Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, November 14, 1914, Page 9

VG % we'te "“J we Eyree g g Rea\ Y . i \ 77700 P s e trd L CarTER. _RED CROSS TO THE RESCUE Crncrceon UNCLE SAM—A Little of youre:;ocperity medicine is what I need. : 7S O COUNTRY NEWS FROM ONE HUNDRED LIVE CORRESPONDENTS EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND. Who is Going and Coming—Incidents, and Building in Accidents Three Counties. New London County GALES FERRY School Children Give Entertainment for Library Fund—Meeting of M sionary Auxiliary—Last Beat Winter Quarters, ment in the vestry of the M. E, church Saturdey evening at 7.30 o'clock. The following program was given: The Leaves Have a recitation, * October's Blue ‘Weather, school: recitation. The Dog and the Tramp, Gertrude Allen: solo, Sweet Bunch of Daisies, Lester Whit- man; recitation, The Spiced and the Fly, Gordon Manierre; reading, An- derellus, Ernestine Talbot; recitation, Wonderful Mother, Laura McGuire; duet, Beautiful Sea, Marie and Ger- trude Aflen; recitation, Why Cats ‘Wash After Eating, Madeline Birch; reading, Young America, Marie Allen; Prnestine Talbot; piano s0jo, Shepherd song. Gertrude Allen; re¢itation, Donald Potter; reading, What the Frogs Sing, Mary Birch; solo, My Grandma’s Advice, Ernestine ; recitation, Lester Whitman; recitation, The Sandpiper, school; song, school, The affair wes well attended. Re- freshments were-served at the close of the program and the proceeds are 1o be used to replemish the school li- brary. The town assists where the districts are Interested, to raise a cer- tain sum. Entertained Auxiliary. Mrs, Lulu Hempstead and Mrs. Charles J. Pisrce entertained the local auxiliary of the Woman’s Home Mis- sionary soclety at the home of Mrs. Pierce at Allyn's Point, Tuesday af- ternoon from 2.80 until 5 o'clock. Mrs. James M. Potter, the president, pre- sided. The topic for the afterncon was The Mexican in the United States, tlie Keynote to Make Disciples of All Na- tions. Singing, The Call, followed by prayer, reading Glimpses from Tucson, by “Mrs. Charles J. Pierce; reading from slips by members of the society: readi - stlé by M!;l.xlehll;e J. reading, Perpetual Members, Miss Kate B. Cplver. The business e AT e recitation, e s The pupils of the village school un- der the direction of their teacher, Miss Grace Chapman, gave an ehtertain- meetine followed. After adjournment the hostesses served refreshments. Drew Seminary Day, Rev. Mr. Potter spoke on the value of theological schools Sunday morn- ing, his theme being. Study to Show Thyself Approved Unto God. He paid a tribute to Drew. Theological sem- inary, Madison, N. J,, of which he is a graduate antl spoke of the good work it has done and is doing. Offerings are to be taken within two weeks for a professorship in that seminary to be known as the Henry A. Butts and to be sent to the president of the school. League Meeting. The Epworth League service was under the direction of Mrs. James M. Potter, Sunday evening, the topic be- ing Home Missionary Opportunity in Our Cities. The Mission Study class followed at 8 o’clock. Coroner and Mrs. Franklin H. Brown closed their cottage, Redfern, Monday, and returned to their home on Laurel Hill avenue, Norwich. Mrs, Mary Durand of New London and Mrs. Clarissa Bolles were callers at the home of Mrs. Bdward R. Lat- imer Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Franklin H. Brown attended the conference of the Baptist churches at the Huntington Street Baptist church, New London, Wednesday last, Motored from New York. Mr. end Mrs. A. C. Risdon of New York with Mrs. Risdon’s sister, Miss Addie Secor and_Robert Wilcox of Watertown, New York. and chauffeur, came here by automobile last Wed- nesday to the Risdon cottage. Miss Secor and party returned Thursday by automobile. Mr. and Mrs, Risdon re- ed to superintend the closing of the cottage for the winter. They left for New York Friday, Frank A. Aplin, Jr., closed the Aplin cottage in the village and left for his the family. The family of Milp Benn, recently of New London, and Mrs. Joab Rogers, Mre. Benn's aunt, are to join Mr. Benn in_Philadelphia for the winter. MiSs Ruth Billings of Hatfield, Mass, has been the guest of Mrs. Henry W. Hurlbutt at Woodlawn farm and is now in Norwich at the home of Mrs. Nelson W. Parker of ‘Washington street, Mrs. Hurlbutt'’s daughter, who was a School friend of Miss Billings at_Northfield. Rev. Mr, Potter, Dudley C. Perkins home in Mt. Vernon, N\. Y. to join| and daughter. Miss Jennie G. Per- kins, attended the supper at the M, | I3, church, Uncasville, and listened to |the address by Rev, Otis Moore, Thursday evening. One of the last boats to go out of commission was Coroner Franklin H. Brown's auxiliary boat Ruth, which was taken around to Noank last week for the winter. Attending Convention, Rev. James M. Potter, pastor of the M. E. church, and R. Irving Hurlbutt, president of the Epworth League, left the village Wednesday morning to at- ténd the New England Convention for Methodist Men in Trement Temple, Boston, in sesslon Wednesday, Thure- day and Friday. The Camp Fire girls held their reg- ular meeting Saturday afternoon at the home of their guardian, Miss Alice Satterlee. A hike was taken over some old time roads. ” Mrs. Harlan Plerce went to York Wednesday to arrange for the removal of the family there for the winter. g fr. and Mrs. Charles W. Pierce of Urion Hill, N. J., have closed the ‘Webb cottage, which they have been occupying for some weeks. NORTH STONINGTON Picnic Supper—S8erious lliness of Dwight E. Hewitt— Edward Man Recovering from Injurfes. New A party of ladies enjoyed a picnic supper last Saturday evening at the home of Miss Dora T. Maine. It was the birthday of one of the number, Miss Lila G. Thompson, and a birth- day cake lighted by candles graced the table and was the source of much merriment. Reyv. Mr. Bugbee of New Hampshire supplied the pulpit of the Congrega- tional church last Sunday. Rev. Lucian Drury arrived home on ‘Wednesday afternoon from an absence of a few days in Massachusetts, preaching in Colerain on SBunday and later visiting his_son, a teacher in Mount Hermon school. Sewing Meeting. The Ladies’ society of the Third Baptist church had a sewing meeting Thursday at the home of Mrs. F. A, Thempson, Dwight E. Hewitt Il Miss Edith C. Hewitt has gone to Westport on account of the serious illness of her father, Dwight E. Hew- itt, who moved there from this place a year ago. Edward -Man, who- suffered serious injuries from a fall in the engine room of his power plant about ten days ago, Is getting along as well as could be expected and his recovery is looked for. GARDNEB_LAKE Straw Riders From Norwich—Dr. Pol- lock Buys the Farman Farm Frank Farnam has sold his to Nurwiech purchasers. The dance in Dolbeare’s hall Novem- ber 6th was well attended. A party from Norwich enjoyved a straw ride to the lake and a pleas- ant evening at Dolbeare's hall Novem- ber Tth. Mrs. Olive Boynton was in Norwich Saturday. Me. and Mrs. William Kempton of ‘Yantic were recent callers on Mrs, Ella Champlin. Dr. Pollock Buys Farm. Frank Farnam has sold his farm to Dr. Pollock of Norwich. Mrs, Burchard of Montville was at the lake Tuesday. Miss Elisabeth’ Whalley of Walling- ford is visiting Mrs, Olive Boynton. Mrs. Ella Champlin and Miss Em- ma Johnson were guests of Leffingwell friends a few days this week. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Morgan and two children, who have been visiting G. H. Morgan, returned home Sunday. Mrs, James Lathrop was a caller at_Charles Gardners Tuesday. Mrs. Frank Austtin of Montville was a guest of Mrs. David Maynard this week, launch Camper Returns Weston Northbridge of Brooklyn, N. Y., a member of Camp Massapeak, spent Sunday at the inke. Fitch Dolbeare and Mrs. Dolbeare were at their cottage the week-end. MOHEGAN Services were held in the church Sunday both morning and' evening, with Sunday scchool at 1 o'clock. Mrs. Hunter and Mrs. Weimer, who have been visiting Mrs. Davis of Mys- tie, have returned. Mr. and Mrs. John .Quidgeon and family have moved into Mr. Barrows' house. Mrs, Griffin and daughter, of Gro- ton, wererguests of 3fry. Hunter Sat- urday, Mrs. Harris of Norwich was the guest of Mrs. Quidgeon Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, Mason of New Lcn- don called on friends in this place Sun- Joseph Skelly and family have mov- ed to Norwich, John Rush having bought Mr. {relly’s cottage. Mr- and Mrs, Geol Sturges and children of New London were at the home of Mrs. E.°T. Baker Sunday. | solos held the attention of the whole FRANKLIN Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Smith Occupying New Home—Planning for Mission- ary Sal Mrs. Hermon A. Gager was the weak end guest of friends in Lisbon. Mrs. Charles Crandall of South ‘Windham was a recent visitor in town. §. N. Hyde has returned after spending a few days in Boston. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Miller of Johns- town, Pa., were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Stewart. Miss Gladys Griswold of Groton has been spending the week with Mrs. Lloyd P. Ayer. Mrs Charles Beckwith and Mrs. Ar- thur Smith were in Norwich Wednes- day. Mrs. E. Northrup of Norwich spent Friday with Mrs. Aldert Fryer. Mr. and Mre. A. R. Manning of Yantic spent Sunday with Or. and Mrs. L. P. Aver. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Smith have re- turned frém their wedding tfip and will reside in their newly furnished home on Lebanon road. Tied Three Quilts. ® About twenty ‘ladies met at the home of Mrs. Kate Jobnson and tied thres quilts Thursday of last week for the missionary sale in December. - LEBANOI First Number of Grange Entertain- ment Course Delights Crowded House—Allen Hoxie Joins the Navy. The first number. of the grange en- tertainment course was presented last week Friday evening to a large and appreciative andience. The Alexander- Mitton Co. was the attraction and proved fully equal to its reputation. Mrs. Alexander by her skilful and art- istic rendition of old time songs and ballads, accompanying herself on the harp, won round after round of {- plause, while Mrs, Mitton kept the au- dience In good humor with her exe: lent ‘"“hict impemn:l(loxu and recita- tions. rs. Mitton 850 pOssesses oneé of the clearest and sweetest contralto voices ever heard here and during her house. The next number will be James Francis O'Donnell in-an even- ing of humor and fun entitled Olla ‘Podrida. Newsy Notes- Edith L, Tucker was in South Wind- ham Sunday. A Mrs. Clinton Goowin spept Tues- day with Mrs. ‘C. M, Geer. E. A, Hoxie was in Providence an business last week. Mr. and Mrs, Charles Lamb have been in Madison for a few days. George Wilcox of Putnam was at E. A, Hoxle's over Sunday. Royces Loomis spent the week end in. Farmington. Carleton Tucker of Kenyen, R. I, is at Charles Lamb's. Allan Hoxie has joined the navy., Lewis Greene of Waterford is at 1. J. Tucker's, Mrs. H. M. Peck, who has been vis- ! a visit with Mrs. M. D. Whittaker cof Leicester. GOSHEN Diversions at Hallowe'sn Social—Del- egates at Convention. The Christian Endeavor society held a Hallowe'en social at the home of B, R. York Saturday evening. There was a good attendance. The com- pany was very pleasantly entertained. 'he rooms were effectively decorated. Refreshments were served, Rev. John H. Knott, Mrs, Knott and Miss Annle Gillette attended as dele- {-tu the state Sunday schaol conven- fon in Meriden. B. F. York of Poquonoc was a re- cent visitor with friends in this place. Mr, and Mrs. J. A. Randall have been spending a few days with friends in Meriden and Hartford . Motored from Meriden, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Fenn of Mer- 1den were guests of friends in Goshen Saturday, making the trip in their touring car, coming by way of Say- brook and New London and returned through Willimanti¢, Manchester and Hartford, P.' A. Lathrop has purchased a handsome four-year-old horse, from a Norwich dealer. A very brilliant searchlight on the Sound was observed here Monday eve- ning. Rev. John H. Knott is attending as a delegate the state conference of Congregational.churches held in Win- sted. HAMBURG Grange Votes to Spend $500 to Con- tinue Macedam Road—Dinner Served Workers. Lyme grange has voted to spend five hundred dollars to continue the m road which came near the hall up Church hill, to the end of the Grange ground going east. The gran- gers met Tuesday with teams and sraded the hiHl and it is expected the read will be finished this week. B. F. Maban has the contract. Mrs. Samuel Daniels {s = visiting friends in town. :“b..r'e is at Lord's dock loaded with trap rock for the state road. Mrs, Gilbert Miller moved from Ster- ling City to Moodus Thursday. 2 Carrie Bill went to Hadley, Mass., Monday, to yisit her sister, rMs. Jennie Martin, The laéles of Lyme grange served a fine dinner to the men working on Church hill, Tuesday. Sawmill Idle. Ingalls Bros. have shut down their sawmill at East Haddam owing to business depression. : Mrs. Cora Beckwith is assisting Mrs. Haymes at the parsonage. LEONARD BRIDGE Otto A. Nettleton returned Saturday from a trip_ to Guilford, where he at- ttipg Mrs. C., M. Geer, left Friday for tended the funeral of his half-brother, Evelyn Nettleton. He also visited rel- atives and friends at Clinton. Judge and Mrs. Albert G. returned Wednesday from Hartforg, where they spent several days wiid their sons, Willlam A. and Warren M. Kneeland. - SALEM New Britain Minister tional Church—Supervisor Holds Teaghers’ Meeting. Rev. R. H, Crawford of New Britain occupied the pulpit in the Congrega- tional church last Sunday morning and evening, preaching most helpful ser- mons to unusually large and attentive congregations. His theme in the mori- ing was The Suffering Christian. Text, Hebrews . 2: 10. His subject in tha evening was Jewels. Rev. Mr. Craw- ford was accompanied by his 7 year old son Russel. . During their stay in town they were guests of the Misses Hurlburt. - New Pr:-ident Leads. Wilbert H. Marvin, the newly elected president of the Y. P. S. C. E. had charge of the opening services in the evening. i Miss Celia Parks of Colchester was the ruest of Miss Katherine Ray over Sunday- - v uaam Maynard and F. R. Bailey attended the auction of the Parker- Davenport Co., Montville, Tuesday. Miss Pearl Brown of Mystic was a recent visitor at the home of her pars ents, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Brown. Mrs. Alexander Gordon is visitiug her daughters in New York. George Bailey of New l.ondon was & visitor in town last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gifford and daughter, Miss Anna Gifford, of New London visited relatives at Maple Lawn farm over Sunday. Lowell J. Wilcox made a brief busi« ness tri to Hartford last week. Ira D. Gifford was a New Londan visitor Friday. Mrs. William B. Kingsley and Mra Mary Chadwick epent Saturday in Norwich. ‘William Hall and family of Hamburg visited over Sunday at the home of Mr. ané Mrs. Willlam Maynard. Mr. gnd Mrs. Ernest E. Rogers and Miss rothy Fuller of New London motored to Hillside farm Sunday. At Summer Home. Prof, Hiram Bingham of New Ha- ven spent Sundey at his summer homé on-Woodbridge Hill. Walter Kingsley motored to_town Wednesday from his home in Wash= ington, Conn. Teachers' Meeting. State Supervisor J. A. Young of Col: chester visited schools in town Thurs< day and conducted a teachers meeting in the Central school in the afternoon] The town school board met Thurs« day evening. = Rev. R. H. Crawford of New Britaia is expected to preach again next Sun- day morning and evening. In the morning he will continue the discourse on The Suffering Christian. at Congrega- Young John. Eckert, . of ‘weighs 739 pounds. old, Circlevilie, Oy He is 24 years