Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, August 23, 1913, Page 9

NEWS -~ EROM EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISL ONE HUNDRED LIVE CORR AND. Who is Going and Coming—Incidents, Accidents and Building in Three Counties. New London County : GALES FERRY- Prize Banner Won by Epworth League —Thomas Latham in Old Place at Camp Ground—Choir Held Success- ful sale. e | Rev. C. Wilson Harrison and R. Irv- ing Hurtbutt, president of the Gales| ¥erry chapler of the Epworth league, | Wwho were in attendance as delegates at | the Epworth League Institute at the| Willimantic camp ground last week, | returned with the handsome banner offered in the contest among the| leagues of the Norwich district to the chapter gaining the largest number of points marking the activities of the several departments, The banner, which will remain here as the proper- ty of the local league during the ensu- ing year, when it will again be offered | as a competitive reward, was pre-| sented to the chapter by President| riuflbun. at the Sunday evening ser- vice. With the Summer Visitors. " | Mrs. Joab Rogers ith Mr, and Mrs, Milo Benn and children, who have, spent the summer at their home in the Yillage, returned to New London on| Wednesday, owing to illness in the family. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Beckwith of Moodus were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Chapman in the Al-| 1yn’s Point district. | Judge Alfred Steers and family of Brooklyn, N. Y., are spending a two| <" vacation at the Geer cottage on the Bluff. Miss Marguerite Harris of Groton arrived the first of tha week for a visit | at the home of her grandparents, Mr.! and Mrs Harmon L. Perkins | In Charge of Gales Ferry House. | Thomas latham, local delegate to the Wilimantic camp ground, left on| Monday to remain during the week. Mr. Latham will, as in years past, have charge of the Gales Ferry house at the camp ground. The Misses Mildred and Helen Scran- ton returned recently to their home in Durham, haying been guests for sev- | eral weeks of their aunmts, the Misses | Mathewson. Miss Mildred Pierce of Allyn's Point left last week o become a probationer % Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Strickland of | at the Connecticni training school £or | Gay Hill_ have. been enteriaining 5 T T L, their guest Edward Bingham of Motorboat Party. | Quaker “Hill. | Rowland H. Perkins of New London | Mr. and Mrs Alonzo Edwards of | Hanover /visited friends in town this entertained a party of local relatives and summer visitors here for a trip on his power boat, Wenonah, Wednesday afternoon and evening and attended the Beach day events at Ocean Beach. Mrs._Sarah Celver and her Miss Kate B. Colver, of the Nayy Yard, with Mrs, Addison Chapman and Miss Maud, of Middletown, and Miss Carrie Chap- man of Newport were visitors several days last week at the Colver cottage on_the Willimandic ground, Mrx. Josie Birch her daughters, Mury, Madeleine and Dorothy, wers gnests of Mrs. Birch’s sister, Mrs. Cur- ls Gates in New London, on Tues- day. The cake and ice cream sale arrang- ed under the atspices of the choir of the M. E. church and held by courtesy of the Misses Mathewson on the lawn at their home in the village last week, was well attended and proved to b one of the most successtul from a financial of the series thus far given for the benefit of the church. The last of the'series of entertain- ments, a concert to be given under the direction of the men’s Bible class, is scheduled for Saturday evening, Aug. 20th Mrs F. A James and son, Albert, of the Allyn’'s Point district, left on Tues- day to visit relatives in Hartford Mr. and Mrs Harvey C. Aldrich, with their daughter, Mrs Nelson T. Crowefl and Miss Dorothy Croweil, who have passsd the summer at Twin Caks ocottage, Teturned o their home s Norwich on Tuesday. Mrs Dudley C. Porkins and her dacghter, Miss Jennle G. Perkins, re- turned on Monday from a week end | visit at Mount Hermon, Mass, Mrs.| Perking stopping over for the day at! the Willimantic camp ground. The Misses Geer, accompanied by their nephew. Fred Gilroy of liount Vernon, N. Y. have returned for a short stay to thelr home in Norwich. As several members of the M. F. church are planning to attend ser- vices at the Willimantic camp ground on Sunday, the morning service and | ‘Monday o resume his dutfes in that eity, after spending a two weeks' va- cation at his cotiage. Leisnre Hour. Mre. Martin will remain at their sum- Mer home until after Labor day, | Rev. and Mre. C. Wilson Harrison | and Aanghter, Mirfam. Jeft on Thurs- | Aay to attend services at the Williman- camp grownd. uc\!fl Latham Smith and Mre. Myrta Mather were aitendance at the Beach day exercises in New London Wednes- " Annual Visit from Webster. Mrs, Harviet Wood, with her dangh- Miss are EAST COLCHESTER Biind Horse Wandered Away and Broke Leg—Grangers Attend Pomona Mesting. Susman Paley recently lost one of his team hormes. The horse became unfastened and wandered out of its stall. It was blind and Mr. Paley be- lleves it got canght In something and 8o broke its leg. ILocal Pomona grange members and friends attended the grange picnic heid {18 the guest of her uncle, left on | UNCASVILLE C. M. Robertson Co. Has Foundations L for Extension of Plant— Quaker Hill baptist Church Ladies Will Entertain 300 Delegates—Local Party Enjoying Outing at Eastern Point. Guy A. Loomis, who has been spend- ing his vacation at the bome of his father, G. Turner Loomis, returned to Hartford Sunday evening to resume duties Monday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Morris of Pe- quot entertained over the week end Victor Belletier of Southbridge, Mass. Mr. and Mr. Eugene Sheldon of Pe- quot entertained as their guests this week Mrs, Mahalia ‘'Watrous of Paw- tueket, R. L Mrs. Martha Giibert is entertaining her son, Fred Gilbert, of Waterbury, during his vacation. Mrs. Edward Hicks and children,who have been the guests of Mrs. Hicks’ father, Charles Olsen, returned to their home in Hartford Saturday. James Everetts,who has been spend- ing his vacation at the home of his mother, Mrs. Jennie Everetts, left -town | Stinday night to resume -duties in Hartford. Mrs. James B. Armstrong, after a few days spent with relatives in town, returned to her home in Norwich Fri- day. Mrs. Frank Miner and daughter, Miss | Henrietta Gridley, accompanied by Miss Robie Boynton, returned to their home Monday night after a week spent in_the vicinity of Boston. Michael Clifford, who has been a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hickey in_Pequot, returned to his home in New York Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles y have been entertaining for s Miss Lizzie Palmington of Providence, R. L | Mrs. Marian Raftery & entertaining Mr. and Mrs. Irving Drysdale of Paw- tucket, R. I, for a few days. Mrs, Hope Freeland of Sutton. Ma: Fred Hope. Frank Skinner of Hartford is spend- ing a while the guest of relatives. Henry Talcott of Hartford is guest at the Hooper homestead. Extension to Box Shop. The C* M. Robertson company has | laid a stone foundation for an exten- sion to the box shop. week. Week at Eastern Point. Mrs. Albert Fox, Mrs. Andrew John son, Miss Jessie Scholfield, Miss Je: sie Bradford, Miss Evelyn Comstock, Miss Agnes Auwood, Miss Minnie Nichols, Miss Marion Lynch, Miss Agnes Goodfellow, Miss Lillian John- son and Misg Helen Lynch are spend- ing this we#l in a cottage at Eastern Point. Mrs. Walter Jeffers and Mrs. Ray ‘Woodmansee left Wednesday to spend a few days attending camp meeting in Wiltimantic. Miss Ella Rosenlund, Miss Sadie Fdawards, Miss Frances Edwards, Miss Maude Bennett. Miss Gertrude Rogers, Miss Ethel Wood, Miss Edith Dennis, Sunday school pupils of Miss Eloise Landphere, spent Saturday at Watch Hill, Clarence E. Walden of Boston spent the week end with his family, who are summering with Mrs. Waldews moth- er, Mrs. lda Browning. 2 Christian Endeavor Meeting. The Christian Endeavor meeting was held on the lawn at the home of Mrs. Charles A. Chapman on Gay Hill Sun- day evening. Frank B. Mitchell of the Keyes Product company is spending his vaca- tion with his family who occupy a cottage at Quiambaug. Several from Palmertown attended the minstrel show held at Gardner Lake Friday evening. ; Joseph_McDermott has taken a posi- tion at Windsor Locks and began his duties Monday. Miss Eva Crosby is spending her vacation at Three Rivers, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Ovide Erouiliard of Pequot entertained over the week end { Medos Souct of Esmond, R. L. Miss Frances Edwards of Quaker Hill has been the guest of her aunt, Miss Landphers, this week. Dr. Harold M. Brown of Hartford was the guest of his parents, Mr. and | Mrs. Maurice A. Brown, on Sunday. | Attended Horseshoers’ Outing. Lewis LaBounty attended the master horseshoers’ reunion held at Watch | Hin Saturday. The body of Albert A. Rogers was | brought to this place for interment in | Comstock cemetery Tuesday afternoon. Plans for Entertaining Delegates. The Ladies’ Aid society of the Bap- tist church, Quaker Hill. will meet at the chureh parlors on Thursday after- | noon instead of Wednesday, the usual | day for the meeting. Plans will be ar- | ranged Tor éntertaining the 300 dele- | assoctation which wili church In September. LISBON Funeral of Mrs. Phebe B. Browne, a Member of Newent Church for 57 Years, meet at | August Hoelck of Springfield is a visitor this week at Mrs. G. A. Ken- nedy’s where his wife and little son are spending the month. Miss Martle Barber recently had as guests her uncle, Albert Browning, and gon, Glen, of Mt Vernon. Jowa, and Mrs. Sarah Hall of Norwich. Mrs. M. 8§ .Cater and Mrs. F. E. Hyde spent Tuesday at Pleasure Beach the guests of Mrs. M. A. Bosworth and her son, Dr. 1. Hosford Abel of White Plains, N. Y. Arthur Edmunds is spending his va- cation in New York. J. Herbert Trons and George Wil- cox returned this week to Providence after a two weeks' vacation at their homes In town. at lincoin park on Friday. Helen M1l of Versailles Is spending Miss Elza Marphy of Naugatuck 18 | (pe week wiih Miss Emma Burton. the guest of friends here, Mrs, Auguatns Read returned Mon- Mr., and Mra Willlam Avery, Mre. | gay from a visit with her son, Wil- MeNamara and M €u§‘n°l¢- WIth | jjim Read and wife In Pachaus. children Jeasie ad Walece Mere| Oldest Msmber of Newent Church. h of mi The funeral of Mra, Phebe B, Browge was held from Neweni church Monday afternoon at & b'clock thers being a ""IDEAL SIiLO large atiendance of relativey and Don't 7blay a Silo that 18| friends, Mrs, Browne was the oldest made- of lumber filled | member of the Newent church, having with poisenous cressate, That has shert stave steek spliced with rain eatch- ing jnint, That dees nel have rein- united by letter from a church in Kiinsman, Ohle, fifty-seven vears ago. Kinsman, Ohle, fifty-seven vears ago. her Christian character has been wide- Iy felt, She took an especial inter- forced deor frame. BENNETT CO. est in the children and voung people of the eommunity - and never missed an oppertunity te give them a helpful ar encouraging word. a | Bethel Sunday morning, it being camp ! gates which are expected to attend the | this GLASGO Epworth League Members Picnic and Make Merry—Many to Attend Camp Meeting from Here. Mr, and Mrs, J. T. Wilbur returned home Saturday _afternoon from the beach, where they have been for a week. E. Cole has moved his household goods from the village to his farm. He will continue to watch the mill as for- merly. Mrs. Frank Eccleston is entertaining her sister and two children.from Bos- ton. Mrs. R. H. Young is spending a few ys among relatives and friends in Willimantic and will also attend the camp meeting. Mrs. John Thompson and daughter returned to Norwich the first of the week. | A merry party of Epworth leaguers held a picnic on Brown’s mountain last {Saturday. Mr. Gustafson _brought along his field glasses, and frem the summit of the mountain distant places were brought very near. Sandwiches, | cake, coffee and watermelon were served at 1 p. m., after which games and a social hour made the day pass pleasantly. Daniel Kenyon and family are spend- ing a week at East Greenwich among relatives and at the beach also, Miss Gladys Thompson is in North- boro, Mass,, for a few days. Albert Green was in Norwich the first of the week. Mr. Tift and family took an auto itrip to Ocean'Beach Sunday. Burial of infant Child. Mr., and Mrs. Napoleon Dayon buried their two, weeks' old baby Friday. It { had been sick a week or more. | _Benjamin Young returned home on | Wednesday, having spent a few days at Sterling Hill. Miss Lulu Young is entertaining Miss i | Edith Holden of Norwich for a few days P. J. Gustafson led the Epworth league Sunday evening. Subject, Our | Neglected Neighborhoods. Luke 24: | 47. | Rev. J. Thompson officiated at the 7 wedding of Baton and Hall Saturday jat 8 p, m. | Camp Meeting Sunday—No ] Services. H There will be no services at the | meeting Sunday, and no Epworth | league services in the evening. H. J. Cole is in New York attend- {ing the funeral of his mother, who d away Monday after a long ili- CHESTERFIELD Summer Guests Are Returning to New York—Personal Happenings of the Week. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Chapman were callers in New lLondon on Tuesday. in New Haven on Wednesday, making the trip_in Mr, Case’s auto. Mrs. Walden visited Mrs. on_Sunday. o Thomas Hyde was a caller in New London Saturday, Ethel Foote returned home Sunday after spending some time here with her sister. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Case were call- ers in Colchester Sunday. Samuel McDonald, Jr., was a caller here on Tuesday. Philip Kenyon was a caller in New London Tuesday, Willlams brook are visiting Mrs, Chapman’ Master Frankie Walden was in New London one day this week. Miss Fiorence Powers is V! Butlertown. “Louis Chapman was a caller in Nor- wich Saturday. A number from this place attended the dance at Gardner's Lake. James O’Brien spent Sunday at his home in Colchester. A rain is much needed in this place. A number of summer boarders have returned to New~”York after spending the summer here. HANOVER Baltic Defeated by the Airlies—Village Miscellany. at Arthur siting at The Baltic S. A. C. was defeated by the Airlies on Airlie park last Sat urday by the of 18 to 1. The Airlies will play the Giastonbury team today. The Misses Gertrude and Loui Ladd have been visiting their grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Ladd, of Willimantic, during the week, Miss Ruth H. Standish is spending a ten days’ vacation at Cold Spring, Averill, V Rev. from his vacation, which was spent in Vermont and Northfield, Mass. and sons, William _and Edwin. of Nor- wich, and John Casey of Oakland, Cal.,' were the guests of their uncle, Matthew Delaney. Miss Julia Delaney spent the week end in Providence, R. L Miss Maud Delaney is spending a from a trip through the Berkshire hills, Providence and Newport, R. I NORTH FRANKLIN Mrs. John Frink Entertzined at Whist —Guests in Local Homes. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kidger of East- hampton, Mass.,, are spending a week with Mrs. Frank A. Rockwood. Mrs. N. B. Loomis and two children, Amos and Dorothy of Lebanon have been visiting Mrs. Emma Warner. Arthur Randall of Goshen spent Tues- day with Mrs. Reuben Manning. Herbert Hoffman who has been spending the past two months with his mother, Mrs, Janette offman has re- turned to his home in Northampton, Mass, Mrs, John Frink entertained four tables of whist one evening last week. First prizes were won by Miss Ger- trude Nelson, of Philadelphia and Mrs, F. A, Rockwood: consolation prizes by Mrs, Harry Kidger, of Kasthampton, Mauss, and Miss Grace Frink, Mrs George Armstrong is entertain- ing her daughters, Delia and Helen, of Fall River, Mass., and her sister, Anna Armstrong. Miss Alma Brown of Hartford visit- ed Mrs A. T. Browning the past week. Alton Cox of Groton spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs, Emma Cox, | Frank Case and John Treadway were | Mrs. Roger Foote and son, of Say- | M. J. B. Fuller has returned | Mrs. Angus Park, Mrs. Wav and Miss Elizabeth Way have returned {from Watch Hill, where they have | | spent the past month at the Watch Hill house. Miss Margaret Deianey, J. C. Mi- chael. Mr. and Mrs. John J. Delaney few davs with her parents, Mr. and | Mrs. M. Delaney. Miss Marfe Delaney has returned Holden Arncld of Willimantic and | Mrs. Bita Watson of Norwich and Mre, iSllen Webier of New York, are! visiting at A, R. Race. Broken. Rear Axle Detains Touring Party—Ladies’ Aid Society Held Picnic in vflah!g:n Park. b = Archie Walkingshaw of Springfield, Mass., has returned after spending sev- eral days with friends here, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Randall and family of Hockanum spent Sunday with friends in Goshen. Mr. Randall made the trip with his touring car, but was detained in returning home, until Monday, hy the breaking of the rear axle of the machine and engine trouble. ¥. E, Pattison of Norwich was a caller here Monday. Several from thig place Ocean Beach Wednesday, ‘Rain Barely Laid the Dust. It was with longing eyes and hearts of expectancy that the farmers had in anticipation of showers of Monday. The precipitation to the north and east was hard, but here it barely laid the dust. | George Chappell is busy building a new silo. Picnic at Mohegan Park. The Ladies’ Aid society held their picnic at Meohegan park, Norwich, Fri- day, August 22nd. Gegrge L. Thom- as took the company down in a large van, A party 'of twelve were down at the drawbridge below Fort Point and spent a number of pleasant hours crabbing last week. Miss Alice Taylor of Irvington, N. were at J. is the guest of friends here, her former home. Miss Bessie Randall is visiting friends in Watérford. Searchlight from the Sound. There was a bright light that re- flected the sky directly south from here Wednesday evening and was at first thought to be a fire, but later it proved to be a brilliant searchlight of some passing vessel in the Sound. Archie R. Curry is spending a few days with friends in Springfield, Mass. . The Jordan Never Fails. Regardless of one of the worst drouths ever known the Jordan brook fed by living springs seems to hold its own and is still running. - LIBERTY HILL | Lightning Strikes in Two Places— Welcome for Rev. Elwell 0, Mead— Notes of the Week There was a very hard thunder chower Tuesday afternoon, coming |from the northeast, with strong wind. A little hail fell, It lasted about three- | auarters of an hour and 1 9-16 inches |of water fell. The lightning struck a barn near the Fred Green place and burned it; the Bass farm, was In the woods and had started home with a load of wood and a tree was struck which he had just passed under and split into pieces. Mrs. Blla Loomis and daughter Cor- delia are visiting Mrs. Loomis sisters, Mrs. Annfe L. Harvey and Mrs. John Clarke, and her brother, Horace Foote. They live in Schenectady, N. Y. Hearty Welcome for New Pastor. Rev, Elwell O. Mead, our new pastor, was given a hearty welcome Sunday morning which he reciprocated. His sermon was founded on the seventh and eighth yerses of the 19th Psalm. Mr, Mead uses only notes in deliverin, his' sermon. All werae well please: with Mr. Mead as a man and preacher, The central theme of his sermon Sun- day was for higher, broader and more charitable thinking and living, This | Wednesday evening he wished to make a rally meeting and he would speak of his experience in thought and feel- | ing in coming from the west to New | England. 4 Miss May Bass and Misé Mary Packer are visiting Miss Bass' aunt, Mrs, J. George Clark. Heavy Dews Help. The long dry spell has done great | Gamage to gardens and field crops. The heavy dews at night have helped to keep things “alive. Miss Bertha Goodrich of New York is, visiting her aunts. the Misses Flora, Abbie and Libbie Goodrich. Mrs. Rice and three grandchildren of Boston are the guests of Mrs. Rice's cousin, Mrs. W. W. Palmer. Uprooted Large Elm Tree. G. B. Dimon has uprooted a large clm tree standing next to and crowding into the house. He is makipg thorough mprovements on the house, which is an old landmark. " HAMBURG | Preparations for Grange Fair—Young | People Gave a Dance. The annual fair of Lyme grange will be held Sept. 17. Ray Harding is | president and J. W. Stark secretary. Miss Dora Reynolds, who is training | for a nurse, is spending her vacation ! with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H, L. | Reynolds. | _ Mrs. K. N. Bill is visiting friends in Saybrook. ained Miss Dorothy Creamer of Go- shen last Tuesday. Miss Mabel Martin spent- the past week at the shore. Miss Margaret O'Neil of New Lon- | don is the guest of Mabel Walsh, | The L. B. 8 met Thursday after- noon to make plans for the fair sale Sept. 17. | Miss Daphne Ely | visitor the past week. | Mrs. Lindley Hosford and daughters {arrived at their home on Bill Hill the | first of the week. James Blair and family are spend- ing their vacation at the Wood cot- | tage by the river. The young people gave a dance at | the public hall Friday evening, Ash- | bY's orchestra from Old Lyme played. was a Norwich jlaid the foundation for a silo for Wil- liam Sisson and son of North Plain, PRESTON Frank T. Bromley Returns to Kansas After First Visit in East in 25 Years —Crabbers Find Few Crabs. . Mrs. H. H. Palmer started Monday to spend several weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Fred Nensom, of Malo- neton, Ky. Missas Lucy and Alice - Ayer are spending a few days with their grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gustavus D. Andrews, of Norwich. Mrs. Samuel Clark has taken a trip fo Canada to visit a brother she has not seen for 27 years, A crabbing party of 25 weunt to the drawbridge Tuesday. A good time was reported, with but few crabs. Clarence Kobbins moved his house- | hold goods from Preston City to tile James Butler place on Zion's Ifll, where he will make his future home, Migs Delle Rude is visiting friends In Stonfngton, % Shelton Keneston had an. operation Tuesday at the Backus hospital for his nose and throat, Frank 1. Bromley, afier spending four menths visiting friends in Nor- wich, Griswold and Preston, started Thursday for his home in Atchison Kas, He had not visited the east be fore in 25 years also Mr. Levett, owner of | Mr. and Mrs. Warren Martin enter- | R. M. Peck and son have recently | Beach— | in Local Epworth League ‘at Atlantic Visitors of the Week - Homes. The Epworth league of the Meth- odist Episcopal church took a trolley excursion to Atlantic Beach Friday. The outing was greatly enjoyed by a large number, especially the home- ward trip by moonlight. The league cledred 39 on the excursion, Ernest W. Brown returned Saturday from Atlantic City, N. J., where he at- tended the annual convention of the American ~ Poultry association held there last week. 8 Rev. and Mrs. Arthur H. Withee have returned-from Waterbury, where they . attended the funeral of Mrs. Withee's sister, Mrs. Richards, which was held Monday at 2 p. m. New Hampshire Pastor Spoke. Rev. C. Leavens Eldredge of Greene- ville, N, H., occupied the pulpit of the Baptist church last Sunday evening. Camping at Lord’s Point. Mrs. Wilfred E. Brown and family and Miss Marjorie Harris of Old Mys- tie, Miss Helen King of South Brain- tree, Mass, and Miss Mary Curran of Unionville, Ct.,, are camping out this Week at Lord’s Point. Harry E. Keeney, who for the past two years or more has been clerk in the dry goods and grocery store of Al- bert A. Haley, has taken a position at the Walk-Over store just opened at New London. Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Gates and daughter, Miss Mildred Gates, have returned to their home in Providence, R. I, after a two weeks' visit to Miss Holloway and Miss Neil at the Hollo- way homestead. Capt. A. P. R. Hanks is spending a few days in New York. Lawyer Dana Taylor Gallup has re- turned to Cambridge, Mass., after a brief visit to his mother, Mrs. Simon Gallup. s Mrs. ‘Comfort Bogue and daughter have returned to Poquetanuck after a Vvisit to Mr. and Mrs. William Gilbert, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Davis of Springfield, Mass., were recent giests of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin H. Hoxie. Mrs. John L. Tift has returned to Providence after a it to Mr. and Mrs. W. Martin White and Mr. and Mrs. Horace 0. Williams, Underwent Operation. Charles Clark underwent a serious operation at Lawrence hospital a few days since and is doing as well as his physicians expected. Frederick A. Barnes and family of Oaklawn were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Chapman of Center Groton. Richard Walbridge of Hartford was a recent guest of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. John Kennedy. Major Hadiai A. Hull and family and Lawyer C. Hadlai Hull and fam- ily were calling recently on the ma- jor's mother, Mrs. Mary Ellen Hull. Mrs. Mary Lillibridge has returned to Norwich after a visit to her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Horace O, Wil- liam - Miss Nellie ¥. Schoonover is at the White mountains for two weeks. Mrs. Edward Disbrow has refurned to Bridgeport after a two weeks' visit to Miss Mary H. Dean. Shepard K. Haines returned Thur: day to Long Island after spending a two weeks' vacation with Mr. and Mrs, Prentice A. Willlams and family at Quequetaug Hill farm. Miss Madilla Watrous, stenographer for the Mystic Woolen company of Old Mystle, is taking a week's vacation. Mr. and Mrs, Henry Tift of Tifton, Ga., and Mra. Ned Beebe of Westfield, N. J, were calling recently on their aunt, Mrs, Jans H, Dean, Mrs, Minnie Greene Chapin has re- turned to Boston after a visit to local Telatives and friends, C. B. Anderson of New Haven was a recent guest of Mr. and Mrs, Percy V. Stowe, Misg Grace Agalice Brown of Boston, formerly of Brookside, Old Mystlc, has been visiting local relatives and friends this past week. Mrs, Nathaniel H. Avery and Infant daughter of Groton borough, Mrs, Moore and Mr, and Mrs, J. J, Coggins of Providence are guests of Deacon and Willlam D. Beckwith, Miss Doris Peckham is the guest this week of her unicle and aunt, Mr, | and Mrs. Gilbert Ennis, of Westerly, Mason’s Island Campers. The Misses Carrie and Stella Welles are camping out for two weeks with a party of friends at Mason’s Island. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tinker and son, Charlie Tinker, are visiting rela- tives in Meriden, Ct. Stephen Egglestone of Norwich is stopping for a time with his cousins, | Mr. and Mrs. Albert A. Haley. Mrs. Wareham W. Bentley and her daughter, Miss Charlotte, have return- ed to Yantic after a two weeks' visit | i | | to Mr. and Mrs. William R. Hull and family. Mr. and Mrs. S. Harvey and daughter, M , of New London are guests this mother, Mrs. T. Henry s. Harvey's | Johnson. | Mrs. Samuel Congdon has returned | { from a visit to relatives in New York. 1‘ Mr. and Mrs. Myron Collis, M Col- : i | s, Miss Edna Collis, Master Cuthbert Collis of Amherst, Mass, Mr. and | Mrs. Alonzo B, Collis of School street, Mystic, and Miss Lillie P. Chipman of | Brushwood, Old Mystic, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank BE. Lam- phere of Hillside terrace. Mrs, Elmer Keniston and daughter | Hazel have returned to Bridgton, M | after a two weeks' visit to local rela | tives. Threatened With Typhoid. Mrs. Charles S. Bennett of the Ben- | nett homestead farm is confined to |her bed by iliness, having been threatened with typhoid fever. James Harvey has returned to Prov- idence after a visit to Henry Meech and family Miss Gertrude W. Chapman of Old Mystic and Mrs. William D. Harris of ew Tondon recently took a trolley trip to New Haven. Miss Hazel Clyde left Wednesday for a two weeks' visit to relatives at, Nashua, N. H. Mrs. Edward Rice has returned to the Hanks homestead after a visit to | relatives in Norwich. Miss Ellen Paisley has returned to | | South Manchester after a visit to her | | uncle and aunt, Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Avery. Mrs, Cella Clark of Colchester was a recent guest of Mrs. Samuel Congdon. James ‘Goldsmith of Providence was |a recent guest of Horace O. Williams. | | Miss Babcock of North Stonington {1s the guest of her aunt, Miss Susan H, Babcock. GRISWOLD Mrs. E. C. Geer Entertained Ladies’ Aid—Personal Topics. W. B. Montgomery returned to New York last Saturday ufter spending two weeks with his family in this place. Edmond returned to last week af- Mrs., James C. her home in Waterbury fer a two weeks' visit with relatives In town. Mr. and Mrs, J, T. Kent and two children returnel to their home in New York last Saturday after a two weeks® visit with W. B, Montgomery and fam- 1y, Mrs. B. A. Geer entertained the Ladles’ Ald Thursday ef this week. Hari Mentgomery returned to his hoeme In Pachaug Menday after an eight months stay In British Celumbia, Mr. and Mrs, & G, Norman were visitors in Plainfield Wednesday of this week. | of the gr | gust 19, | ning wa | tion, Miss | Miss Pauline Hatt: Gonnoi SS8 Cigars is Co vana grown L ATNE that 45 best blend for Cigars made in Connesticut are of this blend and bear this label in BLUE on the box. / Means Highest Quality. nnecticut and Ha. Tobaccos. Many People Enjoyed the Interesting Programme of Children’s Night at Grange—Ladies’ Aid Society Made Success of Fair. Bela Lyon Pratt of Boston spent several days of the week at the sum- mer home of his brother, Oramel Pratt. Mr. and Mrs. Ewald ‘and dgughter, Miss' Ewald of New LondoN, were guests of the Hills family at their sum- mer home this week. Howard Register returned to his home in Meriden on Tuesday after a week's visit at the home of ‘Rey. and Mrs. T. A -Williams. Mrs. Hamilton Wallace and children and Mrs. John Backus of Colchester were guests of Mrs. Nelson Webster and Miss Dorothy Fuller at Hillside farm this week. Charles R. Tiffany of Wallingford and Mrs. Frances Tillotson of East Lyme called on friends in town last Saturfiay. Dudley Pra#f of Boston is visiting at the summer home of his uncle, Oramel Pratt. Mrs, Susie B. Rogers has returned from a visit with relatives I East lfiyme, New London and Block Island, 273 Miss Leah Gifford of New London is spending her vacation with relatives at Maple Lawn farm. Merton Stoddard of New London is visiting Iza Gifford at Maple Lawn farm, Miss Rogers of New London Js vis- iting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Lane. Jerome Seagraves of New London is a visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charleg S. Ray. To Teach in Central District. Miss Busan Regers of East Lyme hag been engaged to teach the school in the Central district. Louis Jenes and J. Warren Gay en- tertained Mr. and Mrs. Frederie Starr | of New London at their cottage on Sunday. Charles S, Ray lg repairing the state road under the direction of Daniel Kane, 55 Taken Suddenly 1M, Charles Malonn was taken suddenly and seriously iil while at work on the Mitchell farms last Saturday. After a time he was able to be taken to his home, where he is slowly recovering. Fair a Financial Success, The fair glven by the Ladles' Ald society of the Congregational ehurch in the town hall last Thuraday afternoon and evening was largely attended and was a financial success. Miss Ruth Murray has returned af- ter a visit with relatives in Yantic. Report of Northfield Conferences. Rev. T, A, Williams had charge of the evening service at the Congrega- tlonal church last Sunday and duced Miss Ida Keigwin of Colches- ter, who gave a report of the Northfield conferences in a most interesting man- ner. Only Few Drops of Rain. The black clouds that hung around the north and east on Monday after- noon gave promise of relief from the severe drouth, but only a few drops fell and all vegetation is suffering se- verely. ; Mrs. M. R. Slegfried is spending a few days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Loren Rathbone. Children’s Night at Grange. The invitation to the open meeting nge on Children’s night, Au- was accepted by a large num- eve~ ber of our townspeople and the = delightfully spent by attended. The following pr charge of Mrs. Charles Ray was suc- cessfully carried out by the children. All numbers were loudly applauded. The opening march was played iss Ida Schmuckler and led by Kathryn Ray and Miss Dorothy Recitation, My Reason fo Farmer wrence Spencer rl Heard, Miss by Apn€\ The House of Too Much Violet Rogers: The Dead Trouble, Mi. Doll, Miss Lot piano selec- Ida_Schmuckler; recitation, A Girl's Jov, Miss Helen Rogers: When Pa Is Late, Miss Sarah Schmuckler; God's Lamps Latimer: Alice Rix: The Moon's Dance, Htta Schmuckler; reading, Miss S Miner: recitation, Keep Sunny, | Stella Demhensky; The Lightning Ex- press, Theodore Bailey; song, Tha Rrook and River, by Miss Susan Miner with piano sccompaniment by Miss Dorothy Fuller; recitation, Never Out of Sight, Miss Minnie Kingsley; The Careful Messenger, Floyd Bailey; Like' Sunshine, Joseph Dembensk: The Coast Guard, Willie Day. After the entertainment a social hour was e njoved and cake and ice cream were generously served to all present. "MOHEGAN Edward Toby Had Three Ribs Broken in Fall—Personal Interests. Gladys and Winifred Quidgeon of New London are visiting their aunt, Mrs. Fowler. Mrs. Harris of Norwich called on friends in this place the first of the week. Burrill H. Fielding of New London ‘was in this place Sunday. Mrs. Albert Nonsuch and daughter Ellen of Philadelphia are visiting at the home of Mrs. Matthews, Edward Toby, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs, Hunter, was badly injured while assisting in bridge work. He was struck by a rope across the head and was thrown ta the deck of the barge and sustained three broken ribs. Mr, ‘Poby ,spent part of the summer here. Mrs. ('Mara and daughter of Groton called on friends in this place Fri- day Mr, and M Morrette af Boston of Mrs, Baker wers the gues Sunday. Mrs. Griffin and daughter Pearl of Groton are the guests of Mrs. Hunter, Mrs, Cox of Haverhill, Mass., is vig- iting her daughter, Mrs, Heating. Mrs, Heating, whe has been visiting In Massachusetts, has returned home, Mr. Hunter was in Nerwich Tues- day on business: v ¥, intro- ! ROAD SOCIETY (Stonington) Tea in Honor of Wisconsin Visitors— Local People at Dairymen's Field Meeting—Grange Plans Pienic. ' Miss Elise Moss of Kansas City has been -spending a few days at Maple Lawn. Dr. Ira H. Noyes of Providemce was at home on Sunday. Rev. Joseph Peaccok preached on Sunday. Miss Mary Clift of New York, Miss Emily F. Denison of Mystic, with their friends, Mrs, Denison and Mrs. Rob- erts, who are descendants of the pio- neer, Capt. George Denison, visited the Denison home recently and called on Mrs. Phebe Ford. Arthur and Donald Wheeler are spending the week at Kast Lyme camping out at the Billings bungalow. Miss Hannah Witter of Norwich Town spent the week end at Mrs. Mar- cia P. Stanton’s. The Stonington grange picnic will be held at the Casino on Tuesday. Mrs. Henry Williams of New York arrived Tuesday at Deacon F. F. Wil- liams’ for a visit with relatives. Mrs.William Chesbrough and daugh- ter and Miss Elise Moss were the | Buests on Wednesday of their cousin, Mrs, Fannie Frankenstein, of West~ Mrs. Seth N. Williams and her guests | were entertained at dinner on Thurs- day by Mrs. George Mathews of the borough. Miss Grace D. Wheeler spent Thurs- day with the Misses Rathbun. of Quiambaug. The ladies held a tea at the parlors on Tuesday in honor of Mrs. Willilam Chesbrough and friends from Wiscon- sin. Miss Grace D.. Wheeler and Miss Gertrude Chesbrough attended the fair held by Miss Mary S. Wheeler and | Miss Louise Grey at the latter's home |in Mystic on Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Palmer and a fumber of offers from here were at the dairymer's field meeting held at John D. Avery's at North Stoningten on_Thursday. y Mrs, William ~ Chesbrough- and daughter and Miss Elise Moss left for home on Friday .after spending two weeks at Maple Lawn. DGE Large Attendance at G. M. Williams’ Estate. Auction—Visitors of the Week. Mr. and Mrs. Willam A. Kneeland and daughter, H. Jeanette, of Harfford, are spending their vacation witi their parents, Judge and Mrs. Albert G. Kneeland. | The auction of the property of the |late Gilbert M. Willlams was largely | attended Tuesday. | Mrs. Bawin P, Kneeland and daugh- | ter spent Wednesday in Willimantic. Samuel Johnson of New Haven and Miss Maud Johnson of Watch Hill vis- ited relatives recently. Miss Nettie Willlams and Master Walter Williams have gone to live with Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Barker of Lebanon. Master Howard B. Williams will reside with Arthur C. Williams at Lebanon. Burnette W. Cummings of South Man- chester was a recent visitor. John G. Bill of Willimantic was & Tuesday caller here. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hughes have returned to Providence, R. L, after spending several days with Mrs. K. L. Cummings. NORTH LYME Local Members of Family Attend Stark Reunion. C. R. Tiffany returned, to Walling= ford Monday after spending his vaca« tion with his sister, Mrs. William Sis- son. Mrs. Erwin Rogers of Lyme is car- ing for Mrs. Harold Gates of Meriden, to whom a daughter, Henrietta Irene, was born Tuesday, Aug. 12. Mrs. Julia Chapel is spending a_twe week. vacation with friends in Saye- brook and Lyme. Miss Emily Stark has been visiting triends in New Haven and Granby thiz week. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Maynard visited friends on Mt. Parnassus Sunday. Miss- Lila Babcock is visiting hes brother in Meriden. M. J. Stark, Miss Emily Stark, Mr. and Mrs. N, 8. Strong and Edward Strong attended the Stark reunion at New London Wednesday. LAUREL GLEN Family Picnic—No Preaching in Chapel ! Sunday. There will be no preaching in the chapel next Sunday. Dr. and Mrs. Hale were in Westerly Monday. Mrs. Hill is entertaining her brother whom she has not seen in 20 years. Rert Holdredge of Providence, R. I, vigited his mother this week. Mr. James and family, Dwight Main and family, accompanied by Willis Olney and wife and Mrs. Wightman, Mrs. Philips of Pawtucket, picnicked at Yawgoo pond last Friday. Carey Main is visiting his daugh- ter Mary Main this week. GARDNER LAKE Camp Beys Attend Ocean Beach Races —Visitors at Massapaeck. George D, Pratt and Edward IL Mavs of Hrooklvn, N. Y., were recent visitore at Camp Massapaeck. A party of camp boys attended the races at Ocean Beach Wedneaday. Mias Metzger of Norwich is visiting local friends. Dr, W, M. Riehter and fl!nn}'ofm Yark city were recent eallers an frignds, Miss Bdna Maple arnd Miss Frink lxm-nnlmm&.