Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, October 24, 1914, Page 9

NORWICH BULLETIN, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1914 NEWS -FROM ONE HUNDRED LIVE CORRESPONDENTS EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND. Who is Qoing and Coming—Incidents, - Accidents and Building in Three Couaties. New London County GALES FERRY Dr. E. P. Caldwell Describes Cond In China—Quarterly Conference Held —Many at Harvest Supper—Auction at Latham Place. Mr. Ernest P. Caldwell was heard in the Methodist church Tuesday after- noon at 2:30 o'clock on his mission d by scripture readings from John XV :nd };)nyex:- by Rev. James M. Potter, pastor of the church. Rev. Mr. Pot- ter then introduced Dr. Caldwell, who has been a missionary in China, and who gave a vivid description of the country and the progress missionarics were making in converting the peop'e and the crying need of dollars and men to continue the work. His address was followed by a few remarks by Rev. G. G. Scrivener, district superin- ‘tendent, on missionary giving. I Love to Teil the Story was sung by the congregation, followed by the bene- diction by a former pastor, Rev. D. W, Adams. Later on & Harvest Supper was served in_the Vestry by the Wo- man’s Home Missionary society and their friends. At 7 o'clock Rev. G. G. Serivener conducted the second and third quarterly conference with Miss Jennie G. Perkins secretary of the meeting. The four trustees recently elected were approved as members of the conference. The Rev. James M. Potter’s report was read and ordered on record, The secretary gave the report of benevolences. The treasur- er's report was read and accepted. At 7:30 o'clock the evening service +was opened by prayer by Rev. D. W. Adams, then followed address of wel- come by Rev. James M. Potter; Rev/| G. G. Scrivener sang a solo, one of the Alexander hymns, His Thought, Mrs. Tugene Fontaine, accompanist. Rev. Mr, Scrivener gave his address on the systematic line of giving, illustrated by charts. The Sunbeam Song was sung by the junior classes and a duet, The Lord is My Shepherd, by Mrs. Eugene La Fontaine and Miss Grace Chapman. The church decorations wern branches of autumn foliage. The vestry had large pumpkins on the window ledges and the table decora- tions were red and green apples and maple leaves, Attendance Awards At the Sunday school session last Sunday the awards for regular attend- ance were given in the following order Miss Mildred E. Pierce, celluloid pin; Rev. Mr. Potter, Mrs. Potter and son Donald, silver pine: Abby and Emily Blinn and Elizabeth Guyette, bronze pins. Dr. Vincent Eldred-of Norwich was 2 guest at the Harvest supper at the veatry of the M. E. church Tuesday evening. Epworth League Meeting The quarterly business .meeting of the, Epworth league was held in the Vestry Wednesday evening, R. Irving Hurlbutt, the president, presiding. Re- ports were given by the different of- fices. At the cabinet meeting follow- ing Rev. Mr. Potter spoke on this topic, What can our league do to help this community? Mission and Bible study classes are to be held and socials are to e given monthly, beginning in No- vember with a reception for the mem- bers and their friends. Personal . Items AMisses Lucy and Ellen Geer of Nor- wich with their guest, Mrs. William Gilroy of +Mt. Vernon,. N. Y. spent Tuesday and Wednesday at The Pines on_the Bluff. v Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Parker and In-| fant daughter Margaret Hurlbutt, were week-end guests at the home of Mrs. Parker's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Hurlbutt. Mrs. George W. Gould and Mrs, Wil- Jlam Gilroy of Mt. Vernon, N. Y., have been recent guests of 'Mrs. Frank Aplin in the village. Mrs. D. Ward Adams of Uncasville spent several days last week at the home of Mrs. Eugene LaFontaine, Where she was. joined by her husband, Rev. D. W. Adams, for a short visit. The auctior of household goods was held at the late home of Thomas Latham Monday, being postponed on eccount of rain, from last Saturday. Wedding Invitations Invitations have been received by relatives to the marriage of Phebo Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred- erick M. Chapman of Middletown, and Rev. Arthur Albert Ball, Saturday, the Blst, at the family residence, 299 Col- lege street, that city. Mr. Chapman was a native of this place and his early life was spent here. 2 Miss Alena Lester of Norwich was lfl?;e guest of Mrs. Emma. Bennett Mon- iy Charles A. C. Morgan of Middletown returned home Monday. Mrs. Morgan Nill return “~me later in the week. Mrs, Benjamin Clement of Nova Ecotia arived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William D, Allen last Saturday on Hie an rville en spent Sunday with parents, Mr. and Mrs. 'Wflua.nyz D. All‘;:xs ‘eming from New Haven. & Rally Day Rally day exercises for the M. E. Sunday school will be held next Sun- fay, the 25th, in place of the usual les. ton hour. ROAD SOCIETY (Stonington) tunday School Supe —Sermon by tendent Resigns ban Preacher. Rev. and Mrs. Hollister and family i Quaquataug Hill will soon move to he .Capt. Warren Holmes house in Wystic. The entire school committee recently Msited ail the rural schools. % Mrs, Seth N. Williams and sister, Jiiss Morgan, were zuests of Mrs. Fan- lie Williams over Sunday, before lo- . cating in their new home in Old Mysti Seth N. Williams is busy with his engine cutting large quantities of wood for winter use. Rev. Mr. Davies of Lisbon preached here Sunday. Next Sunday Rev. Mr. Blake of Brooklyn, Conn., who has been here twice, will occupy the pulpit. Change in Superintendent Miss Grace D. Wheeler who has been assistant superintendent, will take the place until a new election of officers i made by the church. Dr. and Mrs, Willlam Hilliard, Mrs. Paul Hilliard and Mrs. Fanny Frank- enstein of Westerly motored to Maple Lane Friday. Mrs. Charles S. Noyes, Mr. and Mrs. Palmer and children were re- cent guests at Pleasant View of Mrs. Harry Pendleton. Dinner Guests Mrs. Seth N. Williams and Mics Grace D. Wheeler were dinner guests of Miss Delia Wheeler of North Ston- ington Wednesday. Miss Abby Williams has returned from several weeks’ visit in New York. Miss Grace D. Wheeler leaves Mcn- day to attend the wedding of Miss Edith D. Herrick at West Brookfield, Mass, at the home of her uncle, Charles E. Chapman, October 28th. Mrs. George Tapley and sister, Miss Sheffleld. of Westerly, with Judge and Mrs. Archibald of Florida, were at Maple Lawn Friday. - Health Officer Dr. C. E. Congdon o Mystic visited the schools here Tues- GLASGO Pechie-Dayon Wedding—Ladies’ Aid Society Ballots for Officers. _The wedding of Miss Lucy Dayon, daughter” of Bdmund Dayon, and Charles Pechie took place Monday at 8 a. m, in St. Anng's church. Te cer- emony was performed by Rev. R. P. The bride wore a gown of white satin with lace overdress. A breakfast was served at the home ' of the bride’s parents and a reception ¥as given in Soclal hall Monday eve- g, Mr. and Mrs. H. Tift entertained zuests from Westerly Wednesday. Rev. R. C. Jacobs occupied the pul- ’it at’'the Befhel Sunday morning and at Voluntown M. E. church in the 1fternoon. . Officers Elected. The Ladies’ Aid society miet at the *hurch Wednesday afternoon, the fol- owing officers being elected by bal- ot for the ensuing year: Mrs. W. G. ‘urdick, president; Mrs. Sterry Kin- ey, vice president; Mrs, Elmer C. Hall, secretary and treasurer: Mrs. . H. Young, chairman of directresses; Mrs. Frank Eccleston, first directress; Vrs. Edgar Clark, second; Miss Ma- bl Gustafson, solicitor. The ladies cre planning for a supper. Mrs, H. J. Cole was called to West- fleld the last of the week because of | the serious illness of her father. Mrs, Oscar Dugas has returned after spending several ‘weeks. with' relatives in Canada. Mr. Humphrey of New London is spending a day or two in the vicinty hunting birds and other game. Mrs. N. B. Lewis recetved word Saturday of the death of her brother, Erastus Park of Pendleton -Hill. Mrs. Lewis is the only one left of a large family of children. % Rev. John Thompson was in Massa- chusetts the first of the week. Mr, and Mrs, H. Latham were Sunday guests of Mrs. Frances Main of Clark’s Falls. NIANTIC Farewell Party for Mrs. Amelia Thompson—W. E. Alden Buys Cot- tage. = Mr. and Mrs. Efiwin Keeney of New London were guests of Mrs. Martha S. Brown in Washington avenue, Wed- nesday, Miss Laura Gridley Smith has re- turned to her home in the village af- ter a short stay in New London. Mrs, Elmer Marvin returned to her home at Grassy Hill Monday after a short visit to her aunt, Mrs, Gleason. John Comstock of Flanders has his portable sawmill at Beckwith's yard sawing up a large quantity of slab wood. Monday - evening a farewell party was tendered Mrs. Amelia Thompson, at the home of Mrs. G. B. Dickinson in Main street. Among those present were: Miss Emma _ B/ Whaley, Mrs. Abby J. Strickland, Mrs. Janette Dick. ‘nson, Miss Gladys Dickinson, Mrs. 3. B. Dickinson. Mrs. Thompson left Tuesday morning for- her home in Nvack, N. Y., after a visit of several weeks to the village. Mr. and Mrs." H. R. Harding have “etumed from a visit to Essex- rela- “ives, Mr. and\Mrs. R. B. Washburn of Norwich spent Sunday at their cot- ‘age in the Pines. Mrs. Josephine Sweet departed Tues- day for Lewiston, Maine, to pass the winter. Buys Cottage. W. E. Alden has purchased the cot- tage on Laurel street owned by Mrs. Frank M. Fuller of Hartford. LISBON The Ladies’ Aid society was enter- tained at the home of Mrs. F. E. Hyde ‘Wednesday afternoon. In the evening a social under the auspices of _the Christian Endeavor society was held at the same place. Both gatherings were well attended. Rev. G. C. Pollock of Norwich preached Sunday at Newent, his text ‘being, To whom shall we go, Thou hast the words of eternal life. Mis Martie Barber entertained Miss Nellie Franklin Sunday. Mrs, Frank S. Avery and daughter Louise were guests Wednesday of Mrs. over Friday, where she addressed the Ladies’ Missionary ociety. . LEBANON r to Start Poul- to Take Agricultural Superv try Club—Each Member Five Pullets. R. A. Storrs of Colchester, the ag- ricultural supervisor, is to organize a poultry club November first. Each member is to take care of them for a vear, keep track of labor, feed and eggs. Mr. and Mrs. Otis Chapman of Wes- terly, R. I, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. S. W, Throop's. Mr. and Mrs. F. K. Noyes spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Preston. Miss Bertha Perry is visiting in Sufiield. Amy Lamb is the guest of Sarah Danielson. Mrs, Henry Sweet of Norfork, has returned home, after visiting Mrs. Mary Sweet. Miss Nellie Williamson of New York is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. E. L. Danielson. CLARK’S FALLS Wyassup Pond Very Low—New Gate B George Brown and Jesse Fish have Dbeen building a new_gate for Wyassup pond, which is very low at the present. Mrs. Charles A. McGrath and fam. ily are at their new home In this vil- lage. *Rirs. T. ¥. Howard and_son, James of Westerly, were guests of Mrs, Rich- ard Maine Tuesday, also Mrs. G. A. Stoddard and Mrs. Wilson Maine of ‘Ashaway and Mr. Maine of Watch — and Mrs. Lovett Tuesday evening was well attended. Miss Florence Taylor of Norwich spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Taylor. Rev. J. G, Ward and Mrs, Charles Ellis attended the state Baptist con- vention in Hartford the first of the week, GOSHEN Memory of Rev. Marcus Burr Honored Big 'Flock of Crows—Notes. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Raymond of Hebron were recent guests of Goshen friends. A farmer thought he would try and get a little game one day, so the first sSquirrel he saw he levelled his gun and blazed away. To his surprise he found not one but two gray squirrels. Sunday four delegates were ap- pointed to attend the state Sunday school convention to be held in Meri- den in November, Arthur Lathrop of New Britain is spending a few days at the home /of his parents. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Geer were vis- itors in Sprinfield, Wednesday. Big Flock of Crows. There was a largely attended “caw- cus™ held early Wednesday, and all were trying'to speak at once. The place of meeting was in a three acre lot on Maple Hill and at least esti- mation there were 500 black crows. Honor Memory of Rev. Mr, Burr. At the Christian Endeavor meeting Sunday evening, it was voted to adapt the resolutions framed and read at the morning service on the death of for- mer pastor Rev. Marcus Burr, and al so to drape in mourning their place of meeting for thirty days. Mr. armd Mrs. W. L. Mott were guests of friends in Hebron Thursday. Mr, Parker of Bozrah gave a steri- opticon entertainment in Academy hall Thursday evening. They must be nattves—hatched and grown Attention, Farmers! | DOLLARS BONUS For Fattest and Big- gest Turkey Raised $10.00 , Next Bes® $5.00 Third $5.00 ¢ The Bulletin propeses to capture the three fattest and largest Turkeys to be offered for the Thanksgiving market in Windham and New London counties. these two countles. The Bujletin will buy the prize birds at the regular market price in addition to the prize to be awarded. The turkeys offered for prize must have head and feathers off, en- trails drawn and wings cut off at first joint. The first prize of $10.00 to the largest and fattest young turk $5.00 to the cecond largest and faltest young turke: prizs of third prize of $5.09 to the lar Leméden cr Windcom couctiaa. t and fattest turkey raised in New oy The contest is open to'any man, woman, boy or girl residing in these counties, The turkeys must be submitted for examination and welghing the Tusaday before Thanksgiving at 12 o'clock noon. For the largest and fattest you%l in addition to the market price. Rock Nook home. i g turk.z $10.00 will be awarded s turkey will be given to the To the raiser of the second young turkey in size a prize of $5.00 iOra Clark, the play, Under Cover, at the Davis theatre, Norwich, Monday_night. Mrs, M. ahon and daughter Kate ‘are ng friends in Greene- ville. Mrs. Baldwin is at the Backus hos- pital, Norwich, Hunters around here are coming in with all kinds of game since the season opened. A meeting of the young people was held in the vestry of the Congrega- tionai church for the punan of get- ting up an entertainmen SALEM Putnam Preacher at Congregational Church—C. E. Officers and Commit- tees—State Certificates for Punc- tual Pupils. Rev. Mr. Graham of Putnam occu- pied the pulpit in the Co nal church Sunday morning and evening. preaching very able sermons. The morning text was Luke 11. 13. Eve- ning text, ] Kings, 10: 7: “The half was not told ms Rev. Mr. Graham ‘Was entertained while in town at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Charles S. Ray. C. E. icers. At the close of the preaching ser- vice in the evening the Y. P. 8. C, E. held their annual meeting, the elec- tion of officers resulting as follows: President, Wilbert H. Marvin; vice president, Mrs. Rose V. Ray; secre- tary, Mrs. Florence Murray; treas- urer, Mrs. Mary Darling: assistant treasurer, Mrs. Ora Clark. Brevities. The Grange met Tuesday evening. Miss Ida Schmuckler is spending some_time in New York. J. Warren Gay, Frederic Starr and J. C. Turner of New London spent Sunday at the Jones cottage. ID?’!.! Susan M. Rogers of East Lyme nt Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs, F. R. Bailey. . Barl DeWolf was a visitor in New Hayen/over Sunday. Mrs. Phoebe Robinson of Yantic is spending the week at the home of her mother, Mrs. S. A. Tibbitts. Lowell J. Wilcox was in Hartford and Willimantic on business this William Raymond of Norwich visited at the home of his sister, Mrs. J, Ray- mond Douglass, Wednesday. State Certificates. State certificates of perfect attend- ance in the public\schools for the year ending in June, 1914, were received this week by Miss Minnie Kingsley, Lawrence Spencer and Floyd Bailey, all pupils in the Central district, Miss Kathryn Ray and Miss Nellie Gray attended the state teachers’ con- vention in New Haven Friday and will “emain in N?w Haven visiting friends mntil Sunday’. Appointed Committees. Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Ray entertained he executive committee of the Y. P. 3. C. E. at their home Wednesday eve- 1ing when the following committees were appointed: Lookout Committee—Chairman, Gil- “ert Murray; other members, Dwight ‘\Igag‘ln. N. L. Clark and Mrs, Rose ._Ra: Prayer Meeting Committee—Chair- man, Mrs. Ivy S. Bailey; other mem- "ers, Mrs. Ora Clark and Mrs. Flor- ence Murray. Social—Chairman, Gilbert Murray; other memboers, Mrs. Viola Beebe, Mrs, Mrs. Rose V. Ray, Mrs. Ella Kingsley, N. L. Clark, Mrs. Helen Malona and Miss Kittie Ray. Sunday School—Chairman, Mrs. Florence Murray, Mrs. Mary Darling and Mrs, Ora Clark. Missionary—Chairman, Mrs. Darling: other members, Mrs. Bailey.and Dwight Marvin, Music—Nathaniel Clark, chairman; other members, Mrs. Ora Clark, Mrs. Viola Beebe and Mrs. Hanney. Flower—Chairman, N. 8. other members, Mrs, Ora Clark, Mis Susar Miner and Miss Minnie Kings- 1ley. Caliing—Chairman, Mrs. Alice Hous- ton: other members, Mrs. Leila Rogers and Mrs. Helen Malona. Book—Chairman, LeRoy Bailey, Min- nie Kingsley, Rev. Mr. Graham of Putnam will oc- copy the pulpit in the Congregational church again next Sunday morning and evening., LEDYARD in addition to the market price will be given. This turkey will fur- nigh the Thanksgiving dinner for the Sheltering Arms. To the raiser of the largest and fattest turkey over a year old a prize of $5.00 in addition to the market price. This will go to the County Home for Children for a Thanksgiving dinner. The judges will be disinterested persons who will weigh the tur- keys at Somers Bros” market. : All turkeys that ars eligibla for competition will be purchased at the market .price, 50 turkey raiser who enters a bird in the selling the bird whether a prize is won or not. contest is sure of . | Mrs, F. Edward Davies.was in Han- | Hill L. S. S. . He brought the ladies in his new auto. Mr. Maine returned to the Hill Wednesday morning. Mrs. Maine will make a longer stay. Mrs. John Merriss of Bradford, R. L, was a dinner guest of Mrs, Delia Gal- lup at the home of E. P. Chapman Wednesday. She also called on Mrs. ’D:a.rnon ‘Maine and Mrs, Horace F. Pal- er. Edwin P. Chapman has so far re- covered from his illness as to attend to_his business again. Mrs. Altana Perrin attended the funeral services for her cousin Warren Thornton in Pawtucket. She was ac- companied by her sister, Mrs. Hattie Crandall of Westerly. Alfred M. Clark bought the corn at Orrin C, Maine's auction. T COLCHESTER ' A number of local people have no- ticed the comet which is now plainly seen at the foot of the Big Dipper. Two professors from Storrs college ;vere callers in this vicinity Wednes- ay. Myer Paley was a visitor in New York quring the week end. Game is not over-abundant in this localit! s of shooting from parties whi do not ask the privilege of trespassing or hunting on their land. Mr, Lud’i recently lost a horse which was taken sick while being driven. _J. G. Clark of Colchester is drawing ties from here for Mr. Ingalls, lum- ber dealer. Susman Paley is making some im- provemeuts about his cow barn. A cement floor is being placed in the tasemen¥, ‘individual watering troughs for the cows and a manure carried has beenr installed. LAUREL GLEN Almost every family was represented at the auction of Orrin Main at Wyas- e last Monday. Mr. Main and are soon to leave for Florida. Mrs. Anna Merriss of Bradf R. has been the guest of Mrs. William Main part of this week. . althmgh farmers hear plenty, LEONARD BRIDGE Liberty Club Holds Annual Banquet at Clubhouse. Misses Sarah _and Mary Gillette of Providence, R. I, have been spending a few days at Henry J. Williams. Alfred Hughes has reeturned to Providence after spending the summer at K. L. Cummings. ‘Miss Lavinia P. Kneeland and Mr. David Walsh were in Willimantic Tuesday. Mac Himelstein is spending weeks in New York city. The Liberty Club held the annual banquet Saturday afternoon at the Clubhouse. 3 The body of Mrs. Elizabeth Carpen- ter Strong was brought to the Exeter cemetary, Saturday afternoon, from Hebron for burial. Rev. E. O. Mead two read the committal service at the grave. » Mr. LeValley has purchased a new horse. z Mrs. James Wood has returned from a visit with friends in Chester. Miss Emma_ Beebe of Deep River is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Lodo- wick Bill. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Anderson were in New London on busifiess Wednes- day. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Bunnell spent Slllnd-’ly with Mr. and Mrs. E. Stiles Mrs. Jared Dantels, Jr., entertained her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Blackman of New Haven last Sunday. HANOVER October Missionary Meeting Address- ed by Mrs. T. E. Davies—Harvest Supper Planned. The October Missionary meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Tanner, F day afternoon. The program consist- You want your hens laying now of all times of the /3 year, whether you sell eggs or just have a few hens to supply your own family. Come in and get Poultry - P C‘?—tfi) Regulator and you will soon be getting all the eggs you want. It does make hens lay—guaranteed to do it or your money back. Look out for Roup at this time—the most dangerous of al 2 Poultry dizcascs. Pratis Roup Remedy is guaranteed to cure. Wesellit. J.P.HOLLOWAY, C.W.HILL & SON, GREENVILLE GRAIN CO. NORWICH GRAIN CO. JAS. M. YOUNG 6192 ed of a lecture on AMcrmonism. by Mrs. T. Edward Davies, of Lisbon, A meeting of the Ladies’ Guild wbas held to plan for the annual harvest supper. Attended Norwich Rally. Fifteen re| sentatives from here attended the annual Junior rally of the Eastern Connecticut branch in Broadway church, Norwich, last Sat- urday, than Main was in Ashaway Tues- . George Hill and son Ray nephew, John | Kavanaugh, were Westerly, Tuesday. Rev. Van Horn of Ashaway is ex- pected to preach in the chapel next Sunday, and in LEFFINGWEL John Rathbone returned home Saturday after spending a number of days with friends in Putnam. The social held with Mrs. Whiting News Notes. Cecil Balkham and his brother, Wil- lara Balkham ting friends in Willimantic S A number nday. from this town attended Erastus Sterry_Par! Local Housewife Makes Over 100 lbs: of Butter Weeckly—Probate Hea: —Church to Call Litchfield Past Rev. Lucian Drury of North Ston- ington will preach in the Congrega- tional church Sunday morning. A Busy Housewife. Mrs. William 1. Al bhusiest women in town. RBesides tak- ing care of her household duties she makes over 100 lbs. of butter each week. About one-half is sold whole- sale. A ready market is found in Mystic for her product at 38 cents per pound. Lloyd Jones and Miss Gussie Hague, of Brooklyn, N. Y., have been visit- ing Christopher Baldwin and family. Mrs. Elsie Anderson of East Green- wich, R. I, has been the guest of Miss- es Annie and Ruth Baldwin. Hearing on Main Estate. Another hearing ¢ the William L. ‘Main estate will be held before Judge Samuel Holdredge Wednesday, is for a revocation of a former ruling when the appeal will be withdrawn. Will Call Pastor. The members of the Conmg.finnu church will hald a church meeting Sunday after Sunday school in to calling Rev. Mr. Goodemough of Litchfield county as their pastor. Rev. Mr. Goodenough preached in the church last Sunday as a candidate and was favorably heard. He will be asked to become pastor of the church. =3 Mrs. Thomas P. Norman and Miss Ella Norman were guests Wednesday of Rev. and Mrs, W. F. White of Old Saybroolk, Miss Florence Geer was a week end and Sunday guest of Miss Eleanor Beckwith_of Franklin, who is to be married Wednesday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beckwith, of Franklin. Jailer Oscar H. Main of Norwich is building a stene silo on his farm near Lantern Hill Important Probate Hearings. A hearing on the distribution of the Russell Gallup_estate was held at the provate office Friday. Russell Galiup was the former judge of probate for 10 years. A hearing was held on the Annie M. Thompson estate Thursday afternoon. William__ Thompson of Port Richmond, N, Y., administrator of the estate has sold the real estate to Station Agent Lawson of the New Haven railroad at Gales Ferry. PENDLETON HILL Former Pastor Conducts Services at Funeral of Erastus Sterry Parks. yn is one of the Arthur ‘Boardman, who has been visiting_at the Palmer Homestead. re- turned Friday to his home in Lancas- ter, Pa. Miss Alice Chapman was unable to return to the Normal school in Wil- limantic until Tuesday of this week owing to illness. Funeral of Erastus S. Parks. Rev, H. L. Harrington of Ashaway, R. I, a former pastor of the Hiil church, officiated at the funeral of , held from the POTATO SALAD NEW SAUERKRAUT NEW DILL PICKLES GERMAN BOLOGNA PRESSED HAM Have You Ever Tried Qur Sausage? Our Sausage are the best money can buy THUMM'S DELICATESSEN STORE 40 Franklin Street church Saturday afternoon. Burial was in the Chapman cemetery on Chapman Hill. Mr. Parks’ son Alonzo of White Plains, N. Y. was present at the funeral, returning to his home the same day. Dr. Charles E. North, with his fam- ily, left Saturday for Montclair, N. J. Dr, North’s family has spent the past four months at the Parsonage. Carey E. Maine, JIr., is visiting in ‘Willimantic. Malcolm Thompson has purchased a woodlot of B. G. Palmer. The glorious October weather is enjoyed by all. 2 ev. H, L. Harrington and son Augustus were gu at M. O. Chap- man’s Saturday night. - OLD MYSTIC Masquerade Party for New York Guest Visitors and Travelers “During the Week., ™ B ) The Baptist Ladies’ Aid society met Wednesday with Mrs. Herbert Bacon Hutchins at the Baptist parsonage. The Methodist United Workers met ‘Wednesday in the parish house. Masquerade Party. Misses Eilsie and Angie Chesebro gave a masquerade party last Satur- day evening in honor of their cousin, Miss Jennie Greene ,of Cuba, N, Y. Guests were present from Mystic, Old Mystic, Burnett's Corners and Center Groton. It proved very enjoyable, Re- fresfiments were berved. % Rev, Arthur H. Withee, pastor of the Methodist church, exchanged pul- pits Sunday, Oct. 18th, with -Rev Dwight,G. Stone of the Second Con- gregational church, Stonington. Rev. George H. Miner, D. D, of Mystic, occupied the pulpit of the Baptist church Sunday morning. Slightly Improved. The condition of Captain T. Everett Welles is a_ little more hopeful. The captain underwent a serious opera- tion a month ago at Boston and his condition has been very critical anc is still, School Sessions Omitted. There weré no sessions at the Old Mystic schools: Thursday as it was visiting day for the teachers. Amos A. Chapman, assessor for the town of Groton, was here Friday re- ceiving lists of taxable property. Amcs Hewitt, assessor for the town of Stonington, was at the Old Mys- tic post office’ Wednesday. Prof. William G. Park, who teaches at Petersboro, N. H., recently made a brief visit to his home in the Bur- nett's Corners distriet. Friends of Mrs. John E. Spofford, of Brooklyn, Y., learn that she is re- covering from a serious illness. | Miss Florence Johnson recently vis- ited Cape Cod. Miss Agnes Chapman has returned from two weeks’ vacation spent at Lake Shore Farm, Lakeport, N. H. Theodore Johnson left Monday for Middletown, where he is in the em- ploy of the Connecticut Power com- pany. Miss Mary Harris Dean left Tues- day evening for a two weeks’ visit to her sister, Miss Addine E. Dean, of Brooklyn, N. Y. J. Harold Williams has returned from a week's vacation spent with rel- atives in New York state. Miss Florence Clarke of Port Jar- vis, N. Y., and Miss Kathryn Decker, of Westov N, Y., are guests this week of Mr. and Mrs, Frank E. Wil- liams. Mr. and Mrs. George Hicks of Wil- limantic have been guests this week of local friends of Mrs. Hicks. Guest from Pomfret. Mrs. Charles P. Grosvenor of Pom- fret is the guest of Mr. and Mrs, Wil- liam H. gorfla. Alpheus H. Schoonover, of Mrs. Elmhurst, is spending a few days in New York and while there will be the guest of Miss Adeline E. Dean. Henry Davis has returned to'Pres- ton City after a visit to his brother, Elisha C. Davis and family, Mrs. Augustus Lambert and son Archibald ILambert, have returned from an auto trip to Stafford Springs. NORTH STONINGTON Organization of School Board— Charles S, Kendall to Take Course at Harvard, Rev. Mr. Roper of Riverpoint, R. 1., supplied the pulpit of the Congre- gational churcp last Sunday. Rev. George H. Chambers, Rev, Lu- cian Drury. Mrs. D. F. Chapman, Mrs. H. M. Perking and Mrs. F. A. Thomp- =on attended the Connecticut Baptist convention in Hartford. Rev. George H. Chambers returned Wednésday evening from a vacation of three weeks. Miss Ruth W. Robinson, a teacher in the Wheeler school, spent Sunday at her home, suburban to Boston. School Committee Qrganizes. The town school committee has or- ganized with Floyd L. Main, chair- man and Frank T. Wheeler secretar: Floyd L. Main is temporarily teac ing in Preston, substituting for his cousin, Miss Ruth Richardson, who is il Moving to Cambridge, Charles P. Randall . formerly prin- cipal of the Wheeler school, is mov- ing to Cambridge, Mass. where he will pursue a course of study in the Harvard university sraduate school. Rev. Lucian Drury will supply the pulpit of the Congregational church in Ledyard Sunday. wich spent Tuesday with Mrs. T. H ‘Ward. Mrs. Ambrose Sullivan of Trading Cove is spending several days with Mrs. Grace Peckham. Mrs. A, T. Browning was a guest Wednesday of Mrs, Robert Stanton of Willimantic. Mrs. Etta Babcock, of Greenwich, R. I has returned home after pass- ing a week with Mrs. Eugene Clark. Mr. and Mrs. William Buteau of Baltic spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Clarke. P, L. Maybrey and sister Amelia were Sunday visitors at J. H. Ma- honey. Mr. and Mrs. Warren of are guests for a week of their cousin, Mrs, Emma Warner. Mrs. Reuben Manning and children spent a few days recently with Mrs. Manning’s sister, Mrs. Ernest JMan- ning of Thamesville. Mrs, Annie Sherman of Palmertown Esl vilfiting her daughter, Mrs, Eugene ark. FRANKLIN Otis Fairbanks of Norwich wis a recent guest of Lloyd Grant. Mrs, Abbie Speeler and Miss Lillie Johnson were Hartford visitors Wed- nesday. Mrs. Pryde, wife of Dr. J. W. Pryde, of Boston, was a recent guest of her sister, Mrs, Luther Holton. Mrs. Arthur Bryant and daughter Virginia and Miss Saidie Mattison of Pawtucket, R. I, have been spendingz a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Clifford H. Robinson. . = Mr. and Mrs. Miles and Mrs. Wil- jam James, of Hope. Valley, were re- \nt guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. P. yer. Mrs, Myron Smith of Bozrah attend- 2d church in Franklin on Sunday. Miss Clara Grant is spending a few lays in Norwich, * Mrs. Hattie Cole of Putnam is visit- ng her piece, Mrs. Hermon A. Gager. Miss Florence Geer of Ledyard has been visiting Miss Eleanor Beckwith. Miss Edna Vallette of Stratford is .he week end guest of her sister, Mrs. Lioyd P. Ayer. MOHEGAN Mrs. Harris of Norwich was in Mo- hegan Sunday. Mr. and. Mrs. Mason of New Haven were callers at Mrs. Fowler's Sunday. Edwir 'Brien has been visiting friends in Yorcester for a few days. Mrs. Bennett has been visiting friends in New York and Boston. Mrs. Sussaman is in New York for several days, visiting friends. Mrs, Strickland of New York has been visiting Mrs. O'Brien for several days. . Mrs. Dolbeare and Mrs. Avery were in Willimantic Wednesday visiting friends. Mr. Kinney. has gone to Montana. Mrs. Nenner of New York is the guest of Mrs. Hunter. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Johnson have moved to Uncasville. Edwin O’Brien has been to Green- field, N. H., where he purchased a fine thoroughbred Ayrshire bull. The Industrial Accident Insurance Commission of California has pub- lished a decision that it is illegal to reduce wages to meet the cost of in- surance against the compensation risk of employes. MRS, THOMSON - TELLS WOMEN How She Was Helped During Change of Life by Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. . . Philadelphia, Pa.—‘TIam just 52years of age and during Change of Life I suf- - e fered for six years i1 terribly. I tried sev-, 1] eral doctorsbutnone | seemed to give me; any relief. Every; {] monththe painswere intense in both sides, and made me so weak that I had to go to bed. At last a friend recommen- ded Lydia E. Pink- ham’s Vegetable Compound to me and I tried it at once end found much relief. After that I had no pains at all and could do my housework and shopping the same 2s always. For years I have praised Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Com- | pound for what it has done for me, | and shall always recommend it as a wo- man’s friend. You are at liberty touse my letter in any way.’’—Mrs. THOMSON, 649 W. Russell St., Philadelphia, Pa. Change of Life is one of the mos€ critical periods of a woman’s existence. The grange meeting Friday evening was an open meeting of the character of a social gathering. Refreshments were served. \ Miss Delia Briggs of Lebanon and Women everywhere should remember | that there is no other remedy known to carry women so successfully through this trying period as Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. If you mtEul),?cisl advice ‘write to Lydia E. Pinkham Med- Mrs. Louis Potts d childs of N ene R T were calling on friends | icine Co. (confidential), Lynn, in town jVednesda; ~ Mass. Your letter will be opened, Mys. Fhuben Maining and children | read and answered by a woman a Mrs. Jennette Hoffman were call- ok on Tebanon friends Tuesday. and held in strict confidence, Mrs. Philip Whaley and son of