Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, March 20, 1915, Page 9

NORWICH BULLETIN, SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 1915 9 - TIMELY EVENTS PICTURED IN CARTOON BY THE LEADING ARTISTS OF THE COUNTRY : IN CASE OF NEED —TIndianapolis News A SHAVE NEEDED —Kansas Citv Tanrnal WAITING FOR THE SMOKE TO BLOW AWAY —Chicago News THE MORNING AFTER &= | A --Cleveland Plain Dealer DOWN WENT M'GINTY TN THF ™7™ ~ —Baltimore American NEWS FROM ONE HUNDRED LIVE CORRESPONDENTS EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND. Who is Going and Coming—Incidents, Accidents and Building in Three Counties. Windham County UNCASVILLE Successful S: Dance on Patrick’s Night—Keyes Mill ning Full Time. Mrg Leolin Comstock entertained the members of the Star class of the Sunday school at her home at Hill Top. The membeérs planned an en- tertainment to be given for the ben- efit of the church. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Everett have been entertaining Mrs. Everett’s moth- . Mrs. Guile of Harrison's. Miss Marian Henry returned Mon- lay afternoon from a few days' visit with friends in New Britain. The Junior Endeavor Society of the Quaker Hill church gave an entertain- ment in the church Wednesday even- ing. A pleasing patriotic program proved entertaining. The committee was Mrs. Leroy P. Gracey and Mrs. John R. Ashcraft. Peter Taylor, who has been under treatment in the JLawrence hospital several weeks for rheumatism, has re- turned to his home much improved. Miss Bertha Lyon, who has been spending a few days with relatives in Westerly, has returned. Louis Hubert of Pequot has been tertaining his brother, Henry Hu- vert, of Palmer, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Clark are en- lertaining for a few days Miss Lula Scovil of Columbia. Sale at Chapel. A sale of ice cream and cake by the Woman's Missionary Society took slace in the chapel, Tuesday even- ns. St. Run- Returns from Hospital. Mrs. George O. Allen of Gay hill, ¥ho several weeks ago underwent a mrgical operation at the hospital in Sew London, has improved so much, the was able to be brought to her 1ome Sunday. Albert Sharp is confined to his bed with an attack of grip during his liness. Ray Woodmansee is driving n his route. f Vice President Presided. The Good Cheer Sunshine social was mtertained by Mrs. John Nichols, Chursday afternoon. There was a arge attendance of members and a the meeting as the president Mrs. Al- bert W. Avery was not present. A report of the work the society has been doing this winter showed that many shut-ins and sick ones had been remembered with flowers and fruit and of those in need food being sent. Plans were arranged for an entertain- ment to be held Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Comstock. St. Patrick’s Night. The Montville Athletic club gave its St._Patrick's night social and dance in Robertson’s hall with an entertain- ing program by Hickey’s orchestra. The hall was decorated with St. Patrici’s favors. An overture of Irish airs opened the evening’s program. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lewis and Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Johnson made a trip to East River Sunday in Mr. Lewis' automobile. Palmertown Wins. The first baseball game of the sea- son came off on Saturday afternoon between a team from Pequot boys and the Palmertown boys. The Palmer- town team won by a score of 12 to 8. Reuben Austin took Miss Carrie Wood, Miss Ethel Wood and Louis Peters to Providence Sunday in his machine. On Full Time. The Keyes Product Co. started up Monday morning to resume full time. Rev. F. M. ‘Hayes of Jewett City preached at St. John's Roman Catho- lic_church, Thursday evening. The triduum prayer for peace will be said Friday and Saturday evenings. Miss Elizabeth Alexander enter- tained Miss Mildred Bailey, Miss Mary Bewer Mitchell, Mrs. Margaret Darl- ing, Miss Gertrude French, Miss Grace Gilligan and Miss Grace Murray. The young women walked to Norwich upon returning Mrs. Alexander served re- freshments. Edmond Killeen, who is employed in Providence spent the week-end at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jogeph Killeen. . Cariton E. Wheeler, supervistor of the schools in town, was here Mon- day, making his winter visits. Heary Brouillard has left the em- ploy of the Palmer Bros. Co.,.and is chauffeur for Edward Chappell. The Ladies’ Aid Society of the Quaker Hill church, met at the church parlors, Wednesday afternoon. At the Sunday morning service at Gardner Lake Methodist church at winber of guests Mrs. Frederick E. omstock, vice president, conducted 10.45 in the ‘morning there will be preaching by Rev. Michael Maynard. SALEM Additional Subscriptions to Church Re- pair Fund—Bela Pratt and Family at Palm Beach, Rev. R, H. Crawford preached a most impressive sermon Sunday morn- ing, the third In the series of Christ's Table Talks. The theme was Patch- work and Purity. Text, Matthew 9: 14-17. Dwight Marvin occupied a seat on the pulpit platform with the pas- tor and assisted in the opening ser- vices. On account of the funeral services for Mrs. Ruth R. Darling following so closely the morning service the Sunday school session was - omitted, Miss Mabel Tew had charge of the Christian Endeavor service in the eve- ;x‘inlg. . The I'f‘;ca.znm- gave a helpful il- strai alic on the topic, Test My Christianity. G Add to Building Fund. The work of repairing the church edifice was begun Monday. Recent contributors to the building fund from New Britain are C. J. Parker $1 and D. D, Rogers $1; from Willimantic the firm of Hillhouse & Taylor $10; from town, Frederick Harris $15, Edwin Harris $10 and Mr. and Mrs. F, R. Balley §3, Edwin Harris is confined to his home with rheumatism. JosepH™A. Rix is seriously iIl. haAR attack othmu‘scular rheumatism has made a shut-in of Mrs, F. R. Bailey this week. i mms; Minnie Kingsley has also been Ira Gifford cut his foot badly with a broad axe, while hewing ties last Thursday. Nine stitches were required to close the wound. He is able to get_about with the ald of a crutch, Taken to County Home, Three children of the late Benjami: F. Wilcox were taken to the c’ount; home last Friday by Selectman Carl Rogers. ‘At Palm Beach. Bela Lyon Pratt and family, of Bos- ton, who spend a part of the summer season in_town, are spending March at Palm Beach. Fla. Brush Fire. A brush fire started by C. I Beebe on his farm last Thursday got beyond control in the northerly gale that was blowing at the time and burned over quite a_section of the Willlams and Music Vale farms before it was ‘brought under control. A fire started in the Heath place last Saturday yot beyond control and approached Woodbridge farms. The entire force of men working on the farm at the time went and extin- guished the blaze without great dam- age. Three fires were plainly seen in the distance Sunday. School The following special exercises were given last Friday afternoon in the West Road schooi, district No. 1, un- der the direction of the teacher, Miss Katherine L. Ray: Song, Lightly Row, school; recitations, Why Betty Didn't Laugh, Miss Lizzie Rembisz; Pussy Willow, Louis Minsk; Wreck of the Hesperus, Miss Alice Purcell; The Tree, Miss Mamie Huderewicz: song, Marching Through Georgla, school; recitations, An Uninvited Guest, Miss Esther Chafetz; Caw of the March, Joseph Swider; In March, Nathan Cho- fetz: Legend of the Pussy Willow, John Swider; Welcome to March, John Pur- cell: Jack and Jill, Miss Helen Dixon; The Barefoot Boy, Foy Tew; _The Fringed Gentian, Miss Florence Rem- bisz; Ready for Spring, Louis Chofetz; songs, Tramp, Tramp, Tramp, and Home, Sweet Home, school. CHESTERFIELD Supervisor Carlon E. Wheeler was here visiting schools this week. The dance at Kaplan hall Thurs- day evening was well attended. Mr. Knowles furnished music and Alfred Chappell and Louis Curtin prompted. Many people attended the funeral of Mrs. Thankful Johnson, held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Wilcox of Walnut Hill. Mrs, Charles Powers and children called on Mr. and Mrs. Willis Chappell in Fitchville Sunday. An old fashioned New England sup- per is being planned to be held in the M. E. church. Mr. and Mrs, Gallup of Lyme were callers here Tuesday. John R. Kaplan lost two valuable cows the first of the week, the animals eating poison, Mrs. Earl Lathrop and children have returned to their home in Montville after visiting Mrs. C. J. Tinker. Misses Hazel Powers, Mary Tinker and Florence Powers were business callers in New London Tuesnay. MOHEGAN ° There was a good attendance at church Sunday at both morning and evening_services. Mrs. Harriett W. Quidgeon was in New London the first of the week. Henry Dolbeare was in New London Thursday. Mrs. Angle Chapell, who has been il for several weeks, is slowly im- proving. The many friends of Edwin O'Brien are glad to know that he is home from the Backus hospital and is slowly im- proving, Exercises. GARDNER LAKE Fred M. Price Gone to West Vi —Burial of Mrs. Frank Johnson. Fred M. Price has left the employ of Orrin Avery and started Monday for McKendree, W. Va., where work on a large truck farm is awaiting him, S, A. Dolbeare entertained the fol- lowing relatives Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Fish, Mr, and Mrs. Fitch Dolbeare of Norwich, and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. White of Lefiingwell. Mr. and Mrs, Edward T. Pettigrew, Mrs, F. O. Moses, Miss Ann Moses of Groton and Mrs. W. S. Calvert of New London spent I'riday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Latimer. Lewis Latimer has returned home after spending several weeks with his daughter, Mrs, Earl Lewis, of Norwich. Earl Lewis returned to his home Sunday after a serious illness at Back- us hospital. Mrs. Johnson Buried, Mrs. Frank Johnson of Walnut Hill, Chesterfield, was buried in Pogwamp cemetery Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Jewett of North Plains called at E. L. Latimer's Wed- nesday. Mrs. W. W. Hanney and Miss Lyla Chapman were guests of their father, Moses Chapman of Montville, over Sunday. Mrs, Wenzel and son Harry have re- turned to their home in Norwich after spending two weeks with Mrs. Wen- zel's sister, Mrs. Orrin Avery. Mrs. FElla Champlin _is ' visiting friends and relatives in Yantic, HALLVILLE Mr. and Mrs, Herman Jackel of Nor- wich were recent callers at the home of Mrs. Jackel's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hazler of this place. Mrs. George Wood and Mrs, Charles Corneil of White Rocl called on Mrs. James G. Wood Monday. Miss Nettie Kroli of Shewville call- ed on friends here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, Andrew Hasler, Jr., of Philadelphia, are visiting at the home of Mr. Hazler's parents, here. The inufant of Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Havens, who for the past week has been seriously ill, is slowly improv- ing &mong callers in Norwich Wednes- day afternoon and evening were: Miss Ella_Gley, Mrs. George Lavallee, Miss 1da_Thurston, Miss Lena Conrad, Mrs. S. Whitmarsh, Miss Irene Quinley, Miss Celia Flynn, Miss Victoria Lelorge and Mr, and Mrs. Louls Conrad, Jr. CAMPBELL’S MILLS Deacon Joseph C. Tannmer is crit- ically {ll, Mrs. W. B. Clark, who has bron- chitls, is recovering slowly. Mr and Mrs. William J, Tanner made a business trip to Bradford and Westerly Thursday. = Mrs. Susan Frye has gone to North Stonington, where she is employed by Charles Miner, 8 Frank Eames is working for E. By- ron Gallup at Ekonk. ‘Martin W. Card cut his foot while shopping in’ the woods Wednésday. NIANTIC Dr. and Mrs. Clark, Married in Tampa, Reach the Grove—Other Cottagers Arriving. Coroner Brown Brown's Spencer. Mrs. Lucy Miner has returned to her home in Lyme after a visit to her son, J. Percy Morgan and family. Travis Douglass Morgan, who has been confined to his bed for some time suffering with a severe cold is able to be about the house. Mrs. Harry Mitchell left Saturday for Hartford to join her husband, who left for that city sometime ago. Mrs, Nelson Huntley, ~ who is spending the winter in Hartford, re- turned to that city Saturday, after a visit to her former home here. «James A. Way returned Sunday evening to his business in Meriden, after passing the week-end with his mother, Mrs. Martha S. Way. Mrs. Mary L. Morgan has returned from New London. Married at Tampa. Dr. and Mrs. Clark, who have been passing the winter at Tampa, Fla., arrived at: their cottage in-the Pines, Tuesday for the season. Mrs. Clark was before her marriage Mrs. George W. Beers of Hartford, and a summer resident of the Pines for a number of years. They were married at Tampa, while spending the winter there, Mr. and Mrs. W, E. Alden returned to their cottage in the Grove last week for the season. They have been passing the winter in New York. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Hunting of Mid- dletown were here Tuesday for a short stay. Mr. Hunting is an elec- trical contractor and has several con- tracts in this vicinity. - They intend to return to the Grove about April 1st. Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Aston of Mid- dletown, are here for a short stay. Mr. Aston is doing carpenter work at Middletown and expects to finish his wcrk before returning here for the season. Mrs. W. S. Way, who has been ill for some time, is convalescing. Julius T. Rogers has returned from Boston, where he went to attend the automobile show. Hotel Improvements. A number of improvements are be- ing made mbout the Knickerbocker hotel property. It is understood the house will be under the same manage- ment this season. Mrs, Charles W. Baker returned to Hartford Monday, after a visit to Mrs. W. H. Dorman. A quantity of lumber has arrived and will be used on Mrs. Lewison's new cottage. Mrs. G. F. Griswold spent Tuesday visiting in Norwich. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Manwaring of Faire Harbor spent Sunday at their cottage in the Pines. They intend to return to the Grove about April lst for the season. Mrs. Annie Gross of Hartford has purchased the Burdick cottage in Or- chard street. Mr. and Mrs. Pilling have returned to their cottage in Wells street, after passing the winter in Hartford. and passed sister, Mrs, Sunday Mrs. Franklin with Adelaide H. Mr. E. ROAD SOCIETY (Stonington.) Warden Appointed— Hold Two Meetings Local Fire Grange to Meonthly. Mrs. Seth N. Williams has been the guest of friends in Norwich this week. The ladies met for all-day work In the church parlor Wednesday. Miss Grace D. Wheeler was in New Lcndon Wednesday. S. N. Williams has been at New London again this week on jury duty. Henry Tyler returned to his home in New London, Monday, after a visit to Maple Lawn. Delegates were appointed Sunday to attend the Asylum street church in Hartford celebration. A number from here attended the Grange entertainment at North Ston- ington, Saturday_evening. Miss Marion M. Wheeler has been spending several days with Miss Emily C. Babcock, of Old Mystic. Misses Natalle and Beulah Hazard were guests of friends here recently. Ralph C. Wheeler of Locustdale farm, has been appointed Fire War- den for district No. 3, (Road) and permits will be granted by him to those wishing to burn brush on their land. © i Will Hold Two Meetings. Stonington Grange voted last Wed- nesday evening to hold two meetings a month in the future and the next will be March 24. Application for two new members was handed in and a class of seven Was given the third and fourth degrees. Several visitors were present, Supper was served, Henry_ Flood of Boston spent Sun- day at Mason Hewitt's on Hinckley Hill. There were a number of forest fires seen around here the first of the week. Sunday one burning at Ludlow, filled the_air with thick smoke. athan N. Main was a business caller in Norwich, Tuesday. Peter Gauthier made a business trip to_Natick, R. L, Tuesday. Mrs, Julia A. Crumb was in Glasgo the first of the week. The funeral of Mrs. Emma Swan was held at the Bethel, M. E. church, Tuesday at one o'clock, with burial in Rixtown cemetery. She lived near here for a number of years until the death_of her first husband, when she moved away. | Carl Anderson of Lantern Hill was ‘calling on friends the first of the week. Grover C. Main is carting wood to ‘Write Rock and Westerly. S. Ahlberg has a sow with seven small pigs. LISBON Miss Carrie Wilbur occupied the pul- ing in honor of her cousin Miss Alice Browning of Mystic, Walter Hyde ha: ompleted hii course at the Norw Business col: lege. LEDYARD Birthday Party for Richard Witte: Geer—Billings T, Avery in Line foi Bulletin Prize—Moses K. Standisk Town’s Oldest Man, Richard Witter Geer, you of Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. was four years old, gave elght little friends Satur from 3 to 5 o'clock. Those preseni were: Clara Sherburne, Louise Clark, Marguerite Miller, Lloyd Potter, Marion Geer, George Geer, David Geer, Richard Geer. Master Richard and little Louise Clark led the march tc the dining room, where the table was decorated with flowers and candles The favors were Easter bunnies filled with candy. The center of attraction was a large birthday cake with four candles, The little tots played games and sang. Master Geer received many pretty gifts, Returns to Homestead. Edwin Reynolds of Providence has returned to the Reynolds homestead and will make a lengthy stay. Mrs. Charles A. Gray. who has been confined to her house for a long while by lllness, attended church Sunday morning, the first time in several Weeks. On Monday she went to Bos- ton, where she will stay several weeks visiting relatives. The ~ Christian Endeavor meeting Sunday evening was led by Rev. G. F. Goodenough. There were a good num- ber present, Dr. and Mrs. Nathan Gray and Miss Florence Bennett, of Norwich Town, attended church here Sunday morn- ing. Dr. and Mrs. Gray were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Enos M. Gray, Miss Bennett being the guest of Mrs. Isaac G. Geer. st sor Appointed Guardian, The probate court has_ appointed Latham E. Smith of Gales Ferry guar- dian of Harlan N. Newbery, a minor. After Another Bulletin Prize. Billings T. Avery, who won the first rize last year from the Bulletin Co. for the largest and fattest turkey, is out after the prize again this year. Mr. Avery had three turkeys laying March 1st and will get very early young turkeys. The Ladies’ Aid soclety met at the parsonage Wednesday and tied two quilts and made aprons. A basket lunch was served and a very pleasant social time was enjoyed. Played at Concert. Recently David Geer. son of Prof. and Mrs, C. D. Geer, who is not yet 11 years of age, played at a_concert given by the singing class in Scotland of which Mr. Geer is the director. This was the first time Master Geer had appeared in_public before a strange gathering. There was an audience of 200 or more and they were very en- thusiastic about his playing and heart- ily_applauded him. Mr. and Mrs. Everett - Thompson (Miss Laura Clark), who were recent- 1y married. and who are staying with Mr. Thompson’s parents, were Sat- urday night and Sunday guests of Mrs. Thompson's parents, Mr. and Mrs, Al- fred J. Clark. Coroner Franklin H. Brown of Nor- wich was a business caller at the pro- bate office Monday. Mrs. Ralph Gallup, who has been staying for several weeks in Boston, and Mr. Gallup, who has been visiting in Stamford, have returned to town and will occupy the Reynolds home- stead for the summer. Moses Standish Town’s Oldest Man. Lyman Henry Richards, aged 9 who was burled from his home Thur: day afternoon, was the oldest man in Ledyard. The oldest living man in town at present is Moses K, Stand- ish of Shewville. Frederick Cook, who leased one of Horace Main's farms, has abandoned the idea and has sold his turkeys to & Polish family, There have been some serious brush fires in town during the week. Many acres have been burned over and John Cooper lost his barn by fire. James Gray has sold his large yoke of working oxen. Charles Gray has sold a yoke and purchased another yoke, HANOVER W. C. T. U. Officers Reelected—Fu- neral of Mrs. Baldwin, A meeting of the W. C, T. U. was held Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. James Bennett. This was the annual meeting. Reports of the past year's work showed that good work had been done. All the officers were reelected. A stereopticon lecture, Children of Other Lands will be given in the church Sunday evening under the aus- pices of the C. E. society, Funeral of Mrs. Baldwin. The funeral of Mrs. Baldwin was held from her home here Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The service was conducted by Rev. M. J. B. Ful- ler, pastor of the Congregational church, of which Mrs. Baldwin was a member. Two hymns wgre sung by the quartet, Mrs_ F. L. Smith, Miss Margaret Eadie, James W. Eadle and W. G. Park. The bearers were John Thorns, Charles Blackburn, Frederick Eadie and Frederick Lade. Mr. and Mrs, Dell Adams of Bos- ton are visiting at the home of Mr. Adams’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Adams. ~ PRESTON Frank R. Ayer Starts for Californla by Way of Washington. Frank R. Aver started Monday for a. trio to California by way of Washing- ton, D. C. George Burdick and Miss Addie Burdick were recent visitors &t W. E. Crary’s. Several from here attended the gance at Pachaug Wednesdsy even- ng. Mre. Henry Dougherty of New Lon- don was a recent ecaller at Je: Crary’s. Charles Butler visited at his father’s, James Butler's, this week. . . Miss Phebe Sheffleld and Miss Ethel Miller spent the week end in North Stonington. Friends of N. A. Brown are glad to hear that he is now able to receive callers. EAST COLCHESTER Mrs, Edward Mahoney and daughter Grace were New London visitors Sat- urday and Sunday. Mrs. Rablnowitz returned Tuesdey from a few weeks' visit in New York. Ingalls sawmill moved this week from the McGrath lot to Hamburg, John Allen is slowly recovering from injuries received to his knee recently. Edward Mahoney was in Norwich Tuesday. Several grangers from here attended the joint meeting of the Pomonas at Willimantic Saturday. The forest fire on Goshen Hill was plainly seen Sunday and many re- it at Newent church Sunday morn- ng, taking for her subjéct, Hindrance. A Christian Endeavor social was held at Mrs. H. J. Kendall's Wednes- day_evening. The Ladles’ Aiq society met Thurs- day afternoon at the parsonage. Miss Martie Barber entertained Mon- sponded to give aid. : Many attended the play and dance glven by East Hampton people St. Patrick’s night. The ice cream consumption of the United States is estimated at five Quarts per capita annually.