in town Tuesday evening. George W. Rouse of Norwich, an old time resident and former postmaster of this village called on local friends Tuesday. Opening of Whist Season. The Home Whist club held the first meeting of the 1913 season at the home of John N. Lewis Wednesday evening with a large attendance of members. Following were the win- ners: Ladies—First, Mrs. B Clark second. Miss Bertha Le Men— First, B. E. Clark; second, Arthur L. Briges. BCZRAH Death of Mrs. Charles Fresman—An- nual Rollcall and Church Election. Bdward A. Bishop, has been in New London the past week attending the state grange. A number of Bozrah grangers were in New London Wednesday evening at- tending the meeting of the state grange and also to take the sixth de- gree. Funeral of Mrs. Charles Freeman. Mrs. Edwin Lathron was in Worces- ter Friday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Charles Freeman. Mrs. Freeman for- merly lived in Bozrah and was a member of the Cineregational church. Rolicall and Election. The rollcall and election of officers of the Bozrah Center Congregational church was held at the home of Rev. and Mrs. J. C. Younz Tuesday even- ing. About thirty rmembers were pres- ent and responded to their names. Several absent ones sent letters or a ) verse of scripture. After the meeting sandwiches, cake and coffee were served and a social hour was pleasant. 1y passed. Mrs. Alice D. Abell of Norwich Town attended the meeting held In the par- sonage Tuesday evening. Mrs. William Corey has returned to her home in Davisville, R. I, after spendine six weeks with her parents in Bozrah. State Road Survey Completed to Town Line—Tibbetts House Damaged by Fire—Loss Promptly Adjusted. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Houston have been in New London this week at- tending the annual meeting of the state grange. Mr. and Mrs. William Darling at- tended the state grange Wednesday. T. Hunt Sterry of New London was a caller in town last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kingsley have returned to their home in, Ridgefield after spending a few days at:the home of Mr. Kingsley’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Kingsley. Mr. and Mrs. James Lane were in New Londen Wednesday. Completed to Town Line. The work of surveylng for the state road is completed to the town line. Austin Rix left town Saturday for South Norwalk where he has secured employment. Flmer M. Chadwick of South Nor- walk spent Wednesday and Thursday of_this week in town. Mrs. T. A. Willlams, who is 111 with heart trouble, is unimproved. Auction Held. An auction was held by the Smith Frankie and Ella Rockwood are re- | family on what is known as the Shingle covering from grip mill farm last Monday. The Smith ! tory last November. Pages Nine to Sixteen family expects to remove to Jersey City in a few weeks. Fire Loss Promptly Adjusted. The home of Mrs. 8, A. Tibbetts had a narrow oscape from destruction by fire last Sunday. The fire started around the chimney and was blazing Aercely when f:nscovex-ed, but was ex- tinguished before much damage had been done. Mrs. Tibbetts lost her barn by fire in the lafe summer re was no Insurance on the building. The house is insured with & firm in Norwich, who sent a representative to town on'Tuesday to adjust the loss. C. E. Social. The Y. P. S. C. B. held a soclal in grange hail Wednesday evening. The evening was pleasantly -passed with readings and recitations interspersed [with selections on the Victrola kindly loaned:by Mr. ana Mrs. C, S. Ray. Sandwiches, cake and coffee were served after the ontertainment. The Sunday evening service on Jan. 19 will be led by the prayer meet- ing committee of the Y. P. S, C. B. Topic, How Can We Better Our Prayer Meetings? Matt: 18; 18-20. NIANTIC Whist for Benefit of Public Library— Ladies’ Aid Society Gives Supper. Rev. Jerome Greer, pastor of the Methodist church was in New London last week attending the conference of Methodist ministers. The Niantic public library gave a whist Monday evening in Odd Fellows’ hall. There were about forty in at- tendance, including a delegation from Flanders. Church Supper. A supper was given Tuesday evening in the vestry of the Congregational church under the auspices of the Ladies’ Aid society. New Machinery Arrives. A large quantity of machinery from New York arrived here Tuesday con- signed to one of the factories. George Congdon is engineer at the Libby factory. Seth Bmith of Riverbank is the guest of his sister, Mrs. Harrlet Ty- ler at Crescent park. Sheldon Munger is substituting at the Niantle post office. Mark_D. Bush, Lincoln G. Luce, G. B. Dickinson have been in New York attending the auto shows at Grand Central Palace and Madison Square Garden. Herbert Maynard of Chesterfleld was in_Niantic on business Thursday. Miss Hleanor Coates of Windsor Locks was the guest of her mother, Mrs. G. B. Coates, Thursday. ~ Percy Wheeler is entertaining his brother from New Yorlk.- Mr. and Mrs. Harry Glossenger have returned to Bridgeport after a visit to S._O. Harrington. Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Libby closed their cottage, Wild Alr, Saturday. They will pass the winter in Norwich and | New York. Leonard Mallory of New London is visiting his uncle, Walter Barker. Griswold Wheeler has returned to his home in Dingleville after a visit to New York. Mrs. Eddy of Bridgeport was here Tuesday. NORTH STONINGTON State Agent Looking Up School De- liInquents—Sermon by Brown Uni- versity Student. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Man and fam- ily have returned from a visit in Brooklyn, N, Y. A large number of local grangers attended the meetings of the state srange at New London. > Mrs. W. H. Hillard has been spend- ng the week in Groton. J. HGwin Thompson has been the guest of relatives in Worcester for a few davs. Miss Dora T. Maine was called to Providence Thursday by the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. B. F. Ar- nold. Mrs.. B. H. Knowles is confined to her home by iliness. School Board Agent in Town. George J. Merz, agent for the state board of education, has been in town this week, looking after the children of echool age who do not attend sehool son S. Dakin of Hartford, super- vising agent for the state board of education, has been inspecting the town schools. - Brown Student Preaches. Wilbour F. Saunders of Providence, 18 years old, a member of the fresh- man class in _Brown university, preached in the local Baptist church last Sunday. The Woman's union of the Congrega.- tional church gave a birthday party in the vestry Friday evening. SHUNOC Beef Supplied to Boston Market—New Judge in Office. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Wheeler are guests of relatives in Boston. has Miss Louise »Merrill returned home after a lengthy th_her brother and family yn, N. Y. Mrs. Jane Reynolds is passing the winter at Jamestown, R. L. R. B. Wheeler shipped a carload of beef cattle to Boston Tuesday night. Rev. John M. Collins, the new pas- tor of the Second Baptist church, has moved with his family into the par- sonage. Many local residents visited Wes- terly Wednesday to witness the fire ruing. A number of young people here are attending the Wheeler school in North Stonington. Charles C. Gray has assumed charge of the office of judge of probate, suc- ceeding Calvin A. Snvder, judge for sixteen years. Ex-Judge Snyder went down to defeat in the democratic vic- During his career as.judge he has proven himself a cap- able and efficient officer. COSHEN Recent Sales of Oxen—When Peep Frogs Were Heard Jan. 20, A number of members of the local grange were in New London this week attending the meetings of the state grange. Mrs. George E. Chappell entertaining for several davs Edith Thurston of Hallville. John Allen sold two yoke of heavy oxen to a Colchester purchaser this week. When Peep Frogs Were Deceived. The present mild winter brings to mind the open weather in January six or eight vears ago, when there was very warm weather, so that the peep- ing frogs thawed out and were actually heard on Jan, 20. After that date there was colder weather and icemen managed to get in their crcp in Feb- ruary. has been Miss PRESTON ve Sixth Degree. Local Grangers Re The grange mesting was held Tues- day evening. The first and second de- grees were worked on a class of eight. Miss Belle McClimon is visiting friends in New Bedford. Several from this place attended the state grange in New London Wednes- day and took the sixth degree. . OAKDALE = . Meeting of X. L. Club—Sylvester Wade Undergoes Surgical Operation. Rev. C. L. French preached Sunday from Luke 22:61. Owing to the um- favorable weather the attendance at church was small. The Cottage Prayer meeting was held Tuesdgy evening at the home of Francis F. Parier. Z The X. L. club met at the parson- age Baturday afternoon. Sylvester Wade has returned from Danielson where he had a surgical operation performed; he is in a very feeble condition. His son and wife Mr. and Mrs. Jered Wade are caring for m. Edmund H. Rogers has purchased a new touring car, 30 H. P. in Norwich, ~ Arthur L. Rogers has moved his family from Hartford to the home of his father Albert A. Rogers, where Mr, Rogers has been staying the past year. e e ] LEFFINGWE! ™ Birthday Party—Local Patient at the Backus Hospital. About twenty friends of Miss Eisie Beard gathered at her home Saturday evening to celebrate her- fourteenth birthday. A most enjoyable time was spent with games and music, after which ~ dainty refreshments were served. Mrs. Thomas C.. Leffingwell is con- valescent after a severe attack of grip. Alfred Beebe and his daughter Caro- lyn, have had the same malady dur- ing the past week. Mrs. Andrew Gardner and Mrs. Samuel Beebe called on Mrs. Katherine Dietz’'of East Great Plain Monday. Nola, the seven year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. W, Leffingwell was successfully operated,on for appendi. citis at the Backus hospital, Tues- day. PENDLETON HILL Irving Button and family have moved into the tenement at the Palmer home- stead. Mrs. Amos Palmer has beon spend- ing a Yew days with her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Ahern of Westerly. Misses Winifreq and Cecil Palmer spent over the week with their moth- er, Mrs. Mary Palmer. There was no service at the church Sunday, owing to the bad weather. Edwin Gardner of Bradford spent Sunday at Mrs. James Cooke’s Alton Mills, who attends Hopkinton High school, is home ill with the grip. B. G. Palmer was a business caller in Westerly Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. William Miner of Ashaway spent Sunday at B. G. Pal- mer’s, The body of Miss Nancy White was brought to the Hill Monday for burial. CLARK’S F2i1S Former Pastor Writes a Book. Horace Palmer and Clarence Palmer were In Westerly on business Wednes- da; Alfred M. Clark has his grist mill repaired and is grinding corn. Frank H. Brown was in the village Monday. At one time he resided here. A letter receiveq from Charles W. Ray, D. D., of Pennsylvania states that he is very busy reading proof sheets of his new book. At one time he was pastor of the First Baptist church on Pendleton Hill, going from there to the Third church. NORTH LYME H. B. Maynard to Leave Norwich Hos. pital Soon. Mrs. Lizzle me of Chester visited at Rev. Francis Purvis’ over Sunday. Miss Ida Stark of Bashan has been visiting Miss BE. J. Stark the past week, G. H .Strong@attended the meeting of the state grange in New London this M. Sisson and John Evans were in_East Haddam Monday. H. B. Maynard is expected home from h hospital in a few days. Mrs. C. B. Sweet and Arthur Sweet were in Salem Tuesday. Mre. J. L. Raymond has been ill this week. EAST COLCHESTER F. H. Browning Cele- g Anniversary. Mr, and Mrs. brate Wed Mr. and Mrs. Frank Browning and Miss Alice Mahoney were in New London this week attending the state grange meeting. A pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Browning last Friday evening, when friends came to congratulate them on _their sixth wedding anniversary. A dainty supper was served during the evening. One interesting subject was a cake with the respective dates 1907-1913 frosted upon it. Mrs. J. B. Palmer, Jr., has had as guests this week Mr. and Mrs. Clar- ence Savage and daughter Luella, of Storrs. Ransom Read’s family moved Tues- day to their new house near Lisbon station. The Ladies’ Aid society met Wed- nesday afternoon at the parsonage. Miss Nellie Mell was the first on the R. F. D. route through this town to send a package by parcel post. The jar of the explosion at Hazard- ville was left Nere, accompanied byi the rattling of windpws. Letters from residents of the vicin- ity in L.os Angeles, Cal, tell of un- sually cool weather with hard frosts every night. ASHWILLETT Noyves Hecleston was in North Ston- ington, and Westerly Samuel D. Plerce was in North Stonington Tuesday calling on his sranddaughter, Miss Lucy I Pierce. Edwin H. Pierce has returned home to his grandfather’s after an absence of nearly two months. Mr. and Mrs. Sigfreid Ahlberg en- tertained a friend from North Ston- ington Monday night and Tuesday. Arthur Morgan has gone to work at_Ingall's sawmill Irving Button and family, of Rix- town, moved this week to Pendleton Hill to the Robert Palmer house, MOHEGAN Mr. Bergman killed his spring pig last week which weighed 330 pounds. Anson Dolbeare has returned to Bo: ton after spending several days with his mother, Mrs. A. Dolbeare. Mrs. Fred Lgngenback, Jr. on friends in this place Sunday. There were no services held at the church Sunday on account of the storm. Several from Mohegan attended funeral of William Hascott at Norw Saturday. Tuesday. called "GRISWOLD. Fred Edmond brother in Norw: Mr. and Mrs. Willis Terry attended the meeting of the state grange in New London this week George R. Edmond v day in Pachaug nt Sunday with his ited over Sun- Cough, Cold SoreThroat Ick relief Tor co < hoarseness, sore th xvo‘flt 5 . hay . fever a nchitis, HERE’S PROOF. Mn. ALBERT W. PRIOE,of Fredonis, Kan., writes : ““ We use Blosu's Lint- 1t in the family and it an en- ¢ roltet for cbids and bay fover ks, I aad sneca- and SL LINIMENT RELIEVED SORE THROAT. Mzs. L. BrewEg, of Modello, Fla., writes: “ T bought one botsie of yous ent aad iEdid moil the good in world. My throat was vory.eorn, it cured m of my trouble” GOOD FOR COLD AND.CROUP: MR, W. H. STRANGE, 3721 Blmwood Avenne, Chicago, I11., Writes: “A lit- tle boy mext door had oroup. I gave e mother Sloan's Linimeit to'try. © gave him threo drops on sugar Defors going o bed, and he gu:":}'p without the croup in the morning.” Price, 25¢.,500., $1.00 Sloan”s Treatise 3 on the H:’rsc ntffes. Address Dr. EariS. Sloan YAWBUX VALLEY Mrs. W. H. Hillard was a recent visi< tor at George Vredenburg’s. Mr. and Mrs. G. D, Coates spent Monday In Westerly. Mrs. T. E. Maine was In Westerly Tuesday evening to attend the ocele- bration of the birthday of her father, Alexandred Lanworthy at his home on West Broad street. Mrs. Charles Chapman has been at Stonington several days helping care for her mother, Mrs. Edwin West who is very low. HAMBURG Mrs. R. H. Bill and Miss Carrle B were in Hartford the first of-the week. A cattle buyer from New Haven was n Lyme and Old Lyme last week buy- ing a carload of cattle. Mr. and Mrs. Lodowick Bill attended the state grange at New [London. Mr. and Mrs. Faward Fly enter- tained Arthur Binnell over Sunday. Miss Daphne Hly visited her aunt, Mrs, A. B, Bassett, in Hartford, last weelk. Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Sterling visited friends in New London and attended the state grange. LAUREL GLEN Dwight Main was in Voluntown Swmn. day. Fugene Congdon and Mr. are working for John Watson at sawmill. Mr. and Mrs. Amos Phillips of Vol- untown have been visitors at Mrs. Dwight Main" ‘WilHam Main and family spent Wed- nesday in Westerly on_busines The men in this place enjoyed a fox hunt Wednesday. Horace Palmer was a caller in Wes- terly Wednesday. LEONARD BRIDGE The Rev. Mr. Christie of South Cov- entry preached in the Exeter Congre- gational church Sunday. Charles R. Strong was a recent vis- itor in Norwich. Fred O. Brown made a business trip to Vermont the first of the week. Several are ill with grip. H. P. Kneeland and daughter wers in Willimantic Friday. Origin of “Fire Water”. Whenthe Hudson’s Bay Trading Com- pany began its trading among the-In dians, it was found that by selling the Indians liquor they could mere easily be induced to trade their peltries. The first whiskey or intoxicant of inferior quality was distilled in England and brought to America in large barrels, but in trans- porting it overland it was found more convenient to divide it into small ke The. traders soon became aware of the ct that by diluting the whiskey with ater more furs could be obtained This wos proctised for sometime, but the In- dians learned that good whiskey pou- ed on a fire wouldblaze up, whereas had the whiskey been diluted the fire would be quenched. It was by the simple ex- periment that the term “fire water” be- came a common word among the Indi- ans . A chief who had experienced the bad effects of whiskey among his peouls said it was most certainly distilled from the hearts of wild cats and the tongues of women from the bad gffects it pro~ [ 14 zo7 9’9 GRIP&COLDS The epidemic of Grip, like a monster wave is extending from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Don’t wait till your bones begin t ache. take “Seventy-seven™ at the fi feeling of lassitude and escape | fluenza, Catarrh, pains and soreness | the Head, Back and Chest, Cou Sore Throat, General Prostration an Fever, or it may take longer o preax up. It pays to keep “Seventyrseven” handy, it is a small vial of pleasant pellets, fits the vest pocket. At your Druggist, 25c., or mailed. Humphrey's Homeo. Medicine Cea, 156 Willlams St, New York—Advese _tisemer 0 <af KimbaTt the