Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, June 7, 1913, Page 10

LETTERS FROM TWO STATES ‘New London 'Couni'y' GALES FERRY. Patriotic Exercises on Memorial Day —~Summer Activities Along the Bluff —S8ale and Supper. The Memorial day service at the Methodist church was largely attend- ed. The following patriotic program was give Chorus, Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean, rendered by the children of the day school; prayer, Rev. C. Wilson Harrison: recitations, A Memorial Day Verse, Miss Mary Birch; The Bivouac of the Dead, Miss Doris Main; solo, Flowers for the Brave, Miss Ruth Lawson: recitations, The Song of the Camp, Miss Gertrude Drury; Sleep, Soldiers, Sleep, Miss Mabel Blinn; chorus, The Dear Old Flag, school; exercise, Emblems of Decoration Day, Misses Madeleine Birch, Elizabeth Hines, Ernestine Talbot original oem, Capt. John J. Lawless; reading, Mrs. Courtland E. Colver; poem, Kill- ed at the Ford, Thomas Latham duet, Misses Grace Chapman and Flo ence Huributt; address, Rev. C. Wil- son Harrison; hymn, America. Veterans Charles A. Satterlee and Charles H. Comstock with Capt. J. J. Lawless led the march to the village cemetery where ‘the soldiers’ graves were decorated by the school children at the close of the exercises. California Guest. J. E. Rodd of San Mrs. Francis 0, C: arrived here Wednesday to make wisit at the home of Attorney and Sers. John T. Lawiess. Personal Mention. Mrs. Harry Allyvn ang daughter Flora, from Mystic, were callers here last we Miss Ada Webb, who is teaching in Weehawken, N. was a visitor at her cottage here over the holiday and week end. She was accompanied by Miss Burr. Mr. and Mr of Brooklyn, their residence use of the Y visitors for Fri Mrs. Addison town recently spent sister-in-law. Mrs, the Navy Yard Mrs. R. D. Fitzmauric and her son Edward, week end at Pioneer Anthon M e of al day visitor at his former home red M. Voorhees, Y., who have sold at the Ferry for the navy, were business of last week. of Middle- his at le ay Chapman a week with Sarah Colver, se of Waterbury dence, holiday and from Pro the of Meriden ar- cottage on the afternoon. Richards of Norwich and J. P. Satterlee of Long were callers here Memo- James Martin her. summer nday ne B. Freeman of Mount 3 s at her.home here > holiday_and week end. She ompanied by Miss Towles of Mount Vernon Cleared $18. s Aid society of the M. E. 1d a supper and sale at the the church Tuesday eve- $18 being realized for need- to the parsonage roof. The newly formed Bible study class held the first meeting Sunday evening at the parsonage after the Epworth League service Mr. Mrs. Stephen Perkins of Brier Groton, were recent guests Mr. and Mrs. Harmon L. Perkins. Taft of Newton Center, Mass. anied by George Carruth of v, joined Mrs. Taft and her Mr. Carruth’s mother, at De- catur Bluffs for a week end visit. Mrs. Taft also entert ed her nilece, Miss | Harrlet M. Bosworth of Springfield over the holiday and week end Mrs. Sackman of Brooklyn. N. Y., ived Monday to make a visit here with Mrs. James Freeman. Brown Cottage Opened. Mr Franklin H. Brown of Nor was a visitor at Redfern on Thursday and lay of I week, entertaining her ter, Mrs. Harvey P. Aldrich and granddaugh Dorothy Crowell, Memorial da Mr. and Mrs. Brown ed -ason heir home this week for and Tsaac S. Jones nd ch returned home a few days' stay at their am of FEssex was ather on Memorial day. ee left Wednesday to spend with her broth- er's family Haven. of Peacedale, R. 1 at Ally Poi over the holiday and week end. She by her sister, Miss erly, who re- r Memori 5 Picnic Outing. 1 The Rosebuds, ved a jon, e day’s picnic on the ledge at the F Tuesday. In the party were Mrs. s F. Gates, Mrs, Howard Be Mrs. Lewis Ruddock and son en E. D. Ruddock. Mr: Cecil A. Beehe Arthur White, Miss Elinor Miss Helen Harris. en shower the club to Mi he IKins. log d _son Da White and id, Mr glven by mem- s Helen Harris, who married, June 8th, to Cecil Mrs. man of Groton has heen spending a few davs recently as the guest of Mrs. John J. Lawless. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Parker re- turned to No; h Sunday evening baving bheen the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Hurlbutt The A_C. Risdon family from New York arrived Wednesday at their sum- mer home in the village for the sea- son. Rev. J. B. Aldrich of Uncasville was a caller at the parsonage Tuesday and the Rev. Edward C. Bass of Provi- dence, financial agent of the confer- ence claims fund, was the guest of Rev. amd Mrs. Harrison over Tuesday night Miss N. B. Ward of Hartford was the guest of Mrs Bluffs Monda. LAUREL GLEN Rocal F R. B. Taft at Decatur nds Aid in Hanging Pendle- ton Hill May Basket. Seventeen from this vicinity n May basket to Clifford and Trying Thompson of Pendleton Hill last Sat- urday evening. All were caught and vited into the house where games, music and refreshments were enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Main visited er Synday with their sons, Frank 1 Clvde Main, in Pawtucket, R. T, Rert Holdredge of Providence and ron Holdredge of Worcester, Mass. teq Saturday with their mother in < place. d chet Mrs. spent Andrew J. Main of Sunday at John €. Von_Carlsberg was a bus. aller in Westerly and Ashaway day. closed Friday for the sum- acation. HAMBURG The L. B. 8 met with Mrs, C. M. Ik Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Bverett Beckwith party of six from New nday. Mrs. Ellen Palmer is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Brady, in Boston. sehool entertained York over Leland Wood and a friend from Hartford visited Mrs. James Wood last week. Miss Dorothy Creamer was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Martin Bunday ¥ | to New York. L OLD MYSTIC Hike of Boy Scouts to Lantern Hill —Mystery Supper a Success—Brown Tail Moths Noticed. The Boy Scouts, in charge of Patrol Leader Horace 8. Williams, took a hike to Lantern Hill Saturday. They started about 10 a. m. returning about 6.30 p. m. The scouts who en- joved the outing were Charlie Matthews, Daniel Gilbert, Bdward Da- vis, John' Gilbert, Percival Anderson Earl Gilbert and Charlie Tinker. Aft- er climbing to the very top of the mountain they cooked over the camp- fire, frankfurters, beef steak and po- tatoes, for which they had fine appe- tites. Mystery Supper. The Baptist Young Peoples’ union served a Mystery supper in the con- ference room of the church Tuesday evening from 6.30 to 8.30 o'clock. The menu follows: Son of Noah (ham); something needed (bread); Irish mys- tery (potatoes); skipper's home (cheese); Boston favorites (beans); love's desire (pickles); playful nanny goat (butter); side walk slippers (ba- nanas); shiver and shake (jello); Bos- ton overthrow (tea); school-girl, fa- vorite (cake): bathing appliance (wa- ter); berry from the tropics (coffee); chip of the old block (tooth pick). The proceeds will be added to the fund for putting electric lights in the church. Celebrated Twelfth Birthday. Doris Peckham ,daughter of Mrs. Harriet Peckham of Smith street, gave a party Wednesday, her twelfth birthday from 4 to 7 p. m. to the oth- er members of her Sunday school, Flora Kennedy, Mildred Brown, Ag- nes Green, Geneive Smart, Sadie Hal- Edna Shank, Ruth Brown of c a cousin of the young hostess was a special guest. Games and mu- sic were enjoyed. Supper was served at 6 o'clock; Mildred Peckham, older sister of the hostess served. She was assisted by Nancy Avery of Old Mys- tic. Miss Doris Peckham received a number of pretty gifts. Brown Tailed Moths Found. Rev. Arthur H. Withee found a few days since a pair of brown tailed moths on the lily leaves growing near the Methodist Episcopal church. They were pretty creatures, pure white in color and it was difficult to realize that guch tiny insects could devour and destroy as much as they are capable of, It would be a great work for the Boj Bcouts when on their hikes to search for and destroy all such moths. Twelve Join Church. Rev. Henry FE. Anderson extended the right hand of fellowship to twelve new members at the eommunion ser- vice last Sunday morning. Mrs. V m D. Beckwith of Smith street entertained the Baptist Ladies’ Aid society Wednesday at her home. Delegates to ‘Baptist Meetings. The following delegates have been appointed from the First Groton Bap- tist church, Old Mystic, to the annual meetings of the Stonington Union as sociation to be helg Junme 18th and 19th with the Groton Heights Baptist church: Rev. and Mps. Henr: An- derson, A. Zephaniah Brown, Deacon William D. Beckwith, Deacon Daniel | Frink, Rev. A. J. Chandler, Mrs, Hor- ace O. Williams. Mrs. Percy V. Stowe and daughter Elizabeth have arrived at their new home, Riverview Mansion. Mr. Stowe has been at the new home for weeks. Dana Taylor Gallup has returned to Harvard Law school where he is tak- ing a post graduate course after spend- eral ing a few days with his mother, Mrs. S. Gallup. Mrs. Ida Norton of Waterbury is the guest of Rev..and Mrs. Arthur H. Withee at the Methodist parsonage. Raymond Raggie of New York is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hen- derson at Pleasant View farm NORTH STONINGTON | Funeral, Clarence Kendall. Fred W. Burdick—Delegates Named to Bap- tist Association Meeting. Mosi dall, principal of the Wheeler school, arrived home Sunday afternoon n , where he went for the old son Claren 1 held home in this and were conducted by Rev. F. ster. Funeral of Fred W. Burdick. The funeral of Fred W. Burdick was held at the residence of his father, | Horace F. Burdick, last week, Rev. | Lucian Drury officiating. The deceased were [ 5 vears of age. e was a stu- | ¢ in ‘the Wheeler school when H. | 8. Young, now of Norwich Town, w | its principal. He began his busines: arcer as a bell boy on the steamer Cy of Worce of the Norwich line | ter he was empl- in Binghamton and Buffalo. On leaving | Buffalo he became a ¥ clerk cessively in veland, Detroit, Chi- cago, Denver, New Mexico and Los 'Angeles, w re a year and a half ago failing health compelled him to return to the home of his father, who gave him devoted care. Summer Home Opened. Mrs. R. C. Maine of Auburn, R. I, has opened her summer home on the | Norwich and Westerly trolley line, near Lantern Hill M Maud Thompson | has been visiting win Thompson. Sorrowful Reciprocity. F. M. Hollister officiated at the services of the daughter of Rev. W. F. White of Ledyard Wednes day afternoon. Three years ago Mr. White performed for Mr. Hollister the | same sad service. The two clergymen | were classmates in the theological sem- inary. Norman-Wilcox Invitations. Friends in town have received invi- Worcester her brother, J. Ed- Rev funeral tations to the wedding of Miss Ruth Elizabeth Norman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Thomas P. Norman of Ledyard. and Byron Card Willcox of Washing- ton. D. C. formerly of Jewett City. The Young People's association gave its first annual banquet in the Con- gregational vestry Friday evening. A large number of guests were present B. Utter made an addre: Evelyn Maine has been visitor in Jewett Clty. Delegates Named. Delegates have been appointed by the Third Baptist church to the meet- ing of the Stonington Union associa- tion at Groton June 18 and 19 as fol- lows: Rev. and Mrs. Lucian Drury, Mr. a re- and Mrs. C. €. Gray, Deacon and Mrs George H. Stone, Deacon Nelson Brown, M D. F. Chapman, Mrs. F A. Thompson, Mrs. L. F. Park and Mrs. H. M. Perk Rev. Lucian Drury, pastor emeritu; supplied the Third Baptist pulpit las Sunday. The town schools, except those ha ing lost time to make up, closed t week. ~ LISBON Mrs. Brainard Walden of Williman- tic was a recent guest of her sister, Susan Kanahan, and Mrs. Orsemus Vaughan of Providence were at the home of Mrs. Vaughan's parents, Mr. and Mrs: Geo. | Bromley for Memorfal day and over Sunday. | The Brick school house has been closed this week because of several cases of measles among the puplis. J. Herbert Irons of Providence was a week end visitor at the home of his father, O. H. Irons. Owing to the small attendance at | of the meeting of the Ladies' Ald so- clety last week occasloned by showery weather another y was held at the parsonage Tuesday afternoon in conjunction with the meeting of the Ladies’ Missionary society. After spending a part of the rnoon in sewing ,the Missionary meeting, sub- ject China, was led by Mrs. H. W. Corbett. At the close tea was serv- ed by the table committee. Rev. G. C. Pollock of Norwich oc- cupied the pulpit at Newent church Sunday. LEDYARD Funeral of Helen White Attended by Sorrowing Friends—Henry E. Collins to Take Up Section in Canada The funeral of little Helen White, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. W. F. White was held at the parsonage Wednesday afternoon. On Thursday the body was sent to Ware, Mass., where burial took place. Rev. F. M. Hollister of North Stonington officiated, assisted by Rev. Mr. Kennerson of Preston City. This death has caused universal sorrow. The casket was covered with choice flowers and at the services the house was well filled with sorrowing friends. The family has the heartfelt sympathy of the whole community. Mrs. Edward Avery visited in Un- casville Sunday. Miss Laura Perkins of Gales Ferry has been visiting Mrs. Isaac G. Geer. Mrs. Gallup of Hartford has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Calvin Hewitt, during the past week. Rev. Frank S. Robbins of Preston City held a prayer meeting at the res- idence of Warren Allen Tuesday eve- ning. He was assisted by Capt. and Mrs. Wilbur of the Salvation Army of Norwich. Miss Annie E. Baldwin is visiting friends in New Jersey. Probate Appointments. The probate court has appointed Charles A. Satterlee and Henry W. Hurlbutt appraisers on the estate of Amy Satterlee Newbury and William 1. Allyn and Charles A. Gray apprais- ers on the estate of John 8. Larkham. Mrs. Fannie Hewitt is visiting rela- tives in Hartford. Miss Laura Clark has returned home after an absence of several weeks in Norwich. Miss Bleanor Beckwith of Franklin was a week end guest of Miss Flor- ence Geer. Will Have 17 Acres of Corn. William I. Allyn has eight acres of corn planted and will plant nine acres more. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gallup of Brook. lyn, X, Y., are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Gray. Going to Canada. Henry E. Collins who formerly lived in town had an auction recently and Monday he and his family start for western Canada where he will take up ection of Homestead land. Pastor to Occupy Pulpit. Rev. W. F. White who could not preach for two Sundays on account ness of his little daughter, service at the Congregation- al church Sunday morning. Mrs. L. M. Wallace of Rochester, Y., was the guest of her sister, Mrs. crtha Avery on Monday and Tues- day. Mrs. Ida Lobdell is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred J. Clark. A teachers’ meeting was held at | Ledyard Center Friday afternoon. Rev. A. Kinmouth preached at the Congregational church Sunday morning. (Stonington) Grange to Observe Flora's Night—In- dividual Communion Set Used for First Time. At the meeting of Stonington grange in the church parlors next Wednesday evening, Flora’s night will be in charge of Miss Gertrude Chapman. Aleck Lincoln returns today New York and with his family from will return to Leonia, New Jersey, by auto on Monday, they having been visit- Lincoln’s parents, Mr. and Noyes, for a week. John McDonald and Charles Fish and chil dren of Providence were over Sunday guests of Mrs. Eliza N. Noyes. Miss Janette Marshall was the guest Miss Julia Wilcox of Quiambaug over Sunday. Rev. Joseph L. Peacock of Westerly preached Sunday. Mrs. Peacock ac- companied him here. The holy com- munion was celebrated, the new in- dividual set was used for the first time, it being the gift of David L. Gallup, one of the members of the church. A Wilcox of Stonington borough was present at the Sunday service. Mrs. ason Hewitt was the guest of friends in Providence over Sunday Mrs. Florence Hewitlt visited her | cousins, the Misses Loring of Norwich at their summer home at Watch Hill over the week end. Miss Priscilla Billings was at home ’.‘ 5 over Sunday. Friends of Miss Nan Chesebrough are grieved to learn of her continued serious illness. Her sister, Miss Grace of Providence, is still with her at Westerl; F. L, Williams of New York spent Sunday with his father, Deacon B. F. Williams. ohn S. Palmer has gone to New ork. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Johnson of Providence are to spend Sunday with the latter's parents here, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Palmer. L Misses Katherine D. Smith of Nor- wich and Mathilde Lamor of Phila- delphia have been guests of Mrs. Allen W. Harvey for several days recently. Mrs. Phebe Ford and Mrs. Horace Frink were in New London Tuesday. A collection was taken in church Sunday for the Congregational church that was ruined in the recent Omaha cyclone. CLARK'SF < LS Wilson D. Maine, one of the crew of life savers at Watch Hill, is off duty for this month. and next and is with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Rich- {ard D. Maine. He Is accompanied by | her | his wife who has been boarding with ter, Mrs. Crandall, in Westerly. Mr. and Mrs. Horace F. Palmer drove to Voluntown last Thursday to care for the burial lot in Robbins cemetery and decorate the graves of Mr. Pal- mer’s father, mother, brother Hora- tio and sister Joannah (Palmer) Hop- kins Douglas. LEFT'NGWE' " Nellie Leffingwell of Fitchville has been spending the week with her | Mrs. Albert Ross. s. Frances Morgan of Hartford is iting Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Leffing- red Palmer of Hartford, Miss Ros- abel Palmer of New ILondon, Austin Rathbun and family of Preston spent with Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Pal- Mrs. F. C. Leffingwell and daugh- ter Gladys were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. James lathrop of Mont- ville. Miss Ifazel Calkins Is visiting friends in llolyoke, Mass. NORTH LYME Mr, and Mrs. H. F. Clark have been 11 with tonsilitis. Nevilia Syme of Hartford visited at LEBANON Eloquent Memorial Address Heard— Strawberry Supper d Dance— Game With South Windham Teoday. Memorial day morning the veter- and decoratedsthe soldiers’ graves. At noon luncheon was served in the church parlors. In the afternoon an interesting address was delivered by Rev. W. B. Beard of Willimantic. Music was funished by the Grange or- chestra and singing by a quartette con- sisting of F. N. Taylor rs. Norman Pultz, Miss Geneva Stark and Miss Jennie Powers. Supper and Dance. Th was a strawberry supper and dance Grange hall Friday evening en by the Lebgnon Athletic club. bout 160 were present and $56 was taken In. Lebanon orchestra furnish. ed music. Ball Game Today. The South Windham baseball team played the Lebanons here Friday aft- ernoon and were defeated 12 to 1. Joe Lasinsk pitched for the Lebanons. Today (Saturday) the Lebanons the South Windhams at South Wind- ham. Holiday Guests. Among some of those who were guests of friends in town over Memo- rial day were: Mr. and Mrs. George Wetmore. of Worcester at Mr. and Mre. William Wetmore's; Leon Rich- ardson and Miss May Waterhouse of Hartford at Miss Hattie Robinson’s; John Wolcott of Manchester and Miss Inez Richardson of Hartford at MTr. and Mrs. Otto Pultz's; Miss Amy Lamb of Greeneville at Miss Ruby Bweet's; Miss Emma Eldridge of Manchester and Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Whittlesey of New Jersey at Miss Hattie 8. Robinson's; John Abell of New Britain and Miss Clara Abell of New Britain and Miss Clara Abell jof Naugatuck at Mr. and M C. J. Abell’s; Miss Sarah Danieison of Danielson at Dr. and Mrs. E. L. Dan- ielson’s; Ralph Royall of New York at Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Royall's; Clif- ton Sweet of New Britain at Mrs. Mary Sweet's; Frank C. Perkins of Springfield, at Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Per- kin's. Miss Amy and Alice Lillie of Willi- mantic spent a few days last week with Delia Briggs. Mrs. Florence B. Tucker of Fall River is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Avery. Miss Carolina Williamson of New York has been spending a week with Dr. and Mrs. E. L. Danielson. Schools in town close this week for the summer vacgtion. Attended Norwich Meeting. Mrs. Hollis Campbell, Mrs. 8. W. Throop, Mrs. E. L. Danielson, Mrs. N. B. Royall, Miss Ellen Huntington, Miss Hattie Hewitt, Miss Caroline ‘Williamson and Miss Bertha Perry at- tended the annual meeting of the East- ern Branch of the Woman’'s Board of Missions at the Broadway church at Norwich, Wednesday. The Ladles’ Ald society met Thurs- day afternoon in the church parlors. VOLUNTOWN News from the Ball Team—Court Lib- erty Remembers Deceased Brother: Voluntown wag well represented in Jewett City May 30th at the unveil- ing of the Soldiers’ monument. A number of local people, including members of the G. A. R, took part in the parade. News from the Diamond. About 40 baseball fans journeyed to Sterling on Memorial day and saw with regret the local team drop two games, Josing the morning game 9 to 8 and the afternoon game 7 to 0. Saturday Plainfield Holy Name team opposed the local team on the local diamond and were taken into camp to the tune of 12 to 6 before ome of the best crowds of the season. A fea- ture of the game was the home run made by E. Dupont with a long hit to the pines. This afternoon Central Village will be the attraction. A new grand stand has heen erect- ed on the ball grounds and will seat about 100. The improvements to the grounds will be noted. Court Liberty’s Memorial Sunday. Sunday. last Court Liberty, No. 132, F. of A, held a memorial service in their hall for deceased members of the court. At the conclusion of the ceremonies the members, headed by the officers in their new regalia, marched to St. Thomas' cemetery and decorated the graves of deceased mem- bers, a delegation consisting of Broth- ers A. L. Briggs, Charles E. Maine and Thomas McDonald went to Ash- willet cemetery anq decorated a grave there the trip being made in Brother A. L. Briggs’ car. | General News. Henry H. Rice, of Lowell, Mass., is | the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Rice this week. Miss Agnes McDonald returned to Pawtucket on Monday after a week's stay at _her home here. Miss Rose Cook spent the week end | at_her home in New London. Misses Mary Hevrin and Winifred Moriarty Spent the holidays at their home in Willimantic. Willlam Hassler and George Des- rosiers of Plainfield spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives in town. Mrs. Dewhurst of Stonington was a holiday guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John N. Lewis. Mrs. Charles E. Maine returned home Sunday_from a week's stay with her sister, Mrs. E. Boutelle of Hope Val- ley. Mr. and Mrs. William Ritchotte and daughter Bertha are enjoying a_week's vacation with relatives at Turner's Falls, Mass. BCZRAH Children’s Day Hicks Wedding—Auction at David Avery’s. In place of the cantata which was to have been given in the Congrega- tional church Sunday evening, Chil- dren’s day will be celebrated there will be exercises by the children in the evening at seven thirty. | The pastor, Rev. J. C. Young, s to | preach to the children at the morn- ing service, a sermon that Is adapted to the parents as well. The children |are to sing with the cholr in the morn- ing service. WEDDING. Bishop-Hicks. At the home of Rev. D. D. Rem- {tngton in Colchester, Wednesday, at |twelve, m. in the presence of rela- |tives and a few Intimate friends, Mrs. |Lena Hicks and Edward A. Bishop were married. The bride’s dress was white and she carried white carna- tions. Howard Bishop a brother of |Kelley was bridesmaid, her dress was white and she carried pink carnations. Afier the ceremony dinner was served and then the bride and groom went by train to Providence and Boston for 2 wedding trip. The bride’s going away gown was & blue tallored suit with white hat. Linen, cut glass, sil- ver and several gold pleces were among the presents, Recovers From Long lliness. Friends of Charles Avery are glad to see him home ngaln. Mr. Avery was very sick with typhoid fever and in the hospital thres months in Italy Rev. Francis Purvis, over Sunday. 1 N wenty ladies; Frisnds ‘of Mra. Katie |0 5 08 the pREtiw neer Jewett, gathered at her home last Flocks Sheared. Tuesday afternoon to celebrate her | Charles J. Beebs of Salem was In birthday annivarsarv, A very elab- |Bozrah Wednesday te shear sheep for orate lunch was eerved and all spent & very enjoyable afternoon Lerey Lathrop * Miss Margaret Richardson of New. ‘Tramp Dogs Kill Two Sheep and Bite Mass, Rev. and Mrs. J. C. Youns. v Many at Auction. The auction at David Avery's Wed- nesday was attended. Mr. Avery Witk his family is to go to St. Albans, Vt., where he is to engage in the lumber business. = 1SHEN Others—Chlidren’s Day to be Ob- served. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Gillette were ;'ec:;nt guests of friends at East Hart- ord. Mr. Glanbinger of Colchester was & business caller in Goshen Monday. Dogs Invade Flock. Early Bunday morning two dogs got among a flock of sheep owned by P. A. Lathrop and in a few minutes had killed two, and bitten four oth- ers 8o badly their lives are despaired of. It was the first time this season the handsome flock of Southdowns, a number having twin lambs by their side, had been left out, so near the house, it was thought perfectly safe, as the night was warm. The dogs were shot at, but made their escape in the semi-darkness. The selectmen have been trying to get trace of the dogs, and their owners. One day last summer anotHer farmer heard dogs after his calves and before he could appear with his gun one calf was nearly killed. One of the pair of dogs that met its waterloo had a Bozrah tag on its collar. Matters Talked About. Miss Ellen Smith of Springfield, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Hobart McCall. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Randall and son, dA. J. Randall, were in Columbia Tues- ay. Miss Lena Foster from Rhode Is- land_has been the guest of her sis- ter, Mrs. Albert Kenyon. ) The Children’s day exercises will be held in place of the regular preaching :ervlce at 11 o'clock, Sunday June School Year Ends. Schools in town closed their Spring term_Friday. route, No. 1 trips delivering mail on his route by auto Monday. “What is so rare as a day in June,” was the thought of many on some of and | | the groom was best man and Frances | the days this week. Windham County SCOTLAND Pupils Win in Essay Contest—Chil- dren’s Day to Be Observed. Mrs. W. D. Brown of Atlanta, Ga., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Brown. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Crandall are en- tertaining Mrs. Crandall’s mother, Mrs. H. B. Crowell, of Wakefleld, R. I Miss Dorothea Thomas of New York has been at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Thomas. She was accomphanied by Master George Orrok, who will remain through the summer. Mrs. J. A, Dorrance returned Tues- day after a visit in Newark, N, J. Home from College. Miss Gladys Geer, a student at Simmons, arrived Wednesday at the home. of her mother, Mrs. R. E. Geer, for the summer vacation. =Myron B. Barstow, who entered the American school of osteopathy, Kirks- ville, Mo., last year, has returned to spend his vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Barstow. ¢ C. A, Brown, who has been an valid for several months, remains about the same. Mrs. Fenner Myers of Windham is assisting Mrs. Brown. Mrs. Duncan McArthur is at St. Jo- seph’s hospital, recovering from grip and nervous prostration. Mrs. Watts of Hartford and Miss Lucretia Clark of New Britain were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Willis. Wrote Prize Essays. In the recent S. T. L prize essay con- test held in grade seven of the public school the prize winners were Doro- thy Pendleton, first; Lilllan Pringle and Robert Hielman each second (a tle). The judges were Mrs. Nellie M. Gager, Mrs. William A. King and Mrs. Helen Boss Cummings of Willimantic. Sunday, June 8, will be observed as Children’s dav. THOMPSON in Arrangements for Children’s Da New Owner Improving Spinney Farm. Miss Bernice Armstrong, with two friends from the Domestic Science school of Worcester, has been spending several days at Mrs. James Munyan’'s Mrs. Minnie Whittemore has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Harry Whitte- more of Worcester. Miss Myrtice Kingsbury of South Windham was in town over Sunasy. Mrs. G. O. Pratt of Hartford has been visiting relatives here. Children’s Day Plan Children’s day is to be observed next Sunday. The programme in the Con- gregational church is to be at 4 o'clock. O. E. Mills of the New Eng- land Conservatory of Music is assist ing with the music. The Quadic school gives its first Children’s day pro- gramme after nearly a year of progress under the superintendence of Miss Edith Logee. Miss Alice Covell of Providence was the guest of her sister, Mrs. F. M Knight, over Sunday. | " Miss Dorothy Rice, who has been with Miss Howe for some time, left town Wednesday. Miss Mary J. Ross is visiting Mr a‘._nd Mre. Jerome Ross of Brookiyn, N. Mr. Drowne of Providence, who re- | cently purchased C. A, Spinney's farm on Sunset Hill, is having important changes made in the house. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hammond of Providence were recent guests of Mr. ;and Mrs. H. B, Ingraham. Mrs. Augusta Covington has return- ed from a visit to her sister, Mrs. Hen- | rietta Mills. A number from the Baptist church attended the Sunday schoel institute 1a Putnam Wednesday. SOUTH WOODSTOCK Flora in Charge of Meeting of Senexet Grange. The programme of Senexet Grange was in charge of Flora (Mrs. Fred Rockwell) Wednesday night. There was a debate on woman suffrage, Sis- ter Nelson and Brother Rockwell for the affirmative and Sister Edwards and Brother Child upholing the neg- ative. After this there were vocal so- los by Sisters Linderman and Basto and Brother Myers. Cake and lemon- ade were served. Miss Minnle Wells has returned to North Attleboro. Mr. and Mrs. Marehall of Provi- dence were in town for the hollday. C. S. Sheldon Is slowly Improving. Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Wells and Mr. and Mrs. J. O, Fox enjoyed an auto trip to Whitinsville recently. NORTH STERLING June bexas will now be In vogue with the young people. Mr, and Mrs. Daniel Larkin of Dan- lelson ealled on friends here Saturday. Miss Alice Noves of Olneyville spen' Sunday at Geerge C. Spooner's. Mrs, D. Sweet is glawly recovering. Roads are being put in good condi- tien by blasting out many stones and making the read wider J. Balley, R. F. D. carrier on Yantic | began making his first | " THE LATEST REFR rious lines. tha A\%% Same Old House at The Late Season has delayed planting, so it is well to e remember that we have : for getting the seed into the ground. B Everything is the very best of its kind and sold at the very lowest price. Large Hay Crop is confidently expected and to handle - it properly you should be equipped with § . " the most approved impliments, Including e Mowing Machines, Horse Rakes and | Hay Tedders as well as all other HAYING TOOLS We also show the best LAWN MOWERS and other seasonable goods in our va- : Of course you know, too, 8 E DO PLUMBING and do it right at the lowest prices con- | sistent with good quality work. i J. P. Barstow & Go. 23 and 25 Water Street MACHINERY Py IGERATOCRS the Same Old Stand CENTRAL VILLAGE Mill Changes—Miss Matilda Tavanier Dies at Norwich—Degree for Rev. E. L. Wall. Miss Phebe Barber has returned from Putnam, having spent a week with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clarke, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Scott and daughter Doro- thy of Provideuce have been guests of local friends. Everett Ladd spent Sunday with rel- atives in Hanover. Mrs. Julia Wilbur of Arctic Center, R. L, has been the guest of Mrs. Esthe: Grover. Earl Davis of Manchester, N. H,, and Miss Mills of Providence spent Friday with Mr. Davis' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Davis. Randall Davis of Woodstock spent Friday with his son, Frank Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Walker re- turned to Southampton, L. I. Monday after spending a few da with Mrs. Walker's motner, Mrs. Eilen Torrey. Children’'s_day will be observed at the church Sunday. To Leave Mill, Mr. Perkins, who has been overseer of the finishing room at the Plainfield Woolen company’'s mill, will return to Mapleville, R. L Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davis and soa Clyde of Providence spent Friday wita local relatives. Died at Norwich. The body of Miss Matilda Tavanier was brought here from the tubercu- losis hospital in Norwich Monday and was taken to her home in Moosup. She | lived here with her parents previous to moving to Moosup. She had been il several months. She leaves, besides her father, Frank Tavanier, two sis- ters and four brothers. Mrs. Emily Shelley from Providence. Miss Rosella Fagan of Woonsocket has been spending a few days witl her brother, Frederick Fagan. Mrs, Raymond Carpenter and daugh- ter Dorothy have returned from sev- eral days stay with Mechanicsville relatives. Miss Lulu Robbins, teacher at West- minster, spent Sunday with relatives here. The King’s Daughters met Monday afternoon. Overseer Resigns. Frederick Arpin has resigned as overseer of the carding room at ths Plainfield woolen mill and will move his family to Portland, Me. Received Degree. Rev. and Mrs. E, Lewis Wall have returned from Hartford, where Mr. Wall received the degree B. D. at the Thoological seminary. Rev. Mr. Gove of Wauregan ex- changed pulpits with Rev. E. Lewls Wall Sunday. Mrs. Narcisse Caplette, who is in Woonsocket for several weeks, spent Friday at her home. d Miss Beatrice Gardner has been vis- iting friends in Attleboro and Frank- | lin, Mass. § A fine collection of picture postcards are on exhibition at the drug store. They were taken Memorial aay by Judge John E. Prior at the cemeteries in town. Funeral of Miss Besse. News of the death of Miss Arvilla Besse at Newton, Mass. has been re- celved. She lLad many friends here, where she lived for several years wita her sister, Mrs. Albert C, Walker, un- til the latter's death. Funeral services were held Monday, Earl Collins has returned here from Warren, .R L, and i8 able to get around with ke ald of crutches, never having recovered from his illness with diphtheria & few months ego. ,Moses Ballou of Uxbridge, was a visiter here Sunday, Critically |l Mr, Gallup of Dabielsen ls &t thy heme of Frank Medbury, who is erit ically ill. He recently moved here trom Norwich. has returned Mass., CLARK’S CORNERS Frank W, Martin and sens were in termoon and Chaplin attending the exercises Me- morlal day. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Wade, John Hammond and Miss Viola F. Jewett were at Willimantic. Miss Doris Beech of Springfleld has been spending the week at L. H. Jew- ett’s. Mr, and Mrs. C. R. Bray and Mr. Morse of New Haven have returned to Springfleld after visiting at P. J. Navin's. Mrs. Louis Coltury was taken to St. Joseph's hospital Tuesday for treat ment. Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Hatten and Dr. Switzer made a trip in their automo- bile to Springfield for the week end. DAYVILLE Marriage at St. Joseph’s Church—Lo- cal Guests at Danielson Wedding. Mr. and Mrs. William Watson spent the week end in Boston. Mr, and Mrs. William Reynolds werc at Woonsocket, R. 1. over Sunday. - Walter Cummings spent the weed end at Woonsocket, R, I | Miss Linsley Bates spent Sunday with her parents at East Douglass, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Armand Henault and | three children were with Pascoag, B, |1, relatives over Memorial day and the week end. Oswald Street Providence. Mr. and Mrs. N. Lorne Greig spent the week end in Hanover. Miss Alice P. Fish of Mystic has been visiting with Mrs. C. A. Rus- sell. Miss Mary Shumway of Brocktos, visited friends in Mass., is at the home of Mrs. Mary D. Stokes. Arthur King spent the 30th witn F. W. Bennett. Wayland Bennett of Boston was a visitor in town for the week end. Miss Mattle Leavens of Hartford visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, F. C. Leavens. Married at St. Joseph's Church. Samuel Massacotte and Miss Fanchoa were married at St. Joseph's church Monday morning. Willard Bennett was a visitor in town Sunday. Mrs. Edwin Budlong of Pawtucket, R. 1, is spending the week with James Blanchard's family. Harry Allen of Whitinsville, Mass., was entertained for the week end by Mrs. W, A. LaBelle. Richard Bartlett of Providence was in_town May 30th. Visiting at the home of Miss Bernize Cogswell are her two sister, Mrs. Erid Johnson of Putnam and Mrs. Frank Bailey of Worcester. The Rev. W. J. Reynolds of Fkonk [ is at the home of N. L. Greig for a few days. Guests at Wedding. Those attending the Waller-Jacobs wedding Wednesday evening at Dan- jelson were Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Bid. well, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Bennett, Mrs. C. A. Russell, Miss Bernice Cogs- well and Miss Vinnie Shaw. ABINGTON Laborers on State Road Strike for Nine Instead of Ten Hours’ Work. Some of the men employed as shov- elers by the Ahern Construction com- pany, which has the contract to build ihe state road between Abington and Pomfret Center, refused (o work Thursday morning after they had ask ed that nine hours constitute a day' labor and were refused, ten hours be- ing the time they had previously been required to work. Mrs. Leroy Pearl of Brooklyn and Edward Griggs of Fitchburg, Mase., were recent guesis of thelr parents, Mr. and Mrs, Frank Grig Mrs, Albert Baker ia seriously fn. On Motor Trip. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Sharpe are en- Jjoying an automobile trip through sev. eral New FEngland states. . The Ladies’ Benevolent society held a strawberry eupper and entertain- ment in Abington hall T] af- evening.