Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, March 20, 1915, Page 10

NORWICH BULLETIN, SATURDAY. MARCH 20, 1915 * LETTERS FROM TWO STATES New London County GALES FERRY Book Ciub Meets—Rev. P. C. Wright | Leases Jones' Cottage—Lyman A. Richards’ Death at 2, The Book club was entertained by Afrs, James M. Potter at the parsonage Friday afternoon. The Apotheoss the Rev. M. Spanzler by Margaret Deland was read by Mrs, John J. Law- less. The usual social the hostess serving sandwiches, olives, cake and Russian tea. Communion Sunday. Holy_communion was in the M. E. church last ing by Rev. James M. Pc rite of baotism to Marie J. Myrta Mather was also received adn Jetter into membership of the church | from the Groton Heights PBaptist church. At the Sunday school se the awards for regular attenc given in the following order, Brich, gold pin for one vear E Bennett, green metal pin for months; Gertrude Allen, silver sta: year and six months; gold plated star, twenty months, Mrs. Charles J, Plerce. It was voted at this session of the Sunday school not to hold the 1 evening Epworth league service to fow all that wish to attend the even- jng service in the Federal Street Methodist church, New London, to hear Bishop Hamilton to do so. Among those who attended were Rev. James M. Potter, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Perk Mr. ang Mrs. C. E. Colver, Misses Laura A Perkins, Jennie G. Perkins, Dlarie J. Allen, Gertrude Allen and Rt Irving Huributt, Richard Chase, Har- ©ld McGuire. To Use Duplex Envelope. IAt a business meeting of the finance committee of the M. F. church last Thursday evening it was voted to use the Duplex envelope for pledges the same as last year for current ex- Denses and benevolences. Attorney John J, Lawless was Hartford last Thursday. Mrs. Edwin Avery and Mrs. Tsaac G. Geer of Ledyard were guests of friends in_the village last Thursday. Mrs. Caro Maniere attended the fu- neral of Mrs. B. F Maniere in Pe- ‘quonnoc Thursday. Mrs, J. C. Perkins, Misses Ellen and Tmey Geer of Norwich were in attend- ance at the funeral of Mrs. Sarah Rylance Freeman Friday. Rev. P. C. Wright Leases Cottage. Rev, P. C. Wright of Philadelphia hes leased a cottage of Isaac S. Jones on _the Bluff for the coming season. Mrs. Delphine Fish attended the DMarch meeting of Anna Warner Bailey chapter, D. A. R, in the Monument house, Groton, last Thursday. Mrs, Arthur C. Fuller and Mrs. Will_ jam H. Cadman of New London were guests of Mrs. Fanny A. Molthrop Sat- urday afternoon. Captain and Mrs, James Cennon bf Norwich were visitors at the home of Mrs. Sarah A. Colver and fam: the Navy Yard last Friday and Satur- day. in Dead at 92. In the death of Lyman Allen Rich- ards of Long Cove, Ledyard, in the 93rd vear of his age, the neighborhood loses its oldest resident. Mr, Richards was born in Waterford, the son of Edward and Lydia Bolles Richards. He is survived by three sons, and one daughter; the eldest son, Henry Ly man Richards is at the home with the daughter, Miss Julia C. Richards and Fred Richards of Laurel Hill, Norwich, Charles Richards of Jack: ¥lorida and several grandchildren. Mr, and M Harlan A. Pierce and Mrs. Harriet Crandall returned Sun- day from their annual winter stay in New York. Miss Ruth Lawson was the guest of the Misses Ernst in Norwich and at- tended the concert given by Trinity College Musical club in the Trinity M. E_church Friday evening. Miss Caroline B. Freeman and her friend, Mrs. Roger de Bussy left the wvillage Tuesday for Mrs. de Bussy's home in Mt. Vernon, N. Y., where Miss Freeman will remain two weeks. Percy Norman spent unday at the home of his mother, Mrs. P. C. Sor- man at_Aliyn’s Point. Mrs, Emma Babcock of Ledvard was a recent guest of Mrs. Charles H. Com- stock. Will Preach to Children. Rev. James M. Potter will preach a short sermon to the children Sunday morning in the M. E. church and read the rules of the church to the congre- gation. LEONARD BRIDGE Mrs, Jda E. Cummings went Tue: day to Bridgeport, where she will visit her daughter, Mrs. L. H. Corbit. The Busy Bee society met with Mrs. James A. Thomas Wednesday after- noon. Leo G. Cummings, an instructor at ‘Wesleyan college, Middletown, spent the week at the home of his moth- er, Mrs. 1a® E. Cummings. The little son of Mr. Motyka, who has been seriously ill with pneumonia, is much improved. Mrs. Elwell O. Mead is spending the week end with relatives in New York. Mrs. Maria Haas has returned from St. Joseph's _ hospital, Williman much improved. Winter Pansy. Miss Laura McCall has 2 pansy in her yard which has been in bloom ever since the latter part of January. Mrs. Mary Sweet, with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sweet of Lebanon, spent Sat- urday with her sister, Mrs. Albert G. Kneeland. Mrs. George A. Mills has been enter- taining her little sgrandson, Master Frank King, of Lebanon, for a few . Carlton Cummings attended a dance in Colchester Wednesday night. HAMBURG Palmer Ely While Parents Are in California—Meeting of L. B. S. C. D. Hine, secretary of the state board of education, will speak on state supervision at the school exhibition in the public hall Tuesday evening, March 23. The exercises will be from 6 to 8. Burial of Palmer Ely. The body of Palmer Ely, whose death occurred at Kings Park, L. I, was brought here for burial last Wednes- * day. Mr. Ely was a son of Mr. and Mrs, E. Stiles Ely, who are traveling in California. Mrs, W. A. Lord, who was seriously 411 the first of the week, is a little bet- ter. C. M. Peck has gone to Rutherford, N. J, on = painting job for William Crook. Mrs. May Bill was called to Say- brook Tuesday by the illness of her sister, Miss Belle Pratt. Miss Mabel Martin is teaching at Trumbull. Misy May Harding and Miss Dorothy Dandels visited Riverside last week as Zuests of Mrs. Wilkie. Giladye, the little daughter of Mr. and MMrs, Louis Chapman, is ill. L. B. S. Meets. The L. B, S. met Wednesday after- noon with a large attendance. A sup- consisting of clam chowder, baked Reans, salads, rolls, cake, etc, was R of | hour followed | Mrs. Crook, Mrs, ¥ Lizzie Bill s Jessie Beebe. ]? . OLD MYSTIC | Union Temperance Mesting—Birthday Sociai—Novel Costumes at Masquer- ade Party. A union temperance meeting under | | the auspices of the Woman’s Christian lemperance unfon was held in _the | Baptist church Sunday evening. Rev. Bandinot Seeley, acting pastor of the local Methodist 'church, preached the ermon. He was assisted in the ser- vice by Rev. Mr. Buddington. Birthday Social. A birthday social was held Friday evening under the auspices of the Ep- worth league in the Methodist parish louse. The attendance was good. The | proceeds will be used for church ex- penses. Following is the prosramme which was pleasingly rendered: Chor- us, Polly Wolly Doodle; reading, A clk in School, Miss Florence John- piano_duet, Miss Florence Wal- Miss Viola Bidridge reading, The Church Mrs. | Frederick A. reading, Aristotle Studies Mrs. William Greenhalgh; s, Miller Dee; piano solo, Miss ams; reading, Sam_Smith on ' Matrimony, ~Theodora piano Mildred g-a-Jig. Ice as on sale at the close of the riainment. The proceeds will be ded to the lighting fund. Threatened to Burn Buildings. A fire started on land of Percy V. Stowe Tuesday about 10 2. m. M Perry, who lives on the William H. Mitchell place, saw two men enter upon the premises with bags over their shoulders just before the fire started. ubdued it by noon, but it nd made stubborn, per- half a dozen men for . It came near burning the Graf buildings and burned cer some 30 acres of land of _Mr. Stowe, les Q. Eldridge and Wil- The northeast part of Rocks woodlot was dam- the fire. | Soliloquy s necess: Masquerade Party. Howard Clyde, assisted by his si Clyde, pleasantly ente; juerade party on Satur- the home of Mr. and yde. The guests were mber. The costumes nd novel. Mi. Glad; appeared as an old lad accompanied by Miss Minnie Lamb as a nurse and Miss Dorothy Whiting as a colored page. Misses Fay Johneon and E an as Indian princesses S Rattican and Miss Mary Feeney as goddesses of liberty, Miss Fannie Marchand as a colored dame, s Nancy Avery as a gypsy queen, Eleanor Barrows as a fairy, Charles Tinker was Lady Duff Gordon, as he represented the latest style in women’s dress, Howard Clyde as a lit- tle Scotch maiden, Herbert Whiting as 1 negro soothsayer, Theodore Perry as ad: maid, James Whiting as Jim- T Valentine, John Marchand as an Indian, Wiiliam Marchand as a farm- lisha Davis as Tyrus Cobb, Paul s a knight of the road, Clif- Happy Hooligan, Edward wn as a French count, Fred March- and as a clown, Dewey Schoonover as Little Lord Fauntleroy, Leslie Haley as as Madam Butterfly. Games were en- ed by®all. Musical selections were drm‘.derefl and refreshments ed. Church Sosieties Meet. The Ladies’ Aid society of the Bap- tist church Held an afternoon and evening session St. Patrick’s day at the home of Mrs. Edwin Stapelyn. Sup- per was rved. The United Workers of the Methodist church met Wednesday at 2 p. m. in the parish house. Supper was served. League Social. The Baptist Young People's union entertained the Epworth league at a St. Patrick’s social Friday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Earl Williams. GOSHEN Forest Fire Checked by Backfiring— Good Work of Boys' Farm Club. m Sunday as people had returned home from church service and were just |ready to sit down to dinner they were called to subdue a stubborn forest fire on land owned by J. Stark. Some 25 men responded and by clever work at backfiring the blaze was prevented from doing further damage, though some 20 or 30 acres were burned over. The high wind that prevailed caused the fire to break out afresh towards night, and the fire warden and helpers were ‘called and put the blaze out for gcod. General News. Mr. anq_ Mrs. C. C. Browning and Norwich, attended church service here Sunday. There was a very impressive sermon Sunday by the pastor, Rev. John H. Knott, his text being Hebrews xiil, 1-4. “or here were-have no continuing city, but we seek one to come. The Ladles’ Aid society met with Mrs. W. W, Gillette Tuesday after- noon. F. G. Stark at Maple farm butchered four handsome fat pigs Tuesday. Lesson in Grafting. Some very instructive meetings have been held by the Boys Agricultural club during the past rwinter. The last one held by Professor Storrs was the demonstration of the art of grafting fruit trees. Francs appendic . Schools closed Wednesday to give the teachers opportunity to visit the mode] school in Lebanon Center. LIBERTY HILL E. Social—Church Bell Alarm for Woodland Fire. Fargo is seriously ill with C. Rings W. W. Palmer and family spent the week end in Springfield. The C. E. soclety held a social at the parish hall Friday evening. Taught at New London. _J. H. Burrill attended the funeral of his grandson, Arthur Burrill, in West- ford Friday. Mr. Burrill was a teacher in one of the New London schools. Charles 'Goodrich of Hartford has purchased the farm of his aunts, Miss- es Flora and . Abbie Goodrich, and moved out to it Tuesday. Mrs. John James, with her daughter Doratha, spent the week end with her other daughter, Mrs Arthur Kennedy, in Greene, R. I. Men Fight Brush Fire. A fire started on the south side of the highway leading from Liberty Hill to Tobacco street Wednesday evening ebout §.30 o'clock. It very quickly spread to the mowing land of J. H. Burrill and was first discovered by Leslie Clark. The church bell was rung_and neighbors quickly gathered and by an hours hard work put the blaze out, just as it had got into the woods. The wind was quite strong from the north. Fimer Caples of Exeter has hired the house owned by Mrs. Horatlo Goddard of South Manchester and will occupy it soon. Roy Kneeland has moved to Leba- non Center. % danghter, Miss Florence Browning, of | | NORTH STONINGTON | Former Teacher Married—New Con- graegational Pastor Ar strel Show. Miss Grace A. Main, teacher of the village gramma= school until her resignation in February, was united in marriage at her home in Stonington, Monday afternoon, with Raymond Al Bryant of Hartford. The young people of the grangze gave a play in grange hall last Saturday evening. New Pastor “Arrives. Rev. Oren D. Fisher and family ar- rived in town Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Fisher will assume the pastorate of the Congregational church Sunday. Rev. Lucian Drury preached in Car- { olina, R. I, last Sunday. H. O. Clough of Deep River gave an interesting address on the Duties and Mistakes of Parents and- Teachers, before the Home and School associa- tion in Libra: hall Tuesday evening. Visit to Bradford Parsonage. A.dozen members of the Ladies’ Aid Society of the Third Baptist church, i and Mrs. George H. ambers at Bradford, R. I, Wed- day. Dinner was served by the isitors on picnic plan. Birthday Tea. A few friends of Miss Minnie L. Coats called on her Sunday afternoon, March 14th, in_honor of her birthday. Tea was served. The post office has been moved ot the store of L. Main and Son, Floyd L. Main having received the commission of postmaster. Miss Main Returns. Miss Dora T. Main, who has been absent two and one-half months, ar- rived home Thursday. She was companied by her sister, Mrs. T. ‘Whitman. Master John Myers of Preston has been visiting his grandmother, Mrs. T. P, Norman. Georze A. Pendleton, who has been seriously ill for a few days, is better. Mrs. F. A. Thompson was in Jewett City, Tuesday, to attend a Woman's Home- Mission mecting. The boys of the Wheeler school gave a minstrel show Friday evening. CLARK’S FALLS Funeral of George W. Loper—Callers on Wedding Anniversary. NORTH FRANKLIN Twenty-Seven Attend Meeting Home Missionary Society. The Home Missionary Soclety met Thursday with Mrs. Emma Cox. The usual line of work was taken up. Ar- ticles on_the work of the Congrega- tional Educational Society were read by Mrs. B. P. Capshaw and Misses Florence Rockwood, Grace Vallette and Clara Grant. There were twenty- seven in_attendance. Mrs, Fred H. Race and Mrs. Her- mon Gager were guests Wednesday of Mrs. George Moeller of Jewett City Mrs, Fred Clarke spent Monday with Mrs. Bernard Brady. Mrs. Charles Crandall and daughter Myra, of South Windham, attended the Missionary meeting Thursday at the home of Mrs. Emma Co: Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Carpenter of Weekapaug, R, I, spent several days with Mrs. A. T. Browning recently. Reuben Manning was a Putnam vis- itor Wednesday. F. A. Rockwood attended the meet- ing of the Grand Commandry, Knights Templar, in Danbury, Monday and Tuesda; Mrs. J. J. Mahoney and children spent several days this week with Mrs, Mahoney's brother, Leon Ladd of Nor- ent Saturday and Sunday_with_relatives in_Providence. S. Loomis of Lebanon was a. Tuesday guest of her mother, Mrs. Emma Warner. Towell Wilcox of Lebanon and Mrs. ‘William Buteau of Baltic, were Sun. day guests of Mrs. Fred H. Clarke. Miss Blanche Spencer has returned after a short visit with relatives in st Hampton. Alton Cox of Groton spent the week- end with his mother, Mrs. Enima Cox, iss_Millie Ward spent Tuesday with Miss Gertrude Manning of South Windham. Miss Dorothy Loomis of Lebanon has returned home after a visit of sev eral days with her grandmother, Mrs. Emma Warner. FRANKLIN C. E. Meeting Omitted Because of Fire —Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hartshorn Married Forty Years. Mrs. Ola Geer and mother Mrs. Hul- dah Peck of Lebanon, spent a day re- cently with Mrs. George Kahn. red and Louis Ortmann of Norwich Alfred M. Clark has bought a pair of { were calling_on local friends Sunday. horses for his summer’s arm. Otis Frink of Norwich has moved to the farm with Elmer Brown. The Ladies' Sewing Socief meet In the chapel next Wednesday afternoon. Funeral of George W. Loper. George W. Loper, 49, died Suddenly March 11th. The funeral service was held Saturday at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Wiiliam M. Main, where he had made his home for the last five vears. LeRoy Farnsworth of the Westerly Mission officiated, reading appropriate selections from the scriptures and of- fering prayer, speaking consoling words and singing the Glory song. A beautiful floral emblem, pure white tulips and ferns, tied with purple sat- in ribbon was sent by the school chil- dren and their teacher Miss Brown. Many friends were present at the services. The daughter and husband Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Longcar of South Norwalk did not arrive until after the services. Burial was in Maine bury- ing ground Sunday morning. Mr Loper was of a quiet courteous to every one. He was a son of the late David Loper of Long Island. He will be greatly’ missed by Mr. and Mrs. Maine to whom he was like a son./ Marriage Annisersary. Mrs. Samue] Worden of West Green- wich was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Perry recently, also Mr. and Mrs. Allan Coates. On Saturday af- ternoon and evening friends of Mr. and Mrs. Perry called to offer congrat- ulations on_the anniversary of their marriage. Their son Maurice and Os- car were home from Perryville and Wester] work on the BOZRAH Dennison Bradford Farm Sold—Miss Maude Condon Gives Birthday Par- ty. Mrs, Mary Sawver has purchased the farm on Raymond Hill known as the Dennison Bradford place, and is to move there soon with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Balker. Clarence Smith has moved with his family to Fitchville. Gideon Dickinson of Bean Hill has moved with his family to his farm on Bear Hill, There have been several large for- est fires in this vicinity of late. On account of the extremely dry weather the fire warden has refused to issue permits to burn brush, etc. Birthday Celebration. Miss Maude Condon celebrated her eighteenth birthday last Saturday evening. About thirty neighbors and friends enjoyed dancing. Peeler'’s or- chestra furnished music. Professor Condon prompted. A clam chowder supper was served, with cake, coffee and oranges, Miss Doris Drake of Norwich &pent the week end with her sister, Mrs, Al- bert Grandy, Miss Mazie Pendleton is spending the week on Lathrop Hill FITCHVILLE Misses Julla and Marie Delaney of Hanover were guests Sunday of Miss Phristina Mana. * John Coughlin of New Haven was the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Coughlin, the fore part of the weke. Mrs. Margaret O'Brien has returned to Pittsfield, Mass, after spending a few days with her mother, Mrs_ Mar- garet Popham. Jeremiah Fields has returnea to Providence, R. I, after spending sev- eral weeks with his sisters, the Misses Fields. Master Harold Mana and Miss Hazel Mana of Bozrahville were recent guests of their grandmother, Mrs. Mary Mana. Mrs. Charles Powers and children, of Chesterfleld spent Sunday with Powers' sister, Mrs, W. N. Chappell. Miss Emily Hill of Norwich has been spending sceveral days with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs, + Henry astland, Mrs. Frank Sisk of Norwich spent Wednesday with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis B. Brand, Sr. Robert and George Adams were called to Uncasville Wednesday by the death ©of their mother. NORTH LYME Charles Sweet and family have been moving to their new home on the East Road this weel. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Glllette of East Haddam visited at G. H. Strong’s, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Sisson, Jr., and Mrs. N. 8. Strong were in Groton and New London last Friday. N. S. Strong has been sawing wood in_Hamburg this week. Sam Gibson and family moved to Walnut Hill last week. Nora Wilcox's three children have been taken to the County Home in Norwich, M. J. Stark was in Fast Haddam, Saturday. Mrs. Mayy Fosdick is visting New Rochelle. N. Y. in Miss Bernice Adams of New Haven ang Hazel Swift of Willimantic, were sests Tuesday of Mr. and Mrs. S. N. Hyde. Oliver . Johnson was a recent vis- itor Hill Top Farm Otis Fairbanks of Norwich Sunday guest of Lloyd Grant. The Christian Endeavor Society had to be omitted Sunday evening on ac- count of the fire in Peck Hollow on Frank Greenslit's land. Married Forty Years. Several friends of Mr. and Mrs: Samuel Hartshorn called at their home Vednesday to render congratulations, it being the fortieth anniversary of their marriage. Sunday morning at tional church, Rev. B. P. Capshaw, pastor, the subject will be “Render urto Caesars the things that are Caes- ar: Mrs. Abbie Sheeler and Miss Lillie Johnson were at their summer home Sunny Top, recently. William Wheeler has sold his farm on_Pleasant Hill. Willis Fuller and family of Colum- bia have moved to the house of George Avery, at Smith’s Corners. The Ladies' Missionary Society met with Mrs. William Cox on Thursday of last week with quite a large at- tendance. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Smith, Mr. and s Arthur _Smith, Mrs. Charles Beckwith and Milton Beckwith attend- ed the Y. M. C. A. concert in Norwich, Wednesday evening. PENDLETON HILL Jeptha T. Bill and Oliver Young of Griswold were dinner guests at the Palmer Homestead on Thu: The Society dinner give: Martin O. Chapman on Thursday of last week was a very successful event Twenty-six guests dined with Mrs. Chapman, FEdward Ryder of Apponaug, R. I, was the guest of his sisters, Mrs. Eliz- akoth Thompson and Mrs. Annie Cook over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gerard and family have been guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Palmer. Mrs. Murton Chapman is driving a fine new bay horse. Malcom Thompson, Mrs. Etta Miner, Dwight Miner, Homer Kinne and Avgustive Espanet were in Norwich, Monday. Thomas E. Wheeler has sold a fine pair of young oxen and twenty sheep to_out of town purchasers. Russell Cook and sister, Miss Edith, Miss Mamie Brown and Robert James attended the Grange whist at Ekonk, Friday evening. Miss Cook was one of the prize winners. Murton .O. Chapman is executor of his_uncle Kneeland Chapman's_estate. Malcom Thompson has finished sawing a woodlot for Richard B. Wheeler. Mrs. James Brooks and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown of Bradford, were re- was a the Congrega of 'LAUREL GLEN Thomas W Woodmansee place to Emmanuel Kal- ls_of Peabody, Massachusetts. Nathan Main was in Ashaway Sat- urday evening. Mrs. S. Kinner and Boston are _visiting mo! Mrs. Puttner Charlie Mal i1, Mrs, MeCulic athe are with her for a lengthy Windham County CANTERBURY GREEN Church Interests—Children's Night at Grange—Death of Henry Scitsam. sold _the daughter of the former's and_mother visit The subject of last Su S mon was Get Right with God, text from Micah 7: 7. At the - ing of the service Miss Edith Williums sang as a solo, It Is Well with My Soul. The choir is practicing for E the Tullor Meredith music, The Life. Tomorrow’s Christian meeting at T . will subject, F and Wh: 5 Mrs, S. B. Hadley leader. Six Special Services. Beginning this Sunday (March 21) at § p. m. a series of six services will be held at the Congregational church at the Green. These will bé evan- gelistic in character with preaching by the pastor, and will cover two Sunday evening dates in the last half of each of the months of March, April and May, Endeavor | have for its of the Bible 21: 20-2 Birthday Social. The Junior Christian Endeavor so- ciety held their monthly birthda: cial at the parsonage last Saturday following the regular C. E. meeting with games and refreshments, _ice cream and birthday cake. Ruth Phillips was leader. This week’s lead- er is Miss Maude Graves and the sub- ject is A Walk in China. Church Decorations, There have been renovations inside and out at the Methodist Protestant church at the Plains. The people have worked hard to give their church its new dress and deserve great commen- | dation. While repairs have been in progress service has been held in the town hall. but before long the church’s new opening will be celebrated. Children’s Night. At the Grange meeting Wednesda: evening a children’s night program was given, as arranged by Miss Loretta Curran, the local teacher. Pupils tak- ing part each by a reading and a reci- tation were Leslie Gardiner, Ruth Da- vis, Irene Tramper, May LeCrow, Ruth Phillips and Beatrice Hart. Interviewed Representatives. Canterbury churches and also the local W. C. T. T. have passed resolu- tions and made appointment of com- mittees to interview the Canterbury representatives with the punpose of special interest in sev- eral bills being considered in the leg- islature. One bill is in favor of a state farm for inebriates, Amnother, limiting licenses to hotels, etc. An- other in favor of Sabbath observance. A. Hale Bennett and Albert Safford were the committee appointed by the Congregational church. Mrs. Colum- bus Smith was appointed by W. C. T In a Few Words. James Lathrop, rural delivery rier, is making his daily rounds in a new car. Milo Apply is assisting him until he shall hold his license. A new 1915 car was due to be de- lived this week at Nathan Exley’s. Herbert Williams and daughter, Miss Inez, have returned from a week in Hartford and Mansfleld. Herbert Williams is working on the house_opposite the store owned by Mrs. Helen Adams which Elmer Ben- nett has rented for the summer. Death of Henry Seltsam. Universal sorrow is felt at the loss of Henry Seltsam, who died last Fri- day, March 12th, in North Society aft- er 4 lingering and painful illness. Mr. and Mrs, Seltsam came to Canterbury only a few vears ago from Bridge- port, where their daughter, Mrs. Del muth Still, lives with her family, ana to whose home Mrs. Seltsam was taken March 13th for burial. Mr. and Mrs. Seltsam were members of the Epis- copal church in Bridgeport. Here in Canterbury they identified themselves with the Congregational church at the Green, where they have been much beloved. Mr. Seltsam’s younger grand- children were all baptized there last year. A son. Fred, also has a home and little famil yin Boston. Mrs, Selt- sam is expected to return to North Society. It is hoped she will remain in Canterbury. EAST WOODSTOCK Pleasant Meeting of ~Community Club—Rensslaer Coombs’ Death. Mr. and Mrs. Everett E. May spent Sunday in Putnam with 'W. N. Aldrich and family. Mrs. G. L. Upham recently spent a few days with relatives in Webster. Mrs. Sylvia Parker of South Cov- entry is with her aunt, Mrs. R. car- ‘cent dinner guests of their mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson. LEBANON Oyster Supper Given by Ladies’ Aid Society—Miss Cressy Entertain: The Ladies’ Aid Soclety gave an oyster supper in the church parlors last Friday evening. There was a short programe consisting of singing and reading which was enjoyed by a good crowd. Guests of Miss Cressy. A few friends met with Alta Cressy at the home of Mrs. M. S. W. Throop Tuesday evening. Turkey and whist were played, after which a lunch was served. Lewis Greene of Providence was at E. J. Tuckers Friday. Mre. Julian Williams and daughter of Norwich spent a few days recently with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hewitt. Edith Tucker was in.Waterford for the week-end. Stanton Briggs was in Norwich Sat- urday. Miss Stelle. Bugbee was the guest of fricnds at C. . Brigss’ over last Sun- day. ilan Hoxfe s home from the navy on a furlough. GLASGO Burial of Mrs. Emma Swan—New Bell For Bethel Church Arrives. Many friends and relatives were present at the funeral of Mrs. Emma Swan, held at the Bethel church, Tues- day at one p. m. Rev. John Thompson conducted the services. The bearers were her two sons, Charles Ames and Bert Plerce and two nephews, Sterry Pierce and Sterry Kinney. During the service Mrs. Luther sang Some Day the Silver Cord Will Break and Asleep in Jesus. Burial was in the family lot in Rixtown cemetery. The new bell for the Bethel church came Wednesday. The Ladies' Ald Society will be en- tertained by Mrs. P. J. Gustafeon next Wednesday _afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Phillips were recent callers at the home of Mrs. R. H. Young. Coombs, for a few weeks. The Reading club met with Mrs. E. E. May Wednesday. The leaders were Mrs. White and Mrs. Dinder- man. Community Club Meets. The Community club met Tuesday evening. There was an address by Frank Barber of Putnam, superintend- ent of schools, cn Garden Clubs_and Music in the Schools. Rev. F. Har- _ Z Vi RES.IN LIS, PAT. OF F. There is no THIS TRADE-MARK IS YOUR GUARANTEE genuine BAKER'S COCOA BAKERS CHOCOLATE unless it has this trade- mark on the package. WALTER BAKER & CO.LTD. ESTABLISHED 1780 DORCHESTER,MASS . iams #n appet her home at her daughter, of the singers. Charles Guile who home with Mrs. A, M. Gildersleeve for several years, leaves soon chester, New Hampshire where he has relatives Funeral Rensslaer Coombs. Rensslaer Coombs, 81, died at home last Saturday ofter an illnes several weeks. He had spent mos of his life in this viliage. Sixty years ago last January he married Mary Ann Cooms who survives him. Their only daughter, Mary Evelyn John- son, died several years ago. ~ Mr Coombs was a veteran of the Civil war. The funeral was held rom home Tuesday at 1 p. m. Rev. T. A. Turner conducting the serv Those attending from cut of town _were Mrs. Sylvia Parker, The Misses Coombs of South Coventry, Jabez Bo- wen of Davville, Mr. and Mrs. E. U Baker of Nodwich, Mr. and Mrs. . E. Bannister, of Webster, Mass. SOUTH WINDHAM Mrs. Maria Chappel's 1€0th Birthday— Supper and Entertainment—New Ball Team, ie close of the concert, AMiss Frances bbeing one has made his In a number of different ways that bore testimony to the regard of many friends, Mrs. Maria Chappel of See- konk, Mass., was pleasantly reminded Tuesday that it was her 100th birth- day. There were flowers and other gifts and postal card messages that brought the thoughts of friends who could not call, while some of her friends brought birthday greetings in personal calls. Mrs, Chappel was a resident of this village vears ago, Charles Hatch of Hartford has been the guest of George Hatch and fam Mrs. George Stiles is the guest friends in Fall River over Sunday. St. Patrick’s Day Supper. The Y. P. S. C. E. gave a very successful St, Patrick’s day supper Wednesday evening in the church, followed by an entertainment consist- ing of recitations by the children and vocal and instrumental music by the young people. Ball Team Organized. A new baseball team has been or- ganized in the village with H. O. Ec- cleston manager Clarence Fisher cap- tain, Carl Johnson secretary, Frank Murdock treasurer. Women are to be admitted without charge. A supper is being planned for an early date. A farm known as the ~Peckham place on the Windham road has been sold by A. C. Blanchette to Nicholas Kanison. Fred Smith and family, of Babcock of ing oyster supper at|Hill for Man-| moved Saturday to Bloomfield, Conn Mrs y of her daughter, Mrs. of Willimantic. fanna and_Mrs. Helen Tubl spent Tuesday in Norwich with Her- bert Tubbs. The Young Ladies’ sewing bee was held with Miss Fannie Smith, Wed- nesday evening. Refreshments were served, | Miss Hattie Phillips went to Fast | Hampton Thursday, called there by | cness of a relative. Folden J. B. Smith was the guest Sun- . E. Cham- Mrs. Morris Wednesday, Mrs, C. Newington, Conn., Mrs. C. of Willimantic and Miss of Santa Ana, California. The young ladies met for a sewing bee with Miss Frieda Hirchner, Thurs- day ecvening. Refreshments were served. : Arthur Roy and family have moved to Willimantic, WARRENVILLE Party on Local Birthday— Local Fire Wardens. entertained, | Barrow O. Bar Sdith Surprise I visited Francis of Meriden recently Ashfora grange, No. 90. Baker, who has been critically ble to Sit up. B. Bugbee spent in Providence. hday Surprise. About fifteen young people gave Mis: Marjorie E. Case a surprise party, on her fourteenth birthday. The evening was pleasantly spent in playing games after which refreshments were serv George Noel, Nelson Noel, G. R. Case and Earl E, james spent the week end at their homes in this village. Fire Wardens. ‘W. O. Filley, state fire warden, has given the town fire wardens instruc- tions to issue no more fire permits until after tnere has been a soaking rain. The names of fire wardens in thi stown are, town fire warden, A. M. Bassett, his district wardens are J. E. A, Knowlton, J. W. Armitage, C. H. Barlow, George Lipps, Frank Morey and F. H. Bennett. PACKER Mr. and_Mrs. daughter Verna Fred Haskell. Mrs. Fannie Trippe is visiting with Mrs. Joseph Kelly. Frank Faulkner of Norwich. called on_ T. J. Brown, Sunday. John Maurcarelle and son called on Mr Philip Simino Sunday. Joseph W. Dows visited school, Wed- nesday. two days Elmer Tarbox and spent Sunday with eral days visiting Mrs. ble. Mrs. Mar Rlack Hill to Charles Gam- Johnson pend a EASTFORD Eugene Jones Serves Out His Time in the Navy—Crystal Wedding of M- and Mrs. John Ethridge. has gone w weeks to Jones who enlisted in the for years ago has served and returned to his home for t as he is soon to begin wori rtford in a machine shop. Chilcot has bought the known as the Hall place. William Cowan has bought of Mr. Keith the house mow occupied b eorGge Gurley. The crystal wedding of Mr. John Ethridge w celebrated on Saturday evening, March 14. Between fifty and s persons were present, many of them from out of town. The evening passed pleasantly with musi readings refreshments. Man useful as well as ornamental presents were received from relatives and friends. Henry Brabman and were in Putnam Tuesday Charles Clark attended the Automo- bile show in Boston last Friday, Mrs. Clark spending the time with _her mother in West Thompson. Brush fires have been prevalent the past week, Eugene t time place and Mrs Frank Lyon IS YOUR SKIN TENDER? TRY RESINOL SOAP And soap will CLEAN your skin—a bar of laundry soap will do if you do not care what becomes of your com- plexion. But you know that laundry soap contains harsh, drying alkali that would ruin your skin and hair, so you never think of using it for your toilet. Many toilet soaps contains this same injurious alkali. 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