Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, July 11, 1914, Page 11

L] = “"Mrs. George Flemming and Miss G. Halder spent the Fourth at Ocean Dorls Fowler and Beatrice -Fowler are il $IR ~ Windham County * BROOKLYN Dead Man From Voluntown Buried By Selectman — Observance of the Fourth., ; Rev. and Mrs, H. H. Washburn and daughter, May Washburn of Oyster Bay, N, Y., are guests of Professor and * Mrs. J. R. Washburn. Miss Daisy er has gone to Bos- ton and Isle of to visit friends. Velnutown Man Buried. The body of the man found dead by Mrs. Mory Sunday morning and dis- covered by the selectmen to be J. C. Clark of Voluntown was buried Friday in the Potter’s Field in the South cem- etery. Charles Edwin Blake spent _the Fourth and Sunday in Barrington, R. I, ‘Theodore H. Pond, wife and daugh- ter, Helen. were guests over the Fourth and Sunday of Mr, and Mrs. T. D. Pond. Mr. £nd Mrs. N, A. Witter were with Mr. and Mrs, George A. Witter Satur- day and Sunday, - - Riley B, Witter entertained her sister, Mrs. Bennett, and two daughters of Clayville, R. 1, over the Fourth and Sunday, Met at Putnam House. In Brooklyn the Fourth was a very quiet day. In the early afternoon a goodly number: of citizens and their friends gathersd at the Putnam house where they enjoyed a dinner after which several brief addresses were made, Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Briggs and daughtsr of Waterbury, were guests of George Angell over the Fourth and re- turned to_their home in an automobile Sunday afternoon. Robert Lathrop is lengthy visit, / Ninety-eight 'Cells, 102 Prisoners. The Windham County jail has nine- ty-eight cells and. on Wednesday had one hundred and two prisoners. ‘Mrs. William R, Pond and daughter, Edinor of Meriden, are with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs, George L. Sweet. EKONK 5 Dedication of Baptist Church on Sterling Hill—Many Blusberry Pick- ers. home for a Ekonk was well represented at the dedicatory service held in the Baptist church on Sterling Hill, Sunday after- The church has been newly painted and new cushions provided in the efforts of Dea- ent and delivered a fine address. Rev. Moosup assisted in ome to Miss Lanphere's summer res- idence for i of the sea- won night last entrance was gained a the rear of the pouse. Mra, Idella Sweet and son of Dan- bhave beem visitors at Albert Mrs. Jarvis of Providence has been : zgr 5 Mrs, Wadlace McKnight of ‘vistted over Sundey at s, 1 £ o, En 35 ng of Ruth) by Mra. “| west Tuesday. i Cone Mrs. Louis of East Lyme, were guesi b Cone the early part of Mrs: Richard Robertson of New Yo ¢ity, was the guest of Mrs. Annfe Mor- nmcr Sunday. and Eddie, of New Jersey, are visit- ggn Mr. and Mrs. James W. Mor- iss Ruth Roode of Plainfield, has been visiting her cousin, Miss Grace Smith.” Miss E. O. Whitford of Norwick, Mrs. Maria Parkhurst and grandson, Clarence Haskell of Jewett City, were guests at Whippoorwill farm over the fourth. Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Whitford, and Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Whitford and two children of Jewett City, were guests of the Whitford sisters, at Whippoor- will farm Sunday. Mullen and Mr. and Mrs. James daughter, May, of Milford, were holi- day guests of Mrs. Mullen's father, H. Barrows. SOUTH C. LLINGLY Lawn Social 2 Success—Catch of 32 Pickerel. The lawn social held by the L. D. S., was a financial success. Mrs. R. C. Kies was hostess with Miss Doan Miss. Leonard, Miss Bliven, Miss Dex. ter, Miss Terwilliger and Miss Inez Doane assistants. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Leonard and daughters of Valley ¥alls, were vis! tors at G. W. Barlow’s Sunday. O. A, Knight and son of Foster visited at A. E. Hali's Friday. Winsor Barlow of Pawtucket spent the holiday and Sunday with his par- ents. Caught 32 Pickerel. S. A. Douglas and Winsor Barlow made a brief fishing trip Saturday and report a catch of thirty-two pick- erel some of which weighed one Dpound. Mr. and Mrs. Crowley and Mr. and Mrs. Burns of Valley Falls, spent the week end at A. E. Phillips.’ " Idols of the Market. Rev. H. B. Goodsell wel give the third in his series of addresses Sun- day evening at 7.30 the topic being “Idols ‘of the Market.” Mr. and Mrs. Felix Lefieur have been entertaining Mr. and Mrs. Fred Seymour of Attawaugan. WESTMINSTER Death of Mre. Louiss Medbury—Call to Massachusetts Pastor. The Rey. J. O. Barrows of Norwich Town, preached here Sunday. Mrs. Louisa Medbury died Friday. Rev. Mr. Carter of Plainfleld officiated at the burial service, which was at Central Village. Mrs. Anna Powers who has been visiting Mrs. Tomelson has return- ed to her home in Norwich. The Rev. Willlam Harrison Raymond will move his furniture from #e par- sonage to a Willimantic storage house. His wife and daughter are going with him to Douglas Camp grounds. The pastor will not resume a_charge until he has recuperated, probably some time in September. CMff Raymond started on his trip Massachusstts Pastor Called. A call has been extended to Rev. Mr. Andrews of Massachusetts to the pariorate at the Congregational church. WILSONVILLE Mr. Austin of North Grosvenordale, was in town on business Thursday. Mrs. Reuben Town of North Gros- venordale cailed on local friends Wed- nesday. Henry Webster of Cambridge, Mass., called on his grandfather the Fourth. Méss Agnes L. Ghase and Mrs. Ada Rhodes of Boston, spent the hotiday ‘with the former's mother. Miss Wilson was a Putnam visitor Friday> Mrs. Harry Tilmer and nephew of ‘Webster, called on Mr. and Mrs. Charles Webster the Fourth. Hugene Murdock of Boston called Oharles Webster, who has been il sb long is much better and able to be out and about. Mr. Theroux entertained his two dnughters from Pawtucket, R. L, on the Fourth. WOODSTOCK Thoughtful Address by Judge E. Warner—July Visiters. Judge Edgar M. Warner of Putnam, spoke at the Ohristian Endeavor meet- ing Sunday eveming on The Quiet Hour. AMrs. Marcus Wood is visiting reia- tives in Putnam. Mr. and Mrs. George Spalding have been guests of Miss Emma Spalding. Mise Amy Kendall is home rom her I .of Waterbury, that wi enjoy e Helen A. Witter and Mrs. E. T, meaw July, i ¥ | work in Tampa, Fla. Arrive From Staten Isiand. Philip R. Dean and family of Staten Island are at their summer home. Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. Child have been visiting in Brookline, Mass. Rev. H. M. Lawson of North Ash- ford preached at the Congregational church Snuday morning. Miss Fdith H. Hall of Philadelphia is at E. R Hall's, Mrs. Jennie Barlow “is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ralph Thompson, of Southbridge. Miss Ruth Barlow, who is spending two weeks’ vacation at home also visited Mrs. Thompson. Mrs. Biva Bugbee is visiting at Mr. and Mirs. Archa Walker's. spent the Miss Hisie Scranton Fourth at her home in. Union. The lecture at the Baptist church Tuesday evening was enjoyed by all. s S Mar Ange ptd por ree ere, May, Anna and Bar- Bare of Wililimentie ser the Fanra Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Hestman of Windham, and Mrs, and Mrs. H. O, Frisnds Welcome Back Dr. March—Given Surprise Receptisn. Jos. W, Eone to West has ] , whers he will ‘spend summer With his hubl‘z’su. It the doo Dr. A, 1, Mazsh, a former r evening. to “Mr. and turned - Sasincey Kennison his at- mov- Mongday e g as 5 tention was af by & ing object in the flelds just above the | in 'S schoolhouse a moment’s gaze in the dim light convinced “that .t was_unarmed small children, so he wisely decided to forget the. honor of capturing the big beast single-handed and. gave .the alarm. In & short tinfe about a dogzen men and boys arived. Someone had a gun, but so soon after the Fourth am- munition was scarce and only one shell could be found. The party proceeded cautiously up Weirs lane, the animal occasionally raising its head and gaz- ing at them. A nearer view showed, not the bear of their imagination, but a big paper balloon which had prob- ably landed there Saturdsw night and ‘which the high wind of Monday even= ing moved about in a -life like man- ner. The crowd realized that the joke was on them and emjoveq & laught over their mistake. " car- ried home the balloon and the bear still lives. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fenton and children of Jersey City, are spending the week with Mrs, J. C. Fenton and Miss Mary Perkins. Success of Library Tea. The tea at the Library on the Feurth was well attended and the pro- ceeds amounted to about $100. This in- cluded gifts from $1 to $45. The af- h:mry'm.twwy, R L ‘been at_his home. his 3 North Monday funeral of Mrs, favina Medbury. Returns to New York. Patrick McGuinniss who has made his home with his uncle, John Wake- ly, the past seven years has returned to his home in New York with his father, who has been spending a few days here, K. D. Picnic. The King's Daughters held a pienic Thursday at the home of Mrs. John L. man. Laban Adams is entertaining his daughter from Manchester. Mrs. Chester Burdick and little daughter, Doris of Stafford Springs, are visiting Mrs. Burdick’s mother, Mrs. Patrick Millett. Mrs. Frank Willlams of Noank, for- merly a resident here, has been the guest of local relatives. ‘Wilfred Tortishell is entertaining his parents from Pattison, N. J. At the Camp Ground, Miss Phebe Barber has gone to the ‘Willimantic camp ground to spend the summer. Charles Bragg is entertaining his sister, Mrs. Fearbocker of New York. Mrs, Edward Brennan of Dayville, has been visiting™ her mother, Mrs. Labon. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Doty of Prov- Horace K. Jones of Hartford was a e oy aver, T8 Friends—Notes of Recent Outings. Jameés Middletown and a friend from Newark, N. J, are visiting Wilfred Wade. Mrs, Charles Rawson and daughter of Worcester, Mass,, are visiting Mrs. ‘Harriet Barstow. Mrs, Herbert McLaughlin is enter- taining friends from Providence. Almond M. Paine was in Providence last week. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Chandler and son, Barle of Putnam, were Sunday guests of relatives here, ‘W. E. Whittle has purchased a new antomobile. Arrive For the Summer. % ez “evenin 4 urth. 1. W. Hammond and daughter spent Sunday in Brooklyn. ~ Tolland County * coLumBIA Old-fashioned Fourth of July Celebra- tion—Cottages, Camps and Bunga- lows at the Lake Occupied. William Godtfring of Philadelphia is spending a portion of his vacation with his family who are passing the summer here. Mr. Godtfring is trav- eling manager of an insurance com- pany, _Mrs. Elmer Taylor and daughter of Nashua, N. H., are visiting Mrs. Tay- lors’ parents, Mr. and' Mrs, Gottlieb fair was in_charge of Miss Elizabeth Anderson. Mrs. E. K. Lefingwell and Mrs. W, M. Brown poured and Mrs. F. E. Guild, Misses Elizabeth and Harriet ‘Abbe, Mary Frink, Dorothy Brown and Josephine Keeney assisted in serving. Migs Sarah Johnson was doorkeeper. Ice cream was sold by C. A. Keenay, Alan Guilg and Harold Leffingwell. Mr. and Mrs. H. Lathrop and children left Tuesday for a week at Watch Hill. Fair Committees. At a meeting of the Ladies’ Aid So- ciety of the Conmgregational church plens were made for the midsummer fair and the following were appointed to take charge: = Supper—Mrs. Ada Larrabee; program—Miss Elizabeth Anderson; reception—Mrs. F. E. Guild; fancy work—Mrs. R. G. Waterous: candy—Miss Dorothy Brown; table— Miss Gertrude Arnold. It was voted to give $15 towards the new church hymn books. Hoxie-Bass Marriage. Mrs. Lucian Bass has announced the marriage of her daughter Anne and George H. Hoxie Jr., of Lebenon on Tuesday, June 30th. The ¥ceremony was performed in the Coggregational church at Deep River the bride was attended by her sister, Miss Clare Thrown From Mowing Machine. Alonzo Wartren was thrown from his E: machine Wednesday, breaking iis ankle in two places. Miss Dorothy Fentof and her broth- er John, of Winthrop, Mass., are at the Inn. Miss Fannie Perkins of Foud Duhac, Wis., is the guest of her cousins, Miss Emma Larabee and Mrs. Ada Larabwe. Rev. M. R. Plumb will exchange pul: Rev. Mr. Lovering of Scot~ land, Sunday a. m. Miss Josephine Bingham returned Wednesday from a week’s visit in New London. = POMFRET CENTER Grange Presents Silver Service To Master Slye and -Bride—Town Offi- cil In Membership. Master Charles Van Brent Cushman 1s at a boy’s camp near Profile, N, H. Mrs. Colton and two sons, of Boston, are visiting her sister. Mrs. George Fawley, at Westland Farm. H. Beecher Brown and family of Central Village, made an automobile trip to Westland Farm, Sunday. Patrick J. Noon spent the Fourth and Sunday at Rocky Point and Provi- dence. Frank Halnes is the acknoledged champion this year in strawberry ng. They are especially fine. Grange Gives Degree To Five. At the regular meeting of Wolf Den e, Wednesday evening, the first and second degrees were given a class of five making the second class. this ear. Wolf Den Grange is now the anner grange of the county. It in- cludes in its membership the town clerk ard treasurer, all three selectment, Judge of probate, pastor Fuller, black- smith Badger, deputy state road com- missioner Davenport, the local store keepers etc, so that now one can go the whole span of life from the cradle to the grave, and have the legal part of it as well as other details, taken care of in the grange. The Worthy Lecturer Elizabeth Jew- ett Brown gave & musical program, at the conclusion of which State Deputy HEverett Brown, on behalf of the gran presented a handsome silver tea ser- vice to the recently married Master Shye and his bride. Several charter members were pres- ent, including Mrs. Harvey Whitemcre. Personals. May and Ada Stoddard are spending | their vacation with their parents. Mae and Virgina. Sharpe are at| ‘Winter Harbor, Maine. Inspected Imported Horses. Stanton Wicks spent several davs| this week in New York city looking over a just landed importation of 90 registered Percheron horses. “EASTFORD Temperance Sermon By Rev. Walter Lanphear—Piazza Dinners on the | Holiday. Rev. Walter E. Lanphear of Hart- ford gave a very interesting lecture .n | the chapel Thursday night, in the : terests of Temperance. Fourteen young ladies from Eastford and other places have been camping at the Tatem cottage, at Lake. On Fourth of July Mr. Williams served a clam dinner on the - hotel Attended Monument Unveiling. Lyman Briggs and Mr. Dean attend- od the nnvdliu of the Soldier's Mon- ument in Southbridge, the Fourth. . Miss Gurney of New York has ar- rived at her summer home for the séa- san, maiing the trip in her automobile. | Mise Grace Lawton is spending a | month with her brother in Southbridge. Mrs, Henry Travis of Newark, N. J. l; the guest 6f her sister, Mrs. Elish; erry. . The Ladies’ Ald Society of the. M. H, chureh met at the parsonage, Thurs- idence, spent Sunday with Mrs. Doty brother, S. Howard Cross. Miss Effle Lee has returned to her home in Olneyville, R. I, after spends ing a week with her cousin, Mrs. Will- iam Thompson, Leaves Hospital. Mrs. Judson Gardner has returned to her home from the Backus hospital where she has been receiving treat- ment for rheumatism. DAYVILLE e Guests in the Village and Their Enter- tainere—Deaths, James O’Neil, Eu- gene Cheseboro. Miss Mary Shumway is visiting at the home of Miss Bernice Cogswell. The Ladies’ Aid society met at the home of Mrs. N. L. Grug Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. F. T. Field entertained Miss Savonia Littlefleld for the week-end. ‘Wayland Bennett of New York and Mr. Willlam Harrison of Norwood Cen- tre, were week-end guests of Mr. and Mre. F. W. Bennett. Frank W. Bennett is at East Glas- tonbury for thls week. Mrs, Benjamin Street of Hartford is spending the week with Mrs. Oswald Street. Attorney Sabin S. Russell and Mrs. Russell were in Providence Thuraday. Miss Esther Nolly has had as her guests, Miss Alice Ray of Moosup and lh{‘sl'! Beatrice Shelley of Providence, Mrs. C. F. Fish of Mystic, Dr. Carl Willams, wife and daughter and Mrs. Bat ‘were guests at Mrs. Russell's Sunday. Mrs. Blake and daughter of Brook- lyn, were entertained by Mrs. ENjah Evans for the week-end. A. T, Urfe and family were at Web- =ter Lake for the Fourth. H, P. Kelley had with him on the Fourth, Mr. and Mrs. Hale Bennmett of Canterbury. Recent Deaths. James O'Neill was buried Monday from St, Joseph's church, He leaves his wife and three children. He had resided long in the village and will be missed by many friends. Eugene Cheseboro K died Tuesday. He had been a resident of the village for many years. He leaves his widow. three daughters and two sons. Miss Helen Curtis of New London 1? visiting her grandmother Mrs. Cur- tis. Mrs. C. J. Bellows has visiting at her home, her son and his wie and several grandchildren, Miss Florence Mellish has visiting friends in Scituate, R, I EAST WOODSTOCK Over 200 at Fourth of July Celebra- tion on the Common. been Sydney Upham of Revere is spend- ing a4 few weeks with G. L. Upham and family. Carl Morse of Hartford is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. B, Morse. Cottage Meeting. A cottage prayer meeting was held Thursday evening with Mrs. Emily Allen and Mrs. J. E. Aldrich. \ Mrs. H. P. Hibbard is visiting her son. Albert Hibbard and family. Miss Mary A. Potter returned Wed- nesday from Southbridge, where she was the guest of Dr. Pugh and wife over the Fourth. She attended the dedication of a soldiers’ monument on | that day on the green in front of the Town hall. Emil Turner of Ohio and Miss Reed, a former teacher of the Academy, re- cently visited Rev. T. A. Turner and wife. Twenty or more attended the fire- works in Pomfret last Saturday even- ‘ng. Dancing was al;o enjoyed. Fourth of July Celebration. Over 200 people atténded the cele- ration on the cémmon last Saturday, There were hall games, races by the young people, clambake and basker lunch. “Batriotic addresses by Rev. T. A, Turner, Rev. Mr. Harrison, Hon: H. J/ Potter, Mre. J. E. Shepard, recita- ticns by Evans Turner and Robert Jordan were interesting features of the day. An orchestra rom Webster gave fine music. Patriotic sone dience enlivened the prozramme. Miss | Emily Pierson and friends were at the dinner, but were obliged to leave early in the afterncon. - PACKER Mrs. Mary Bishop fromn South Plain- :fld was visiting friends here Satur- ay, Mrs, Martha Johnson has been en- tertaining her sister and the latter's by the au- | & few day: Leonard Bartlett is very ill at his home. Mrs, Lucy A, Fairmon is visiting her ‘Walter Belding iIn son called on friends heré Monday. Alton Frost is building a cottage at old Killingly pond. * Guests From Rockville. Rev, and Mrs. P. L. Cosman of Brookville, visited Mrs. Bliza Chase at Ledge Cottage over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. William Yare visited over Sunday with Mr. Yare’s parents at_Stafford Springs. Luther Andrews visited relatives in Providence Sunday. Mrs. Viola Oatley ‘and datghter, Lulu and George Mason spent the Fourth with Miss Amanda Sands and her mother in Plainfleld. THOMPSON Beautiful Ramblers at Ream Estate— Mille Family Clambake. Miss Emily Crosby of Providence is the guest of Mrs, Roland Mills. Miss Agnes ‘Covel of Providence is visiting ber sister, Mrs. F. M. Knight. have re- turned to Southbridge after ten days’ vacation on Mr. Chase’'s farm. Mrs, Clara Armstrong and Miss Ber- nice left Thursday for Bay City, Mich- igan, where they will spend two months with Mrs. Lambrecht. Miss Ruth Scarborough is at the Mr, and Mrs. Fred Eddy Vernon Stiles Inn. E. N, Scarborough has purchased the former summer home of Mrs. Parsons for & summer residence. Roses at Ream Estate. The hedge of crimson rambler roses on the Ream grounds at the entrance of Carolyn hall is at its greatest beau- ty now and admired by many. Miss Sara Crosby, physical director at Northampton, is at her home here for the month, ‘Later she will go to the Berm udas. The Mills family heid a family clam- bake on the Fourth with Mrs. Joseph Mills. Mrs. Charles Howard and fam- #ily of Fred Mills of Wilsonville were Present. NORTH STERLING Lawn Party at the Parsonage—Bass Fishing Season at Hand. on a trip on Cape Cod, staying at Well- fleet. They will spend a few days at Oak Bluffs on their way home. Deloss Wood of Danielsan spent the Fourth with his father, N. J. Wood. Fred Emmons spent the Fourth in Norwich and witnessed the motorcycle races. The weather has been bad for the famers to get their hay crop. Many at Lawn Party. The lawn party held at the parson- husband, Mr. and,Mrs. Sherman from Pawtucket. Miss Hattie Phillips entertained Mr. and Mrs. Elywn Clark and daughter, Barbra, and a friend from Troy, N. Y., Sunday. Miss Hattie Phillips and Mrs, Tily was in Norwich recently. n" body of Mrs, Martha Preston of Saturday. Mrs. Preston was an old afterpoon. ifford Bowen has purchased a Qew car. CENTRAL VILLAGE rogidens of this place. Fimer Tarbox of Jewett City and Byron lHaskell off Plainfield spent Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Haskell. ford was brought here for burial | i { Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Crowell are | Koenig of this place. Mrs, Carrle Gleason of Winter Hill, Mass., Is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. A.'Isham in West street. Mr. and Mrs, Hazen and Mrs. Mur- dock of Boston and Miss Pierce of Canada, are visiting Mrs. Emily Cobb of Columbia. Fourth of July Celebration. Columbia people enjoyed a celebration of the “Fourth.” was an all day, “sane and safe,” free to all celebration, commencing with the early ringing of the church bell and closing with a handsome display of fireworks in the evening. There were three ball games during the dag. game by the locals and a Willimantic nine both forencon and afternoon. The Cojum- bia team winning both games; morn- ing score, 11 to 10 afternoon, 3 to 2 The third game was by a nine made up of single men vs. a nine of mar- ried men. The single meén won. 10 to 9. There was a parade of “horribies,” athletic sports and folk dances by the dchildren. A well prepared coflation ‘was served from Yeoman's hall, Three hundred were present. among them summer visitors and people from ad- joining towns. Preacher From Bay State. It is expected that the pulpit will be occupied next Sunday by Rev. Mr. Rollins of Orinoco, Mass., by exchange with Rev. E. O. Foster. Mr. and Mrs. Burdette W. Downer of Hartford are spending two weeks’ vacation with relatives in town. Henry D. Hunt of Providence passed the week-end with his mother and sister in Pine street. Many at the Lake. Nearly, or quite all the cottages and bungalows about Columbia Lake are occupied—there are also several eamps of young people from Hartford. Provi- dence and Willimantic. At present the Lake is full and presents a fine ap- Ppearance, Briefs and Personals. Joseph P. Little who recently re- turned from Peru, South America, where for sometime he was in the em- ploy of a 'mining company, has been visiting relatives and friends in town. Raymond Tucker and sister, Zuletts, of Maple Hill, were with relatives and friends in this place over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, Fred O. Clark and Mr. and Mrs, Dow of Hartford, spent the week-end at the summer home of Mr. and Mrs. Tipper, west of Columbia Green, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Coilins and two children of New Haven is spend- Ing a week with relatives in town. Mr_ and Mrs. Minniken of South | Manchester and Misses Hazel and | Julia Robertson —of . Hartford _were | Suests of Mr. ana Mrs. L. E. Winter { over the “Fdurth.” public | _Mr. and Mrs. Newille Mlicq. John Bowker .and Miss Lena G. Wolff of | Norwich and Herman Wolff of Say- brook Point were guests of Mrs, Kate ‘Wolff wver the Fourth and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Utley attend- ed a family reunion and picnic at Laurel Park last Wednesday. The date was the birthday of Mrs. Utley's Ichabod Bogue, a veteran of the Civil war. Miss Lenore Little -of Bryn Maur college is visiting relatives in town. | Miss Harriet K. Porter is visiting | South Windham friends. = friends on Mrs. J. is the guest of Mrs. The place known as the place bas been sold to John Smith. was taken to the sanitarium in Enfleld last Thursday. Mrs. Longhead has been in poor health for a long time, family of Worcester, Mass.; ‘Alphonso Ruby and wife of passed Russell, Masa, the holiday with friends and relatives here. noon. Mrs. Brand of Meadow-brook-farm was not well enough to utu‘:’d l:hllf‘:t Sunday and was not 'ven o glnght-luna of fellowship the others. It is bopo:u;he may be able to be present next e. © e Grange meeting was held Friday evening. ‘with Fifty Assemble For Baker Reunion— Mrs, William Longhead Enters Sani« tarium, f Miss Mildred Webster is recovering | from an attack of appendictis. Miss Annie Brown is the guest of Block Island for a week. . of Dorchaster, Mass., is the guest of her cousin, Mra, James Stbley. -~ [““afrs. 3. W. Rollinson and daughter,. Ethel, leave tomorrow for & fortnight's stay at Block Island. Miss Rachel Glover, Miss Buphemis- Dohsonare attending the Y. P. C. Us convention held Miss Louisa Wobbecke is the gu for a week of friends in Co; which place she will go to Hy: Mass, to attend a summer schoo! W. being in Bostor Mr, and Mrs. Homer Lord Place Seld. Miss Mary Lord of Mrs. Willtam Lo Baker Reunion. The annual Baker reunion was held July 4th, at the Bachelder homestead. About fifty relatives and friends gath- ered to enjoy the holiday. Dinner was served on the lawn, after which the group was photographed.. Among those present were Dr. F. Boston, Mrs. Letitia Willey Togd of North Haven, Mr. and Mrs. Thorpe, Hartford; Mrs. Emelia Baker Walbridge and two daughters of Staf- ford; Earl Walbridge and Miss Sadle Kennedy of Mystic; Mr. and Mrs. Ly- man Squires and son of West Willing- Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hedges and Mr. and ton; Mrs. R. of Worcester. Matthias Heck and family of Unions Mr. and Mrs. Elwin Phelps; Mr and family Phelps Mrs. Benjamin Phelps-and Staffordville; Mr. and Mrs. gotting load of Th ywner was up & hay nesr by and neighbors were all about making the proceeding & pretty a report of the at the ciose of 'the n. Acworth, N. George Beard. P. Bacheider of L. Walbridge and two sons of Mr. apnd Mrs, George Heck and family of Union; Fred: Glover of Stafford; Misses Gladys and Myrtle Phelps of East Milton, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith of Riche ford, Vt., have been spending a week | with Mr, and Mrs. Alex Barrows. ~ FIRST NEWS PICTURE OF THE WONDERFUL PALACE OF HORTICULTURE daughter and Miss Lucy Matthews of’ Hartford were guests over the Fourtly of Mr, and Mrs. J. B, Hough.