Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, July 3, 1913, Page 2

= WILLIMANTIC What Is Going on Tonight. Willimantic Clerks’ Protective Asbo- etation. Tl"lmlyl Chapter, No. 9, R. A. M, Ma- sonic Hall. Neo. 16, L. Q. O. ¥, Obwebetuck Lod Odd Fellows' Hall WEDDING. McCarthy—Mahan, Richard J. McCarthy of Boston and Miss Mary J. Mahan of Windham were married at St. Joseph's church Wednesday morning, Rev. T. J. Ban- non officiating. The best man was John Hill of New York, a relative of the groom. Misg Elsie Challenger of Windham was bridesmaid. The bride was attired in white batiste trimmed with lace and embroidery. She carried a shower bouquet of bride roses. The bridesmaid wore white voile with lace trimming and hat to match. £ Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the parlors of the Wind- ham inn, followed by a breakfast at which only intimate friends were pres- ent. Mr. and Mrs. McCarthy left on an evening train on their honeymoon. They will reside in Boston, where the groom conducts a plumbing business. Survived Arm Amputation. John Fallon of Boston, who fell from a freight train a short time ago and badly mangled his left arm, necessitat- | ing its amputation, is soon to leave St. ! Joseph's hospital and return home. His complete recovery, due to his surpris- ing vitality, is considered remarkable as it was thought the accident would result fatally. The Deputy Judgeship Matter. It is generally believed that Gover- nor Baldwin's offer of the Willimantic | &Qllre court deputy judgeship to Judge A. Arnold, which was declined by About YOUR EYE troubles consult GEORGE C. MOON, Optician, 728 Main Street, Willimantic, Conn. Scientific Eye Examination, Glasses Fitted and Repaired. Oculists’ Prescriptions Accurately Filled. Office Hours: 9 to 12 a. m., 2 to 5 p. m. Telephones 2-3 — 5 A_nice vartety of Fresh Fisn, alse Beall Oysters and Clams, at STRONG'S FISH MARKET, 28 Nerth Streew - HIRAM N, FENN CNDERTAKER and EMBALMER 63 Church St, Willimantie, Ct Telepbone Lady Ass JAY MI.SHEPARD succeeding EL" ORE & SHEPARD funeral Directer and Embalmer 60-62 North St., Willimantic Lady Assistant Tel. Connectior. DR. F. C. JACKSON, Dentist Faialess Extracting and Filling a Specialty 752 Main Street. Teiephone Auto Truck Moving LCNG DISTANCE WORK A BPECIALTY Addrestt P. A. WEEKS, or 'Phone 350.2, .238-12 or 204-& Willimantic Ct. FATENTS Protect your ideas. Handsome 60-page | Guide Book Free. HAR!Y E. BACK, Willimantic | Attorney-at-Law, | | Windham County Savings Bank Bldg. Danielson, ectiTuThS Conn. Willimantic, Dani Judge Arnold, was to pave the way for Judge Shea to appeint Lawyer Thomas J. Kelley assistant prosecuting atter- ney of the, court. As. the matter stands, “Me and the governer” will have to try again. Awarded $60 for Damaged Tree. Judge M. A, Shumway has awarded Judge A. J. Bowen 360 in his suit against the Willimantic Gas and Blec- tric Light company for damages to & tree in front of his residence on Pros- pect street. Judge Bowen was offered $60 by the company, and estimates of the damages he would receive have varied from that amount to $100. Mayor Wants Postoffice Inspector Sent Here. Mayor Daniel P. Dunn has written Congressman Mahan a letter soliciting his offices in securing a postoffice in- spector to immediately visit this city to secure a location for a sub-post- office. It is hoped the sub-station may be retained in its present location, cor- ner of Main and Railroad streets. Vacation for Thread Mill Employes. The finishing department of the American Thread company shuts gown tonight and will resume work Tuesday morning, July 8. The manufacturing department will close down for a week and start up Monday, July 14. This arrangement is made to give the op- eratives an opportunity to take their vacations and to retain, as far as pos- sible, the skilled help of the company. Hilltops’ Carnival Committee. Hilltop Hose company, No. 2, at its meeting Tuesday evening voted to held a carnival. Foreman Leo Thompson appointed the following committee to make the arrangements: Frank M. Lincoln, chairman, J. H. Hurley, Charles H. Larkins, Joseph Cyr and Arthur Bergeron. Believed to Be Willimantic Man. Fred Belmont, who was killed in a railroad wreck at Benton, Ind., June 12, is thought to be without doubt Jeremiah J. Sullivan, formerly of Wil- limantic. Buys Two Building Lots. Two building lots on Windham road, each 45x100 feet, have been sold to Walter K. Johnson, who {8 to erect a residence on one of the lots this fall. Money Garnisheed for Wages. Money due Maurice F. Palmer and in the possession of Doyle &. Murphy has been garnisheed by Deputy Sheriff A. J. Greenslit to satisfy a claim of E. W. Johnson, who claims $100 due him for wages, The case will be tried be- fore Justice George E. Hinman next Tuesday. Lawyer P. J. Danahey is the plaintiff’'s attorney. To Play Eastford Team. The South Highlanders of this eity are to play the Eastford nine at a pic- nic to be held in Eastford under the auspices of the young people of that town. ing for Syria. Sa mantic Gas and Electric Light compa- nay’s plant. His wife and family will spend the summer in Fall River. Estimate of Fire Losses. Michel Laramee, whose place of bus- broke out in the Holmes block Monday night, estimates his loss at about $600. Andrews Demers, who conducts the restaurant, figures his loss at $280, and the Tryon' real estate agency’s loss is $150. Farewell Supper. The officers of Company L gave Capt. E. E. Carpenter. who retires from the company's command, a farewell supper Tuesday night at Hotel Hooker. The officers present were First Lieut. Murray's Boston Store WILLIMANTIC, CONN. STORE OPENED THURSDAY EVENING CLOSED FRIDAY, JULY 4th OUR JULY SALE IS IN FULL SWING AND OFFERS UNUSUAL VALUES IN COOL SUMMER CLOTHES THAT SHOULD APPEAL TO EVERY ONE IN NEED COOL SUMMER WAISTS At July Sale Prices Cool Summer Wiists, made of fine lawn, in many pretty styles, with low neck, long or short sleeves, o groups of tucks, with values prices 50c, 75¢ and $1.00. WOMEN’S AND Separate Skirts in whipcord, mehair, ties and mixtures, in the latest styles, and knee pl thers with pretty square neck trim- ranging from $1.00 to $2.50 — July MISSES’ SKIRTS serges, in black and blue nevei- plain or draped effect, with nei . trimmed with fancy buttcns, representing values up te $7.50— July Sale prices $2.75, $3.50, $3.89, $4.89 and MAKE $OUR OWN ICE CREAM WITH ONE OF OUR FREEZERS White Mountain Ice Cream Freezers 2-qt. size, value $2.25—Sale price $1.89 8-qt. size, value $2.50—Sale price $2.19 4-qt. size value $2.75—Sale price $2.49 §-qt. size , value $3.50—Sale price $3.19 Nerth Pole Tubs— 1-qt, size, value $1.256—Sale price 2-qt, size, value $1.50—Sale p 3-qt. size, value $2.00—Sale pric: Gaivanized 1.10 e 1.69 Freezers, CROQUET SETS 8-Ball Croquet Sets of hardwood now 89¢—$150 set now $1.29; and nicely finished—Sale price $1.25 set $2.00 set for $1.69. FLAGS Cotton Flags, sewed stars and stripes, fast colors— 2 x 3 feet B69c 3 x 5 feet $1.00 4 x 6 feet $1.50 5 x 8 feet $2.00 HAMM Wool Flags, United States standard fast colors— % 2 x 3 feet $1.00 3 x b feet $2.25 4 x 6 feet $2.75 5 x 8 feet $3.50 OCKS Good, streng Hammeeks, woven in pretty color combinations, are priced 100, $1.50, §200, §2.50, $3.60 'and $5.00, Old fashioned Mexican Rope Hammocks $1.00, Couch Hammoeks, with stesl frame, $8.00 each, THE H. C. MURRAY CO. elson and Putnam Fred Fysel, 18 Moulton court, salls for Syria Monday to be absent three | months, He has resigned at the Willi- fness was damaged by water when fire | 1., N. Dondero, Second Lieut, H S Tiesing of Company L, Lieut. U. A.| Rivard of the Third battalion of the Firs regiment and Lieut. W. B Keating of the edical corps. $1,200 More for Street Oiling. The city council met Wednesday ) evening and heard the second readings of sidewalk petitions from W. D. C. Hills, Walnut street, and J. A. Conant, | corner Prospect and Chestnut streets, l-nd their requests were granted. The additional $1,200 appropriation for eil- ing the streets was ratified. A Superfluous Inspection Job. Selectman R. E. Mitchell secured Lyman Maine Wednesday as special inspector of the painting job now in progress at the almshouse, a three weeks' Inspecting job at $3.50 a day, or a total of $63 for the special super- vision. The superintendent at the almshouse had had supervision of the work and pronounced it satisfactory. A town official characterized this spe- cial inspecting work as a needless ex- pense, but, he says, “it greases the wheels for the fall election.” The same: amount of money could have been better expended investigating the personal tax enumeration and the status of the personal tax accounts on the list of 1911. OBITUARY. Charles A. Safford. Charles A. Safford, who died at St. Francis’ hospital, Hartford, on the 28th u!t., was one of the oldest mem- bers of the Hartford city bar. He was born in Willimantic 72 years ago, the son of Addison Safford and Mary Al- vina (Thompson) Safford. He was | graduated from Wilbraham academy, ‘Wilbraham, Mass.. and then studied law with Judge Benezet F. Bill of Rockville. Later he was graduated from Columbia University Law school, New York. Mr. Safford at once began the practice of his profession. For a few years he had his office in the Hartford Times building at the corner of Grove and Main streets. He then removed to the Hartford Trust compa- ny building, where he kept his office | until his recent retirement. Mr. Saf- ford was unmarried. He made his home with his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Willlam J. Hickmott, of | No, 29 Sumner street, Hartford. Mrs. George M. Burgess of Hopedale is an- other sister. He was an attendant at | the First Unitarian church. The fu- neral was held at Cedar Hill ceme- tery. Emeralds Prepared to Trounce Pio- neers. Manager McCarthy of the Emeralds | has arranged a game with the fast Ploneers of New Britain at the fair grounds in this city the Fourth. The Emeralds were defeated by the New Britain team by a close score last Sunday and an exciting contest is ex- vected Friday. Lefty Smith of the Baltimere International league team will be in the box for the Emeralds, whose lineup follows: Casey ¢, Smith p. Shepaum 1b, Corcoran ss, Comins 2 Joe Hamel 3b, A. Hamel If, Hig-| gins cf, Martin rf. Manager McCarthy has signed Babe Adams, star twirler | of the Rovers, and he will appear in an Emerald uniform. Brief Mention. Robert C. McCaleb of Wi '\'on.«'ini propounded socialist doctrines at Lin- | square Wednesday evening. The socialistic ice baby experience | shows how socialism doesn’t work in | the Thread City. | P. D. Moreau, Francis Keon, Robert Galligan, George Bartlett, M, F. Sulli- van, Bdward Russ, Arthur McQuillan and James McGlone, the Cosmopolitan octette, are spending their July leisure hours at South Coventry lake at S. B. Doolittle’s cottage. | Personals. Mrs. Rutherford H. Worden is spend- | ing a few days with Hartford friend: road, left Wednesday for a short vaca- tion at Pine Crest, R. I Mr. and Mrs. George Baldwin are | visiting friends at Bridgeport, Water- bury and Warehouse Point. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Fortham took | an auto trip -to Longmeadow Friday “and remained over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dunham will spend this month at Watch Hill, where they have leased a cottage. Joseph Brown has resigned with the Willimantic Machine company to work with a piano player concern at Derby. Town Clerk Frank P. Fenton and wife are camping at Upper Dam, Me., with fishing as one of the main attrac- tions. Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Bates of Chicago are spending the summer at | Windham Center, arriving there Wed- | nesday. | v { will conductwill conduct the ser Track Inspector Condon of the Corni- | 98] ahservance of {he ourth in any | solidated road was in the city Wednes- | tOWR in this part of the county. The | lEw Pomfret celebration s to be on old- o 5 2 tashioned lines, but the arrange s | Mrs. Vera McDonald left Wedr | are shch as o ingire fine: o jinsattaac: fon cation trip to Oak|ment for all who go there luffs, Mass, = L | Miss Gladys M. Bradley, Windham A General Holiday. Mrs. W. A. King and son John are at the Connecticut Agricultura: col- | lege taking a course of study in nat- | ural history. [ | A. L Mills of Hampton, who broke | his wrist while cranking his automo- | bile recently, reports the injured wrist as improving. | Mrs. Joseph Hayes has moved from the Arnold block, Main street, to one f Mrs. Mary A. Cranston’s houses on | Church street. | Miss Abbie Carpenter of Pleasant street is entertaining her brother, Har- | | old Carpenter, and his wife and their | son Charles for the summer. | Miss Irma T. Meunier of New Jer- ' sey, formerly of Willimantie, who has been visiting friends in this city, left Wednesday for a six weeks' trip to Nova Scotia, | & i JEWETT CITY ! Baptist Primary Classes Entertained— | McCluggage-Reode Marriage at| Central Village. The primary department of the Baptist Sunday sehoel was entertain- | ed at the home of the superintendent Mrs. E. M. Swift, Tuesday, thirty en joying the afterneen, The teachers, Miss Edith Butts, Miss Elizabeth Clarke and Miss Mabel MeBroeeme | were present to help entertain the chil- | dren, who played games, and arrang- | ed tableaux. Refreshments were | served by the ladies. ] McCluggage- Roode, The marriage ceremony for Miss | Clara Roede and William McCluggage |of Jewett City was performed Satu | day afterneen at three o’clock in Cen- tral Village, by Rev, B. Lewis Wall, | | pastor of the Methedist church. Mr. | and Mrs, McCluggage will make lh(-ir; home for the present with the groom’s | parents. | Heard About the Borcugh. i Rev. W. H. Gane and Mrs. spent Wednesday as guests of Mrs. Samuel Geer ut dinner and Deacon and Mrs. J. C. Harkins at tea. Miss May Hapburn of Providence is the guest of Miss Margaret McClug- gage. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Lee attended the | meeting of the Army and Navy club at the Griswold. i Silver Links cirele of the King's| Daughters met .at Miss Dorothy Paul's Tuesday evening. Miss Florence Wakefield goes to Backus hospital on_ Friday where she is to enter the Nurses’ Training school, Sunday and Monday State Repre- sentative Alfreq L'Heureux of Gris wold was a visitor in tewn. Mr. L'Heureux was the popular eaptain of the varsity baseball team at Trin- ity last year and was one of the voungest members of the general as- sembly —Waterbury American, During the search of Tuesday night, whieh instituted when the bey did not ! put in an appearance at the usual time and during Wednesday about every | -civable nook and corner in the | village was' searched, without avail. During the afternoon of Wednesday - hands you most nutritious flour—as clean. from the oven. In your hand you hold a five-cent piece. Right at the grocer’s hand is a moisture-proof ‘pack- age of Uneeda Biscuit. He the package— you hand him the coin. A trifling transaction? No! A remarkable one—for you have spent the smallest sum that will buy a package of good food; and the grocer has sold you the delicious as it was when it came NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY food made from and crisp and DAMELSON Millet Field of Fifteen of James L. Prentice—Wauregan Boy Drowned in Canal— Plans For Union Out-Door Services on Sunday Evening. Acres—Death Rev. John F. Quinn of Waterbury s visiting his mother, Mrs. Timothy Quinn, and his sisters of Maple street. Principal and Mrs. Herbert K. Ben- nett have returned from a visit with relatives in Providence. { Ellsworth Burton has been engaged | as pianist for the summer at Myrtle beach, Milford. Fifteen Acre Millet Field. D. E. Shippee of the Wauregan read has one of the largest millet fields in this section, a piece of fifteen acre: John A. Dearing of Hartford was a visitor with friends in Danielson Wed- nesday. At the posteffice on the Fourth of July the usual holiday hours will be in | order and p s will be closed for al free delivery | service will be suspended, | Out-Door Services. { Sunday evening union services on Davis park will be resumed for the | summer next Sunday evening, when Rev. Clarence H. Barber will con- | duct the service, Rev. W. D. Swaffield | the following Sunday and Rev Legg o nthe third Sunday in July. Not So Hot Wednesday. There was some relaxation Wedn day from the intense heat of Tuesda; when the high record for Danielson | was 96 degrees. Ninety degrees was | the highest point reached Wednesday. Pomfret to Celebrate. A number of Danielson people plan to be at Pomfret tomorrow for the only The Danielson Business Men's as- sociation agreement relative to closing on holidays will be in force on the Fourth and only those places that sell foodstuffs and some stores that must be kept open to meet the demands of | the public will be open for business, the markets and grocery stores open- ing only for a while during the morn- ing. OBITUARY. James L. Prentice. . James L. Prentice, 73, died at his home on Mechanic street about seven o'clock Wednesday morning. - He had been in poor health during the past spring, but his condition was not re- garded as critical until a few days ago. For many years Mr. Prentice has been engaged as a truck gardener, owning property at the extreme north end of | Railroad street. In his occupation he was very successful. Mr. Prentice came here from Pomfret and during his long residence in Danielson made many friends who appreciated his fine character. He leaves his wife, one daughter, Elizabeth, of Danielson, and a son, Stephen, of Lakewood, R. L WAUREGAN BOY DROWNED. Richard S. Lahrope, 8, Found in Canal Last Evening. ‘Wauregan people were undera strain of deep anxiety Wednesday during an all day search for little Richard Stan- ley Lathrope, son of Mr, and Mrs. Frank Lathrope of that village. The ‘boy, whe is but six years of age, dis- appeared Tuesday afternoon. His father said Wednesday afternoon that the little fellow left home about 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon -and in company with a playmate, Edward Burns, went down to the Quinebaug river, near the gatehouse, to watch other boys swimming, Neither Richard ner BEdward went inte the water, but after remaining on the bank for some time went te the home of anether boy fer a drink of water and frem there te the Burns' home, where the pair were treated te cake, Later in the afterneen they played in a game of hide and seek in the vicimity of the boys’ hemes, Richard went to hide and was not seen thereafter by his playmate, A woman whe knows Richard reperts | having seen him at abeut 5 o'clock, the time he went to hide for the last time, but frem then on né traee of him could be feund. two theories as to the boy’'s disappear- ance were receiving the most atten- tion, one was that the little fellow had gone back to the river or to the canal and had been drowned, the other that he had been kidnapped. The mystery of the little lad's dis- appearance was cleared up Wednesday night when his body was found in the canal from which the water had been Urawn off after the mill closed to permit of investigation. It is now | thought that the little fellow’s hat fell | into the canal and that he either waded in or fell from the bank into the wa- ter in an attempt to recover it. There was a great deal ofinterest in the case in Danielson, as Mr. and Mrs. Lathrope formerly lived here, | Mrs. Lathrope, being the daughter of | Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Pellett, Main street. Park Benches in Storage. Seats that on other seasons have provided comfort for many who like | where the family {Mann is to spend to spend hot afternoons under the shade of the trees at Davis park have not been put out this year, but it was learned Wednesday that this is prob- ably an oversight and that the mat- ter will receive attention at once. Former Wreck Recalled. The wreck at Jewett City station Tuesday afternoon recalled to the minds of old residents of Danielson how a string of a type of coal cars not seen in these days but known as “dumpies” were piled bottom up on the piatform at the Danfelsonville sta- tion one day about thirty -years ago, Eugene S. Nash, agent at the time the incident occurred, says that a dozen people were standing on the platform a few minutes before, but at the time of the wreck no one was there. Borough Briefs. Danielson is to be well represented at the Douglas camp meeting to be held during the latter part of this month. Plans of a number of local | people are' for a week’s stay at the camp and othe are to go for two or three days Kent A. Darbie is a director of the association. A party of Danielson men will mo- tor to Boston on the Fourth for the purpose of attending the Philadelphia- Bcston American lLeague games at Fenway park A meeting with gents rep- resenting a number surance com- | panies was held in the Bradley build- ing here Wednesduy and was attend- ed by the Danielson agents who sell fire surance. PUTNAM More Elks Going to Rochester—Death of Henry Adams—Funeral of Mrs. Harriett C. Day, Descendant of Two Governors—St. Philip’s Mission Or- ganizes. John B. Byrne has been appointed a member of the common council to fill the vacancy caused by the recent resignation of G. Allen Hawkins. Engagement Announced. Mrs. Henri Duhamel announces the engagement of her daughter, ida Ma- rie, to Benjamin Will Carroll. The marriage is to be at St. Mary's church, Wednesday morning, July 16. Miss Mary Peters, Injured with a mowing machine at Woodstock, was resting comfortably at the Day Kim- %all hospital Wednesday. A number of railroadg and linemen from this city were to Jewett City Tuesday eveni connection with the freight wre at that place. OBITUARY. Henry Adams. Henry Adams, 72, died at the Day Kimball hospital Tuesday night. The body was removed to his home in At- tawaugan. Mr. Adams was brought to the hospital last week Saturday. He leaves three brothers, John Q.. East Greenwich, R. I, (larence, Ponagan- sett, R. L ang Theodore of Fort Point, Conn. Putting Cable Underground. Cable men of the S.N.E.T.company are engaged in running a 200 pair cable through the conduits recently built in the business section of Put- nam. Mr. and Mrs. J. Harry Mann and daughters have gone to Gales Ferry, has a cottage. Mr. a few days at the cottage, returning here the first of the week. There was some scurrving around at about 4.20 Wednesday afternoon when a false alarm for fire came in. The department did not respond, how- ever, the fact that the alarm was not a real one becoming known at once. Burial at West Thompson. The body of Albert E. Jones, who died at Uxbridge, will be brought to West Thompson this (Thursday) morning for buriat. Local friends were at Uxbridge Wednesday to attend the funeral services. Going to Rochester. Charles Seder, Samuel Walsh and William Foeran are three more mem- bers of Putnam lodge of FElks who have planned to attend the grand lodge meeting at Rochester, N, Y, Most of the Jocal Elks will motor to the New York city and expect to have a de- lightful tour, Morse's orchesira of this city is to furnish the music at the blg Fourth of July celebration to be held at Pom- fret tomorrow, A number of Putnam people . are to spend the day in that town, Praise for Methodist Pastor. The July number of The Standard, the eofficial paper of the Connecticut | Sunday School association, has a cover picture of Rev, G ter of the Methodist church here. issue centains a tribute to Rev. rge D. Stanley, pas- The Mr. -apitai $100,000. | of Israel uted by Rev. Mr. 5 0Odd Fellows’ Appointive Officers. - Following are the intive officers " Butnam lodge of Odd Fel- iows fof the ensuing term: Warden, Ham B. ] C. A. Buckminster; 3 E. Richardson; L. S. N. G., J. 8. Lowe; I G., H. B. Downing: O. G. nolds; organist, W. ett C. Day. Funeral setvices for Mrs. Harriett C. Day were conducted at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Jerome N. Douty Wed- nesday afternoon. by Rev. F. D. Sar- gent, pastor of the Congregational church. Burial was in Westfield cem- etery. Danielson. Mrs. Day was of the well known Killingly family after which ville is named. She was a great granddaugh- ter of Governor Trumbull and a great- great-granddaughter of Governor ‘Winthrop. Holiday Trolley Service. To take care of the heavy traffic on the holiday the Connecticut company will increase its service Friday so that there will be a sufficient number of cars to carry the crowds. The ar- rangement of the service will be the same as on other Fourths, extra cars running on the same time as the reg- ulars and half hourly cars. Grouch, or Busybody? The lack of charity that exists im Some persong was exemplified Wed- nesday, when a complaint was made to the police to come and remove some persons who were quietly sitting in the shade of a tree on Providence street and not on the land of the per- son who made the compiaint. St. Philip’'s Mission Organized. St. Philip's of this city is now a regularly organized mission of the Episcopal church in Connecticut. In connection with the organization the following executive committes and of- ficers have been chosen: Exzecutive committee, Edward H. Payne, Frank F. Russell, Thomas Richmond, Adfer M. Towne, Andrew V. Frost, Harry C. Meinken, Pierre H. Myers. Mr. Rich- mond has been selected as chairman of the committee, Mr. Myers as clerk |and Judge Russell treasurer, Methodist Picnic Friday. The Fourth has been selected as the time for the annual outing and picnic of the Sunday school and the Ep- worth League of the Methodist church, | which is to be held this - year af | Greene's grove in Quadic. The local ipeonle ‘are to drive to the picnic grounds, leaving Putnam early in the afternoon. Brief Mention. Work will probably commence next | week on the improvement of Elm | street,, this werk having been delayed for some time by various hindrances that have arisen. A Meriden firm has the contract to do the work. A meeting of the town school com- mittee was held in the office of the secretary. Attornev Charles L. Torrey, Wednesday afternoen for the trans- action of business requiring attentfon before members of the board go away on_their vacatiens Mr. and Mrs. Fred Allard annoufce the éngagement of their daughter, Marion Gertrude Allard, Horace John Major of New York. Mr. and Mrs. George M. Fine. mar- ried at Pittsfield, Mass., June 17, have returned from their wedding trip and zIa.re making their home at the Putnam nn. to City Notes. Alvin Martin of Bradlev street hax returned from a week’s stay at Wash- ington, D. C. W. J. Bartlett and Bugene Himes recently motored to Pleasure beach, where their respective familles are spending the month. Miss Ruth Daniels of New York Is the guest of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Daniels of Ring street. Miss S. Elizabeth Clarke of ¥Eim street is entertaining Mlsg Julla Guild of Windham. Mrs. S. M. Wheelock and two daughters left this week for Pleasant View, R. 1. where they are to spend the summer. Dr. and Mrs. H. B. Wright recently motored to Narragansett Pier. Clarence Hammong of New York has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. 'G._A. Hammond of Prospect street. Mr. and Mrs, George Tucker of Winchester, Mass., called upon local friends Tuesday. Holiday Guests. Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Park are to_en- tertain over the Fourth Mr. and Mrs. John Fallon and two daughters. of Hingham, Mass., Mr. and Mrs. E. Hol- den and daughter, of Dorchester, Mass. To Cruise on Scout Ship. Dana Johnson, Donald Johuson, William Rafferty and Wilfreq Chapde.- laine are to join the scout ship at Boston Monday for a month's cruise. Honors for Dr. H. W. Foster. Dr. Harold W. Foster of New York ecity who figured prominently at a meeting of the American Homeopathic, Opthalomological, Otological. Laryn- gological society held in Chicago re- cently 18 well known in this eity, where he spent his bovhood. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Foster of Grove street. BALTIC. Local Stores Closed All Day en the Fourth—Personal Mention.. The local stores will kesp n all day Thursday until 9 p. m.. instead of closing at 1 p. m., as is the cu tom during the summer months. They will be closed, however, all day Friday, July 4th, Daniel Kelly, of Oxford. Mass., was the recent guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Charon of High James Bowler, of Hartford, Conn., is spending a few days as the guest of his sister, Mrs. Willlam Cullen of High street. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ditson, of Black- stone, Mass, were the guests recently of Mrs. Ditson's sister, Mrs. Charles F. Charon of High street. Miss Agnes Leary of New London 18 the guest of Mr. and Mrs. William Cullen of High' street. Miss Doris Devoe, of Pawtucket R. I, is epending her vacation with loeal friends. Peter Charon, and George Lussier, who have been spending a few weeks' vacation in Boston, Mass., have re- turned home. Surp.us and Protits. $169,000. Established 1832 Accuracy in accounting, courteous service, promptness and liberality in dealing, and a sound business policy in administering its own affairs, characterize THE WINDHAM NATIONAL BANK, which aims thereby to establish with customers relations that shall prove reciprocally permanent, pleasant and profitable. THE WINDHAM NATIONAL BANK WILLIMANTIC, CONN.