Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, February 1, 1913, Page 9

EASTERN CONNEC Whe ‘New London ‘County Pastor Engertains Church Workers— Social Affaire—installagion at Grange General. Mr. and Thomas Doyle reeently entertained their son, Nicholas Doyle of New York. Church Workers Entertained by Pastor A _turkey suppej was given by Rev. P. J. O'Reilly St. John's - Roman Catholic church to the Sunday school teachers and officers of the church. The affair took plaee at the parish house ‘and about twenty were present, spend- ing a pleasant evening. ! __The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Church died*”Saturday. % QMrs. Ezra Hempstead, entertained * the mem of the Good Cheer Sun- shine society Thursday afternoon. The senior class at Palmer Memorial sehool is rehearsing the play No Man in the House. The proceeds be used to defray the expenses of the class trip. Surprise, Party. * A surprise party was _given Miss Milicent _Comstock and Miss Theima Oram on Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick E. Com- stock. Those present were Miss Grace Kent, Miss Edythe Grant, Miss Bliza- beth ‘Alexander, Miss Ruth Long, Miss Hazel Beebe, Miss, Frances Edwards, Miss Dorothea Hayes, Migs Jeanett Brown, Miss Millicent Comitock, Miss Dorothy Stearns, Miss Thelma, Miss Jennie Nelson. Prentice Alexander, Creighton Tevlin, George Bitters, Har- old Taylor, Harry Donnelly, Jacob Lin- icus, George Oram, Revers Beebe, Ells- worth Grant. The affair was - ed by Miss Dorothea Hayes and Miss Edythe Grant, and was a complete surprise to Miss Comstock and Miss Oram. The evening was spent in play- ing sames or varfous kinds. -Refresh- ments were served. Miss Lucy Morse gathered pansies in her garden on Saturday. Gift for Mrs. Thomas Speirs. Mrs. Thomas Speirs ,was given a surprise party at her home on Friday TIGUT Going and /cm};mg—lnciqgau., Accidents . ROAD SOCIETY _ (Stonington) Old Anguilla Meeting House Blown Down—Death of Mrs. Martha' Wil- cox—Farmholme” Changes. 3 Courtlang B. York of Anghille has returned from Meriden, where he at- tended the Dairymen’s 'convention. - Mr, and Mrs. N. S. Gates of New York have been visiting relatives here. Thirty from the local church at# tended the Fellowship meeting at North Stonington. Miss Priscilla Billings of Williman- tic was home for a few days recently. Frank Brown and family have moved from the Hull place where they have Tesided for several years, to the Col. Brown farm, where his father Hved and died. Francis G Dixon has gone south to Tecuperate m a severe atiack of grip. Meeting House Blown Down. The olg Anguilla meeting house, ‘which was used by the Baptist denom- ination years ago for their place of worship, blew down during the re- cent severe windstorm. Left- Two Great Grandchildren. . Harriet, widow of Nelson Wilcox, died Thursday. She had been in feebls health for some time as she was near- ly 89 years old. Four children sur- vive: Mrs. Charles Atfken, Miss Phebe Wilcox, Calvin and Asa Wilcox, also three grandchildren and two great- ndchijdren. The funeral was held om the home on Sunday at 2 o’clocis. Rev., Welcome E. Bates officiated. Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery. Erastus W. Babcock who gied at his home in the borough of Stonington rétently after a long fllness was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Babcock, who formerly lived for a number of years on the Gen. William Willlams farm at Taugwonk. Miss Fanny Chesebro of Wequete- quock is spending the winter with her nlece, Mrs. Henry Mell. Leaving Farmholme. Algernon Mowll, who has been su- perintendent of the poultry department at Miss Sharswood place, Farmholme, will soon move to Massachusetts, where he has shipped his goods and will be employed 4n a much larger evening. The evening’s pleasure ’ for Mrs. Speirs was planned by about thirty members of the Methodist church, who took part in the cantata recently given at the church. As a token of apppre- ciation Mrs. Speirs was presented a handsome gold" veil pin. The evening was dbvoted to music. Several selec- tions by A. A. Kennerson on the violin were much enjoyed. Refreshments weré served. Miss Mary Tinker and Miss Hazel Powers of Chesterfield returned to their homes Sunday, after viafting Mr. and Mrs. Lathrope. Walden's band wil give ancther so- etal and dance in Tooker's hall on ¥Fri- tiay evening. % Fair Nettsd $139. One hundred and thirty-nine dollars was received at the fair given by the Children of Mary society of St. John's Roman Catholic ¢hurch Friday evening n Tooker’s hall. / Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Watt spen Sunday at the home of their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs., John Watt in Poquonoc. Grange Instaliation. Montville grange, P. of H. held a meeting in Palmer Memorial hali on Wednesday evening. Officers were in- stalled, State Deputy Past Master Irv- ing Crouch of Groton seating the offi- cers, Each, member of the grange was permitted fo invite two friends to at- fend. After the ceremonies assupper was -served the members and their guests. Mr. and Mrs. William Bowker of New London were week-end visitors @&t the home of Mrs. Bowker's parents, DMr. and Mrs. John Daniels. Miss Marion Lynch entertained over the week end Miss Agnes Goodfeilow *of Massapeag. Mrs. George Beauregard of Gayhill entertained over Sunday Mr. and Mrs. James Garrett of Central Village. Mr. and Mrs. George Taylor of Pe- quot entertained over Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith and daughter, Miss Cassie Smith of Niantic. G. Turner Loomis attended the meeting_of the graiN lodge commit- tee of I, O. O. F. held in New Lon- don Sunday. * Cornellus _Fitzgerald of Pequot 1s working in Paimer Bros. Co.'s mill. John Brows visited with friends in Worwich the first of the weelk. Mrs. M. H. Tucker visited in New London Tuesday. LAUREL GLEN A number from here attended the §ce cream supper at Pendleton Hill last Saturday and spent an enjoyable evening. Frank Main and family have moved ko Ashaway. ] Attaway Maim was in Norwich s Tuesday. | Nathan Maln was In Westerly Tues- day. William Main was a caller tn North Btoningten Tuesday. .Main of Willimantic and his griend, Mr. Hanks, have been visiting or & ‘few days this week at Willlam n's. . Mr. and Mrs. Frank Palmer were Fecent callers at Hugene Bill's of e Beaith o Westerly 1 ra. o erly 1s at Mrs. Kimbiits: = Attaway Main has gone to Pawtuck- ef, R I. to see his brother-in-law, Charles Holdredge, who has appenaf- citls. - ¢ - Mrs. Marble returned home Wed- nesday from a visit to her father in Massachusetts. i CLARK’SFALLS ST R Willpn 1. Maine of the life saving erew at Watch Hill was the guest of his parents recently. He accom- Panied by Mrs. Main of Westerly. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Palmer and mother, Mrs. H. F. Palmer, attended the services at Potter Hill chapel last Bunday afternoon: d Earl Perrin and family were guests |- of Mr. Perrin’s father, Bradford Per- Martin ¥imball has resumed work at_the Federal felt mill. - Frank Tillinghast was the guest of Thomas Wheeler Sunday, They were riding_around in_Mr. Wheeler's new automobile. _ Ciark B. Maine ig improved in health 80 as to beable to ride in a car- plant there. Inherits Farm in England. William Chyrchfield, who has lived here for some time, being employed as coachman for Miss Sharswood, has resigned and will leave soon for Eng- land, where a farm has been left him by the death of a relative. Mr. and Mrs. Churchfield expect to start for the new home the first of next month. Mrs. Clara Mowll was the guest of friends at Ashaway recently. James E. Lord captured all of the important prizes for turkevs %at the Boston poéultry show. During the week he uuhshlpped turkeys to Vermont, M lusetts, Maine and Broad Brook, Conn. ‘Willlam A. Pike of Pittsfleld was at ‘Wamphassett recently and found his cottage all secure after the Severe windstorms. Charles B. Palmer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert M. Palmer," i§ improving after a serious iliness. Chester E. Merrill of North Ston- ington was a retemt guest of J. ®. Lord. — Moses A. Wilcox of Quiambaug has a new automobile. Capt. and Mrs. Ellas Wilcox, with Harold Thorpe, attended the automo- bile show in New York. Miss ‘Gladys Wilcox and a friend, Miss Kelly, from Willimantic, spent | Sunday Wwith Miss. Wilcox’s parents, 4 Mr. and Mrs. George Wilcox. Mr. and Mrs. Alba Gray and family have moved to the Willlams farm owned by A. G. Wheeler who employs Mr. Gray. 2 Miss Olive Ledward, who has been staying with Miss Eila West for a few weeks is now with Mrs. Elisa Noyes. Rev. Joseph Peacock preached again on Sunday. Miss Martha Williams was organist. Deacon E. A. Lewis of Westerly and his sister, Mrs. Will Stearns, from Norwlich, attended sérvice here Sun- day morning. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Allyn of Hol- yoke were recent guests of their moth- er_at Quiambang. ‘Walter Dewey of Mystic 1s the guest of his sister, Mrs. Barber. < iss ma Williams, ~teacher at BaStern Pdint, spent Sunday with her parents at Quaquataug. Harold Wilcox' has returned to One- co after visiting his parents in Qui- ‘ambaug. g g Miss Grace D. Wheeler was the guest of Miss Julia\E. Smith of Wes- ferly on Tuesday and attended the supper at the Congregational church that evening. 2 SHUNOC . Bervices — Working Brought from Maine. ’ Rev. J. M. Collins occupied his pul- it at the Second Baptist church Sun- day morning preaching an admirable sermon from John, 7:37. After the preaching service the Sunday school was held in'charge of Mrs. Herman C. Brown. The organist at both ses- slons was Miss. Nellle' Vincen & Mrs, J. H. Crary and Mrs. Eva Col- lins of Westerly syere guests of Rich- Church Oxer AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND. ke 5 OLD MYSTIC z 8 kst % Epworth League Sociai—Rev. J. Fran- cis Russell at Baptist Church—Mrs, Andrew A. Haley Dead. o o dodal under the auspicés, of the Epworth League was held Friday fve~ ning at the home of Miss K Marjorie Harris. An interesting pro e of vocal and instrumental music and rec. itatfons was pleasingly rendered. A- silver collection was taken, which will be used for League expenses. Spoke at Baptist Church, - Rev. J. Francis Russell, a mission- ary to the Philippines, delivered an address Tuesday evening in the au- ditorium of the Baptist church. The exercises were as follows: Song ser- vice conducted by .Rev. rge R. Atha, pastor of Groton Heights Bap- tist church; singing, We Praise The singing, Blessed Assurance; scripture lesson, Rev. Henry E. Anderson; pray- er, Rev. George R. Atha; singing, Are You ' S . Jesus?; address, Rev. Mr, Atha; address, Rev. J. Krancis Russell; singing, Fling Out the Ban- ner; address, Rev. Mr. Anderson; col- lection; Denediction, Pastor Ander- son, News from the Church Societies. Mrs. William K. Hall entertained the United Workers of the Methodist church Wednesday from 2 ¢o 5 o'clockst Brier Hill, Grotonj were visitors- last The Baptist Ladies” Aid soclety was entertained Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. Walter Burton. Death of Mrs. Haley. The death of Mrs. Andrew A. Haley ocourred early Thursday morning at her “home in Main street, after an illness of many weeks. She is sur- vived by her husbanq and her only child, Albert A. Haley of Old Mys- tic; .a brother, Hdgar glestone of Yonkers, N. Y.. also survives. 8. A. Crandall at Hospltal. Ex-Mayer 8, Ashbel Crandall, whe resided during his_earlier years with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs, Stiles Crandall, at the Crandall home- stead, just outside of the village, is 1ll at Memorial hospital, New Londen. Fell on the Ice. Mrs. Floyd S. Russell, who was taken, Dec. 26th te Lawrence' hospital, New London, for treatment of injuries incurred that merning by a fali en the ice, is steadily improving and it 1s hoped she can return heme in two weeks. The many fritnds here of Mrs. Wil- liam D. Harris,of New London, who was stricken suddenly = ill¢ Sunday morning and soon after was removed to Memorial hospital for a necessary operation, are gladdened to hear that she is comfortable. Mrs. Harris is the youngest Gaughter of Dr. Albert T. Chapman of Old Mystic and' was born here at the Chapman homestead. Mrs. Manohester of New London was a recent guest of Mr. and Mrs. Perry H. Eldredge. Mrs. F. Alonzo Chapman has fe- turned from a three weeks’ visit to her son-in-lew and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Polly of Waltham, Mass. = Purchases Store. Floyd S. Russell has purchased the business of W. Earl Walbridge at the store long kept by Calvin H. Hoxle. Mr. Russell took possession Monday. The residences of John Xennedy caller in | £ The s \ Percy Norman of Allyn's Peint, who and Sidney Siswick have been wired for electric lights. John Lazzerin, a former resident, has departed for a trip to Burope, after a brief visit to local frlends. F. D. Grifin, a former resident of Old Mystic, was calling Sunday on friends at the Holloway homestead. Mr, and Mrs. J. Harold Williams and son, Master Horace S. Williams, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tingley of Norwich. Dudley Wilbur is 1ll with typhoid fever. v Miss ‘Grace Agalice Brown and brother Carleton W. Brown have re- turned to Hyde Park, Mass., after a brief visit at Brookside, their home here. ) Miss Agnes Chapman of Norwich spent Sunday with her parents at the Chapman homestead. Miss Lillie P. Chipman of Brush- wood was the guest Friday of Mrs. John R. Babcock at Riverside farm. gl TR T Vo NIANTIC : Death of Wirs. Sophronia Burlingame —Guest from lllinois. -.Mrs. Sophronia Burlingame died on Thursday morning at her home in Ni- antic. She had been ill only a few weeks. * Mr, and Mrs. John W, Griswold of New London were here Saturday,look- ing after their cottage. ) ~Cottage Building ™ P. A. Daniels has started work on the ‘cottage he is to build for Mrs. Joo sephine, Sweet of Brooklyn, N. Y. The foundatlon ,worl is in charge of Frank French, Néah Chapman and Wil Danels. Frank Aston of Middletown was in the Grove Tuesday looking after his property. Mr. Aston expects to return here in a few months to finish his con- tracts for work on several cottages. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Waldorf are entertaining Captain J. C. Taylor of Rocky Hill Oren Gorton has entered the employ of Walter Waldorf, who Is enzaged in the fish business. George W. Plerce loft Monday for a business trip to Hartford and Spring- fleld, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Dorman, who bave been in Bristol since Thanksgiv- ard Wheeler and family, Saturday. Rev. J. M. Collins attended the con- ference . of Consregational churches Saturday at North Stonington and particlpated in the discussion. R. B. Wheeler received a-carload of working oxen from Maine Thursday. Hovace Vose of Westerly was a call- er_here Sunday. Rev. John M. Collins spoke at White Rock Sunday afternoon and in the evening at Clarkville. Willlam J. Slocum has sold his farm near North Stonington village to Mr. | this locality about t&n years ago. He| friends of the pupils. and Mrs. Clarence Davis of Ledyarq, Mr, and Mrst Nathaniel Culver en- tertaimed Mrs, H. Clinton Eccleston (and Mrs, Theodore S, Maine of West Ashwillett,” Sunday. Charles ‘A. Lee has returned to his home here.after a pleasant visit with | balance of the wipter. Dr. A, Stanley Mainé at Dayville.- / R. P. Potter of Norwich was a re- cent visitor in Goshen. The light snowfall made like real winter Thursday Some improved the sledding, which was quite good across grass ground. ‘The snow made it ideal for fox hunt- ing to those who felt so inclined. The ‘hunters were out and the hounds were heard, hot on the’ 1. The chase was. Dot long, however, as Brer Fox took refuge in the ground, and the sport A number from Goshen will leave next month for a stay of several weeks in the summer land of Florida. it seem ing, are expected to return here in a few days to spend the winter, Mrs, Robert L. Manwaring has re- turned from a visit to her children in New York and New Haven, < R. O. Libby, who is at the Niantic house while here, Ieft Wednesday for a visit:-to Norwich. < From lilinoi Charles “Brown of Illinols, a former resident of Gi of George Kirk. Mr. Brown resided in is here for the benefit of his health, Griswold Wheeler is in,New York on_business: — Mrs. Sygan K. Luce, wife of the late Captain Hdward Luce, left for the south- Monday, to rerain through the James A. Way of Meriden was a re- cent guest of his mother, Mrs, -Martha, ‘Way, on Pennsaylvania avenue. Miss Gertrude Ward of Norwich morning! | was called home by the illness of hér | ing in the vestry wasjone of the most father, Rev, J. G. 9Ward. Peter Williams. was a local caller Wednesday. - _ Among the grip patients this week are Miss Gladys Leflingwell, Miss Elsie Beard and Avery Gallup. i Ciarence Leffingwell and son Charles ot ich spent Tuesday with Mr. and F. C. Leffingwell. A Rathbun of Greeneville spent Thureday with his wife and son, Palmer Rathbun niteville, is the guest|and two members of the board or edu- a. w. William Frohmander, . V ton and ¥ H. Topliit, Fqllowins the supper a pleasin, WaS £l Sihe direction of | Willam Kinder. F~™RY erics of Epworth League Ald Seciety Fourth In 8 Entertainments—iadies” Resumes Mestings. - Tho fourtlf of the scries of ,mt&a teinments arranged o literary gociai Sopariacn m;: the ~Bpworth u&e was given r the auspices of the Book club at the M. H. church Monday evening. A musical pr pramme by the Navy Yard Pleasure olub, Dy 1 an orchestra of five instruments layed by Charles Lithwaller and the Balarie brothers, - was interspersed with readings by Miss Jennie Perkins d Miss Florence Hurlbutt and a tecitation by D. C. Perkins.. Refresh- ments were served and a social hour followed the programme, during which several melections were rendered by th 2 Nelson Pafker of Nor- wich spent Sunday with Mrs. Parkers ga.rt:nu. r. and Mrs. Henry W. Hurl- uf i Mrs. D. C. Wilbur of Keene, N. H. was a guest last week of her sister-i law, Mrs. John J. Lawless. Miss Sarah Latimer left Thursday of last week to visit friends at her for- mer home in Hartford. 5 Otis Winchester of Norwich was = the village Sunday. Resumed Mestings. sions of the Ladles’ Ald so- clety were resumed at the M. Bl church last week, after a vaeation over the holiday ‘season. ~ Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Perkims of $ o 1 1 cl week at the home of their brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Perkins. Bdwin Keeney of New London called on relatives and friends in the village.Saturday. c si P 2 has been spending a vacation of sev- | eral weeks at his home, left Friday of last week to resume his duties on the steamer Richard Peck. g Attendance Rewards Several members of the M. E.Sun- day school exchanged their attendance rewards at the sessicn on Sunday Bilver pins were awarded Edna Chap- map and Gertrude Allen, a gold plated pin to Ernestine Talbot, and a bronze pin te Lloyd Blirn, Miss Nellic Hoff- man received a silver star and Miss Florence Hurlbutt a gold monogram pin, the last award marking the fifth year of attemdance. Miss Alice Batterlee left here Mon- day to spend the week with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Satterlee in North Haven. Mrs, William Harris of Groton was a reeent guést of her parents. Mr, and Mrs, Harmon L. Perkins. a S . g a; LEBANON of Congregational Church—Junior C. E. Officers—$10 Sent to China. Annual Reunion At the annual reunion of the First Congregational church’'Jan. 22d a good number was present, 85 responding to their names. Reports as given by va- rieus committees and bfficers were ac- cepted. The officers elected Wwere Clerk, Dr. H. L. Danielson; treasur Nathanlel Manning; assisiant treas- urer, Miss Sophia Dolbeare. Mr. Wet- more was re-elected deacen for three years; George Lyman re-elected trus- tee for three years; I P. Fowler re- elected en thiultflnding committee for three years; Miss Hattie Robinson re- elected on the music committee. Table committee, Mrs. Henry Hewitt, Mrs. Otto Pultz, Miss Sophia Dolbeare, Mrs. George Lyman, Mrs. Willam Wet- more; collectors, Harold Mason, Fred M. Abell; ushers, Elmer Geer, Arm- stead Burwell; committee for next Teunion, Mr. and Mrs. Fred N. Taylor. Sent.First Package. N. C. Barker was the first to send a parcel post package from here. ! Mrs. F. K. Noyes and Miss Mary Randall were in Norwich Saturday. Mrs. Mary Stebbins .and daughter, Miss Eunice Stebbins, of Northampton, Mass, were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Royall. B Miss Mabel Noyes left Monday for East Orange, N. J, where she is the guest of Mr. and Mrs, Edward Gibbs. The Ladies’ Aid society m day afternoon with: Mrs. Officers of Junior C. E. Society. At the First Congregational church { the Junplor Endeavor society recently elected the following officers and com- mittees: President, Clayton Willlams; vice president, Willard Madley; secre- tary,’Mary E. Standish; treasurer, Leslie Robinson; lookout committee, Marion Mason, Ralph. Taylor, Ralph Howland; prayer meeting committee, Mary Standish, Charles Sweet; social committee, Leslie Robinson, Manning, Marion Mason, Willard Mad- ci tl o ley; missionary afnd flower committeg, | of his sister In New Bedford. Clayton Willjiams, Marien N, Campbell, | * Mrs, Ray Buttop and daughter, Etta Ralph Taylor; birthday Zcommittee, | wora resont visitors of Yrs. Button's Clark W. Standish, Harold Madley, | prother in Ashaway. R. L = Amos Loomis. The Junlor work for Brokas His Wiiat the present will be under the directlon 3 of Miss Rose Standish. Henry Batton, while golng to the Sent $10 to Rev. E. H, Smith. N|*® The Senior C. B. soclety recently sent $10 to Rev. Edward H..Smith of Ing Hok, China, as a contribution tow- ards his church bullding fund, A lecture is to be given at the First Congregational church Tuesday eyen- ing, Feb. 4, by Rev. E. O, Foster, The lecture, The Panama Canal, will be illustrated by many stereopticen views. HAMBURG - Flag Raising Exerplses at Bill Hill School. e . 3 \ Mrs. J. H, Lord of Saybrook spent Sunday on Bl Hill * Miss Mabel Walsh has returned from, a visit with frien®s in New York, L. Bill was in Deep River on busi- ness the first of the week, - Morris Peck has been unable to at- tend school in New London the past week owing to a hard cold John Tiffany was in East Haddam Monday and Tuesday Flag Raising Flag raisink exercises fyere held at the Bill Hill schoolhouse last week Friday afternoon. Supervisor Shearer \| cation were present, also parents and Light~refresh- ments were served. - John Tiffany has purchased an au- tomobile jn Essex. Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Harding were New London visitors last Saturday. OCCUM AND VERSAILLES Men of M .E. Church Give Most Suc- cesbful Supper and Entertainment. The ‘annual supper and _entertain- ment given by the men of the Ver- sailles M. E” church Wednesday even- successful amd ~drew the largest at- tendance in the history-of the club. A committee consisting of F. W. Yer- rington, H. A. Richards, W. H. Miteh- ell, Matthew Exley and Howard Busl nell were well prepared for the large attendance, _and an. excellent supper was served. An able committes of walters under the direction C. W. Perkins. and Gustave Lambert gave, these in attendance excel service. v S M Krumbhols, ' Jessie Sengman. Mrs. Thi of St Thomas' parish gave entertainment and dance 5 Overture, Richards’ McAllister, G. Welsh; melection, orchestra; A Girlie Was Just Made to Love, Misg Laura Maguire; operetta, A Bunch of Roses; Cool Lobelia, Alpha Gaudette inda, Ethel Brown; Priscilla, Eva Gau- Laura Maguire: Penelope, Eva Dupon! Rosebuds L Young Man Maguire. tertainment there was dancing to mu- sic by Richards’ orchestra, G. E. Smith months’ old son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Boucher. Tuesday from St. Burial was in St. Thomas’ cemetery. Purification, purpeses during the coming year will be blessed. with Arthur L. Briggs. Following were the winners: Ladles—First, Mrs. C. Bliven; second, Miss Winifred Mor! arty. Macomber were in Norwich Saturday.” ~ emy of the Holy Family, her parents, Briggs. the guest of relatives in town. Good' Attendance at Oyster Supper— subper Friday evening at the home of Walter G. Burdick. dred were in attendance. ceeds will be used for penses. accompanied by Cole, attended the entertainment and supper in the hall at Voluntown Saty urday evening. guest of Mrs. guests of relatives Saturday,’ making the trip by automobile ‘Windham. daughter Ruth were recent guests~of Alma | My, and Mrs. James T. Wilbur. broke'his wrist. Dr. Sweet, who set the broken hone. Bunday.evening, the toplc being Mis- sions. an 'auto trip to Oneco i | ston on her 1sth birthday was very pleasant. Mrs, Frank Eccleston. the death of Charles Culver, resident of Ashwillett. a few years ago. Charles Culver, Jr. Carrying Black 9irch‘eo the Mill— vices of Albert Selzer, Wilkes M. Cas- well and Edward H. Avery to assist him in cutting and carrying black birch to_the birch mill on the Palmer | place. 30 tons at present, and will continue all winter at the work. tended the Ledyard schools during the fall term of 1912 and were neither absent nor tardy: Dorris Main, Mary ‘Birch, Ge: Canada DeRose, Mary—Silva, Clarence Bromley, Edpa, b Marshall Main,- Myrtle Main, Arthur Main, Clarendp man, Laura McGuire Walter Mather, M. Fleanor Burton, Mary Cooper, Elizabeth. Denison, ‘Clif- ford Stimpson, ‘!Aluétln. Mildred Austin, Anha Brath- ‘A wi Eathawisk, Charles Norcrous, er Stepping asidé from the custom fol- ed in the past, the ladies assisted lo“men in their emtertainment. The entertainment censisted ‘of a minstrel uhml;llam\ Kinder and Thomas Robif acting -as end men, Ralph Bugb man ey ddleman, the other w.lm Bpeak, Will! oy Howard _Bushnell, Harry ngman, Mrs, F. H. Topliff, Misses ion Allen, Anna Frohmander, Rose ided at the able to add nnflmn; the proceeds Einger men wil their treasury ds evening. VOLUNTOWN _ 50 f tl e Supper Followed by Charming Operetta and Varied Entertainment—Horhe Club’s Evening of Whist. Saturday evening the young people supper, in Union The affair proved to be ome of he mast suceessful In years, over 300 ickets being sold For supper one of }’;m\th's famous chowders was served rom 6 to 8 After the tables were leared a bright, snappy entertainment | was put on under the direction of Miss Rose Cools The feature of the enter- tainment was the operetta A Bunch of Roses, in which Miss Cook as leading lady displaved rare talent, balance of the cast, who were trained for the event by the leading lady, per- formed thelr parts manner and the in an excellent The operetta was prettily ostumed and abounded in bright and nappy music. The balance of the rogramme was also exceedingly en- ertaining.. The programme follows: orchestra; com- characters, Jack Pat Gorman, song, dy sketch, Raps; Fred Bray; Miss Rose Prudence Polly Clar- cast; Mrs. Rose, Her Bunch of Rose ette; Pamel ‘Alice Maguijre; Patiencgy| Fansy, Flora Dupont. ildred Groves; Violet, Eva Lemioin aisy, wozema Dupoit: - Servants: ally Sparks, Tda Lamoine; Matilda Margaret guire; The Only Meivin Melrose, William At the conclusion of the en- ane, rompting. - Death of Victor Boucher. \Sunday morning occurred the death fter a brief illness of Wilfrid, the six The funeral took place on Thomas’ . church. Candlemas Day. Sunday next, the Feast of the the mass at St. Thomas’ hurch will be at 8.30. At this mass he candles used for church and other On " Henors at-Whist. The Home Whist ¢lub met Tuesday Men—¥irst, E. H. Clarke; sec- nd, George T. Brigss. Miss Gertrude Macomber and George Miss- Christina_Briggs of the Acad- Baltic, is penging a few days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George T. Stonington is Charles Shippee of GLASGO Henry Button Falls and Breaks His | Wrist. The Bethel soclety served an oyster About one hun- The pro- church ex- The teachers- of the Glagge school, Mr. and Mre. H. J. Mrs. Hannah Miller was a week end Sterry Kinne . Harris FEccleston were Mr. and M from South Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Pollard and Willlam Bonny was a recent guest evenlng, slipped and upper Friday - R. Button took him to Rev. John Thompson led the E. L. bert Green and Fred Burdick took Tuesday. Surprised on Birthday. The surprise given Miss Beile Eccle- The evening was spent In laying games, with music and a soctal our. Refreshments were served by Word was received here Monday of long a His wife dled He leaves ome son, LEDYARD Teachers’ Meeting at Ledyard Cen- ter—Miss Kennedy in Lamb District. Earl B. Geer has secured the ser- Mr. Geer has dellvered gbout ' Meritorious Pupi Following are the pupils who at- Joseph Holmberg, Carl H. dridge, Addie Main, Mary E. Pierce, ‘ude Plerce, Joseph DeBarros, Sarah Coon, Frances Coon, Chapman, Fred Lacolmb, L. Main, C. Aiton Chap- Carrie Finnegsan, Clara Pieree, Agnes Sloan’s Linime ‘joints, xhe\{mzusx.;l, neur Tub it in—just laid on.] iment for the pastten ¥ Liniment I ever tiied.” T i d for , o goom-_-sde)ss,?zzhd a1l affections Chicago. sciatica, . You don’t need to 1t gives comfort and ease at once. back and ecommend i tosfiyone for palns of any kind.”* ains, strains, bhxi:eeléh o Cot-Entire Relief R. D. BUrog¥N. between.m; 3 jtes: =41 M severe 3‘;:;'1 got a bottle g yoursLintment and had emt Telief at the fifth tion. Relieved Severe Pain in Shoulders . ‘Mz. J. UNDERWOOD, Dby occw}:’t‘fll\, and since last September have ‘suffered . I could not rest nigh friends told me al Three a me an 3 romedy for. backeche, stiff \ +—¢ have used your Lin- "qufinesa;d find it the best cramp or soreriess of the throat and chest. =, of Maysville, Ky., RR. 1, Box of zo00 Warren Ave., writes:— * I am a piano_polisher in in_both shoulders. T et or day, One of my bout yuu“r I;lyuin-wu:i Hcations - completely cured 1 wiflunever be without it. : Prioe 25c., 50c., snd $1.00 . at All Dealers. \\ Bend for Slom's free book on horses. A Address Dr. Earl S. Sloan, Boston, '‘Mass. 155 15/ George Brathawick, Gertrude Personal Mention. . Miss Mary Belle Gray has been the guest for several days of Miss Ethel Hewitf. Loyise, who were week end visitors of , North Fannie Clark and- daughter / Mr, quoneo, Normal school commenced her duties as teacher Monday. City held a prayer meeting at the re: dence of Mr. and Mrs Tuesday. will be held at the residence of War- ren Allen on.Tuesday evening, Feb. ¢ the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Chapman Thursday. Ledyard Center Friday gafternoon. ven, N. Y. - Mr. and Mrs. Enos M. Gray were callers in Norwich Wednesday. The Ladies’ Aid society met at the and Mrs. Everett Crane of Po- have returned home. New Teacher. Miss Kennedy of the Willimantic in the Lamb district on Cottage Prayer Meetings. Rev. Frank S. Robbins of ' Preston i ng | Alfred J. Another me: evening. A ‘missionary meeting was held at Isaac A teachers’ meeting was held af Mrs, William L Allyh and Master Freddie Allyn are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. Hallock of Wood Ha- parsonage Tuesda; HANOVER OQutings of Local People—Athletic | Club Renovates Quarters—Church News. Miss Margaret Badie -is spending a week in Marshficld, Mass., the guest of | Rev, and Mrs, C. H, Peck. | Thomas Fitzhenry was #he guest of | Norwich friends over Sunday. Misses Frances and Isabelle Keddie of Jamaica Plain, Mass., were guests of their cousin, Miss Gladys Crombie, during the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Berth spemt Sunday with relatives in Montville Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Dressing, who have been in New York, attending the funeral of Mr. Dressing's father, have returned home. J. Irons spent the week énd with his brother, James Irons, in Westerly, R. Let Claude Westberg was in Norwlcn Sunday, visiting friends. Miss Alice. Blackburn -has returned after belng Mae guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Marsden of Pawtucket, R. I Parents | Miss_Caroliné Gallup, Mrs. Allen and Winifred Gallup have been called home this week by the illness of thelr parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Gallup. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cripps of Ver- sailles_spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith, The many friends of MrS Merrill Lyons are grieved to hear of her iil- ness. = Pool Table for~Club, The members of the Hanover Ath- letic club have. been devoting much time to remodeling their rooms in the Airlie building. ~The purchase of a pool table has added much to their enjoyment. 5 Church Interests. The January meeting of the Wom- fisslonary soclety was held in try Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. had charge of the DIo Tuclker gramme. The C. . meeting Sunday. evening was led by William G, Park. The toplc was Misslonary Work at Home ang Abroad—Fvangelism. The board of trustees of the Han- over Congrezational church held -its quarterly meeting, at the home of the chairman, Angus’Park. NORTH LYME - H. B: Maynard Able to Leave Backus Hoepital—Funeral of George New- ton. Mrs. Warren Rogers has been 11l the past week. FHer mother, Mrs. May- nard, is carimg for_her. r. and M N. 8. Stronz were In_New London and Groton Tuesday. Little Miss Dorothy Slsson has bee: il with erip the past ten days. Mrs. Plaing, N. Y., for a visit with friend Erwin Rogers has-been assisting in caring_for- her. M. J. Stark was in Baghan Sunday and aftended the funeral of George Martin, who liver near Mt. Parnassus, C.*F. Jewett and family ' visited at Frank Cowes' in Bashan Sunday. H, B. Mayvnard, who has been in Backus hospital, Norwlich, the: past month, returned home Tuesday. . S. N. Jewett, who has_been Beriously i1l the past' week at J. J. Tiffany's in Hamburg, ig more comfortable ac- cording tg late reports. - ASHWILLETT Burial of Charles Culver, an old Sol- di The funeral of Charles Culver, an old soldier, was Hheld in the chapel Thursday at 11 o'clock. He was o8 years old and leaves an only son, Charles, and>two grandsons and other relatives. He was buried in the family lot_near the chapel. Clinton Pierce of Preston City was a ealler at his grandfather's Sunday. Edwin and Miss Clara Plerce were in North Stonington Sunday,” visiting their sister Lucy. - Mrs. Julia A, Crumb was a caller on her sister, Mra. G. G. Miner, in-Jewett City, one day last- week, _ Mrs. A. A, Morgan her dsl?'ht-r. Mrs. Jol tonington, LISBON Teacher 1ll, School Closed—Funeral of Mrs. Henry P. Bushnell. David Snow of Mansflald was & re- cent guest of his daughter, Mrs. J. B Palmer, Jr. School in the Brick school district has been closed this week because of the illness of the teacher. Miss Ethel Donpellan spent Saturday with her sister in Willimantic. Mrs. Bushnell's Funeral. Mrs. Jane Whitney Bushnell, whose funeral was held Monday at 1 o'clock from her home in this place, died Thursday, Jgn. 23, at the home of her in daughter, Mrs. Willlam Bentley, Pomfret.” Mrs. Bushnell was born Westford Aug. 13, 1846, and Jan. 1. 1867, married Henry P. Bushnell, who died’ several years ago. She is sur- vived by three sons, Irving of Norwich, Edward of Milwaukee, Wis., and Rob- ert of Pomfret, and a daughter, Mrs. William Bentley. A brother and sister also,survive. There dre twelve grand children. 'The funeral services were conducted by Rev. F. A. Fuller, pastor of Newent church; of which she was a member. Burial was in the Reed and Haskell cemetery, Undertaker Grant having charge of the arrangements. BCZRAH Chicken Pie Supper Nets $63—Disous- sion Planned for Grange Meeting. A pleasant evening brought together a very_large crowd to the chicken ple supper’given by the ladles of the Cen- ter Congregational church in the town hall Tuesday evening. <Chicken pie turnip, potato, cofige, cake and cream were served. After the supper members of the Bozrah grange gave a minstrel entertainment that was en- Joyed by all. The ladies cleared 35 Jabes Lathrop has gone to Wt Mrs. L. H. Lathrop spent Sunday with her son in New London. John Stanton returped to his home in Mystic Tuesday after visiting for- mer neighbors in Bozrah The subject for discussion at the next grange meeting, Feb. 5, is What Benefit Can We Be as a Grange In the ©Old Home Town ig 19137 MOHEGAN Mr. Collins, Jr., s at his home sick with pneumonia. Mr, and_Mrs. Sturgis and childpen and Miss Baker of New London were at the home of Mrs. E. T. Baker Sun- day. 3 Miss « Flint of Norwich called on friends In_this place Friday. Mrs. Griffin of Groton was the guest of_Mrs. Hunter Saturday. Henry Dolbeare was in” New Lon- don the first of the week. Mrs: Langenbach, Jr., was the guest Mrs. Hunter Sunday. Mrs. Dolbeare and Mrs. Avery are in_New London for a few days. Doris Fowler was the guest of Ber- the Nothdrift Saturday. Mre. Oscar Bjork of Norwich spent Sunday with -Mre. Lizzle Fowler. FRANKLIN Miss Blanche Parker of New ILon- don was the week end guest of her grandfather, Stephen Parker. of Mr.. and Mrs. Lavius A. Robinson were in_Lebanon Thursday. = - Mrs, Hermon Gager was a Willi- mantic visitor Saturday. Henry Glddings while operating one of his neighbor’s gasoline was injured badly., One of thapdrts broky striking him in the eve. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd P. Ayer were in Willimantic Wednesday, Lauther Holton has a new leehouse. C. 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