Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, October 10, 1914, Page 9

NORWICH BULLETIN, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1914 NEWS FROM ONE HUNDRED LIVE CORRESPONDENTS EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND. Who is Going and Coming—Incidents, Accident and Building in Three Counties. James Whitcomb Riley, the children’s DPoet laureate. : Raymond Simpson of Chicopes Falis, Mass,, has returned after spending the summer at the home of his uncle at 2 Crystal Spring farm. London C BROOKLYN. Tocks of wild meese ~were moted New London Goun Fiviiom . | journeying southward Tuesday, a preis. Deleg: Named to Bapfist State|Ly sure sign of colder weather. Thay were flying at a great height. 3 P. A. Lathrop lost a valuable family horse very suddenly Saturday The Dbeautiful biue fringed wild gex- tian is ceen in large quantities now by the country roadsides. Rev. John H. Knott is to exchange with Rev. Mr. Campbell of Lebanon tomorrow (Sunday). LEBANON ‘Whist Club Elects Officers After Even- ing of Play—Wiid Geese Flying South. FRANKLIN Finishing Up State Road—Surprise Visit to Deacon L. A. Robinson on ‘Eightieth Birthday, Miss Hattie Smith, Miss _Hattie Maass, Miss Edna Lohman, William Smith and Charles Maass, of South Coventry, spent the week end with ' Mr, and Mrs. William Weaver. Hart Lamb of West Hartford was the, recent guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Archie Lamb. Master Baldwin Lamb has returned to New York to resume his studies. To Complete State Road. The R. G. Miller company expects to finish up the section of the state road under their construction this ‘week. Mr, and Mrs, William Weaver re- cently entertained Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Burdick of Jewett City and Miss Ethel Burdick of Mystic. Mrs, Albert Rathbun of Noank and Mrs, Bugene Smith of Norwich spent Friday with Mrs. C. W. Grant and famil. i £ Mr. and Mrs. Frank Anthony, Miss Fannie Anthony, John M, Gager and son Harold of Willimantic, called on Mr, and Mrs. Weaver Sunday, making the trip in Mr. Gager’s -automobile. Mr, and Mrs. Royal Plaisted and son Eimer, of Willimantic, were guests of Mr, and Mrs, C. H. Robinson Sunday. Hiustrated Lecture. A large number attended the il- lustrated lecture on Africa at the Con- gregational church Sunday evening. Mrs. Lloyd P. Ayer was in Hartford Tuesday. Deacon Robinson’s 80th Birthday. Tuesday' evening about fifty friends of Deacon Lavius A. Robinson gave him a surprise party at his homse, it being the 80th anniversary of his birth, Refreshments were served. During the evening selections were listened to on the phonograph and there were solos and songs by the Franklin choir, ac- companied by Mrs. Louis Smith at the organ. Remarks were mede by Rev. B. P. Capshaw, who spoke of what it meant to look back eighty years, of what had happened, of the different ways of traveling, of fashion and of living and he compared it with the present, HAMBURG The stone crusher was moved Wed- nesday from Lord Hill to Hamburg znd set up on John Tiffany’s lot. Mrs. May Bill has been visiting her sister in Saybrook, but returned to Bill hill the first of the week. Mrs. Donald Reynolds and two (chil- dren and Miss May Harding returned Monday from a short visit to Norwich. Mrs. E. B, Leeds of New York was 2 visifor here the past week. Mrs, Louise Jewett has returned from a visit with friends in Wethers- field. . The L. B. §. met Wednesday -after~ #noon with a large attendance. Mrs. William Marvin and Mrs. Ray Hard- :in@ served refreshments. Contractor Mahan of New London was in town Wednesday. Mrs. Harriet Warner and daughter, ‘Miss Hester, of Brockway, were callers Jhere last Wednesday, - ' Dr. Morrill and family, of New Jer: y and Mrs, George Martin of Had. {lev, Mass, were guests at P. B. Bill's /the first of the week. : _ Mrs. James Wdod spent the past {week with friends. in Chester. 3 — CAMPBELL’S MILLS Convention—How the Election Re- sulted. Reymond A. Kinmouth passed & most excellenty examination to enter Tufts college and has begun his first vear's studies, which are to be in the Boston university. Mr, and Mrs. Lewis S. Palmer have been recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. James C. Palmer. Samuel T. Cooper Brockton fair Thursday. Dr. Alfred H. Tanner has made a short visit with his son, Dr. Warren A, Tanner, at East Norwalk. Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Cole have clossd their summer residence known as €bs Globe for the winter and have re- turned to Washington, D. C. Miss Emily Scarborough of Hart- ford has been the guest of her cousin, Miss Charlotte Scarborough. Mrs, George G. Gilbert has had as a visitor Mrs, W. A. Freeman of River- side, Conn. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Pearl have had as their guest Mr. Chandler of South- wick, Mass. Rew E. A. Kinmouth and wife, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Lawton and Miss Flor- ence M. Blake attended the Sunday achool convention in Willimantic Fri- ay. attended the i A whist party was held Friday even- ing in Grange hall. Fifteen tables were played. The following prizes were awarded: Ladies—First, Mrs. Christie Foster; second, Mrs. David Pitcher. Gentlemen—First, Charles Perkins; second, Reginald Taylor. <Consolati prize, Mrs. Fred Race. The six months’ prizes were awarded: Ladies—First, Florence Rockwood: second, Mrs, Car- rie Abell. Gentlemen—First, Herbert Hoxie; second, James Thomas. Con- solations, Mrs. Mary Sweet and Olfte Puitz. The following officer: Wers elected for the next six months Thomas, president; Charles vice president; Christie Foster, sbores tary and_treasurer. X Sarah Danielson_has returned homse after visiting in Norwich. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Swoet were in_Norfolk Sunday. Bertha Perry is visiting in Washe ington. Mrs. Hollis Campbeil has besm Springfield for a few days. Miss Sareh Peckham of Waesterly w the guest of Mrs, % Foves. Ella Peck of rd is the week %ndkguest of her mdther, Mrs. FL. M. Convention Del The Baptist church has appointed &s delegates to the state convention Hartford Oct. 19-21 Rev. G. F. Gan- ung, D. D, and Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Pond. Charles Edwin Blake was home & over Sunday from his school in Ne®» Hartford. ord. Mrs. Charles W. Briggs and Jaugh- ter, who have been with the fOrmag’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. George D. An~ gel, have returned to Waterbury. Mrs. Butler Ives of Detrolt, Mich., has been visiting her nephew, Masif- mer H. Miller, and family. Club Meets. The Women's club of Brooklyn held its first meeting of the year in ‘Baptist vestry, it being a social aftwp noon. Mrs. Perkins of Killingly gave an illustrated talk upon the Panama canal which was very much appregs- ated and enjoyed. At the close of the talk light refreshments were served. Election Results. In the election 112 straight demo- cratic votes were cast and 156 straight republican. Eight ballots were thrown out, as there was no mark upon them to designate for whom: voted.. Oliver Downs, Frederick Card and John Fis gerald were elected selectmen. - A tax of 12 mills was voted. Thirty-five dol- lars was_appgopriated for Memorial day. J. Sprague Bard and Theodore D. appointed cemetery committee and an appropriation of $50 ‘was voted for the cemetery, Mrs, Vandeventer and daughter re- turned Monday to their home in Brooklyn, N. Y. James-Perry of Indianapolis has re= turned to Professor Washburn's for ithe winter. LAUREL GLEN Turtle Found with Shell Marked 1811 —Guests at Coon Supper—Enter- tainment Planned. ) —_— Mrs, William Main has returned home after being with her niece, Mrs. George Partow of Ashaway, who has been ill, Fox Shot. Alden Miner and William Main shot a fox near White Birch corners re- cently. William Palmer has sold his place and moved to the late Stephen Palmer homestead, which he owns. Mr. and Mrs. Rusich have begun housekeeping in the house with the latter’s parents. Mr. Rusich was not able to work last week on account ol illness. John Geer and Ed Main killed two raccoons last Friday night. Charles Wheeler and Mrs. Amanda Knight spent part of ‘last week in East Greenwich, Colonel Main and Mr. Kimball are chopping cord wood for Clifford Thompson on Pendleton Hill. Dr. ‘'and Mrs. C. Wesley Hale are expected at their summer cottage for a few days. Turtle Marked 1811. Clyde Main found a box turtle north of Laurel Glen with the initials F. W. and the date 1811 carved upon it. m eck. Vera Hoxie was in Willimantic 3fon- lay. ‘Woodard Wheeler of Yantic has moved to the John Coughlin plage. Wild Geese Noted. A Jarge flock of wild geese was seen going’ south Tuesday morning. Mrs, Elizabeth Bushnell, Mrs, H. M. Peck and Mrs. C. M..Geer were in Norwich Tuesaa Mrs. Sarah Gillett is visitin Columbla. 58 George Wilcox of Putsam was at E. A. Hoxie's over Sunday. Dr. and Mrs. Danielson, Mrs. S. W. Throop, Hattie Hewitt, Miss Mary Dutton, Miss Ellen Huntington and ‘Miss Sophia Dolbeare attended a party | in Lisbon Tuesday. SOUTH LYME Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Smith of New Haven were guests of relatives Bere over Sunday. Mrs. Joseplhine Pellow, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. F. W. Chap- man, the past few weeks, has returned to her home in Brooklyn, N. Y. . Miss Ruth Pendleton of Westbrook is the guest of her brother. Angelo Felosi is making extensive repairs on his property recently pur- chased of tte Champion heirs. Mrs. B. P. Stanhope and children are making a lengthy it in Vermont. Farmers are busy harvesting their crops. They complain of the want of the much needed rain. Judge H. M, Caulkins and brother ‘were business callers in this place this week. Repairs are being made on what was the Dr, Thomas Lee place, recently purchased by the Historical society. ‘W. P. Reed of Little Boston is build- ing & very pretty bungalow. His gar- age is already completed. cefi‘l‘& ‘mi ’Bfr.}!. e((:l ?.iwuterhuuse re- entertain their moth friend from Stonington. it CLARK’S CORNERS Hrs, Leon Albro and chil Pomfret have been visiting Treas * Mrs. Harrison Brown of Exeter, R. I, is visiting at the home of her broth- ver, H. M. Wilcox, Miss Edith Sanborn has moved from Tolumbia to White Oak farm. ._ William Clark has sold e pair of ‘steers and bought two cows this week. Miss Marion Blakeslee was a week end guest of Mrs. Willis Terry at Pa- Bert Weeks of Washington, R. L., vie- aug . Charles Cole has moved to Ekonk. ited relatives here Wednesday. - WOMAN N BAD CONDITION \l; and Mrui W. A. Fairbanks ury are visiting 3 i ting at B, A. Fak. Charles Oliver has returned @ work after several days in townfo I Mrs. M, A. Gridley of Wil was a guest at Allen Jewett's for the week ?nd. HANOVER . | On Tuesday, C. P. Kendall of North | P\ ! ; Restored To Health by Lydia | 3tonington cailed af the Little Broth- | w1 torpmiiee Appointed by f erhood community in Laurel Glen. -G T. U—Ladies’ Guild Meets. . E. Pinkham’s Vegeta- Coon Supper. At a meeting of the W. C. T. U. at the home of the secretars, & com mittee composed of the exeoutive com- mittee and superintendents of depart- ments, was appointed to prepare-a pro- gram for the coming vear. It was vot- ed to hold Tegular meetigs on the first Monday in the month. The call {9 the state convention was read. Miss ne Gailup was elected delegal from the local union. e A meeting of the Ladies’ Guild was held in the vesiry, Thursday afternoon to discuss plang for the fall vy day be observed in Sunday school Oct. 1 v Executive Committes Meets. A meeting of the executive commit- tee of the C. E. soclety was held at the home of the president, Friday evening. Plans were discussed for raising the apportionment to the build- ing fund. Monday evening Dr. and Mrs. Charles O. Main from Stonington were entertained at a coon supper at the home of Mrs. Willlam Main. There IS to be an entertainment at the Laurel Glen chapel. ble Compound. " Montpelier, Vi. » ‘“We have great faith in your 1 was very ir- - regular and was There was a good attendance at churen Sunday both morning and eve- ng. Mr. and Mrs. Mason of New London called on Mohegan friends Sunday Miss Peckham and Miss Olson of Norwich called on friends in this place Sunday. _Mr, Burrows and Burrill Fielding of New London were Mohegan visitors Sunday. - Harold Quidgeon and Francis Field- ing of New London visited local friends Saturday. _Mrs. Harris and Lemuel Flelding of glo;wich ‘were callers here last Sun- _Henry Dolbeare called on friends in New London Monday. Mrs. Davis of Mystic was the guest oi’lilt:. and llrzfi Hkun'tnr Sunday. . Largenback was the gue: Mr. Hunter Friday, entiot Mrs. L, M. Fielding is ill with rheu- of good and I now feel fine. Iam regular, my stomach is better and my pains have all left me. You can use my name if you like. I am proud of what your reme- dies have done for me.'’ — Mrs. MARY GAUTHIER, 21 Ridge St., Montpelier, Vt. An Honest Dependable Medicine It must be admitted by every fair. minded, intelligent person, that a medi- Notes. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Harrison were guests of Mr. and Mrs, D. P. Warwick of Oakland, R. I, Sunday. Mr. Bunce, of Colchester, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Harrison during the week. ‘Blood poisoning has set in in the arm of Willard Balkham, caused from a small bruise. tine could not live and growin popularity | matism. _— for nearly forty years, and to- holx Pty oo OLD MYSTIC 2 record for thousands upon thousands ASHWILLETT West Main Strest Being Improved— Teacher at Fishtown Resigns and is Succeeded by one from Ledyard Dis- + e of actual cures, as has Lydia E. Pink- ham’s Vegetable Compound, without possessing greet virtue and actual worth. Such medicines must be looked apon and termed both standard and Jependable by every thinking person. XIf you have the slightest doubt that Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegeta~ ble Compound will help you,write toLydiaE.Pinkham Medicine Co, (confldential) Lynn, Mass.,for ad« rice. Your letter will be opened, read and answered by a woman, ind beld in strict confidence, " THERE 1» no advertisl ‘g medium in Louis Weltin started another hatch of eggs in his incubator last week. He has pullets laying that were hatched the first of June. Floyd Russell is moving to a farm near New London which he recently purchased. Mrs, Julia A. Crumb entertained rel- atives and friends from Ledvard, Jew- ett City and Poguonoc Sunday. _The ‘steadman family at Cassaduc hill has been released from quaran- tine for scarlet fever. Mr. and Mrs, Floyd Russell enter- tained relatives from Mystic Sunday. GOSHEN Wednesday, Oct. 7, schools throughout the coun: West Main street is being widened end improved frem the top of the hill near Willlam R. Hull's résidence to the foot of the Baptist church hill. A gang of men and several teams have been rushing the worlk. Teacher Resigns. Miss Blanche Brown of Old Mystic has resigned as teacher of the Fish- town school. Miss Jennie Collins of Mystic has resigned as teacher of the school in_ Ledyard district No. 11 to take the Fishtown school. Miss Lena Ackley of Ledyard will teach out the term at_district No. 11, Ledyard. Mrs. Seth N, Williams of Westerly Jastern Connecticut equs ‘o The Bul- v o rtin ar business resulis, brated Riley day, the birthday has_leased . the house_in Smith, street long owned by the late Miss Asenath Williams. Mrs. Seth Williams former- 1y resided in Old Mystic, and she will soon_return to_Old Mystic to iive in Smith street. Her sister Miss Morgan ©f Westerly will reside with her. . Mrs. Olin H. Avery of Gallup Hill is the guest for a few davs of her sister, Mrs. Bogue of Hartford. Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Gray and Miss Grace Finnegan were recent Suests’ of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gray of North Stonington. Rev. George H. Miner, D. D, of Mystic occupied the pulpit of the Bap- tist church Sunday. Rev. William F. White a former pastor of the Ledvard Center Congre- gational church occupled the pulpit of the North Stonington Congregational church last Sunday. Spoke at Maine Assemblage. Rev. Herbert Hutchins returned last Week Thursday from Lewiston, Maine, where he was the speaker at a large Masonic gathering. He also preached on Sunday, Sept. 27th at the Baptist church in Lewiston, of which he was formerly pastor. The churches in the village observed Sunday Oct. 4, at the morning ser- vices as the day of prayer for peace. The Old Mystic Young Men's Associ- ation baseball team played Saturday afternoon on the home grounds with the Keystones of New London. This is the last game the Old Mystic’s will play with out-of-town teams for this season. The Baptist Young People’s Union Served a chicken pie supper Wednes- day evening, in the Conference room. Captain T. Everett Welles is re- ported to be steadily improving from the effects of an operation which he ;;-&fmnz 1ast week at 2 Boston hos- Mrs. Casper 'W. Dean has returned to her home in New York city, after two weeks' visit to her cousin Miss Mary Harris Dean. Recent Wedding. The marriage of Miss ‘Clara May Brown of Old Mystic, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Ernest W. Brown of River- head farm and Orrin A. Wilcox, of Mystic, took place Wednesday, Sep- tember 30th, at iwo o'clock, at the home of the brides' parents. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Welcome E. Bates, pastor of the Un-« ion Baptist church, Mystic. Mrs. Abby Eldredge Dewey is slow- 1y recovering from a severe attack of neuritis, z Mrs, Phebe Slater of New York and Miss Mary Pendleton of Westerly were calling recently on Miss Mary H. n. Mrs. Edmond Campbell has returned from a week’s visit with her sonm, Gfllnrfe Campbell and famliy of Taft- ville. Frank Welles has returned to his|. home at Pensacola, Florida, after a visit to relatives in Boston, Old Mys- tic and New London. PENDLETON HILL ‘Eighteen Pound Coon Provided for Feast—School Having Vacation. Dr, and Mrs. C. Wesley Hale of Springfield, Mass,, are at their sum- mer home here to spend a few days. Arthur Boardman of Lancester, Pa. is visiting at the Palmer Homestead. Misses Winifred and Cecile Palmer spent Sunday at their home here. Two Big Coons Provided. A coon supper was served by Mrs. William Maine to their friends re- cently. Dr. and Mrs. C. O. Maine were present from Stonington. 'he two coons, one an eighteen pound animal, were captured by John Geer and Ed. Maine. Mrs, Dolbeare Button of Norwich is visiting her sister, Mrs. James Cook. Benjamin Palmer of Ashaway, who died this week, was a brother of Anna Palmer of this place. Miss Rilla Chapman is visiting Mrs. E. Mills in Massachusetts. . The school in this district is hav- ing a vacation until Tuesday of next weke., Miss Olive Button is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Ada Keeney of Voluntown. NORTH FRANKLIN Mrs. Addison M. Rockwood enter- tained Wednesday, Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Rockwood and family, Mrs. Jennette | Hoffman and daughters, Miss Ella Hoffman and Mrs. Fred H. Race. Mrs. William Buteau of Baltic spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Fred H. Clarke. Mrs, C. Mahoney is spending a few days in Baltic the guest of her daugh- ter, Mrs. Paul Brennan. Mrs. Emma Warner was a guest Tuesday of Mrs. E, H. Willard of Norwich Town. Mrs, Fraak A. Rockwood and daugh- ters Miss Florence Rockwood and Miss Ella Rockwood, and Miss Ella Hoffman, were in Abington Saturday attending the funeral of Andrew Weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Ladd and daugh- ter Effie, of Norwich, are spending a few days with Mrs. J. H. Mahoney. A. T. Browning is in_Boston, visit- ing his daughter, Mrs. Harold Riley. NORTH STONINGTON Rev. Lucian Drury supplied the pul- pit of Calvary Baptist church, Wes- terly, last Sunday morning. Mrs. G. H, Chambers and Mrs. H. M. Perkins attended the Sunday school convention at Norwich Wednesday. Dr. William H. Knowles is Visi ing his mother, Mrs. E. H. Knowles. Mr. and Mrs. John York are vis- iting in_Hartford. Miss Phebe B. Sheffield, who teaches near Jewett City, is home on sick leave. Floyd L. Maine is acting as her substitute in the school room. An unusually light vote was polled at the town election Monday. The democrats won the day. . NORTH LYME Mrs. Erwin Rogers_and Mrs. Min- nie Durkin were in New London last Friday. Rev, and Mrs. Francis Purvis ar- rived home last Friday from a two weeks’ vacation. John Evans has been ill the past waek. N.'S. Strong ang Clyde Gates have been threshing in Hamburg this week. . J. Stark and Miss Emily Stark visited friends in Fast Haddam and Moodus Monday. Eugene Leffingwell has been with the grip. CHESTERFIELD There was only half a day school Friday on account of the teachers meeting at Palmertown. Miss 3. E, Lewis of spent the week end with Mrs. Powers, ) Mrs, Lydia Beckwity of New Lon- don is visiting Mrs. Jeanette Phillips The meeting in the Baptist church Sunday was well attended. % Mr. and Mrs. F. R, Bailey of Salem sick New London attended church here Sunday Miss Florence Powers was a caller on Mrs. Earl Lathrop of Montville the first of the week, Mr. and Mrs, Everett Thompson of Montville are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Turner of Bast Lake's Pond. The members of the Hebrew eociety held their annual meeting in the syn- agogue Tuesday evening, electing new officers. Miss Florence Powers called on Mrs. E. W. Kelley the first of the week in East Lyme. _ Miss Albertina Meyers was a caller in this vicinity Tuesday. On account of Hebrew holidays the schools had but a small attepdance. Supervisor Carlton E. Wheeler was in_town Monday. Fred Smith of Hartford spent Sun- day at Sunset cottage. Louis Curtin has returned home af- ter visiting. his sister in Massachu- setts. ROAD SOCIETY (Stoningon) Peace and Temperance Services—Bur- al of Mrs. Samuel P. Chesebro. Rev. Mr. Blake of Brookiyn, Conn., preached in he local church Sunday. 7 4 - Communion was observed and in the - evening Mr. Blake was present at the temperance meeting held in Mystic and offered prayer, i R The first of the week, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Frink and Mrs. Marcia P. Stan- ton drove to Wintechoug Hill in North Stonington, where they spent the day among he’ childhood haunts of Mr. Frink. Tuesday ex-Lieutenant Governor Al- len and Mrs. Allen, of Hopkinton City and Edward Allen of California, mo- fored to Maple Lawn and later cailed at_the Denison . homestead. Mrs. F. 4 on spent Thursday I’11 just drop you a line to say I’m home again after my visit to mother—then I’11 make with friends in Providence. F. C. Dixon has been il Mr, and Mrs. Stephen Palmer have returned from a visit with thel*’son’s family in Boston, g Mrs. Aleck Lincoln and daughter Marjorie came Sunday from New Jer- sey to spend a few days with her par- ents. They return on Monday. Mrs, Louise Lincoln, who has been at Maple Lawn for the past three months, leaves for her home in Leonia Mon- Williams, Mrs. Louise ss Grace D. Wheeler were at Watch Hill Friday. Amos G. Hewitt spent a few days with his nlece, Miss Martha G. Wil- liams In Boston recently. Attended Fair. Mr. and Mrs. Fernando Whevler at- tended the Berlin fair. Misses Lucy and Priscilla Billings spent the week end at home. Mrs. Seth N. Williams, Mrs. Louise Lincoln and Miss Grace D, Wheeler ai- tended the Congregational church in North Stonington, Sunday. Funeral of Mrs. Chesebro, The burial of Mrs. Samuel Chese- bro of New York was at Elm Grove cemetery, on Thursday. She was brought from New Canaan, Conn., ‘where she died after a long illness. Many of her friends from hére were present at the grove to offer sympathy GLASGO Long Island Purchasers Take Posses- sion of Button Momestead—Peace Sunday Servi Oscar Dugas and_Charles Latham took a trip to New York recently, go- ing by boat and returning in the new automobile purchased by Mr, Dugas in New York. Mr. Richardson and family, from Long Island, N. Y., took possession of their new home Saturday, the But- ton homestead, purchased of Irving Button a few weeks agg.. - - Peace Sunday. Peace Sunday ‘was observed at the Bethel in_a spefial way in the ser- mon therfie and hymns sung. - Cottage Meeting. The cottage prayer meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ecclestone Tuesday eveming at 7.30. Rev. John Thompson will con- duct the meeting. Mrs. Oscar Dugas is in Canada visit- ing relatives and friends. Died at Brookfield, Mrs. George Brand's brother-in-law, died the first of the week in Brook. fleld, Mass, and was buried Wednes- day afternoon. Inconveniences of the Drouth, Wells in many localities are low because of the long continued drouth. Rivers and streams are dry and in many places stock has to be taken long distances for water. 2 George Boardman, who has not been able to sit up for a long time, is rbe:- myself ¢‘comfy’’ beside by new heating stove, t0 read that new book you told me to get. When you see my new stove, Amy, you’ll agree with me that it is far nicer than the , coal grates, and so much less trouble. The style I bought 1s so elegant, tooc. It’s a beautifying addition to any room. Come over soon, Lou. P. 8.-It 1s so nice .to know a house you car rely on——one like ’ SHEA & BURKE 37.47 MAIN STREET . her home in Clinton. - While here Mrs. Strickland is the guest of Mrs. Kings- ‘bury of York avenue. ¢ Capt. William P. Coroley entertained ‘Tuesday a party of friends from Hart- ford who came down to cruise abouf Niantic bay on a fishing trip. George W. Merry of Hartford, a for- mer resident of the village, was in town Monday on business. Mrs. Lucy Gleason has returned from a visit to_Lyme relatives. ‘Walter Waldorf has returned to his business in Hartford. . Sidney Taylor has returned from Linwood, Mass. Tower Operaj L. P. Stevens, who has been conflned to his home for gix weeks by illness, was able to be ‘out a short time Monday and Tues- day. Miss Bessie Lane, who has been in Salem for some time, will leave shortly for Massachusett: Mrs. John J. McGibbons and a friend from Chicago, Ill., made a short visit with Mrs. G. F. Griswold in the Pines Tuesday. Dewey Smith is attending the Man- ual Training school in New London. Walter Scott of the Walnut Hill district was in the village Monday evening attending the meeting of the Village Improvement society. 2 Mr, and Mrs. R. L. Manwaring will leave on Tuesday of next week for to make a_visit to .their Mr, and Mrs. Norman E, Manwaring. At Harvest Supper. About eighteen persons of the Pine Grove summer colony went to Niantic Tuesday evening and attended the Harvest supper given by the Ladies Aid society at the Congregational church. The affair was an enjoyable one. Mr. and Mrs. Haviland of New Jer- sey who occupied the Willey cottage during the summer are at the Mat- thews cottage for an indefinite stay. Miss Hettie Stevens, who has Jocated at the telephone exchange dur- ing the summer months, has returned to her home. Mr. and Mrs. John Churchill closed their cottage in the Pines Tuesday and left for their home in Bristol. . Mrs, H, C. Boden has closed her cot- tage near the cove and returned to Willimantic, her bfother George Bell Jeaving for his home in Philadelphia, Pa. tic were recent guests of Mrs. Frank Thompson. Mrs. Warren Thompson and daugh- ter Arline have returned from a trip to New Britain. 5 Supper Nets Nearly $50. The supper served by the ladies of the Fitchville Baptist church was a decided success, clearing nearly $30. Frank T, Maples gave a number of readings, which were very pleasing to the audience. The Ladies’ Benevolent Union of the Fitchville Baptist church is to meet at’ the home of Mrs. Edwin C. Wheeler next Tuesday evening, Oct, 13. Mrs, G. E. Lamphere and Mrs. E. C. Wheeler were elected delegates from the Fitchville Baptist church to attend the Baptist state convention in Hart- ford Oct. 20 and 21, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Wheeler were callers in Lebanon last Sunday. Miss Alice Phillips expects to enter the Backus hospital training school for nurses Within a short time. E. C. Wheeler and Everett Starks attended the senatorial convention in Norwich Thursday as delegates, Mr. Starks by proxy for Elijah Abel, LISBON Surprise Visit to 'Parsonage—Dele-. gates to Norwich Convention. On_Tuesday a party including Dr. Danielson, Rev. and Mrs. Miss Hattie Hewitt, Miss Dolbeare, Miss Dutton, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Pultz and Mrs, Thropp of Leb-| anon and Miss Jones of Canterbury.| made Rev. and Mrs. Davies a surprise visit at the parsonage. i Mrs. F. E. Hyde and 'W. S. Foote attended the Sunday school conventio in Norwich Wednesday. as delegat: from Newent Sunday school. The Ladles’ Aid society met 'Wsd-, nesday afternoon at the home of Mrs.i J. H. Kennedy. 1 Mrs. Michael Yula and three chil-{ dren who have been living with Mrs.] Frank Clements for the past year,' have returned to New York. : After several weeks' stay with rela-| atives here, Roy Enquist returned to; Branford last week. f Claire Barber was at home over| Sunday, New York's mayog, asks for $60,924,- | 057 with which to run city depart-{ ments in 1915. : and spirits depend upon her digestion 2nd ehicuiation. Sallow skin, pimples, facial blemishes and sion. dis- er, The Ladies' Aid society was pleas- antly entertained by Mrs. Ecclestone Wednesday_afternoon. There was & good attendance. CLARK’S FALLS Life Saver Travels in New Car—Death of Mrs, James Sheffield. bt Wilson D. Maine, one of the crew of life savers at Watch Hill, was home Saturday, He came in his new au- tomobile, a gift from his mother, Mrs. Richard Maine, Mrs. Plerpont Green has gome to »w York for a few days. Mrs. Hickey, who has been with her husband, who has been attending to the improvements in the house just bought by Mrs. Charles A. McGrath, has returned to New York. A Mrs. Anna Mies, who has been the jss Fannie Wright of Southington I‘lh.:x:‘l her cottage on the Bluffs Wed- nesday. Mr. and Mrs. Eddy and son Wil- liam Belknap left Wednesday for Brdgeport after spending a week at their cottage on Broadway. ‘Mrs. Agnes Lioyd closed her cottage Saturday and left for her home in New York. Mr. Pitkin expects to remain in the L B ety BEECHAM'S Direétions of Spociel Valse to Women with Every Bese T Seld verywbere. In bems, Meu e Grove the greater part of the year. s Deavis h‘ll,l mo:!gd from PBridgeside to the home of r. and Mrs. Augustus Clark in Tast Main street. Capt, Turner C. Haynes and daugh- ter, Mrs, Grace James and family have taken the Clark place on York,avenue. James Wiley is gathering a large quantity of apples. Fair Committee. A fair is to De held by the Village fmprovement society. The committee is Mrs, H. E. Havens Mrs. F. H. Dart, ‘H. P. Bullard, C. F. Eldredge and Wal- ter-Scott. t of her sister. Mrs. S. Frank g‘:.i.;aer? has réturned to Brooklyn, Iliness Follsws Chill. E. P. Chapman has nearly recovered from an illness of a few days caused by a severe chill. ‘Willlam Aldrich is 1l at his-home on the Ashaway road. Death of Mrs. James Sheffield. Friends of Mrs. Lydia A. Sheffield were grieved to learn of her death, which occurred at her home in Wood- ville, R. I, Wednesday afternoon. Her husband, James Sheffield, was born and brought up in this district, while Mrs, Sheffield was born _in Laurel Glen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aza- riah Maine. Of that family only one is now living, James Maine, now of Stonington. Mr, and Mrs,_ Hiram Amburn and son Fred were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. N. Blicq_of Norwich. Mrs. Katherine Dietz has gone to spend the winter with Mr. and Mrs. William Long of Boarah. Mrs. Ella Champlin of Montville has been spending the week with Mr. and Mrs, E. E. Reynolds. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Dolbeare were g\lolu of Mrs. Ambrose Sullivan Mon- av. Mr. and Mrs. John Ross and Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Lefingwell motored to the Devil's Hopyard and frem there to Niantic Sunday. i FITCHVILLE Recent Church Supper Clears Nearly $50—Delegates to State Canvention. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Moore of Fish- ers Island were recent guests of Mrs, Moore's brother, Mr. and Mrs. Pat- rick Kelley. : Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Collins and family of Norwich and Michael Foley of New York were recent guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Foley. . Miss Ellen Clancy of Providence spent the first_part of the week with Mrs, Francis Kinkead. Miss Annle McManus has returned from a visit with friends in Jewett y. c‘;ir& Mary Marra has returned from a two weeks' stay at Peace Dale, R. I Mr. and Mrs. Warren Thompson and daughter Arline have relurned from Pratls, Poultry Regulator Makes the loafers lay and gives u lots of eggs now. All your Vicds keep healthy and require lessfeed. Itactually savesitscost. Guard against Roup by using Pratts Roup Remedy—Tsblets or Powder. Guar- Mr, and Mrs. Austin Rathbun and | S wisit with Mrs. Thompson's sister, | i ;nmlu'm:nlanllnm(un. son spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. |3 and Mrs. Edward Chappell of New S S T o C. T.. Palmer. Britain. A CREENVILLE GRAIN CO. NORWICH GRAIN CO. Gladys Leffingwell is spending | ™ 4 "picture show was given in Palmer C_JAS M, YOUNG 619 Ik end with friends in Willi- evening to a fair sized [! ¥ ¥ hall Thursday audience. UNIVERSALISM Teaches God'sspurpose to save =ll souls. God is all powerful, all wise, all loving. He can do His will. Noth- ing can defeat God. NIANTI Fishing Party from Hartford—Com- Newsy Notes. Mrs, Adams has Teturned” from a trip to Hartford. Arthur Chapman has moved his fam- mittee for Improvement Society’s|ily and household goods to North| For information, books, tracts, ad- Fair. Franklin, where he is boss farmer for | dress 3 — James Hyde. REV. F. A. DILLINGHAM, Supt. Mrs. Abby J. Strickland returned | Mr, and Mrs. George Robinson and Bridgeport, Conn. Monday- evenipg from a short visit to Mrs, Lyman Maine Sr. of Williman-