Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, October 25, 1913, Page 10

LETTERS FROM TWO STATES - New London County " GALES FERRY Rally Day Sunday—Hurlbutt Property Being Improved—Village and Bluft Happenings. Rally day services will be observed at the session of the M. E. Sunday school Sunday, the date having been decided at a meeting of the Sunday scheol board held at the close of, the school session on Sunday. Mrs. Sarah Perkins and Miss IFlorence B. Hurl- butt were appointed delegates to rep- resent the school at the State conven- tion in Norwich, Nov. 3, 4 and 5. Improving Property. The former residence of Frank Hur butt of Corona, L. L, is being repaired and repainted, both inside and out. Relatives of AMr. Hurlbutt have charge of the improvements. Heard and Seen.’ Mrs, Avery Main ®f Allyn's Point was a recent guest of her brother, George Taylor, and family in Greene- ville, and has also been in Westerly, where she was called by the death of «an uncle, M Curtis Gates and little daugh- ter, Marjorie, who have been guests for the past two weeks of Mrs. Gates’ parents, returned to New London Wed- nesday. Mrs. F, A. Pike and two sons from Norwich spent the day recently as guests of Mrs. Pike's sister, Miss Barnes. Miss Laura Perkins left Tue: spend some time with relatives friends in Ledyard Miss Mildred Pierce, a probationer at the Connecticut Training School for to Nurses at New Havenhas been spend- ¥ng a few days at her home at Allyn's Point. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Parker of Nor- wich were over Sunday guests of Mrs Parker’ parents, while enroute for a visit in New Jersey. Mrs. Charles Jennings of New London spent y as the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Richard Latimer. | Guests at Allyn Home. Mrs. Lucius Brown of Norwich and Mrs. E. H. Tracy of New London were -guests of their uncle, Noves B, Al- Iyn, on Friday and Saturday of last week. when they were joined by a pi tv of New London friends for a day’ outing Saturday. In the company wers Wirs. W. D. Beckwith and daughte Miss Gladys, Mrs. A. W. Brown, Mis Mary Waite, Mrs. John Bergen and Mrs. M. K. Patten. ‘Mrs. Hiscox of Norwich returned home Sunday evening from a short stay at her cottage, on the Bluff. Mrs. Richard Povey and family re- turned to their home in New London last week, after spending the season at their cottage in the village. Returning to California. William Mavnard and son, Ira, clos- ed their visit with relatives in this sec- tion last week, starting from the home of Mr. Maynard's sister-in-law, Mrs. iza D. Maynard of Allyn’s Point, for visit in New York and Washington, D. C.. while en route by way of Texas or their homes in Napia and Oakland, al. Miss Harriet Bishop Brown of Hart- | 'ord visited her mother, Mrs. erkins, over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Corey of Nor- ich were at their summer cottage turday. Mrs. A. C. Risdon returned to New $York Wednesday from a few days' stay at her summer residence, where' she was joined by Mr. Risdon for an over Sunday visit At Meeting of Needle Craft Club. Mrs, Franklin H. Brown was in Nor. wich Friday of last week attendihg a sesston of the Needle Craft club. The children of the village school en- joved a holiday last week, the teacher, Miss Grace A. Chapman, spending Fri- day visiting schools in New London. She was accompanied by Miss Florence Hurlbutt. OAKDALE Delegates Chosen for State Conven- tion—Social Affairs of the Week. Sarah J. At the Congregational church on Sunday morning Rev. H. T. Arnold of Norwich was present and assisted the pastor, Rev. Mr. French jn the | services. Mr. Arnold preached the ser- mon from the text, “For the spirtt of glory and of God resteth upon you.” 1st Peter 4: 14. Delegates Chosen. At the session of the Sunday school the following persons were elected del- egates to the state Sunday school con- vention to be held in Norwich Mon- day. Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 8 4 and 5 1913 at the Central Bap- tist church: Mrs. F, C. Scholfield, Mrs. John Lynch, Mrs. C. L. French and Mrs. J. C. Feliow Leslie Getchell f New London was a caller in this place Sunday. Club Meets. The XL. club met Saturday after- noon of last week at the home of the Misses Helen and Marion Lynch, The time was spent in sewing and reading. Dainty refreshments were served. The Ladies’ Social unfon met on Wednes- day afternoon at the home of Mrs, G. H. Bradford. There was a good atgendance. Town school supervisor, . T, Wheel. er, visited the sch#bls in this vicinity on Wednesday, ROAD SOCIETY (Stonington) Oli Barn Blown Down During Gale —Mrs. Eliza P. Noyes Remembered on Birthday, Mrs, Eugene Paimer has been spending the week with her daughter in Providence, Miss Jennie B, Noyes from several weeks’ tives in Providence, The funerel of Mre. Jane Dean of ofd Mystic was attended by Mr, and has returned stay with ‘Mre. Charles S oy Mrs, Seth N, Williams and Miss Grace D. Wheeler. Mrs. Dean’s first hushand was a brother of Mr. Noyes. Mrs. Stephen B. Palmer is the guest of relatives in Hartford and Rocky Hill this week. Barn Blown Down. The old barn on Hinckley Hill was blown down durinz the gale Monday night. The Grange held their regular meet- ing Wednesday evening in the chureh pariors. It being men’s night they served a supper of clam chowder, sandwiches, pickles, doughnuts and ple which was relished by all. After- wards a class of three candidates was given the first and second degree Rev. J.+J. Peacock preached Sun- day. Judge Herbert Rathbun entertained Rev. Mr. Klock over Sunday. Birthday Qifts for Mrs. Noyes. Mrs. Eliza P, Noyes celebrated her birthday, Saturday when several friends called on her in the afternoon, and the Grange came in a body in the even- ing. All brought remembrances for Mrs. Noyes, and quite a shower of from absent friends with a beautiful Coat of Arms of the Noyes family ted and sent by Miss Bthel J. R C. Noyes of Milford, Pa, were among the gifts. Mrs, C. O. Maine htn:‘ht a _large birthday cake with candles. Refreshments were served later to all and a social evening was enjoyed and | rela- | ~UNCASVILLE Members of O.°U. A, M. Lodge Visit New London—K. of C. Meeting Post- poned—Employes Steal Cloth from Mill. \ Mrs, George Hewitt left Thursday for Hartford, to remain with relatives for the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Flaherty were in New London attending the marriage of Mr. Flaherty’s brother, ‘Wednesday. ¢ Elma Teft, Jr., formerly in th em- ploy of Palmer Bros, 'has obtained work in Canterbury. Attended Open Meeting. Among those attending the open meeting held Wednesday night in New London of ledyard council, O. U. A M., were Harry Auwood, Fred Church Robert Dodds, John Lynch, Herbert Guptil, Howard Rogers, Frank Rich- ards, John Noyes, Roy Gardner. All| enjoyed the meeting, after which a chowder was served. Miss Katherine Rogers of Hill Top has been the guest of Miss Agnes Au- wood. Meeting Postponed. The open meeting which Pequot | concil, K. of C, was to have held in Hickey's hall Sunday afternoon, was postponed two weeks on account of the smallpox epidemic. Hand Injured. Tsaac Frank had his hand caught in the machinery while at work Thurs- day,afternoon in C. M. Robertson Co.'s box"shop. Although the injury was painful it was not considered to be severe. At the home of the bride's mother, | Mrrs ra F, Dart, Miss Florence | Holmes was united in marriage with| Theodore Shaffer by the Rev. J. B. Ald- | rich, pastor of the Methodist church. The wedding took place Saturday even- 8 ¢ ock. > is light_on the cars, but few ! vnepeople traveling. Many re- | home, not caring to 8o to the main at trouble of a permit. | Moses ( pman has returned home, after a visit at the home of his brothet ¥ in East Lyme. am Byrnes has men at work | building a two and a half story build- on the foundation which he had t on the site of the old barber shop burned a few vears ago. Since | | . and_Thomas Shields for the defendart.| El i chance and try {the fire Mr. Byrnes occupied rooms in | [ the house of Mrs. M. J. Rhodes of New | | London. Mrs. Maurice Freeman left Satur- | day i we rge end #>me time in New York. | Hentz of Providence was a viitor at the home of Mr. | and Mrs. Frank Miner in Palmertown. Vacation Ended. | Tred B. Tooker, .rural carrier, who | been enjoying his annual vaca- | umed h route Saturday. Fred | impson was substitute, Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Church and Mrs. Henry Church and Fred Church were in Norwich Sunday to attend the funeral of a relative. | 4 Twin Calves. Henry Rathbone of Neff hill has a cow that gave birth to twin calves a male and female, this weel 'l Browning of Norwich took e Coleman to Westerly on an | | automopile trip Sunday, Tree Blown Down, The old tree near the Tenth district (Uncasville) school, was blown down | during the high wind on Monda; | When it fell it broke into several se | tions which rested on the telephone wires cutting off all connections with Norwich and New London. Charles and Andrew Johnson had a successful coon hunt Saturday night, bringing home one that weighed sev enteen pounds which was shot near | Oxoboxo pond. Attended Taftville Social. Fred S8t. Germain, Miss Addie Moran, Matthew Geary, Miss Id Moran, £ thur Bouchard, Miss Lillian Moran, Mr. and Mrs Capron_attended ! a dance in Taftville Saturday night. | The party is place in the auto- | bus which near Thamesville became | disabled and was abandoned, the party | making the rest of the trip by trolley. | Two automobiles which were chartered | brought the party home n | about 2.30 o’clock the next morning. | Stole Cloth From Mill. | | Constable Michael J. Hickey ar- | rested Joseph Geichell and Joseph | Laduk on Saturday for stealing thread and cloth from Palmer Bros. | Co’s mill and were held for trial on ‘\!nnlldy ur perzonal bond. Mon- day mornin ither of them could be found but ter Getchell appeared about town. Five other Polish em- ployes of the mill were discharged. sometime that ken frem the mill > found until a few < ago one of them was caught in t. It is thought l.aduk has left forfeiting his bonds. | It h kne | cloth was being but no clue cou for n . and Mrs. John Denney who | were recently married and have been | guests at the home of the bride’s par- lents Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Chapman have gone to New Britain. { Mrs’ Charles N. Chappell who was | taken to the hospital for treatment }\w recently hrought to her home al- though resting more comfortably is considered in a serious condition. | = i | i SALE | | Rev. T. A. Williams Resigns—Accepts | Call to Union—Many Attend Water- melon Social. At the close of the preaching ser- | vice in the Congregational church last Sunday morning Deacon Albert Mor- 2an read the resignation of the paster, | Rev, T, A, Williams, to take effect with | the ‘close ‘of the present month, when | Mr. and Mrs, Williams expect to move niod, where Mr, Williams has ac- cepted a call to preach in the Congre- | ional churer i The Christian Endeavor serviee last | Sunday evening was led by the pas- tor. | to The Ladles' Ald society met at the parsonage t Thursday afternoon, Messrs, Jones, Gay and Wagner of New London ent Sunday at Mr, cottage, i Jones' Heard Interesting Sermon. Mr, and Mrs. F. R. Bailey attended service in the Baptist church at Ches- terfield last Sunday afternoon and lis- most interesting sermon by Chappell of Montyille, Ail have attended the services through the summer regret very much that this was Mr. Chappell's last ser- mon for the season in the Chesterfield church. Dr. Coates of Hartford will preach Nov. 9, which will be the clos- { ing service for the season. | Mr, and Mrs. Lawless and George Prest of New London are at the Hurl- | burt house for a short time. Miss Graves and Miss Bessie Lane closed their summer home in town on Wednesday and returned to their home in Massachusetts. ! Watermelon Social. J i The Y. P. 8. C. E. gave a watermelon social in the grange hall Thursday | evening. Samuel Caulkins and daughter, Miss Caulkins, of New lLondon left town on Thursday after spending the entire summer at the Hurlburt house. FITCHVILLE Two courts in one week in the vil- lage indicate a busy time for the offi- cers elected at the recent election. | Saturday a Russian woman living up- | stairs in the block was arrestedq, | charged wita assault and breach of | the peace with a Polish woman living | downstairs, When Grand Juror Krauss ' urrived to make an investigation he found one of the women with her walist i ace H, Main, | Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Baldwin. torn to shreds. Saturday afternoon the woman was breught before Justice of the Peace John Sweeney and after an all-afternoon session Justice Sweeney nolled the assault charge and imposed a fine of $1 and costs for breach of the peace. She paid $16.39. Atterney John H. Barnes appeared for the plaintiff Wednesday evening the other wom- an in the case, i. e, the plaintiff, was made the defendant on charges made by the defendant in Saturday’s case for assault and breach of the peace. She was likewise fined $1 and costs, amounting to $16.06, which she pald. Thomas Shields appeared for the plaintiff and Judge Barnes for the defendant. * While carrying passengers between | this place and Yantic Saturday even- ing Elisha Lathrop drove into an open culvert on the road near the black- smith shop, which caused him to lose a few trips. During the day workmen had been engaged putting a culvert across the road at this point and left the hole open when they quit work for the day. A lantern was placed near the hole, but Mr. Lathrop failed to see the hole and drove into it. The road is closed, vet drivers take a| to pass, many times interfering with the laborers and de- laying progress. Miss Florence Phillips nas returned | from a week's stay in Meridzen and | Bridgeport. 2% homas and Jeremiah Fields were 1n Hartford this week. Mrs. John McManus and daughter, ! Miss Mary McManus, have returned | from a visit with relatives in Arctic, R L LEDYARD Thomas Latham Teaches in First School—Henry Coon and John Wat- son Both Bound Over to Superio Court. Dr. and Mrs. Nathan Gray and Miss Florence Bennett of Norwich Town | were Saturday callers on Mr. and Mrs. Isaac G. Geer. Charles S. Hewlitt, with a force of men, commenced Tuesday morning, the | painting of the rectory in Poquetanuck | occupied by Rev. Mr. Hooker, George Kinmouth and family 3 te were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Main on Rose Hill. { - Miss Eloise White and Miss Ethel | Hewitt, who have been visiting friends | in Vernon, have returned. | | being Pressing Forward. | Academy, Baptist Church Activities—Address by Rev. Dr. J. B, Slecum eof Norwich. Our Immertal Best will be the sub- Ject of the sermon in the Union Bap- tist church Sunday morning, Oct. 26, at 10.45, by the pastor, Rev. George C. Chappell. Christlan _Endeavor meeting at 6.30. Mrs, A. P. Mitchell will conduct and Miss Minnie Chapel and Mr. Chappell will sing a duet, Down at the Baviour’s Cross. Evening preaching service at 7 o'clock, sub- Ject of the sermon, Where Is the Lord God of Elijah? Mr. and Mrs. Ericsson will soon move te Uncasville, Rally Services. Rally services in the Union Baptist church Bunday were largely attended in spite of the threatening weather. The average attendance for the morn- ing preaching, the Bible school and the evening C. E. meeting was 81. One hundred and seven were present at the Bible school at 12. The pastor spoke {in the morning on God’s Select Men, and at the Bible school spoke on A Good Year Past, but a Better -Year Next. The topic of the Christian En- deavor was How to Make This the Best Year in Our Society’s History. The pastor again spoke, his subject Deacon C. 8. Henry, Miss Susie M. Wood, Mrs. G. C. Chappell and Mrs. Walter Jef- fers, chairmen of the committees, told how their committees might help to make next yvear a better year than the last, The solo and duet were great- Iy enjoyed. Miss Hanrietta Gridley gave a reading most acceptably, From Death to Life, Dr. Judson’s Life and Work Described, The Ladies’ Mission circle of the Baptist church held a regular meeting with Mrs. Henry Dart Friday after- noon. Mrs. G, C. Chappell gave an in- teresting account of Dr. Adoniram Jud- son's Life and Work. iss Marion Henry and Miss Carrie 3. Wood, students at the Norwich Free spent the week end with friends in that city. Address by Dr. Slocum. An audience of eighty appréclative listeners heard the Rev. Joel B. Slocum, D. D, of Norwich, in the Union Bap- tist church Wednesday evening on Bible Study—Does It Pay It was an inspiring address. A duet was sung by Miss Lydia Olson and Mrs. Walter Miss Mollie Ball, teacher in District ‘Jeffers, Under His Wings. Little Miss | Attention, Farmers! DOLLARS BONUS They must be natives—hatched The Bulletin will buy the prize For Fattest, Biggest and Best Turkey Raised $10.00 Next Best $5.00; The Bulletin proposes to capture the three fattest, largest and best Turkeys to be offered for the Thanksgiv- ing market in Windham and New London counties. and grown in these two counties. birds at the regular market price in addition to the prize to be awarded. The turkeys offered for prize must have head and feathers off, en- trails drawn The first turkey; young turkey in The contest these counties, he turkeys must weighing the Tuesday before Than For the largest, fattest and best ed in addition to the market price. Rock Nook home, prize of $1000 to second prize of $5.00 to the turkey; third prize of $5.00 raised and wings cut off at first joint. the largest, second to the fattest and best young largest, fattest and best largest. fattest and best New Il.ondon or Windham counties. open to any man, woman. boy or girl res iding in be submitted for examination and ksgiving at 12 o’clock noon. young turkey $10.00 will be award- This turkey will be given to the To the raiser of the second largest, fattest and best young turkey a prizé of $5.00 in addition to the market price will be given. This turkey will furnish the Thanksgiving dinner for. the Sheltering Arms. To the raiser of the largest, fattest and best turkey over a year old a prize of $5.00 in addition to the market price This will g0 to the County Home for Children for a Thanksgiving dinner. The judges will be disinterested persons who will weigh the tur- keys at Somers Bros.' market. All turkeys that are eligible for competition will be purchased at ‘the market price, so any turkey contest is sure of selling the bird w raiser who enters a bird in hether a prize is won or not. the R e e ———. ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— No. 4, has been unable to teach the | past week on account of moving in her | s family in Waterford. Thomas Latham | of Gales Ferry, who has taught more | than 100 terms, is supplying for Miss | Ball. It is-a coincidence that Mr, La- tham taught in this same schoolhouse for his first term in 1858—55 years ago | this fall. There are small globes in the schoolhouse now that were in use | in _his first term Mrs. Thomas Norman and Miss Nel lie Geer were appointed on Sunday delegates to the Sunday school conven- | ton held in Norwleh, Mr, and Mrs, Elisworth C. Gray have taken up their residence in Danbury, where the former is em- ployed as herdsman, Both Bound Over. A hearing was held on the shoeting affair. of -Henry Coon by his stépson, John Watson, hear Lantern Hill, at the residence of said Coen on Tuesday afternoon, John Watson was bound over to the superfor court under bonds of $200, which were furnished by Her- It was brought out in | the hearing that Henry Coon was the aggressor and he was bound over te the superior court under bends of $2,000, which he was unable to furnish, and he was taken to the Norwich jail, where he is in & serieus condition from | the effects of his wound. | Miss Laura Perkins of Gales Ferry | 1s the guest of Mrs, Isdac G, Geer. Larkham Auction, The uuction held Wednesday at the residence of the late Frank P, Lark- ham was largely attended, All the articles brought good prices, David Larkham of Providence, prineipal ben- eficiary of the will, and his family will occupy the homestead. The Christian Endeavor meeting was led Sunday evening by Raymond Kin- mouth. A good audience was present. These meetings are proving very help. ful. Miss Annie E. Baldwin, who has| been staying the past summer at Block Island, is at home with her parents, Charged With Sunday Shooting. Addison Gray of Groton, who is em- ployed by the state as game warden, arrested an Italian employed at the Breakwater company for shooting birds on Sunday and without a license, for which hearing will be held. CAMPLILL’S MI'™ S S. I.. Barber, who was elected a grand | furor in 1889, has been in office as grand juror ever since, Last October he was elected grand juror for the next two years. Charles A Barbr has taken a con- Saturday and Sunday. Charles A, Barber has taken ac con- tract to build the Grange hall at Ekonk Alice Chapel and M Pratt sang a duet sweetly. were recited by Miss Henrietta Gridley, Miss Ethel Boynton and Miss Ella Resen- lund. Miss Charlotte Simpson con- ducted the responsive reading. Notes. Norman Allen has just completed an | addition to his house. G. Turner Loomis was recently visitor in New Haven. Nearly 80 were present at the reg- ular prayer meeting at the Baptist church Thursday evening. This was the largest attendance for many years, a PRESTON Blue and White Supper Clears $25— Missionary Barrels Packed. Mrs, Charles K, Crary and sen Lyn- wood spent Bunday with relatives in Central Village, Blue and White Supper. A blue and white supper was heid at the Baptist church recently, An at- tractive programme was enjoyed by the large number present, Abeut $25 was cleared, Mrs, Jesss ©, Crary and daughter | €ynthia are spending the week end in Mystie. Met at Parsonage. A profitable day much enjoyed was spent by the ladies of the Congrega- tional society at the parsonage Wed- nesday. The day was spent in mend- ing and repairing garments and pack- ing them in barrels to be sent to Moorehead, Miss., and to a school in Tennessee. A dinner of meat, rolis, cake, ple and coffee was served. Twen- ty-four were present. Nearly thirty from Preston City grange attended Norwich grange on Wednesday evening. NORTH STONINGTON Funeral of Horace F. York—Rev. F. M. Hollister at Kansas y—Miner- Knight Marriage. The funeral of Horace F. York was held at hig home last Saturday after- noon, services being conducted by his son-in-law, Rev. Archibald McCord ‘of Randolph, Mass. Burfal was in Union cemetery, relatives acting as bearers. There were many beautiful floral trib- utes. Attending Convention. Rev. F. M. Hollister left Monday to attend the national council of Congre- gational churches in Kansas City, Mo. He will also visit friends in the west, and expected to be absent four weeks, New Pastor Arrives. g Rev. George H. Chambers, lately of Adams Center, Y., accompanied by Mrs. Chambers and children, Ruth, Flovd and Ruby, arrived in town Tues- day. Mr, Chambers will assume the pastorate of the Third Baptist church next Sunday. h Miner—Knight. James D. Miner and Mrs. Susan E. Knight, both of this town, were mar- ried by Rev. Lucian Drury at his res- ldence last Saturday afternoon. The bride was attired in a dark gray trav- eling suit, with hat to match. Mr.and Mrs. Miner will reside at the home of Z\llm. Miner in the Latham Hill dis- trict. Mrs. C. B. Caswell and Mrs. D. W. Bissell were in Norwich Tuesday. Mrs. Bissell visited Mrs. H. S. Young in Norwich Town. Isaac E. Gates of New York was a guest of his niece, Mrs. Lucian Drury, last Saturday, and called on wother friends in town. A pumber of friends of Miss Susan V. Babcock recently paid her a sur- prise visit and left for her a fine read- ing lamp as a souvenir. Charles N. Brown has moved from the Frink farm on the Norwich road to the house in the village which he bought of Mrs. William B. Hull, Bridge Repairs. Repairs on the stone bridge in the center of the village are being made. HANOVER C. E. Social Planned for Christmas En- —tertainment—Miss Ladd Writes Prize Essay. The Christian Endeavor social com- mittee met at the home of Mrs. Walter Weberley Thursday evéning and made plans for a social to be held next Fri- day evening in the basement of the Congregational church. Report from Greeneville Meeting. A meeting of the executive commit- tee of the Sunday school was held at the parsonage on Wednesday evening. A report of the county conference held at Greeneville Congregational church was given by Mrs. M. J. B. Fuller and A. B. Ladd. The report of the last meeting was read by Willlam G. Park and® accepted. A committee consisting of Mrs. William G. Park, Miss Helen | Eadie, Willlam S. Lee and William G. Park ‘was appointed to decide the na- ture ofthe Christmas entertainment for the children. At the suggestion of Mrs. M. J. B. Fuller a missionary and temperance committee was appointed. At the close of the meeting refresh- ments were served by the hostgss. Prize Awarded. At the Junior meeting last Satur- day the essays on Young China Hunt- ters were read by the contestants. The prize was awarded to lMiss Louise Breed Ladd. Others. writing papers on this book were, Mi Faith Lee, Miss Louise Lyon, Miss Gertrude Ladd and Master Mark Fuller. Live Topics. Mr. and Mrs. N. lLorne Greig spent Sund with Mr. and Mrs. Angus Park. Mrs. Arthur Lanigan has returned, after a visit in North Adams, Mass NORTH FRANKLIN Lawn by Its Owner. the pretty country place of A, C. Simpson of Norwich, has been sold. James Simpson willl move tothe Olney Chappell place near | the Lebanon station. Mr. and Mrs. I A Browning Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Browning daughter Myrtice motored to Stafford | Hollow Sunday. Mrs, Kingsley and daughter Mrs. Grace Peckham, were called to Nor- | wich Wednesday by the illness of Hen- ry Kingsle: At Norwich Grange Meeting. Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Rockwood and daughter Miss Florence, Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Race and Christie Foster at- tended the Grange in Norwich Wed- | nesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Ladd of Green- ville are visiting the former's er, Mrs. J. C. Mahoney. Mr. and Mrs. T. I. Larkin of Green- ville spent Tuesday with Mrs. A. T. wning. Mrs. Milton Lathrop and Mrs. Jabez |Lathrop of Bozrah spent Thursday | with Mrs. Estella Lathrop. | Miss Anna Armstrong was the guest | of her brother, George Armstrong veral davs. . Mrs, Noah Webster and daughter iss Faith of Willimantic were sun- | day guests at Mrs. Emma Warner’s. | Miss Bessie Randall of Goshen was | a week end guest of Mrs, Reuben Man- ning. Sale of Rose Norwichi Rose Lawn, and and | CHESTERFIELD | Local Guests at Salem Dance—Per- sonal ltems. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Chapman were callers in New London, Norwich and Willimantic Tuesd: Mr. and Mrs. John Clark of Palmer- town spent Sunday as guests of Wil- liam Clark. Were at Salem Dance. A number from this place attended | the dance at Salem Friday night. Mrs. William Way, who has been here caring for her husband, who is sick, spent the week in Mystl | _Harold Gunning spent Tuesday in Norwich. Mre. Sam Chapel was a caller at Ellen Way's Tuesday. Mrs. DeWolf. who has been ill at her home, 1§ improving. Richard Clark has moved his household goods to the house recently vacated by Bdward Walden. At Colchester Funeral. James O'Brien attended the funeral Tuesday of Samuel McDonald, Jr.. who { was killed at Windsor Locks on Satur- day morning. Edward Waiden was a caller in New London this week. CLARK’S¥" 71§ Hunters Start for Maine—S8ixteen Pound Coon Shot, George H. Brown and J. Bard Bill |left Monday morning for a hunting A number from Ash- itrip in Maine. away went with them. They will be away several weeks. Richard Heller and son, Anderson, of Hartford, who are enjoying an out- ing near Wyessup lake, were in Clark’s Falls, and called to see H. F. Palmer, recently. Horace F. Palmer and Nathan T. Maine of Laurel Glen captured a rac coon that welghed 16 pounds Wedn day morning. Each fired at the ani- mal before it came down from a tall tree. When it fell there was still some fight, as it snapped at the dog. Mr. Palmer quickly finished it. LEONARD BRIDGE Mrs. Julia Geer has returned, after spending several weeeks with her daughter, Mrs. Arthur J. Stevens, at Providence. Clarence Pease and son of Colches- ter were recent callers in this place. Miss Lavinia P, Kneeland was at Chestaut Hill Wednesday. Miss Rubpy Sweet, a student at Northfleld, Mass., and Clitton Sweet of New Britain were friends Sunday, Henry J. Willlams is dolng jury du- ty at Norwich, George Mahoney was at Hill Wednesday. Becretary Charles D, Hine of Hart- ford calledd at Judge Albert G. Knee-| land’s Wednesday, The Busy Bee soelefy met ywith Mrs, Leverett A. Manwaring Thursday after- Luvd. calling on local Chestnut e T e P S S | wedding | and will live in John Clarke’s cottage. | the State Board Mr. and Mrs. Ray Moffit and Mrs. | J. George Clark attended the h anniversary meeting of the Willi- mantic C. E. union held in the Bap- tist church Friday afternoon and ev- | ening. ! Rev, Elwell O. Mead of the Town | School Board visiited Liberty Hill| school Wednesda Miss Myra Moffit wa New Lon- | don_Saturday. The young people had a dialogue rehearsal Tuesday night at the hall The mercury was 34 degrees and there was frost Wednesday morning. er spending a few days with her | daughter, Mrs. Thomas Ahearn of Westerly. Mr. and Mrs. Birdsey G. Palmer and Ladies’ Aid Sooiety Social Nets $13— Officers Elocted — Capwell-Parker Wedding. The Ladies’ Aid Bcciety held a very ‘enjoyable social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Avery and Miss Ella Smith, Friday evening of last week about seventy being present. Games and music were enjoyed. Cake and coffee were served. During the even- ing the annual business meeting was held and the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—Presi- dent, Mrs. Erie Mitchell; vice-presi- dent, Mrs. Charles Beckwith; secre- tary and treasurer, Miss Ella Smith; coliectors, Mrs. Géorge Avery and Mrs. Fred Armstrong. Thirteen dol- lars was netted from the social. Mr. and Mrs. John Gager and son Harold, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank An- thony of Windham Road, Willimantic, were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. ‘William Weaver. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Brown of Norwich were visitors at Beach Spring farm recently. S. N. Hyde was a week-end guest of friends in Colchester. Mrs. Willlam Weaver and Mrs. Archie Lamb were guests of Mrs. Jennie McCall in Goshen, Tuesday. Mrs. George lLadd has been visiting friends in Putnam and North Wind- ham. Mr. and Mrs. Lavius Robinson en- tertained Thursday Rev. and Mrs. Capshaw and daughter Bsther, and Mr. and Mrs. William Smith. Misg Faith N, Gager spent Satur- day in Greeneville, the guest of Mrs. Edgaf Brown. Mrs. Eric Peterson of Middletown and Mrs. Ernest Grant of Boston have been recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. George "Avery. Pwight lLovett who has been em- ployed by George Avery is to move away On a Hunting Trip. Captain Crandall of * Bristol, R. L.{ is spending a few days with Charles Beckwith on a hunting trip. Mr. and Mrs. B. A, Armstrong of | New London were guests of Miss Ella Smith Wednesday. Part of Old Pine Blown Down. | In Monday's wind part of the pine | tree, a landmark at Pine tree corner, was blown down. | Willis Ridgway of Baltic was a| recent guest of Herbert Wheeler, Jr. Miss Eleanor Beckwith is visiting friends in Stonington. Mrs. Hermon Gager attended the wedding of her niece Miss Daisy Parker in New London Sunda: Mrs. Louls Smith and Miss Fila Smith were appointed delegates’ to | the Sunday school convention to be | held .in Norwich next month. Twenty-seven Hunters’ Licenses Issued Twenty-seven hunters' licenses have been issued twenty-six to residents | and one non-resident. Herbert Wheeler Jr. ty-six gray squirrels Capwell--Parker. Miss Daisy Parker and Irvin Cap- well of New London were married on Sunday afternoon, at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. Capwell, 73 Coleman street. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. Babcock of New ilaven in the presence of about forty relatives and friends. The bride’s gown was of blue ilk and she carried a bouquet of tea es. The matron of honor was Mrs. has shot twen- . Arthur Conant and the best man was Arthur Conant. There were many ifts of linen and cut glass and silver. he bride is the niece of Mrs. Hermon | A. Gager, of this town. After a short trip to Providence they will reside in New Londom, where the groom is employed by the New Lon- don Railway company. LIBERTY HILL The C. E. society held a social at the hall Friday evening. M. and Mrs. Everett C. Payson hav returned from their wedding journe Charles D. Hine, secretary of of Education visited | the district school Thursday and was | well pleased with the school work. A new bookcase has been purchased Hon. and put into the church fer the| Sunday school library. A. W. Noyes of.Chicago visited his mother, Mrs. E. A. Noyes from Fri- day until Monday This place was visited by a hurri- cane Monday night Simeon Francls Tucker of Avon | Park, Fla visiting friends and rel- | atives here. Attended C. E. Jubilee. Of Norwich Parentage. Alfred Sheffield of Worcester is guest of his cousin, John Clarke. parents were Norwich residents. PENDLETON HILL Miss Sarah T. Palmer was in Staf- ford to attend the fair, Miss Mamie Brown of Canonchet and Edwin Gardner of Bradford spent Sun- day at Mrs. Annie Cook’s. Mr. and Mrs. George A. Wheeler and children, Nelson and Louise, and Mr. and Mrs. C. E, Hillard were guests at C. D. Thompson's Sunday. Mrs. Amos Palmer has returned, aft- the His children, Amelia, Lewellyn- and Rich- ard, were entertained Sunday by Mrs Palmer’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pren- tice Miner. Mrs. Juliet Boardman and children, Harris and Juliet, and Mrs. Irving But- ton were at Jeptha Bill's in Griswold the first of the week. SOUTH LYME Calvin Champion Ill—Charles Water- house Goes to Virginia. Mrs, Pierce Littlefield of Little Bos- ton was a yecent caller on friends in. this place. Mrs, F. C. Payne is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. W. E. Comstock in New Haven, and daughter Mrs. F. W, Chapman nds in Nian- Emma were guests of fri . F. R. Peck and Mrs. Thomas Lijflefield were New London visitors vesterday. It is reported that Calvin Champlin is ill with typhoid fever at the Me- morial hospital % E. P. Welch of Westerly, a former bookkeeper for the Niantic Menhaden Oil & Guano Co, was calling on friends here recently Gone to Virginia, Charles Waterhouse has gone to Vir- ginla with Capt. J. P. Luce, F. W, Shearer, supervisor of schools, was In’ town recentl OCCUM AND VERSAILLES Situation Encouraging — No New Smallpox Cases—Precautions Taken. lon in this village 1= most enuollragiy With no new eases during the past week and all pa- tients deing well it looks as if the dis- ease is well under coentrol. Strict The smallpox sit | dollar bill issued in 1776. | Lumber #af 1 eld tgp the two weeks. Church service and, Sunday school session will be omitte at the Ver= sailles M. E. church, following the pro< gramme carried out last Sunday. 'LAUREL GLEN Dr. C. O. Maine and Elias Brown of Stonington were guests of John Geen Friday night. While there they cap-g, tured a 12 pound coon. it nfl'.m Bourden Babcock and fmmilg of Westerly, R. I, passed Saturdsy W. L. Main’s. i g Mrs, Frank Palmer and sister resf turned Monday from a visit in New, York. George Hill and daughter were af their home here on Sunday. f Nathan Main was in Ashaway Sun¥y day evening. NORTH LYME Mr, and Mrs. W. M. Sisson Jr., Mrs. William Sisson and Mrs, Julia Chapel motored to Lyme Saturday. Mrs. Bruce of Norwich and Mrs. Katie Jewett visited at C. F. Jewett's this week. Rev. Francis Purvis held a prayer ; meeting at the North Plain ‘school house Tuesday evening. N. 8. Strong has been threshing on Bill Hill and in Lyme this week. Windham County SOUTH WILLINGTON Old $8 Bill—New Bridge Being Built— Hunters Take Out Licenses. Sunday it is planned to hold the. Rally Day eyercises of the Sunday school, commencing at quarter of three o'clock. Mr. and Mrs Frank Safranek are | visiting relatives in New York. Franklin C. Gurley has been homs | from Worcester for a®few days. Joseph Gergler of Providence, wew turned home by way of Hartford and New York, Monday afternoon after a visit of a few days with.his brothers, Louis and Edward. School was resumed in this @lstrict Monday morning. $8 Bill of 1776. Wm. A. Janes has a rare piece of Co« lonial currency in tiwe shape of an eight On the face of the blll is an engraving that takes practically all of the space and on which it is stated that it was printed by Hall and Sellers n 1776. The reverse reads “Continental Cur- rency,” 8 dollars; This bill entitles the bearer to receive eight Spanish milled dollars or the value thereof in gold or silver, according to_a reselution of Congress, passed atePhiladelphia, July 12, 17 Gurdon Bidwell of Norwich was in town Monday on business. To Have New Bridge. Tt is planned to replace-the old bridze near the home of Wm. O..Eldridge with an iron bridge known as the Babcock bridge, which will soon be dlsplaced with the new 80 foot bridge. Take Out Hunters’' Licenses. Additional hunting licenses issued as follows J. Gallup Service, Chas. F. MacFarlane, Norman B. Griggs, Mi« chael Farra Jr. Frank Popisil, Louis C, Dimock, Worren Chase, John A. Bur- dick, Arthur H. Church, Warren W, Ayres, James Service Jr. George West4 erfield. Willlam Ladr, Lewls Jacksony Herbert Whitehouse, Medose ILabontey Louis W. Morse, Clarence Eldredge. ™+ James Service of Norwich spent few days during the past week visite ing Mr. and Mrs. James Service Jr. Warren Chase is visiting relatives i Pomfret. COAL AND LUMBER. uality Uumfity Ouicknen We have a full supply of Clean, Fresh Mined Coal now Why not get in YOUR supply before bad weather arrives? CHAPPELL €O, | Coal and Central Wharf Brick, Lims and Coment TELEPHONES M. C. HIGGINS COAL HIGH GRADE COAL Office and Yard 203 North Main St Office Telephone 1267 GCOAL Free Burning Kinds and Lehigh ALWAYS IN STOCK A. D. LATHROP Office—oor. Market and Shetucket Stos Telephone 463-12 J. A. MORGAN & SON GOAL Office 57 West Main St., Telephone 13 Yard Central Wharf, Telephone 834 PROMPT DELIVERY JOSEPH BRADFORD BOOK BINDER Blank Books Made and Ruted to Ordes 108 BROADWAY BE PROGRESSIVE Have your Optical Work done by av up-t -date hou C. A. SPEAR, Optometrist and Optioian, 318 Main Street, opp. Franklin Square (over Somers) DRS. L. F. and A. J. LaPIERRE PRAGTISE LIMITED To EYE, EAR, NOSE and THROAT Hours 10 a, m. to $ p. m. Bundays excepted, and by appointment White Elephant Cafe DAN MURPHY & CO, Ales, Wines, Liquors and Cigars . ERSUISS are still in fonce, The Occum Gorner of Water and Manket 8t |