Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, May 1, 1915, Page 9

WEANING THE CALF (K. EUROPEAN ot —Toledo ' Blaa. —Philadelphia Public Ledger —Brooklyn Eagls wien PEACE comes | TERNflTIbNAL COFERENCE —Chicago News TIMELY EVENTS PICTURED IN CARTOON BY THE LEADING ARTISTS OF THE COUNTRY HIS MOVING DAY “Where Is My Wandering Boss ~Neéw York Evening Sun Tonight? I" Ny 2 —Minneapolis Journal NEWS FROM ONE HUNDRED LIVE CORRESPONDENTS EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND. Who is Going and Coming—Incidents, Accidents and Building in Three Counties. New London County OLD MYSTIC Ball Team to Open Season Today— rq of Sunshine Club—Obituary Notes. Rev. G. N. Perry of West Baltimore, v cupled the pulpit of the Bap- hurch Sunday morning and even- rge H. Miner, D. D, of Mya- ed the pulplc of the Metho- Episcopal church Sunday morning Ladles' Aid society of the Bap- tist church met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Horace O. Willlams. Dies Aged 90. Mrs. William Hancock. 90, dled on Tuesday morning after an illness of ten days from a shock. The funeral was held Friday at 2 p, m. Mrs, Jane Levon Pendleton, widow of Rev. Gecrge W. Pendleton died on Sunday at the home of her son, Will- te Pendleton, of Rahway, funeral was held Tuesday 5 at S o'clock at the residence Pendleton in Elm avenue. The was brought to Mystic Wednes- at 1 p. m. for burtal in Elm Grove etery. Mr. and Mrs. Willlam hite Pendleton, Mrs. Willlam Stev- enson Pendleton of Ranway, and Frank Pendleton of Wood River Junc- tion, R. I, came to Mystic for the burial services. Death of Former Pastor. Rev. Elijah F. Smith; who was pastor of the Old Mystic Methodist church about 30 vears ago died last week_at his home in Gurleyville. Rev. Mr. Smith supplied the pulpit of the local Methodist church seven years ago for the summer months. He is survived by two sons, Harry and Fred- erick Smith of New York, and two daughters, Mrs. Willam Harvey of New London and Miss Ida Smith of Gurleyville. Ball Game Today. sociation Baseball nine will play the first game of the season this (Sat- urday) afternoon with the High School. of Stonington on the Association’s new field. Sunshine Club Entertained. The Sunshine club of Burnett's Cor- ners met Thursday afternoon at_the home of Mrs. Edwin Stapelyn. Sup- per was served at 5 o'clock. Mrs, Content Shaw. The funeral of Mrs. Content Shaw, formerly of Old Mystic, was held on Thursday at the home of her daught- er, at Noank. Burial was in the Quakertown cemetery. Mr. Reynolds of White Rock _ has moved with his family to the lower tenement at the Dean homestad, Old Mystic. ~ Mr. Reynolds is _the 'new manager of Wiltred E. Brown’s ice business. Frederick A. Barnes is recovering from an attack of pleuricy. There is no improvement in the con- dition, of Calvin H. Hoxie who has been for the past two weeks at Memo- rial hospital for treatment. Mrs. Edwin Page of Meriden ar- rived Saturday at the Hancock home- stead, summoned nome by the. critical illness of her mother, Mrs. Mary Hancock, her death occurring on Tuesday morning. Dr, Clara McGuigan of Philadelphia is spending a few days at the Mystic Oral school of which she is general manager. Frank Clyde is critically ill with scarlet fever at the home of his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Clyde. Miss Redding of Franklin, N. H., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Ellery Da- vis. Mrs, Jennie Conrad has returned to New York after a visit to her sister, Mrs, Perry H. Eldridge. Rev. G. N. Merry of New Baltimore, N. Y., was entertained over Sunday at the home of Deacon and Mrs. William D._ Beckwith. Mrs. Horace O. Willlams has _re- turned from a week’s visit to Mrs: John L. Tift of Providence. Stock quotations, except quotations of foreign exchanges, are prohibited by decree of bundesrath of Germamy. NORTH FRANKLIN Mrs, Emma Warner was a Norwich visitor Wednesday. Charles Sherman-of Palmertown is spending a few days with Reuben Manning. Mr. and Mrs. Lefingwell of Leffing- well spent Sunday with Mrs. Hannah Kingsley. Mrs. Henrietta Huntington is home after spending the year with Mrs. Eliza Kingsley. Miss Lucy Hyde of Norwich spent Saturgey and Sunday with Mrs. Charlés Peckham, Miss Helen Ward of Willimantic was a_ Sunday guest of her mother, Mrs. T. H. Ward, Mrs. Cruthers and_daughter, Irene, of Norwich, spent Sunday with the former’s sister, Mrs. J. J. Mahoney, Mrs. A, R. Race and daughter, Re- na, were guests Tuesday of Mrs, Will- iam Loomis of Greeneville. George Babcock of Westerly was a busines caller at Charles Marble's on Saturday. Mr. Upton of New York spent the week end with his parents. Mr. Marble was a business caller in Westerly Saturday. Wiliam Palmer and his brother-in- law was in Westerly Monday. There were services in the chapel last Sunday conducted by Rev. Van Horn of Ashaway. Mrs, Tttaway Maine was in Worces- 1y _Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Maine turned Tuesday from Providence. Nathan Main was in_Alton, R. I, this weel. Mr. Kimball while at work for Mr. Smith cut his knee badly requiring the services of & physician. CAMPBELL’S MILLS Selectman James H, Dixon is _re- pairing the highways in Northern Vol- town. Miss Margaret Tanner Transacted business in Norwich Tuesday. A good number from this vicinity attended the auction at the Calvin Palmer farm. The farm was sold to Gideon Palmer of Usquepaugh, R. L The dance at Willard Gardner's on Te- Saturday evening the 24th, was well atended and was enjoyed by all. NIANTIC Big 60,000 Gallon Water Tank Filled ~—Boy Scouts Invited to Attend Church. Engineer Louis Anderson of the State Arsenal, Hartford, was here last weels and started the machinery at the pumping station to fill the big 60,000 gallon water tank on the military field. It required only a few days to fill the tank. Dr. and Mrs. Everett S. Warner have opened their residence on Penn- sylvania avenue, after spending the winter in New York and St. Augus- tine, Fla. John Bogue has men at work dlg- ging a cellar for his new home on the Flanders road. Mr. and Mrs. Waterman of Hart- ford, summer visitors to the Grove, came, down in their car for a short stay in the Pines Sunday. The fishermen of the Grove are re- porting good catches in the river. Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Bell, who have been occupying their cottage at West Palm Beach, Fla., during the winter intend to remain there over the summer instead of returning to their cottage in the Grove for the summer months. Mr. and Mre. M. B. Haynes are busy putting the grounds in shape as weil as_the interior of their new home. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Proctor and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Proctor are moving from Hope street to the Coates apart- ments in Pennsylvania avenue. The house they have occupied for a num- ber of years has been sold to the pur- chasers of the Luce factory. Business Sold. Erpest E. Rogers of New London has purchased the business conducted by Harry B. Morton for some time. H. P. Builard will be retained as man- ager. Mrs. H. B. Goodrich of Berlin spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Manwaring. Mrs. EN Dorman of Beverly, Mass., arrived in the Grove Tuesday for a visit to_her brothers, Almus and Al- lendar Dorman. Walter Johnson, a former resident of the vilage arrived Sunday and is employed at the Niantic house. ‘Travis Douglass Morgan has a large flock of young chickens. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Burdick of New London were at their cottage during the week. Capt. and Mrs. Nelson J. Huntley ‘have opened their residence on Penn- sylvania avenue after passing _the winter with their daughter Mrs. Gur- don B. Coates in Hartford. Scouts Invited. C. A. Green, Sécreary of the Y. M. C. A. of New London, will speak at the Congregational church Sunday even- ing. The local troop of Boy Scouts has an invitation to be present. ASHWILLETT Arthur Morgan of Mystic Was a caller hero last week. Mrs. Charles Palmer and Miss Lucy Irene Plerce of North Stonington were Sunday callers at Mr. and Mrs. Na- than N. Main's. Daniel B. Plerce and two sons are out, after an illness with fever. The barn on the farm occupled by Herbert Walker and family was burned during the big fire of last weelk. B Fred Steadman has begun making improvements on the old Stewart place. He intends bullding a house or bungalow soon. Farmers are enjoying cowslips and housegreens now. Cherry, peach and pear trees are blossoming. Caterpillars are hatching and making tents on all kinds of trees and bushes. The first whip-poor-will was heard Sunday_night. Tuesday the thermometer was 92 at noon the warmest day thus far this season. NORTH LYME Rev. John A. Dies Suddenly Street. Mrs. Ray Hedgecock is grip. Former Paster Dead. News was received here this week of the death of Rev. John A. Peake, who was_ stricken with apoplexy While on the street in Salt Lake City, Utah, and expired immediately. The body was taken to Mountain Home, Idaho, for burial Rev. Mr. Peake was pastor of the Baptist church here ten years ago, and was very highly esteemed by all. He leaves his wife and one son Aston Peake, : The Ladies’ Mission Circle met with Mre. Strong, Tuesday afternoon. Ray Harding of Bill Hill and an auto from a garage in Deep River, are busy_carrying the actors of the Mo- tion Picture MIm Co. from Honey Hill to_the Hop Yard this week. Mrs, Erwin Rogers is carin Mrs. W, H. Maynard and little ter of Salem. LEONARD BRIDGE Mrs. Himelsteln is 'visiting her daughter in New Haven. Judge and Mrs. Albert G. Kneeland motored to Hartford Saturday and Poake, Former Pastor In Salt Lake City 11 with for augh- spent the week-end with their eons, William A. and Warren M. Kneeland. Otto A. Nettleton was at Chestnut Hill recently. C. J. Holmes is visiting his brother Thomas Holmes in Norwich. OAKDALE Meeting of Social Union—Motor Guests from Willimantic, At the Congregational church Sun- day the pastor, Rev, C. L. French, spoke from Luke 1: 31 The Y. P. S. C. E. meeting was led by Miss Jennie Glasbrenner, subject, Missiops. The time of meeting is 7.30, instead of 7 as formerly. The sacrament of the Lord’s supper will be observed tomorrow, May 2. Rev, C. L. French recently purchased an automobile n Jewett City. Social Union Meets, The meeting of the Ladies' Social union was held at the home of Mrs. Clyde Beebe and Mrs. Letitia Com- stock Wednesday afternoon, April 21, about 18 being present. The afterncon was spent in tying a handsome quilt which Mrs. Comstock pieced during the past winter. Mrs. Comstock, after remunerating the union for tying it. presented the guilt to the pastor's wife, Mrs. C. L. French: Motored from Willimantic. An_automobile party from Willi- mantic, consisting of Mr, and Mrs. J. W. Hillhouse and_son, Rev., W. S. Beard and Mrs. T. R. Parker, was in this locality on Wednesday, calling on old neighbors and friends. PRESTON Mrs. Henry Huntington is spending several days in Willimantic. Frank H. Ayres has sold the Bent- ley place to out-of-town purchasers. Several from here attended the auc- tion of Albert D. Camp in Griswold, Thursday. Mrs, Elsie Sherman of Worcester is visiting her niece, Mrs. J. H. Wil- son. A cottage prayer meeting was_held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Burdick Thursday evening. Misses Mary Tinker and Hazel Powers spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Willlams of North Chesterfleld. Miss Florence Powers spent Friday in New London with friends. ‘Miss Julia Sullivan spent the week ;nd with her parents in New Lon- lon. Miss Fdna Walden with friends in Salem spent Sunday and with her parents. Mr. Dart and Noble brothers were callers here Sunday. = Mrs. Emily Benjamin is visiting Mr. and Mrs. George Wilcox. Representative Matt Tinker and J. E. Powers Esq., attended the 0dd Fellows' meeting Sunday in Montville and called on Dan D. Holmes and George Bradford. Roman Lazarewnecz has moved his tamily into the house owned by Julius Kaplan., Mrs. Lottie Chapman is working for Mrs. Charles Powers. Earl De Wolf of Salem was a calier here Sunday. ROAD SOCIETY Superintendent of Schools Wood- worth visited the schools in the rural districts recently. Mrs. N. Stanton Gates has returned to her home in Brooklyn, after some time spent with friends here. Mrs. Eliza P. Noyes is 1lL Mrs. Seth N. Williams has returned from Washington and New York, where she visited friends. Miss Lucy Billings will spend Sun- day here. Mrs. Seth N. Williams and Miss Grace D. Wheeler attended the meet- ing of Anne Warner Bailey chapter, D. A. R., held at Mrs. Olson Rogers’, Thursday, at which the report of the Congress was given, written by Miss Ethel J. R. C. Noyes of Washington, who was the delegate from the chap- ter. After the business meeting a so- cial hour was held. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Mrs. Oscar Vose and Miss Hattie ‘Wheeler were guests here recently. "MOHEGAN The ladies of Mohegan are planning a baked bean supper and entertain- ment. Julius_Sussaman of , New York called on Mr. and Mrs. Dunn the first part of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Sanders and son who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Field- ing, have returned to Clinton. Mrs. Maples of New London was the guest of Mrs. E. T. Baker Wednesday. Mr. Harrisof Norwich called on Mo~ hegan friends Sunday. Mr. Sturgess of New London called on Mrs. E. T. Baker the first of the week. Miss Trumbull of New London call- ed on lcoal friends this week. G. R Sanders of Norwich called on friends here Friday. PENDLETON HILL Mrs. Joseph B. Totten of New York is at the Totten summer home. Supervisor W. W. Evans visited the Hill school Wednesday. Peach trees in this vicinity give promise of an abundant crop. Miss Cecile Palmer spent Sunday at her home. Mrs. Harris Boardman attended the funeral of Albert C. Hilllard Sunday. William Maine and two men are repairing the main road. Clarence Maine with a force of men is working on the Wyassup road. 8Cunshine Society's Annual Mesting 3 —Old 8ilk Mill to Be Utilized—Reve D. Luddington Ends Twelve Years’ Pastorate, : at the Mrs. Frank E. Wilson. annual business m-dnf of ed. money is in the treasury. lowing officers were elected: dent, Miss Augustus C. Sterns; vice president, Mrs. Frederick B. stock; second vice president Grace B. Mallory; secretary, Ta B. Woodworth; treasurer Mrs: Charles T. Beebe; sick and beneft committee, Mrs. Peter Taylor, chair-/ man, Mrs. Thomas Church, Mrs, Frank E. Wilson, Mrs. Melvin Turber and Mrs. Charies T. Beebe. Advisory board! Mrs. Frederick E. Comstock, chairmen,’ Mrs. Nathan A. Woodworth, Mrs. Frank D. Luddington, Mrs. Thomas A. Dolbeare and Mrs. Ezra J. Hemp-' stead. Press committes, Miss Laura' B. Woodworth. After the businessi part of the meeting - refreshments were served by Mrs. Wilson. A Odd Fellows Attend Church. ! About forty-five members of Thames! lodge, L O. O. F., atended services in! a body at the Baptist church on Sun-| o fonis hevs recel from nds have received word M and Mrs. James E. Comstock that they! bave left their village at St. Florida, nd will arTive home aboul May 1st. . uilding New Road. The Massasoit Mfg. Co., of Oakdale/ are buflding a road for their store- house in Palmertown to the public| Toad to be used for trucking and team- ing. The job was begun M morning. Mr, and Mrs. Everett Chapman are entertaining Mrs. Chapman’s father, C. 0. Manchester, of Bayonne, N, I. Mrs. Charles Turner is il bronchial pneumonia. ‘1 Com+! Fred St. Germain has sold his bus. iness to a Norwich man. The Uncasville Juniors have formed a baseball team with Arthur Rheaume manager, and Arthur Plouff, captain. John B. Teylor, who with Gerard Shay, of Westerly, has been spending the winter in New Orleans, La, re- turned to the home of his parenfs, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Taylor. | To Occupy Old Mill, ~~ % The old silic mill which is owned by the C. M, Robertson Co. is being re- | paired and made ready for occu-, ! pring by a firm which will manufac- ture tubes. H Mrs, Ernestine Barber who has been | spending several days with Miss Ad- die Johnson has returned to Hartford. . Leo Cavanaugh who has been living in Occum has obtained employment | in this village and moved his house- | hold goods and family here. | | Mr. and Mrs. Clyde M. Beebe have | | moved to the farm of Mrs. D. Chester | | Comstock at Montville Center. i | “Mr. and Mrs, Charles Babbitt of | Pawtucket, R. 1, are guests of rela-| i tives in town this week. | Quaker Hill Won, % i The first baseball game for the ! Athletic club's team played Sunday afterpoon with a team from Quaker Hill on_the club’s diamond in Pequot, | resulted in a score of 9 to 6 for thei Quaker Hill team. The batteries for Quaker Hill were Nelson, Bitters and Taylor. For the club, Geary, Hart and Killeen. A special meeting OF the cluy's team was held Monday night and the-fol- lowing committee was appointed o arrange for a soclal and dance: John Cuddy, chairman, Lewis Peters, Mor- | ris Frieburg, Roylston Hart and Jo- sept Hicke: The Uncasville Juniors played a; team from Norwich and were defeated | 6 to 2 Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Harry Bogue and ehild who | have been spending several weeks with | her parents in Paterson, N. J., has re- | turned to her home in Palmertown. Concludes Pastorate. Rev. F, L. Luddington concluded his twelve vears' pastorate of the Quak- er Hill church this week. A year ago . Mr. Luddington resigned but owing to an almost unanimous vote of the church not to accept his resigmation he decided to_remain for another year. The church during this time through the instrumentality of Mr. Luddington has had many additions and meny have been made. Several years 2go Mr. Luddington purchased a home , at Hill Top, where he has lived and will_continug_to_reside. Mrs. Charles Rogers entertained the members of the Methodist church at her home at Hill Top Thursday after- | noon. Wednesday evening Montville granse, Patrons of Husbandry, held an open meeting in its_ rooms. Woodbury O. Rogers of Norwich gave an inher- esting talk on poultry, Reunen Austin took a_party com: pased of Roylston Hart, Frank Cra.g, Fred Church, Louls Peters, George Al- len, to Colchester Saturday ev.uirg where they attended a social and dance. The trip was In Mr. Austin's machine. Mr. and Mrs. James Armstrong have returned to New Haven. “ SOUTH LYME Mrs. ‘A. H. Miller and children have returned to Jersey City after spending two weeks as guests of Mrs. Miller's parents, Mr. and Mrs, W. C. Slate. J C. H. Waterhouse is working in Black Hall this week. Mrs. Howard Stickney and daughter of Ivoryton have been visiting Mr. and Mre. J. W. Roath. Mr. and Mrs. James F. Smith “of New London spent Sunday with Mrs. Smith’s parents, Mr. and Mrs, W. C. Siate. Arthur Miner, who is working in New Haven, spent Sunday with his family in this place. S. Cartis Eggiestons 1s busy farm- ing. Aibert Stanton of New London was home over Sunday. Nathaniel Roath is quite feeble, ow= ing to a shock. Charles Bump of Princess Bay, S. I, | is here visiting his mother. i Mrs. S. C. Eggiestone was a recent | guest of Mrs. Arthur Miner. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Luce were cent guests of friends here. + HANOVER Friends Surprise Mr. and Mrs. Frank Crombie on Silver Wedding Anr versary—Present Handsome Gifts. Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Frank | Crombie assembled at their home Sat- | urday evening and gave them a sur- | prise on their silver wedding anniver- sary. A very pleasant evening was spent with games and music. Refresh- ments were served by the ostess. A number of handsome presents were given Mr. and Mrs, Crombie with best wishes and hearty congratulations. . | Arthur Croft trom Fort Wright and | William Croft from Yantic visited their | parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Croft, over | Sunday. Miss Hellen Berkoff was the guest of Miss Gladys Crombie over Sunday. Miss _Hellen Eadle is visi her sister, Mrs. Roger Peck, in Wi = X *Fonm Croft s ‘“m‘k.m son Regi- | To- John nald Croft in New York, . \ i