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» LETTERS FROM TWO STATES l\\lew London County NIANTIC s Pastor to Predch at Congregational = Church—Cottagers Leaving. ~ Misses Margie and Martha Hargey of Montville were recent guests of Mrs. Martha S. Brown in Washington avenue. : Mrs. George Kinne Crandall return- ed Monday evening to her home at Rest View Waterford, after a week's visit to her mother, Mrs. Adelalde 8] ', m.;rnn M. Brown of Norwich spent Sunday .with his sister, Mrs A. \E— BWAM& Perkins and -d-.uzlm Miss Laura, of Gales , T . to the village Monday and were guests of Mrs. Marthe S. Brown. 9 ¥ Mr. ‘and Mrs. Rowland Perkins of New London were calling on Mrs. Martha Brown in Washington avenue Monday. They made the trip in thelr car. , lliams. Springs is at m residence of Mrs. g g T O lon. ev, T, py the pulpit at the Congregational church next S .. Dr. and Mrs. Everett S. Warner have opened their residence. Gane to City Home. Rev. end Mrs. Charles Evarts left Tuesday morning for their home at Jamaica Plain, after a visit of weeks at the cottage of Mr. mother, Mrs. Charlotte A. F. Eaton of Flanders was Mrs. J. Percy Morgan Lin Harding of Ivoryton spent Sun- day with his aunt, Mrs. Lucy Gleason.. Mr. and Mrs. Miiton :Mtul left Harold ‘Menard has returned to his home in Bridgeport after spending some time in the Pines. Cottage Closed. " parting for a visit to frlends in Co- balt. 2 Kcnnfimmnnn! Esther Dudley has returned to after a short trip to New Tracy Cromwell is spending gvmflmnhfl cottage In the es. Mrs. E. H. Claussen has closed her and returned to her home in ford.. ‘Warren Parks has completed put- ting one coat.of paint on the spire of the ional church. He ex- pects to put on the last coat soon. HAMBURG Attendance 'of One Hundred at En- tertainment by Judge Marvin's Sun- | day School Class. a to Preston. g Mrs. J. J. Tiffany and ¢hildren went ?- » Monday to visit Mrs. ope, Miss Nellie Howie and Miss Hdna u of Norwich were guests at L. D. ‘Harding’s last week. J. L. Lord and party have returned from a trip in the Zatella up the Hud~- son-and to Montreal. A-mecting of the board of education was_held the " first of the week at the “town. hall. . .Miss Myra Warner, Miss Helen Ray- mond and Miss Louise Blair of Brock- way attended the entertainment given by Mr. Marvin’s Sunday ‘school class, Saturday evening. Entertainment Well Patronized On the lovely evening of Aus. 29, in the public hall of Lyme, a very in- teresting entertainment was given un- der .the auspices of Judge Marvin's class of the First Congregational church. The programme opened with a very enjoyable solo by Reginald Lord. The next number a pantomine entitled ‘“Wanted, A Wife,” was a complete _success. Following this short ¥leidoscope of life was a very amusing reading entitled, “Under a Buggy Seat”, given by Miss Rose Girkens. Hearty applause followed. The next selection that greéatly pleased the audience ahd called for several en- cgres were the vocal solos by young Master . Gpramclla. A reading en- titled “Grand Mother's Beau” was svm entertainingly by Miss Esther lsen. . The favorite farce “A Love of a TM." was uamh:b;lyl &rmnt:g by girls. . Althoug] e pa were. acted with ability special favor was won by Miss Ida Harding, who ed the part of Aunt Hopkins. In closing, a song was sung by the en- tire class and a “Good bye” to all. After the entertainment ice cream and ' were' sold and games were played. The attendance was about one hundred and the church improvement society netted about $20. Calf Weighs 240 Pounds—Six Weeks' Potatoes Give Good Yield. Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Williams of New York returned home Sunday, after a visit' with Mr. and Mrs. N. N. Main. Miss Frankie Main is able to ride out, after being confined to the house a few days with stomach trouble. Mrs. A, A. Morgan was a business caller in Norwich recently. Mrs. Julia A. Crumb was in Glasgo during the Floyd Russell, C. F. Hayward and Mr. ‘Gates were in Mystic Mohday and dug half a bushel of clams while there.. Nathan N, Main’s house has bemn painted and improved. A. A. Morgan was in North Ston- ington the first of the week. C. ¥. Hayward sold a calf recently which weighed 240 pounds. Mrs. Julia A. Crumb dug three pecks of file large potatoes from ‘sim pota- toes given to plant in the spring. They, are of a “six weeks” variety. Mrs. Mary Avery, in her 91st year, Is very ill at the home of her grand- son, Grover C. Main. Mr. and Mrs. John Main of Preston Plain were callers at G. C. Main’s re- cently to see his mother, who is seri- ously 1ll. GLASGO Mr. and Mrs. Edgar H. Clark Enter- tain for Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin B. Young. J. G.'Bill attended the funeral ser- vices of Mrs. Eva Geer, mother of Mrs. John Bromley, in Lisbon Monday af- ternoon. Albert Green took in his automo- bile Mr. and Mrs. Frank Button and Mrs. Austin to Wood River Junction Tuesday, where they attend- ed a clambake. > Miss Grace Thompson went to Ver- i8] open Tuesday, Sept. 8. tended. A .fine dinner was served at mont Tuesday to attend the wedding of an intimate friend who was mar- ried Wednesday. . /Entertained for Newlyweds. Mr. and Mrs., Edgar H. Clark enter- tained a few relatives and friends Fri- day evening in honor of the e of :Mrs. Clark's daughter Prudence and Benjamin B. Young of Scotland, which took place in Palmer, Mass., Wednes- day, Aug. 26, Rev. Mr. Palmer per- forming the ceremony. The. guests were served cake, ice cream, bananas and watermelon. Mr. and Mrs. Young returned to Paimer Saturday affer a short ‘'wedding trip spent at the home of Mrs. Young in Rixtown. i Visiting in the West. John Luther started for the western states Tuesday to visit amo rela- tives and friends for a few weeks., Mr. Luther's home. was in Wisconsin be- for came to Connecticut to live. ‘Miss Laura Young was given a birth- day surprise- ondalr;venlnx by sev- eral young D e evening_was spent - playing games and with music, etc. Refreshments were served. Miss Persis Jacobs has returned to her home in Auburm, er spending several weeks at Mrs. R. Young’s. The Ladies’ Aid soclety will meet at the parsonage Wednesday after- noon, 5 LEDYARD Lester School to Be Reopened— Crowd at Pionic—Lightning Does Damage. Rev." George Spaulding, formerly pastor of the Road church in Stoning- ton, preached in the Congregational church Sunday morning. audience was present. Mrs. John M. Gray continues in fee- ble health. Will Reopen Lester School. The mee! of the town school Joseph Holdridge, chairman building committee, has put the school- houses in good shape for the opening of the school year. There are more new teachers in town this year than in a long while. The schools will re- Candidate /to_Preach. Rev. George B. Hawkes, who is vis- iting in Danielson, and formerly of Nebrasks, will nreach in the Congre- gational church Sunday morning as a candi Picnic Feast Enjoyed. The annual Sunday school picnic of the Congregational church was held on the green near the church Wednesday. There was a /very large attendance. The children enjoyed themselves and a bountiful dinner of chowder, sand- wiches, cake, fruit, ice cream and lem- onade with candy, peanuts and popcorn was served. 3 James B. Gray has purchased a large pair of oxen from Sherwood Raymond, near Edst Great Plain. Damage by Lightning. Lightning struck a telephone le near -S. E. Holdridge's residence Sun- day morning. The toll wire was cut and the arm on the pole split. It ran years' pastorate with the Congrega- tional church last Sunday. Mr. Hol- lister did not preach a farewell ser- mon or make any formal leave-taking. He was presented by the church with a set of resolutions expressing high esteem of himself and family, and ap- preciation of his faithful labors as pastor, The committee appointed by the church to draft these resolutions included: Mrs. H. M. Pendleton, Mrs. H. B. Beckett and Mrs. G. W. Tryon. Grange Grounds In Ord: ‘Wednesday the men of the grange turned out en masse to put in order the grange grounds for the opening of the annual fair. Brief Mention. Mrs, C. H. Hewitt is visiting her daughter, Mrs. F, B, Bentley in Mount Vernon, N. Y. Mrs. Frank P, Hull left town Thurs- day after having been a guest at the ome of her brother, Postmaster G. W. Tryon, for a few weeks. Mrs. W. H. Hillard and Mrs. D. W. Bissell took a trolley trip-to New Haven Tuesday. Rev. John R. Brown, D. D. and Mrs. Brown of Bridgeport have been spend- ing the week with Rev. and Mrs. J. L. Peacock, at thelr summer home Reyv. Allan Spidell. Rev. Luclan Drury will preach in the Baptist church at Preston City Sunday morning. SALEM Woman Presides at Grange. Meeting— New Hampshire Candidate to Preach at Congregational Church. Rev. C. A. Northrup of Norwich occupied the pulpit in the Congrega- tional church last Sunday morning, preaching an earnest. and uplifting xel"mon, from the text found in Phjl The Y. P, 8. C. E. Sunday evening was in charge of Mrs. Helen Malona. Toplc: - Why and How to Abolish e T e i rs. Amy Tinker and little da: iter Elizabeth of New London are visiting at the home of Mrs. Tinker's sister, Mrs. Helen Malona. Miss Kat Mrs. Edith Chadwich and son Fred- eric have returned to th ome N(firwlch. eir h in ._and Mrs. Gilbert M; d son,. Ronald, were Snndu“:umyasuu‘o! Mrs, Murray’s’ mother, Mrs. Phoebe Rfi}“”“‘u 8s innie Kingsley Tet: Monday from a week's visit l‘txn:gg home of her uncle, Warren Rogers of North Lyme. it oy Mrs. Edith Chadwi a Fred- NeMw‘ Lonndwn. ck and son ss Ruth Murray has after two weeks’ lnlznnuc- ¢ visit with wrence Beebe and rthur Kings- ley spent Thursday in New Lvndoi' Start For Missourl, {The principal weakness of the The family of Oramel Pratt left town on Wednesday for their home ,t;emm:'e C!:yl:t Mfo-.thuter spending ! A Music. Vale fzrm. 2 = R Miss Ora Sterry is week at the home Susan Mine Asiting Dorothy Fuller. Shude i Woman Fills Lecturer’s Chair, The Grange met in Grange hall returned relatives Tuesday eveni Deput; to the house and scorched in two ne. puty Carroll places. The house would perhapa |S{aPIes of Colchester was present as have been set on fire if it had not been wet. A bolt struck the barn of John Plopa and tore one end off. horse which was within three feet of the bolt was uninjured. BOZRAH Successful - Sundav School Pionlo— County Agent Lincoln Addresses the Grange Meeting. $ The Sunday ‘school picnic held on the church lawn Monday was well at- noon, consisting of clam | chowder, ‘cake, biscuit, ice cream and coffee. County Agent at Grange Meeting. ~ The grange meeting was held at the home of the worthy master, C. B. Davis, of Franklin, Wednesday even- ing. The lawn was prettily decorated with Japanese lanterns. Mr. Lincoln of the New London County Improve- ment league spoké on co-operation among the farmers, etc. He was fol- lowed by F. T. Maples of the Norwich grange with a number of recitations. Cake,” lemonade and ice cream were served on the lawn. There were about 150 present. Miss Mildredq Wightman of Putnam, who has been spending the week with Miss Alice Bishop, has returned home. Howard Bishop of Yantic is spend- ing the week with his mother, Mrs. O. A. Bishop. Mr, Bishop is able to get around a little on crutches. Given Kitchen Shower. Relatives and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs.. B. A. Bishop spent a delightful evening at their home Thursday. Mr, and Mrs. Bishop have recently begun housekeeping in their new apartments and a shower of kitchen utensils was greatly appreciated by them. Music and games were enjoyed, and cake, fancy cookies, ice cream and punch were served during the evening. Personal Items. Lewis Duerr, who is working in Sey- mour, visited his parents last week on Bozrah street, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bedient of Nor- walk spent the week end with their cousin, Mrs. Fred Duerr. Miss Elizabeth Duerr has returned from a few weeks’ visit among friends in Stamford, New <Canaan, Glenbrook and Silver Beach, Milford, and expects to open her school in the Rudd district Tuesday, Sept. 8. NORTH STONINGTON New Principal of Wheeler School Ar- rives—W, Evans To Remain as School Supervisor— Rev, F. M. Hal- lister’s Work Praised. Roval A. Moore, the new principal of Wheeler school, with his family, has arrived in town. They are tempor- arily quartered in the house of Miss Dora T. Maine until the principal’s house has been renovated for their occupancy. Teachers for Coming Year. The town schools will open Sep- tember 8. The teachers will be: vil- lage grammar, Miss Grace A. Maine, Stonington; village primary, Miss Grace _ Sheffleld, North__Stonington. Boom Bridge, Miss Anaa Merrill, North Stonington. ~ Pendleton Hill, Miss Mary B. Cooke, Voluntown. Laurel Glen, Miss Mary Chapman, Pendleton Hill.| Clark's Falls, Miss Grace M. Brown, Westerly. District, No. 6, Miss Jennie E. Stedman, North Stoningto: Ashwillett, Miss Helen M. Benson, Westerly. Two appointees having de- clined, the vacancles remain to be filled. 4 Withdraws Resignation. W. W. Evans will be supervisor of the town schools the coming year, hav- ing been induced by the state board of education to resume the position which he resigned at the close of the past school year. Rev. F. M. Hollister closed five 50 Mr. and Mrs. Browning and Mrs. Plum of Colchester. The‘ Iecturerr"s meeting was unusually interesting profitable. > P ‘New Hampshire Candidate. Rev. J. A Pogne, of Alton, N. H., will preach tomorfow (Sept, 6) morn- ing and evening. also the following Sunday, Sept. 13. Rev. Mr, Pogne comes as a candidate for this fleld. It will be of Interest to many friends of Mrs. M. R. Siegfried to learn that she has recovered from her recent illness and has moveq into her home, which she had built in Alexan- dria, - Ohio. Class Presents Sunday School Teache: Handsome Bible, * The young people’s class of ‘the Second Baptist Sunday school pre- Sented their teacher, Henry E. Ran- dall, a large and costly Bible, Sunday, at the session of the Sunday school. The presentation speech was made by the superintendent of the school, Miss Flora A. York. The teacher respond- ed with a brief address of thanks and appreciation for the beautiful gift. To Teach in Fourth District. Miss Anna Merrill, a graduate of the Wheeler school, last June, has been engaged to teach the school in District No. 4, North Stonington, the coming year, . ‘The thunderstorm. here ' Saturday night was very - severe. ‘Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Maine and daughter, Miss Emma, of Pendleton Hill, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Randall. Miss Dora E. Littlefleld of Jewett City is the guest of Mr, and Mrs. E. B. James. Rev. J. M. Collins spoke to a good sized audience Sunday in the Second Baptist church. The discourse was an able production. The singing was con- ducted by Mrs. Belle Randall James, in the absence of the regular organ- ist, Miss Nellie Vincent. Mrs. Benjamin Gallup of Voluntown and Mrs, E. W. Clark of Clark’s Falls were guests Tuesday of Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Randall. Herman J. Bitgood of Pachaug Iis visiting B, B. James and family, MONTVILLE Tomorrow to Be Everybody-at-Church Sunday—Personal and Other Items. September 6th will be Everybody-at- Church Sunday at the Union Baptist church. Dr, A. B. Coats of Hartford will be the speaker morning and eve- ning. Frank Benson of Norwich will be the violin soloist in the morning and Mr. Benson and Mr. Chappell will play a violin and filute duet in the evening. A large chorus will sing and there will be a vocal solo. A Chris- tian Endeavor rally will be held at 7 in_the evening. Miss Ethel Boynton has been the guest of friends in Providence. Rev. Wallace D. Noodin of Hart- ford spoke at the Baptist church Aug. 16. Supt. R. W. Mansfield of the Bradley Street Mission, New London, spoke August 23, Miss Edna La Bounty has been the guest of friends at Fishers Island. Preached at Deep River. Rev., George C. Chappell was the preacher at the Deep River Baptist church, August 16 and 23 in the ab- sence of Pastor B. U. Hatfleld, who was on_his vacation. Mrs, Morris and Miss Helen Morris, of New London, were guests of Deacon and Mrs. E. S, Henry and Miss Henry over Sunday. Old Home Sunday, Rey. George C. Chappell was he speaker at the, Lake's Pond Baptist church last Synday afternoon and will ispeak ‘next Sunday, Sept. 6, at the Chesterfleld Baptist church at the 3 o'clock Old Home Sunday services. suss Grace M. Wood has returned home from Gardner's Lake after four weeks’ outing. LEONARD BRIDGE Young Men on Motorcycle: Trip— Clever Sleight of Hand Perform- t. ance at Entertain: R, F, D, Carrfer Kenneth L. Cum- mings spent three dzyl last week with his sister, Mrs, H. Corbit at Bridgeport. Mr. and Mrs. Willlam A. Kneeland Hult(;!org’ l%u::::fiv Jnlt-rnov‘n after a week’s vis udge -and Mrs. Al- bert. G. Kneeland. ‘They will bany, Buffalo, Niag- daugnter, G day school picnic at Mrs. Fred Mad- ley’s at Lebanon, Monday afternoon. Entertainment at Exster Church. evening. Dex- entertained the charming selec- tions on the organ and violin. There was a small attendanc fead ing, d Walsh was in South Wind- ham Sunday afternoon. vinia B Kriesiand were 1n Wilkmia: nia ‘P. Kneeland were in - tic Wednesday. = Addition to Schoolhouse, Owing to the increased number of school children, an addition. has been built on the Tobacco street -school- house. Judge Albert G. Kneeland is doing jury duty at Norwich. Kenneth L. Cummings and in- fant daughter have arrived home from St. Joseph's hospital, Willimantic. Mrs, Ida 8. Cummings, Kenneth L. Cummings and son, and Leo G. Cum- mings were in Willimantic Wednesday afternoon. The Daughters of the Covenant met with Miss Ruby B. Willlams Thurs- day afternoon. NORTH FRANKLIN Henry Ormsby has returned to his home in South Windham after several days’ visit with Fred Clark, Station: Agent Heath was a New London visitor Sunday. Misses - Florence Rockwood, Rena Race and Milly Ward attended the surprite shower given Mrs. Christie H. Foster of Lebanon Wednesday. Miss "Jessle Campbell of Colchester and Miss Jessie Park of Worcester, Mass., are spending a few days with Mrs. Kate Johnson will spend some time with Mrs. J..D. Simpson. Mr, and_ Mrs. ,Grow and daughter Helen of Bostor spent Tuesday with Mrs. Estella’ Lathrop. Miss Margaret Fitzpatrick is visit- ing Mrs, George Rooney of West Yown street, Norwich Town, 3 Charles Ladd of Norwich is visiting his daughter. Mrs. J. H. Mahoney. M B g is spending er’'s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clark. Mr. and Mrs. A.-B. Simpson and son Robert, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Simpson, ‘Walter Simpson and Clarence Simp- son, all of Norwich, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Simp- son. Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Rockwood and children Florence, Frank _and Ella, were recent guests of Mrs. J, C. Greene of Pomfret. J. H. Mahopey is filling his silo this weel. GRISWOLD Mr. 'and Mrs. Leland Briggs of Dodge Center, Minnesota, have heen visiting their cousins, Mr. and .Mrs. E. A. Geer, h ‘The Misses Grace and Methel Stan- own |ton spent'a few days the past week visiting their cousin, Miss Bertha Geer. ” Brother Paphaylinus of Troy, N. Y. .|has . been visiting his brother, Moses Pipin, of Hopeville. Urlide and Leaner Sarazin, of North Attleboro, are visiting their grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. Moses Pipin, of Hepeville. “Miss Carrie Z. Wilber of Norwich is spending the week with-Miss Bessle Burton, E Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Saulesbery and family, of Washington, D. are visiting Mr. Saulesbery’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Saulesbery, - Mrs. F. A. Henery and sons Edgar and Robert, of Springfleld, Mass, speat a few days the past week with Mr. . W. A. Edmond. CLARK’S FALLS Miss Nellie Akers' of Westerly has ‘been the guest of Mrs. John Perry for a few days. Mrs. Maud Evans, in stepping from a boat on the mill pond, in some way fell into the water. Mrs. Catherine Thomas, with her grandson, John O'Neil of Taunton, Mass., has been the guest of her sis- ter, Mrs, Richard Maine. While here they all visited friends/in Noank. ‘The mansion built by Josiah Pal- mer “for Elisha P, Lewis has been sold to Howard McGrath of Jamanca, N. J., who have taken possession. He is making preparations to lay new floors. Mrs. James Bill has gone to Gris- wold for a visit. She intends to go to Norwich to see friends before her return. Good Attendance at Auction at Late Clark B. Main’s. The auction at the late Clark B. Main place, was well attended. The land solg was bid off by Mrs. Rich- ard Main and Malcolm Thompson. and Mrs. Nathan Main were callers in Westerly Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs, Willlam Main were Sunday visitors in Shunoc Valley. Rosa Cress of Boston is visiting her mother, Mrs. Puttker. C. D. Monroe of Springfield, Mass. was a guest Tuesday of Dr. and Mrs. Hale. Attaway Main has been visiting in Providence. CAMPBELL’S MILLS Luther Tanner visited relatives and friends in Westerly recently. Elmer G, Bitgood is spending his va- cation on his farm, A large number of witnesses were summoned from this town to attend the September term of court at Nor- wich. William Clark made & business trip to_Jewett City Thursday. B. S. Hall has the contract for trans- porting the school children from the ninth to_the tenth district and C. H. Barber has the contract from the eighth to the tenth. ROAD SOCIETY [¢ s'ton!ng!on) Misses Marian and Marie Wheeler have returned from a week's visit with and a eer, attended a Sun- thelr grandparents at Fort Hill. This ‘week thelr brothers, Ralph and Rich- ard. are visiting there, £ Mr. and Mrs, Charles. Mackinney and Mr, and Mrs. Benjamin L, Coox of {:rovldenca were at Maple Lawn Sun- ay, F. L. Willlams and B. F. Willlams ek. and Mrs. N. Stanton Gates of Brooklyn were guests of relatives hers this week, Miss 1 S. Wheeler has been en- tertaining Miss Hill from New York for several days this week and Joyed a picnlc with other Wellesley friends at Lantern Hill on Monday. Mr, and Mrs. Fernando Wheeler and friends spent Monday at Seg Harbor, soing by boat, Byron Blllings' family from New London spent several days with A, G. ‘Wheels th is Noyes is visiting friends in Providence on her way to Lenox, Mass, Miss Grace D. Wheeler was in Gro- Mrs. Francis Noyes and daughter Louise, who have been spending the ::mmer in &::an. return to' their home Brooklyn today. Miss Lora Hatch of the 'University of Chicago called at Maple Lawn ‘Thursday while on one of her geologi- cal trips, $ OCCUM AND VERSAILLES Tyelve Year Old Boy Organist at St. Joseph’s Church—New = Machinery for Mill Addition, 3 — Worshippers at St. Joseph’s church Sunday were enthusiastic over the ex- cellent work of Washington, the 12 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Willlam LePage on the organ, Sunday being Few been taking les- sons under the direction of the church organist, Mrs, V. A. P. Quinn. M. E. Services to Be Resumed. Services at the Versailless M. E. church will be resumed Sunday after two weeks’ following a custom of sev- eral’ years. Sunday school will be held at the usual hour. Outing to Mohegan Park. Members of the Versailles M. E. Sun- day school have their plans completed for their annual outing to be held at Mohegan park this (Saturday) after- noon, the school going by 'bus, - Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gagnor were guests of Mr. Gagnor’s mother in At- tawaugan over Sunday. 3 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Champagne spent the first of the week with Dan- ielson friends: Mr, and Mrs. F. B, Swan are enter- taining Mr. ang Mrs. Edward Farrell Sr., and ‘Miss Nellie Farrell, of Wau- regan. Master Harold Kinder is the guest aire G Ee hilibe and daugh rs. C. ps an ughter Mildred, and Mrs. Kinder and daugh- ter_Thelma are d_spendln‘v a few days Installing New Machinery. Representatives of carding and spin- ning machinery manufacturers are busy installing new machinery in the new addition of the, Totokett Manu- facturing company’s plant. HANOVER Executive Committee of Sunday School Meets—Death of Michael McMahon. 'The conference of the six church- es was held in Griswold Wednesday. Sept. 2. - Committees Appointed., An executive meeting of the Sunday school was held at the home of Mr and Mrs. - Allison B. Ladd, Tuesday evening. Several committees were appointed to take charge of the work for the fall. Refreshments were served by the hostess. 3 Michael McMahon Dead. Michael McMahon died at three o’clock Wednesday afternoon after a short illness, ¥ Local Notes, Mr. ang Mrs. Willlam G. Park lef* Thursday to spend a few s in Boston. Misses Gertrude and Louise Ladd were guests of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Ladd in Willimantic during the week. P G. Dressing has eold his horse and cow. ‘Mrs. Lanigan 1s i1l with kidney trouble; Migs Marion Waters and brother Vincent of Poquetanuck are guests of Mrs. Waters. F: d Haro'd Bowen and Harold Gager if Willimantic were in town Tuesday Norman Standish leaves for college Monday, Sept. 7. - Tom Thompson is weaving in the Airlie mills, ' A number from & went hunting Wednesday night. s+ The Airlie mills” will close Labor day. P LISBON Welcome for Former Pastor—Miss Baldwin Returns from California. Rev. F. A TFuller of Abington was at Newent church Sunday morning and received a warm welcome from his former parishioners. He ‘came from Norwich Town, where he and Mrs. Fuller have been passing their vaca- tion.” Attended Conference. Rev, and Mrs. T. E,_ Davies, Mrs. E. W. Corbett, Mrs. F. B. Kinne, Mrs. J. H. Kennedy, Miss Alice Kenned: Mrs. F. L, Kanahan, Mr. and Mrs. S. Foote, Mrs. C. E. Johnson, Mrs. Florencé Croner, Mrs. C. A. Mell, and Miss” Nellie Mell, l%:‘uded the confer- ence at Pachaug len: . Miss Agnes Enquist of New Britain 1s spending her vacation of a week at her home here. Her cousins, the Miss- es Ericson of Elm Hill, New Britain and Roosevelt Enquist of Branford are guests at her home lm;_.tlhe wekd:. b er spending seve! ‘weel . = Mrs. Martha coon Moanomo from California, Miss- Lucy B.:nd.lwm hh" 'l;‘etnrned CTalifornia, where she pass- 3 ihe SHmmer with her sister, Miss Hannah Baldwin. Y Mrs. Edwin Griswold and son Edwin, of Providence, are of Mrs, C. ATIREIL G oL S e LEFFINGWELL Christopher Morgan- of Mystic was a recent guest of his niece; Mrs, T. C. Lefingwell. M!’.‘:.:ld ‘Mrs. Woodbury Dolbeare of New London and Mr. and Mrs. Am- brose Sullivan of Mohegan were Sun- day guests of Mr. and Mrs, J. E. Dol- beare. Mrs. F. C. Leffingwell spent part of the week with Misses Anna and Minnie Foley of New London. Miss Rosabel Palmer was the guest Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rog- ers of Mystic. Henry Palmer and Miss Eunice Rog- ers of Rainbow, Robert Palmer and family of Hartford were guests Tues- day at the home of C. L. Palmer. Mrs. J. E. Dolbeare, Mrs. C. L. Palmer, accompanied by_ Mrs. Maria Fargo and Miss Marion Royce of Nor- ) wich, spent Thursday with friends at ‘Wintetgreen Point. Miss_Alice M. Lefingwell of East Great Plain has been spending a few days with Miss Gladys M. Leflingwell. Mr, end Mrs. Brenton, Charles F. Falrclough and James Mulcady of Norwich were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Pflrtflge. FRANKLIN Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Lamb Return from California—Librarian Returns to Greenfield...... eee eee vus an aa Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Lamb have returned, after spending several weeks in _California. Mise Florence Loomis of Lebanon was a recent guest of Miss Rena Mitchell. & To Resume Library Work. Miss Nellle Crabbe has gone to Greenfleld, Mass, to resume her M- brary work. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd R. Robinson of Brattleboro, Vt., wére week end guests of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lavius A. Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sueter daughter Lois of Natick, Mass., been guests of Mr, and Mrs. ‘Weaver. Mrs. Charles Crandall and daughter, Myra, of South Windham, were guests of Miss Faith Gager Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Weaver were recent visitors at the Golden Spur. Mrs. Charlotte Minderious of Leb- anon was a recent guest of Mrs. Arch- {e Lamb. s At Birthday Party. and granddaughter, Ruth Parker Rob- inson, attended the birthday party of gdr., I';;mg -E. Manning_held ‘at the lome er son, Arad R. 3 2 med l(orflwllo! Norwichu;z’lllln‘m- urned, after a guest of Mr. . &n rs. Basil Austin and chil- dren, Basil and Lucill . and J. C. Wiseman of ?ilnr‘ru e and have Mrs, Webb of Willimantic was a- d‘um of Mr. and Mrs. L. Ladd on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Percy of Norwi: Oliver Johnson of Colchester w:: ';:f cent guests of S. N. Hyde. OAKDALE Rev. Mr. French returned home on Monday from a week's visit to friends in Greenfifield and. Three Rivers, Mass. The sacrament of the Lord's supper Will be observed tomorrow at Congregational church. A. D. Herrick of Norwich was a visitor at the home of Miss A. M. Fellows on day. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Scholfield and son Raymond spent Wednesday at Ocean Mrs. Fred Brooks and little grand- daughter. returned home last Friday from a two months' visit to friends in Montreal. \ the D. Herrick spent the day, Wednesday Parker at the home of F. F. and sis- ter, Miss Carrie Parker. A. W. Avery of Uncasville has re. cently "been some repairs’ to the school buildi in this vicinity. The %t;l;aoll will open on Tuesday, Septem! Sth. CLARK’S CORNERS omes are ‘Mr. an to Woonsocket, R. L. Mr. . M. . Palmer and son Ray to Springtfield, Mass, ‘Wallace Tuttle and family, of Mid- Aletown, were recent visitors at Mo- d Z lena. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Jewett visited in Pomfret and Abington the first of the week. Mrs. Darling entertained her daugh- ter, Mrs. Sanger, for the week end. Mrs.. McClelan and son, of New Haven, visiteq her other son, who is night operator here, Charles Ollhvar h;.l ‘heen spending the week at his home here, Mrs, Emily Larkhum of Mansfleld was the guest of friends here last weAekiochl was glvein at W. B. Wade's last Saturday evening. School opens Monday, Sept. 7. _Windham County ' HAMPTON Snow-Fuller ~ Wedding — Summer Boarders ‘Leaving. ) Summer leave for their respective homes. Charles Brenn of Scotland spent a part of last‘wek with her daughter, Mrs. R. E. Pearle. School in the Center began last Monday- with -Miss Ogden again as B ill and bas Logan, in at- Mrs. Charlotte Smith 1s a t:llnofl nurse, -Miss tendance. People -are glad to hear that Dr. Marsh is expected here at an early date. Albert Hoffman is spending his va- cation in New Jersey among old iss Rhena Howe expects to leave tn:v‘n soon, as she will teach school the ensuing year. Mrs. E. B. Hill, who has been spend- ing the summer at her bungalow here, has rel.urn:l‘wtohw et, taking her famil er. elrflli A{)‘me Fuller entertained her cousin, Mrs. Palmer, from Williman- tisc last Tuesday. WARRENVILLE Judge O. D. Baker and family and E. Ld‘James and family have returned from ten days’ outing at their bunga- low, Laurel Lodge, Eastford. Mr. and Mrs. David Mathewson and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brown have been enjoying a two days' automobile trip to_Providence and Boston, Douglass Weeks has an automobile. B. H. Gardner and son were in Wil- limantic Wednesday. Orin P. Durkee has been entertain- ing his nephew, Ralph Durkee, and little son. Mrs. N. J. Brackley has returned from Hartford to her home here. Mrs. L. A. Baker is in St. Joseph's hospital for treatment. WOODSTOCK Hamilton Holt to Speak on Peace— Rev. R, R. Kendall Going to Sand- wich. = Miss Edith H. Hall has returned to her work in Philadelphia. Rev. F. N. Greeley of New Haven nreached at the Congregational church Sunday morning. To Speak on Peace. Hamilton Holt of The Independent is to speak at the Congregational chapel |- next Sunday evening on the subject of Peace. E. R. Hall was called to New York state last week by the death of his sis- ter-in-law, Mrs. Cooper. . Accepts Sandwich Call. Rev. R. R. Kendall, who has been in Woodstock the past four years, has accepted a call to Sandwich, Mass., and is to move there at once. Academy Opens. ‘Woodstock academy opened the fall ' term Tuesday morning with an at- tendance of 65. Principal Perkins,who - takes charge this year, has as his as- .mwfl?umllj.anye mhdx.s Miss Gardner. nderman visited rela~ tives in Uncasville i r. an TS. David Flagg of Put- nam have been ests liam’ Mathewson. e s s B. R. Ritch attended th Wednesday. e Oxford.fair EAST WOODSTOCK Clover Circle’s Successful Sale and Entertainment — Pupils - Attending Academy. = - Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Aldrich of . Providence are spending J. E. Aldrich and family. M'rh:rl_&l;\{raélwltter“h, critically ill. 3 Emf:! : 0. under the “Ethel Upham returned = Wednesda: from “Thompson’s Jsland, Boston -u! bor, where she has been for the two Tontha in the Trade and ° Successful Sale ard Entertainment. A very successful sale and enter- tainment was given at the Congre- - gational church last Friday afternoon and evening by Clever circle. Miss .- Starks, reader from Boston, gave va- ried selections pleasing to all. Plano and violin solos filled out the eve- . ning’s program. Fancy articles, candy. - itce cream Aand c:k‘e were on- sale af- ernoon -and even; Th ecelipts | amounted to $58. = L H Academy Students. The following attend Woodstock. academy: Misses Mabel Richardeon, Mildred May, Clara Eddy, Flérence Lawson, Anna Comstock, Eleanor Linderman, Marguerite Clemens, James. Comstock, James _Aldrich, n Peckham, Walker White, Otta Plke, Stuart May um} H.;x:z Cady, Jr. . . a week with Willimantic relatives. Mr, and Mrs, Howard Peckham at- - tended the ‘funeral of Mns. Prescott . . Lyon in Southbridge, Mass., Tuufllt School opened Monday with Ml kS teacher. _ ‘Ethel Howard of Chaplin Neighborhood,: Flora Alton, Elnlvlul‘en: 3 district.. {Edith . Eddy teaches at Agnes White at the Chandler - Mrs. Josephine Law of Thompsen has been visiting Mrs. Chester B, May the past week. % 3 Mr. and \Mrs. Herbert May and daughter Marion, of New Londom, are spending a few days with J, S. May ang family. SOUTH KILLINGLY Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Kent, Miss Eent, Miss Mabel Kent and Miss San Souci _orfhPutnam were callers at A. E. Hall's’ ursday. After a vacation of a month, the L. D. S. will hold a meeting in ‘Grange hall this (Saturday) evening. A B Miss Pansy Bliven visited friends in Norwich recently. - Charlie Woodmancey has been vis- iting friends in Pawtucket. 1 Earl’ Phillips is visiting relatives im - V;flgm:md!iewmmm R 2 Pierre Bernier, who has been work- ing on the state road, is now engaged in the wood business. v AR Mrs. Charles Young is Improving and Mrs. P. H. Coffey, Misses Mr. Ruth and Beatrice Coffey, Miss and Mr. and Mr- + Hall to Rocky Point Sunday. g ents ate .carly completed Home day to be held at the * church Labor day. < H Master Francis Coffey spent Suriday with his grandparents, Mr. and Mre. ‘W. Barlow. The local school will open Tuesday,’ Sept. 8. S 4 = WOODSTOCK VALLEY Mrs, Ely of Northampton, Mass., and her daughter, Mrs. Kitty Coat, of .~ Hartford, have returned to their homes after spending several days at Allen - ‘W_ Kenyon's. ¢ < Richard Tarrant of Norwich spen Sunday at Maplewood farm. Maynard Mizel has returned to his home .in Brooklyn, N, Y 3 Irving Ingalls has returned home after s the summer at A, N, Hammond’s. % Mr. and Mrs. Bri, and son, Pomfret, spent Sunday at. Mrii s” mother’s. o T F. R. Jackson and family, of Wil-!' ° Umantic, were in town Fersenh! 3 family have returned to their home in Westfield, . Mass, ECZENA BLOTOES ¢ ITCHED SEVERELY, So Bad at Night Could. Hardly Slseg._ Used Cuticura Soap and - Ointment, JIn_Two Weeks Trouble Gone,. , 2 88 Gooding St., Pawtucket, R. L—"My face broke out in eczema blotches whick On Face. Book will be sent free upon request, dress 2 Cuticura. Dept T, Bosign.s