Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, October 10, 1914, Page 11

NORWICH BULLETIN, SATURDAY, o OCTOBER 10, e 1914 11 'LETTERS FROM TWO STATES . Windham County CENTRAL VILLAGE Many at Rally Day Services—Mr. and Mrs, Wilfred Lawson Return from England—Ladies of the G. A. R. Meet. Mrs. Frank D. Thayer of Putnam has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. of Mr. Caplette’s quin, overseer in the Eagle woolen mill in that city for several years. Mrs. Caplette and daughter remained for the rest of the week at the home of her m’t‘er, N;rs. Jos":phml‘evl-\l::. i rs. Israel Seguin W Backus hospital in Norwich Wednes- day, where she had a slight surgical | Agsesso operation performed. Mrs. 5"";“:} ed‘anagber was a Nors ‘wich visitor esday. Charles McFarland is off duty with a painful hand. gflr, and Mrs. John E. Vaughn of et ey atric 1 : €onductor William Babcock Norwich Monday. Rally Day. 3 ly day exercises were held dur- ln?‘lfl{e Sznda.y school hour &t the church Sunday morning, when many visitors were present. Many Te- ceived invitation cards by mail during the week from the members of the school. Mr. and Mrs, L. Howard Cross vis- 1ited relatives in Plainfield Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Myers spent Sunday with friends in Willimantic, George Martin was & visitor in Plainfield Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. Russell McBrian vis- ited friends in Plainfleld Sunday. Mrs. Alfred Prue and children of Taftville visited Sunday at Urgele Lafrance’s. Mrs. Narcisse Caplette was in Nor- ‘wich Monday. Misses Mary and Elizabeth Bourque visitea relatives in Moosup Sunday. ‘William Denis, who is employed in South Coventry, spent Sunday at his Mrs. Mary Blshop has returned to her home in Pawtucket, R. I, after a ten days’ visit with Mrs. George Lor- Home from England. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Lawson re- turned Saturday night from a visit with relatives in Eugland. Their visit was prolonged several weeks, as they were unable to return sooner on ac- count of the war. Mr. Lawson is one ‘was 1n of the overseers at the Plainfield ‘woolen mill. Henry Kilpatrick of Poquetanuck visited relatives Monday. IHe was a resident here for several years. Frank H. Tillinghast was in Walling- ford Tuesday to accompany his young- est daughter, Miss Helen Waido Til- linghast, who will attend the Fheips scaool. Mrs. Burt Briggs and daughter Eleanor of Moosup have visited friends here, whero they formerly lived. Mres. George Loring is visiting reia- tives in Waterbury. Miss Irvivig Armstrong is employed Elmville. Will Move to Greeneville. Lucy Webb Hayes circle of the La- Cies of the G.-A. R. was pleasantly en- tertained at the home of one of their members, Mrs. Daniel Dutton, at ladd’'s Corner, Wednesday afternoon. Mys. Dutton will soon move to Greene- ville on account of the changes made in the running time of the electric curs on the Norwich-Central Village fine, shere Mr. Dutton 1s a pilot. THOMPSON New House Begun — Enroliment Doubled at Misses Howe and Marot’s 8chool. Miss Augusta Mills has been spend- Ing a week in Putnam. Mrs. F. M. Knight returned Monday trom a visit to Providence. The Woman's Missionary society of the Congregational church met Wed- afternoon with Miss M, M. Miss Grace Cruff returned Monday om spending a week with Rev. Mari- n H. Jones at Canterbury Green. Mrs. Augusta Covington came last Baturday to visit her sister, Mrs. Jo- seph Mills. Peace Sunday was observed at both thurches on the Hill last Sunday morning. Digging for the foundations of Misy Rushers’ new residence on West street has begun. The past week offered a good Oppor- tunity for the pioking of apples for winter and was improved by many. s E. Blackmar of Everett, Mass., flectrician at the Massachusetts state souse, Boston, was the guest of his Hister, Miss M. BE. Blackmar, a short me last week. Many in Girls’ School. ‘The Misses Howe and Marot's school | for girls began its second year in this dlace last week. The enrollment of ftudents is more than doube that of ast year and a number of ‘familieg iave come to reside here because \ heir daughters-are in‘the achool. The' ::hool occupies what was formerly 'rimrose farm. DAYVILLE Accident to Earl Gay—Local Men on Fishing Trip in Sound. Mr. and Mrs. Willam D, Darrow pent Sunday in Plymouth, guests of heir son Paul. Miss Florence Mellish entertained he Ladies Aid society Tuesday. Mrs. William Thompson and Mrs. jeorge Street and son were visitors at Mrs. Oswald Street’s Manday. Fred Miller and Edward Brennan rere in New London Sunday. Deep Sea Fishermen. Armand Oenmault and Edward Ben- tett were two of a fishing party down he_sound Saturday Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Greig spent the veek end in Hanover, Attorney Sabin S. Russell and Mrs. tussell spent the week end with Mr. md Mrs. Clinton Atwood. Miss Edna B. West was md guest of Miss Muriel Fiel ‘Wiltard Bennett was the guest of his nother Sunday. Harl Gay met with a serious accl- Tuesday when sawing wood. Two gers were cut from his hand. Dr. ‘nes attended him. Louis G. Sayles has been confined to he house with au severe cold. Miss Mary Kelley, who has been fil, s ou* again, much improved. John Weaver is working at Allyn's ‘oint. Mrs. C. A. Russell is spending the reek with Lowell friends. the week id. - ‘Mrs. Fred J. Packer and children are isiting Mrs. Packer's parents this reek. James Smith is keeping house in A. V. Dougherty’s tenement. C. D. Whitford was in Providence -|eggia r: for another year here in Sterling. The town went democratic. Mrs. Betsy Franklin has gone to make her home with her daughter at Rhode Island. The funeral of George Potter, son of Betsy n, was held Tuesday at his mother’s late home. . spent last Sunda; ith Harry She Fid erman. s Seid e Al M p] 2 e ‘were DI - Saturday night. TR, —— s Tolland County BOLTON Officials Electsd Monday—First Town Money ~ Appropriated for Library. The following officers were elected at the annual town meeting Monday: ssessor, Louis Cavagnaro r: board of rellef, Joseph La Chappelle, John Johnson r, Charles N. Loomis d;.se- lectmen, Waldo E. Rice, William R. French r, Charles M. Pinney d: audi- tors, M, M. Maine r, F. D. Finley d; grand jurors, F. L. Loomis, H. B. De- Wolf, Frank H, Eaton r, N. C. Maine, Walter &, Howe, Marion W. Howard d; collector of taxes, Andrew E. Man- constables, Waldo E. Rice, Cavagnaro, E. A. Shaw r, Al- Pert N. Skinver, F. H. Strong, Fred B. Coleman, d: registrar of voters, Samuel Woodward r, F. H. Strong d; town school committee, W. R. French T, Thdeod.ore Reichard, J. White Sum- ner, d. A fifteen mill tax was laid, two of the fifteen mills to be applied on the town’s ‘debt, and $1,000 now on hand is to be pald on the same. A 2 1-2 mill for the support of the schools: $1,200 is to be used for care of highways. An appropriation of $50 was voted for the library. This is the first town money used for a library. Building Nearly Completed. There is an old library in town and since the library building is so nearly completed a large number of fine books have been given and enthuslasm is at high pitch over it now. Mrs, L. A, Carpenter and Miss May Carpenter, who have spent the sum- mer in town at the Congregational parsonage, have returned to their home in_Naugatuck, Miss Kate Pomeroy of Windsor was a recent guest of her sister, Mrs. Wil- liam C. White. Miss Mary E. Scanlon of New Bri- tain is visiting Miss Anna Post. »# Probate Nominees. Waldo E. Rice, r, and Judge J. White Sumner, d, of this place are the nom- inees for judge of the probate court of the Columbia, Andover and Bolton districts, Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. Loomis and Miss A. N. Loomis attended the Loomis reunion in Windsor at the Loomis institute Wednesday. STAFFORDVILLE | Ladiss’ Ald Society Serves Supper— George Bowden Iil. The pastor, Rev. E. H. Tunnicliffe, will preach in the M. E, church next Sunday morning and evening. Sub- ject in the morning, The Graclous At- titude of a Soverein—or a King Su- ing for Peace and Offering a Feast. Bean Supper. The Ladies' Aid soclety served a Dbean supper in the M. E. vestry Thurs- day evening. The hostesses were Mrs, T. M. Lyon and Mrs. G. W. Miller. Mr. and Mrs. William Bowden and two sons and Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Parker and daughter, of Monson, and Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Irons of Staf- ford Springs were recent guests of George Bowden, who is ill at his home. Mrs. M, Gray, who has beefi spend- ing several months with her daugh- ter, Mrs. Habedorn, in Manchester, has returned to the home of . her vounger daughter, Mrs. Leon Cooley. Visiting in Ware. Rev. E. H. Tunnicliffe has been the guest of his daughter, Mrs. G. A, Cum- mings, in Ware, Mass., for a few days this week. ‘Wiilis Belcher has purchased a tour- ing car which arrived last Friday. Dubrelle Wilson, who has been spending several weeks with his broth- er, in Ashford, has returned home. avid Needham and family, of Mon- son, were guests of Mrs, Fred Smith recently. Mrs. Sarah Belcher return- er to Monson with her brother, Mr. Needham, for a few weeks’ visit. RIPLEY HILL Farewell Party for Mrs. W. N. Revell —Lioen: ory Regrette Mrs, W. N. Revell of Stewartville, Minn,, who has been visiting her broth- er, A. G. Rowley, for the past eight woeks, left for her home Wednesday morning. Entertained for Mrs. Revell. Mr. and. Mrs, A. G. Rowley eniér- tained a party of fritnds and nehbors at. their home, Saturday evening in honor of Mrs. W. N. Revell. Story telling, singing and selections on the phonograph, and an informal debate/on Strong drink causes more misery than war, were much enjoyed. Cake and ice cream were served. To the regret of lovers of peace and ordiliness, license was voted by the village of South Coventry Monday. Wells and sprines are failing, and the hunting season is a serious menace to woodtands. A fiock of wild geese flew over the HIN southward, Wednesday morning. BOLTON NOTCH Mrs. Bacon from Boston has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Estelle Reed. Mrs. Looren Maine and Hattie Bragz fpent Wednesday in South Manches- er. Mrs. Everett Lathrop is visiting her sister in Danbury and planned to at- tend the fair. F. E. Atkins and QMrs. Charles Bel- den have closed their summer homes and returned to Hartford. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Von Leck have returned home after a week's visit in New York and vicinity. Misses Carrie and_Ada Von Leck are home from South Manchester. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jarvis, son Ralph and their daughter Ruth and her husband from _Torrington visited friends here Sunday, coming in their automobile, Mr. and Mrs. Louis McPherson from South Manchester visited at C. W. Conlers' Sunday. ROCKVILLE Rev. T. H. Root of Wood River Junction ‘occupied the desk in the S. D, B. church Saturday morning. Rev, A. G. Crofoot is attending the meetings of the Central Association of Seventh-Day Baptist churches which is being held at Leonardsville, New York, this week, Oct. 8-11th. Benjamin Kenyon has been il the past week. Edwin Burdick who was severely in- jured while working in the mill at Centerville last week is improving but Will You Accept This Relief for Your Catarrh If I Send It FREE? Send No Money —Taks No Risk Merely sign and mail the coupon and I will send you, fully prepaid, a large trial of my new Combined Treatment and valuable information on: How o prevent nose from stopping up. How to avoid constant throat cl ing, How to stop bad breath, How to relieve shortness of breath. I ask not a single penny of you, I require not a single promise. 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Miss Irma Lord and Miss Florence Smith’ attended the wedding of Miss Jane Lamb, in Cromwell last Thurs- day evening. Dr. C. H. Pendleton is having trou- ble with his eves and is to go to the hospital soon for treatment. Hills-Olin. Miss Jennie Olin and Myron Hills ‘were married last week Monday. Among those who attended the Ber- Ilin fair from this village were Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Gillitte and Mr. and Mrs. George F. Mitchell. ‘Willlam Raymond and family have been visiting at Ned Raymond’s. wViSfalls.ce Lord is home for a short sit. Thrown from Load of Corn, ‘William August was thrown from a load of corn Saturday and injured his spine badly. Several friends of Miss Helen Gilbert ‘were in town calling last Saturday, and took Miss Marv Lora back to Norwich, where she attends school. H. F. Tennant and daughter were at his father's over Sunday. W, S. Hewitt and grandsons Sidney and Walter took a ride to Sterling Hill Sunday. Miss Ellen Buell visited at Miss Ad- die Jagger’s Tuesday. N Fred Gilbert is visiting his cousin, Frank Porter and family. Herbert Wilcox of Waterbury is visiting his sister, Mrs. Roger Porter. Charles Hough of Waterbury spent Sunday with his family in town. Mrs. Charles Hough has gone to ‘Waterbury to store her goods and will remain with her children this winter, at her mother's, Mrs. Mary Porter’s, in this place. Rev. Mr. Herold was calling on his parishoners Monday. Miss Agnes Hanna of Willimantic is helping Mrs. George Little. Hard colds are prevalent. STAFFORD Braoch Presented Miss Lucy Matthew —Winners of Golf and Tennis Prize Cups. Mrs. L. & Goodell spent a few days last week with friends in Worcester. Miss Anna Findeisen was called to Brookfield, Tuesday, by the illness of a relative. The Hallow’een party, which has been held with so much success for several vears, is being anticipated with much pleasure by many. Adnah French received a severe cut in the leg while chopping wood Tues- @ay. Dr. Hanley found it necessary to take several stitches in the gash. Glven Sapphire Brooch. Miss Lucy Matthew who has been for the past five years with the Smith, Worthington Co., Hartford, will take a much needed rest, spending part of the time with Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hough. She was given her diploma from a Hartford business college Some time ‘before graduation to enable her to take this position and was a valued member of the office force. In memory of pleas- ant assoclatlon she was given by the firm and her office associates a hand- some sapphire brooch. Prize Cups Presented. There was a large attendance at the Golt club last Saturday afternoon. The president’s cup won in the golf match by Alvan Smith and the cup won by Miss Mabel Meyers at tennis were presented by the president, Wil liam Park. 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Buy Regals and you touch the high mark in style and the low WOMEN’S SHOES, $1.25 to $3.50 NEW HATS, $1.00 to $3.50 CHILDREN’S SHOES, 80c to $1.50 NEW SHIRTS, 45¢ to $1.50 MEN’S SHOES, - $1.50 to $5.00 NEW TROUSERS, $1.00 to $4.50 BQYS’ SHOES, $1.00t0$3.00 - BOYS’ SUITS, $1.90 t0 $7.50 Brooklyn Outfitters “The Store That Satisfies” . 266 to 270 Main Street, Norwich SPRING HILL How Monday' Election Resulted— Ladies’ Aid Society Provides Good Luncheon. There were 132 ballots cast at the annual town meeting last Monday, and those elected to the different offices were: Assessor, Frank Slate; board of relief, Chauncey C. Davis, Willis P. ‘Wildes, Herbert O. Huntington; select- men, Walter F. Storrs, Edwin K. ‘Whitehouse, Ozro G. Hanks; agent of town deposit fund, Bradley M. Sears; auditors, Willis P. Wildes, Charles S. Butler; grand jurors, Albert E. James, Byron O. Moore, Frank W. Millard, Theron D. Swift, Edward C. Gergler, Joseph C. Fuiler; collector of taxes, William A, Weld; cpnstables, Joseph H. Bullock, George G. Jacobson, James C. Green, Richard Hamer; registrars of voters, Frank W. Millard, David Russ; town school committee, Annie I, Vinton, Fred B. Eaton, A. W. Buch- anan. A 15-mill tax was voted. There was quite a lively discussion over the mat- ter of repairing the highways which resulted in a vote that the selectmen have that work done by contract, the amount not to exceed $2,500: also that they take stone crusher to the eastern part of the town and make improve- ments there and at other points which have been under construction, amount not to exceed $3,000. Served Election Dinner. The Ladies'’ Ald society furnished oysters, ples and coffee at the church on Monday at 25 cents. Some besides voters took advantage of the oppor- tunity. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Copping_ of Vernon were guests of Mrs. A. D. Pal- mer last Sunday while on their honey- moon. /Motor Guests. Mrs. J. S. Nason. Noah Nason and J. T. Johnson of Westhoro came by auto- mobile to “Alanweld” fast Tuesday, and spent the night, bringing with them Mr. and Mrs. George H. Weld of Lit- tle River, Kansas, who will regpain a few days. STORRS Peace and Go-to-Church Sunday Ob- served—interesting Mesting of Book Club. Peace and Go-to-Church Sunday were observed last Sunday morning. There was a large congregation and the sermon by Rev. L. G. Rogers was an able and convincing argument for peace. The Christian Endeavor meeting was well attended and interesting. ~ Re- sponses were given by the members as it was a consecration service. Book Club Opens Season. The Ladies' Book club opened the season with a meeting on Tuesday ev- ening at Grove cottage. The attractive program had previously been distribut- ed. Book lists, were made out prepar- atory to the home circulation of books. A few items of necessary business were transacted followed by this short pro- r Solo, Eerceuse, Miss Tnomp- son; monologue, May Isabel Fiske Miss Wallace ; Sweet Miss Marv Miss Thompson. Refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Brown, Miss Alice Brown and Miss Marion John- son of Jewett City, were guests of Mr. H. D. Edmond, Sunday. The trip was made in Mr. Whitford's automobile. a few days In Hartford. Mrs. Gulley was in Hartford Wed- nesday. Lieut. Amory is spending the week- end in Boston. COLUMBIA Sale of Doubleday Place—Peace Sun- day and Rally Day—Republicans Win in Town Election. Mrs. Charles F. Clarke and daughter Racrel of Whitnevville, who are visit- ing relatives in Willimantic were call- ing on relativef in this place, Thurs- E. P. Lyman, who has been enjoy- ine fifteen davs' vacation, resumed his duties as Rural Mail Carrier, Thurs- day. Mrs. Alonzo Little and Mrs. Charles R. Buell were Manchester visitors ‘Tuesday. Mrs. Sarah Gillette formerly of Hebron is visiting her sister, Mrs. Har- riett Robinson on Columbia Green. Albert E. Brown attended Berlin Fair and exhibited several varietles of apples. Doubleday Place Sold. The farm known as the Doubleday place located on the cross road from Pine street to Chestnut Hill, and oc- cupied by Dwight Doubleday and son has been sold. Doubleday and son have leased and moved to the J. A. Utley place near the Lake. Mrs. Elfred Russell of Orange, Mass., has been visiting relatives and friends in town. Mrs, Russell was formerly a resident here. Wilbur Smith and family of Talectt- ville. spent the week-end with the family of Mrs. Smith's father, Deacon E. B. Lyman. Married in Greeneville. Mr. and Mrs. Herman: Wolff, who were recently ‘married in Greeneville, ‘have been spending a few days of their honevmoon with Mr, Wolff’'s mother and brother on Columbia Green and on Saturday evening were given a seran- ade by the young people. Arthur U. Little of Holyoke, Mass., spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. E. E. Little of this place. A Busy Sunday. Sunday . was “Everybody-go-to- Church day” and there was quite a large attendance at the morning ser- vice, 210 being present. The Hop River Village Sunday School attended in a body. Tt was also “prayer for peace” day and President Wilson's prociama- tion was read from the pulpit. It was “Rally day” for the Sunday school and 99 members were present. In place of the pin reward system of the past yagr, the school takes a trip to Pal- estine. The school Is divided into two teams, one_of which will safl on the steamship Lusitanta, and the other on the Mauritania. The captains of these teams are Misses Ruth and Edith Ly- man. Progress on the journey is gain- ed by points. Bringing new members into the school counts a certain num- ber of points, attendance a certaln number, and contributions also. The progress made is shown by a map. The team which is successful in obtaining sufficient points to complete the jour- ney first, gets to Palestine. The young people gave Miss Olive Cook @ surpise party at the home of her parents Monday evening. Mrs. Abbott Little spent the week- end with friends near Providence. Republican Candidates Win. The annual town meeting resulted in the election of the entire republican 112 of, these 15 were thrown out, 4 of these bore no mark whatever, and 11 were improperly marked. Officers elected are: Selectment, Dwight A. Lyman, Fred A. Abell, r, and George H. Champlin, 4. Assessor for three years, Bdward Phillips r; board of relief, Louis Brousseau, E. F. Hutchinson, r, John ‘W. Fuller, d: auditors, Henry C. Isham, r, William Fri collector of taxes, Victe» Brousseau; school committee, Clayton E. Hunt, Rev. E. O. Foster, r, Charles W. Bailey d; registrar of vot- ers, Charles K. Hitchcoock d, E. F. Hutchinson r. No vote on license. WILLINGTON Sale of Royce Property—Rally Day and Peace Sunday Exercises. - Mrs., Harriet Royce has sold her home at Bidredge Mills, near Roaring Brook, to Mr. Murphy, of Tolland-side, who is to take possession immediately. Mrs. Royce has rented a room of the purchaser and will remain as a tenant at her old home. * $ Before Mr. Vachon returned to New Haven there was a social held at the chapel, Tolland-side, with a musical program in which Miss Church partic- ipated. Refreshments were served and a pleasant evening was spent. The first covenant and business meeting of the year held at the church Thursday_ev: , 'was well attended. At the Ladies’ Aid Ald soclety meet- ing Friday it was voted to hold a sale’ in December, and plans for work were discussed. Rally Day Exercises. At the Sunday school there were 76 present and the Rally day exercises very pleasant and encouraging. Pins were given those in the elementary de- partment who had been present every Sunday during the quartéf. Miss Dunning who had charge of the Cradle roll gave a delightful report. There was a large attendance at the services where pastor Darrow’s prayer and ad- dress were in beautiful accord with the request and message of President Wil- son for the observance of the day as World’s Peace Sunday. The Lord's supper was observed. The attendance and participation in the Young Peo- ple’s meeting at the conference room in the evening was very gratifying. Delegates to the state convention to be held in Hartford were chosen: Rev. and Mrs, Darrow. Mrs. Pratt and Mrs. Brown from the Hill. Mrs. Pres- ton is expecting to attend the con- vention and probably there will be others from the church. The conven- tion dates are 18-20-21. Miss Alice W. Pratt spent Sunday at_her home here. Deacon W. H. Brackett and Teon Woodworth from South ~ Willineton were - present at the services Sunday morning. UNION Miss Lucinda Town, 97 vears old. journeyed from Worcester to visit rel- atives about town. and attend Old friends in Kenvonvi'le last Thursdav Mrs. Jane Horton of Monson is with Mrs. M. L. Horton. Washington County, R. L RICHMOND Strawride Party from Bradford—Silver Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. James R. . Larkin. George H. Greene of Providence was the guest of his brother, Albert Hoyle, at Longdenholme farm Sunday.. ‘Miss Mary E. Brown was in West-i erly Saturday. The republican caucus held in the; town hall on Saturday had a record- ‘breaking attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schardt were; Sunday callers at Cliffmore. Samuel Bowler and family, who have been residents of Shannock for several years, have moved to Westerly. B. B. Moore and family attended the silver wedding at Matunuck Beach last week. A party of young people who came on a strawride from Bradford spent Saturday evening at the home of Blanche Meadowcraft. Silver Wedding. Wednesday, Sept. 80, relatives and friends gathered at the residence of Edward A. Larkin at Matunuck to cel~ ebrate the 25th anniversary of the marriage of James Roger Larkin and his wife, Sarah Victoria Moore, Who were married at the homestead farm: of the bride's father, the late Benja- min B. Moore, one of Richmond’s stur- dy sons. Rev. Thomas Crocker, a wall known divine, performed the ceremony. Mrs, Edward A. Larkin had made prep- arations to recetve their hosts of friends who had been notified of the event, and all day the house was astir with the arrival'and departure of kins- folks ana friends. There was no spe- cial programme of exercises,. for the guests were fully occupied in talking over the events of the past. The colla- tion served included all the tempting dishes prepared by an expert house= wife of the countryside. The guests brought many choice gifts for the hap- DY anniversary. Local Notes. Mr. and Mrs. John J. Cottrell were Mr. and Mrs. G. Raymond Towne visited friends in Stafford Hollow the first of the week, France and its colonies occupy an Sunday callers at the home of the lat- ters parents, Mr. and Mrs. A, Smith, at Wyoming. 3 Fred Kingsley is employed at Nason- ville, R. I Mr. and Mrs. George E. B. James were guests of Mrs. Mary H. James at Carolina_one day_recently The Shannock C. E. soclety held Its monthly business meeting Tuesday evening. The Mathewson NARRAGANSETT PIER, R. L OPEN JUNE 25, A superb modern Hotel, mag- aificently situated - on_ Ocean Front; American and European Plans; Rose 3irch Room (a la carte) open all hours. Only purs Spring Water used in the hotel, dot and cold sea water baths: Orchestra. v Climatic conditions delightful, nature here presents a perfect comb'nation of seashore and country. Surf Bathing, Cham- pionship Pony Polo, Golf, Ten- nis and good Fishing. S. W, & E. I MATHEWSON,