Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, May 8, 1915, Page 9

S Who is Going and Coming—Incidents, Accidents and Building in Three Counties. New London County GALES FERRY Miss Mary R. Gibbs Entertains Nor- wich Sunday | Class in Henor of Miss Pardy--May Party—Sermon to Children. Miss Mary nufia Gibbs entertained her Sunday school class of girls of the Second Congregational church, Nor- wich, Wednesday afternoon and even- ing. The guest of hopor was Miss Florencs Pardy, who is leaving Nor- wich to reside in ' Bridgeport. The table decorations were pink and wiite and the favors for each guest were small straw baskets, filled with pink confections. Bunches of arbutus were et each plate. The center piéce was a large pink basket, filled with con- fections, covered with cut _flowers, pink sweet peas and cu-nauo?. éur- rounded by lighted candles. . The bas- ket was given Miss Pardy at the close of the party. Miss Gibbs also_enter- tained Miss Esther Allen of Norwich for several days last week. Miss Allen was a member of the class. May Party. QMisses Marie and Gertrude Allen gave a May party, Saturday afternoon at their home on the New - London road. The table was prettily decor- ated. Pretty May baskets were re- celved by each guest. Games were played and the afternoon was greatly enjoyed. Those present were Misses Jennie G, Perkins, Mary, Madeline and Dorothy Birch, Laura McGuire, Ernes- tine Talbott, Marie and Gertrude Al- len, with Lester Whiteman, Gordon Manlere, Donald Potter and Herbert Corey of Norwich. Addressed the Children. Rev. James M. Potter spoke to the children last Sunday morning, his theme being Great Things from Small Things. Matt. XII1-31. Rev., M{ Potter proposes to speak to the chil- dren each month. At the Sunday hool session, Dudley C. Perkins as- sistant superintendent presided. ' The worth League service at 7.30 o'clock was conducted bby Mrs. Richard Chaseé the topic being, The Promisé of Per- sonal Holiness. A quartette Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Perkins, Miss Alice Satter- lee and D, R. Provey gave a selection, zdding to the seryice. The first lesson f the Bible study class wa given at the close of this service to complete the work began last year on Outline Studies in the New ~ Testament, by Jesse L. Hurlbutt, D. D, Miss Grace A. Chapman teéather of he village school atiended the Eas- ern Connecticut Teachers' conven- ion in Norwich last Friday, as did i1so the Misses Lucy and Dorothy _ester of the Lester district. Mrs. Delphine Fish and Miss Alice satterlee attended a meeting of Anna Varner Bailey chapter, D. A. R., Gro- ton and Stonington, at the home of Mrs. Orrin Rogers in Westerly, Thurs- ia; « Bertha Chapman of Neéw ' Lon- lon was the guest of Mrs. Lflcy A. iurlbutt Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs. J. L. Bifth and daughter Dor- hy visited at the home of Mre. ephen Perkins, Brier Hill, Groton, zesday. All the buildinigs owned by the Yale niversity Boat Club are being paint- d_white the work began last week. Mrs. Irwin Haley of Mystic and Voank returned with her daughter, irs. Billings F. S. Crandall, to her ome at Stoddard's Whatf, Monday, fter the funeral of Mrs. Haley’s moth- r, Mrs. Abbie P. Havems, in Mys- c. Sunday afternoon. . Havene ed in Providence, R.'I, Friday. Miss Laura A. Perkins was the guest f her brother Rowland H. Perkins and Mrs. Perkins in New London several lays last week. Mrs. Ethel Hall of New Haven is iting at the home of her parents, ir. and Mrs. William Fairfield. Sermon for Mothers’ Day. Rev. James M. Potter will observe fothers’ Day in the M] E. church Sun- ay, by e sermon from these Words, “hristian Mothers. UNCASVILLE ibrary Day at Palmer Scheol—May Baskets Hung—Baseball Games— Personal Items. Library day was observed Wednes- ay morning at Palmer MWemorial chool. Professor Rashland of New ork gave an epitome of Evangeline nd a poem entitled Billy’s Rose o vo humorous selections, which men uch appreciated. Sunday afternoon the first services f the season were held in the church t Chestereld. Rev. G. C. Chappell de- vered the sermon. Among thosé at- ‘nding from Palmertown wers Dea- ns Edwin Henry and G. P. Smith, al- Miss Marian Henry who acted as ‘ganist, Gilbert Brunnell is chauffeur for e Massasoit Manufacturing company. At the meeting of Thames lodge, O. F., there was a large attendance, i@ third degree was conferred on a indidate. After the busines§ part of eeting a fine supper ‘was sérved hiech was prepared by Norman Allen. Mrs. Dwight Kelsey who has been il ith appendicitis has recovered. Orville Walden, manager of the bus- ess of the William B. Waiden estate is moved the goods from the store it is beén occupylng for many years to the building across the street hich at one time was occupied by Newton as a market. William Webster who has been con- ed to his home ill with bronchial eumonia has recovered. Fire at Comstock Hous: But for timely discovery on a war- 2 the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. ederick E. Comstock would have en burned to the ground. The fira emed to have started in the attic ar the electric wiring and was get- 1= a good headway when discovered. ither Mr. and Mrs. Comstock was home at the time although Mr. mstock was_employed nearby and s notified. He soon extinguished > blaze. Considerable damage was nek the lower rooms by water and oke. May Basket For Teacher. A number of the pupils of the dif- ent grades in the Uncasville schocl e Miss Quinn the intermediate e teacher a surprise by hanging a large May basket filled with it and candy. The eévening was nt in playing games. Defeated Fitchville. "he Montville Athletic club’s base- 1 t:am, Manager Roylstor Hart had ame Sunday afternoon with a team m Fitchville on the grounds. in juct, defeating the Fitchville team, L 4 7 game Dbetween the TFire street x and the U 1 score of 11 ville te resull 2 for t.he:?!m:lg G- | Sunday team. The batteries for the Fire téam was Allen and Green, for ncasville team Rheaumme and Rogers. Mr. and Mrs. James E. Comstock who have been spending the winter at their cottage at St. Andrews, Florida, have arrived at their home. Mr. and Mrs. Heary Church of Pres- ton City were guests of Mr. Church’s parents, Mr, and Mrs, Thomas Church of Gayhill recently. May Basket Party, Miss Lillilan Sawyer, Miss Laura Chapman, Miss Ruth Bergman, Miss y an Miss Teresa Hickey, iss Elsie LaBounty, Miss Edpa La- unty, Miss Laura Moran, Miss Lynch, Miss Florence Chapel, iss Marfan Lavendohl and Amand Plouff, Henry St. Germain Andrew, mlund Willi Dorrs, Lewis La-~ unty, Charlés Chapel, George John- 80n, Arthur Rhaeumme, Clifford Shields and Frank Cralg, friends of Miss Laura Moran, hung her a large handsomely decorative May basket on Saturday evening. The basket was ‘well filled with fruit, candy and flow- ers. After the usual amount of chas- ing of the party they were invited into the house by Mlss Moran and the even- ing was pléasantly spent. Mrs. Maurice A. Brown who has been the guest of her son, Dr. Harold M. Brown of Suffield has returned to her home. Mr. and Mrs. John Lynch, Mr and Mrs. Frank Scholfleld and Francis F. Parker were chosen by the Montville Center church to attend the Sunday school convention to be held at Nor- wich Town May 1ith, ROAD SOCIETY (Stonington.) John MacDonald of Providence was a Sunday guest at Joseph Noyes'. Delegates were appointed on Sunday for the meeting to be held with the Norwich Town church. Miss Prunilla A. Billings of Tolland, has been spending a short vacation at her home. Mrs. Eliza Noyes is recovering from a recent illness. Her sister, Mrs. Mac- Donald of Providence has been with her for some days. Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Adams and chil- dren of Norwich have been recent uests at the home of Charles S. Noyes, Jr. - Mrs. Fanny Willlams is spending a féw days with her daughter in Boston. Mrs. Emma Williams and sister, Miss Morguf, have returned to their home after spending the winter with rela- tives out of town. Miss Grace S. Wheeler spent Sun- daly with Miss Julia E. Smith of West- erly. Friends of Mr, Milton M. Wheeler of Deadwood, South Dakota, nee Jen- nie ‘Wheeler of this place are pleased to hear that her son, Howard, won firgt place on an oratorical contest, his subject being ‘“Independence Was In- dépendence Forever.” It was for a preferéential position in the tenth dis- trict and he will be entered in the state oratorical contest as representa- tive from the tenth district which will be held in Vermillion some time this month. John Kaplan of this place has opened & store, the third store from Chester- fleld Four Corners. < Mrs. Jeanette Phillips is visiting’ Mr. and Mrs. Ellas Perkins of Waterford. The services in the Baptist church Sunday. conducted by Rev. George C. Chappell, were well attended, for the first Sunday of the season. Mrs. Charles Powers and children spent Sunday with friends in Palmer- town and Uncasville, Mrs. George Holmes and Mrs. A. E. Goft of East Lyme were callers on Mrs. J. B. Powers the first of the week. Many attended the wedding of Sam Katzman and Miss Mollie Hofsteln. The wedding ceremony was preformed by Rabbi Trastman of Chesterfield Center. . People from FEast Lyme, Salem, Colchester, New York, Norwich and New London were present. The young people of Chesterfield Sunday school are planning exercises for ‘Memorial day. There are to be services in the Baptist church at Lakes pond, Sunday at 2.30 p. m, MOHEGAN There was a good attendance at church Sunday, both morning and evening. Mrs. Meech and son who have béen visiting in Norwich have returned. Mrs. Hunter and Mrs. Reed were in_Groton Tuesday. Paul Allen of Gales Ferry called on friends in this place Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, Dunn called on Mo- hegan friends Sunday. Mrs. Skeesucks and Mrs. Dolbeare were in Norwich Saturday. Mrs, Quidgeon was in New London Tuésday. Mrs. Fowler was in Norwich Tues‘- ¥ Mr. Ward of New London called on friends in this place Sunday. LIBERTY HILL Delegates Appointed to Conference at Norwich Town—New Cottage Start- Rev. Elwel] O. Mead will exchange with Rev. E. P. Ayer of Mans- field. legates to Conference. ‘The following delegates were ap- pointed to attend the annual confer- ence of the New London county Con- gregational churches to be held at Norwich Town next Tuesday: Mr. and Mrs. John Cilarke, Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Gurley; alternates, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Dimon, Mr. and Mrs. J. George Clarke. H. W. Noyes of Chicago was a guest over Sunday of his mother, Mrs, E. A. Noyes. The C. E. society held a soclal at the ball Friday evening. Visited Schools. - Rev. Blwell O. Mead visited the Liberty Hill and Village Hill schools | Monday. Mr. and Mrs. George A. Trotter of Newton, Mass., weére guests of Mrs. Trotters’ mother recently. Mr. Snydeér of Amston is laying the cellar wall for the cottage which is to be built for Misses Mary and Nancy Fuller. LEFFINGWELL Mrs. Marion Swan and daughte: and thd Mil s, were in Fitch- ville' nday. ~ Miss Gladys ]Afllntxwiuhof Norwich was a Sunday guest of her parents, Mr. and T 88 Leffingwell. Mrs. F. Arthur Fish and family of Bozrah- nets, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fish, Sun- Dolbeare is spending a few | sister, Mrs. William | Lannis days with his White. Amos Swan and daughter Hazel were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Merton O. Swan Monday. Mrs. Katherine Dietz of Norwich was a recent guest of Mrs. S. C. Beebe. Mr. and Mrs. George Sheldon were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Lefingwell. Mrs. William White was in New London Sunday, meking the trip with her brother Lannis in his new car. Rev. and Mrs. J. G. Ward have been visiting their daughter, Mrs. 'Harry ‘Wileox, of Jewett City. Mr. apd Mrs. Ralph Behrisch of Mt. Vernon, N, Y., were calling on friends here Wednesday. GLASGO ¢ Funeral of Charles Dawley Held on Thursday—H. L. rton's Injury. J. G. Bill has been spending a few days among relatives and friends in Willimantic. A. G. Green took an party to Mystic Sunday. Funeral of Charles Dawley. « Funeral services for Charles Daw- ley were held from the Bethel church Thursday at 1 p. m., Rev. John Thomp- son officiating. Two selections were sung by Mrs. Luther and Mabel Gue- :a{aom Burial was in Rixtown ceme- ery. ' The C. E. services Sunday evening were conducted by R. H. Youns, with Miss Hilma Gustafson as organist. The Ladies’ Aid society will be en- tertained by Mrs. Mary Palmer next ‘Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Andrew Chesebro was the guest of Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Sterry Kinney Sunday. Mr. Burrows of Bellows Falls, Vt., .an.l a week end guest at the parson- . H. L, Burton, who broke his collar- bone several weeks ago, has not suf- ficiently recovered to be able to do his farm work. . GOSHEN Big Crowd At Auction of Isaac G. Avery Farm. automobile Several from this place attendéd the church supper In Bozrah Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. J. Henry King, Mrs. A. D. Lamb and Mrs., Weaver of Franklin attended church service here Sunday. Record Crowd At Auction, The pleasant weather of Tuesday brought out a very large attendance at the auction at the old homestead of the late Isaac G. Avery. It was the largest I;::}tauctlon ever held here, and the number of things _sold found ready buyers. W. B. Wilcox was auctioneer. A number from this end of the town was in attendance at the special town meeting held Wednesday afternoon in the town hall, in Lebanon. May Basket Frolics. With the - advent of sweet May comes the merry pastime of hanging May baskets by the young people. A number were hung this week. J. Y. Thomas has purchased a new touring car, LISBON Mission Circle Addressed by Mrs. George Robinson of Jewett Gity. A_social under the auspices of the C. E. society was held at Mrs. E. W. Corbett’s Thursday evening. Rev. J. W. Payne preached at New- ent Sunday morning. The Christian Endeavor meeting in the evening was led by Harry G. Foote. The Ladies’ Missionary society met with Mrs, Augustus Read Thursday afternoon. A book entitled Two Vol- unteer Missionaries Among the Da- Kotas was taken up. Mrs. George Robinson of Jewett City was present and made scme remarks. Mr. and Mrs. Croner and little daughter of New York have been vis- itors the past week with Mrs. Croner's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Foote. Mr. and Mrs. C. A, Mell and eon Harold were recent guests of Mrs. Mell's aunt, Mrs. Rhodes Lewis, in Preston. Among the latest bird arrivals are the kingbird, chewink, goldfinch and whippoorwill. ASHWILLETT = _ Mrs,_A. Ray Button and children and Miss . Elsie Kenyon of Glasgo were Sunday callers on Mr. and Mrs, Otto Anderson. J Sterry Kinnie and family were call- ers here Sunday afternoon. William Wesiman and family of Rix- town were calling in North Stoning- ton Sunday, as were Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Walker. George Wilkinson has been repairing the roads in this seetion. Everyone is hurrying with planting, to keep ahead of the dry weather pre- dicted for the season. Sigfreld Ahlberg expects to plant his corn this week which will finish his planting. Mrs. Julia A, Crumb received cver a hundred strawberry plants _recently from a friend out of town. They are growing finely, CLARK'S FALLS Mr. and Mrs. John E. Maine of No- ank were guests Sunday of the for- mer’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer E. Maine. The entertainment at the chapel Saturday night was @ success in every way, a large attendance, an _enjoyable evening, with about thirty dollars for the benefit of the chapel. Dr. C. W. Hale and family of Springfield, Mass., who are at their summer home for a week were present. Richard Maine and Mr. Wilson . Maine were in Thursday. . Mrs. Lilllan McGrath is employing Ed. Cook to look after her farm work. HALLVILLE Mrs. James Wood and Mrs, Ruth Conrad were callers in Norwich Wed- nesday. Miss Ida Thurston is visiting in Springfield, Mess. Mrs. L. A. Eccleston, who has been seriously ill for the past two weeks, is slowly improving. CAMPBELL’S MILLS Miss Marion Blakeslee won second prize, a fine vanity case, Monday even- ing at a meeting of the Voluntown Whist club. Frank Zedren, who has resided at White Oak farm for the past vear, has gone to New York to live. Mr. Zedren is an accomplisheéd violinist and and Mrs. Westerly, RHODE ISLAND, ‘| néss in Plainfield this week. NEWS FROM ONE HONDRED LIVE CORRESPONDENTS EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN hes contributed much to the social life of the community. Luther Tanner is transacting busi- NIANTIC Church Supper— Mesting < of Boy Scouts—National House Sold—Mest- ing of Harmony Club. Charles A. Green, secretary of . the New London Young Men's Christian association spoke at the Congregational J|churech Sunday evening to a large audience, The Ladies’ Ald society of the Con- grégational church gave a supper in the vestry Tuesday evening. This was the last supper of the season and had a good attendance.s A Thé Village Improvement associa- tion met in the Methodist €hurch Mon- day evening, Mrs. Ida Matheson and daughter of Crescent Beach have engaged Mr. Sheflott's House at the Four Corners for the season, Miss Laura G. Smith has returned from Waterford. : James E. Hurle has returned from a trip to New Haven. Mrs.. Adam F. Bishop who has been ill_for sometime is able to be out. ‘Will Havens is confined to his home by_illness, Mr. and Mrs, H, C. Burdick have re- turned to New London after a few days’ visit to-the Grove. Join Boy Scouts, A number of the boys of the village have joined ‘the local troop of Boy Scouts. A meeting was held Tuesday evening in Temperance chapel. Mrs. George Harding and daughter, Miss Lina, have moved from Grassy Hill to the home of Mrs. Lucy Gleason in Washington avenue. Mr. Pilling is making.repairs to a number of boats owned by R. L. Man- waring, Fred J. Howard has finished. wiring the house recently purchased by George Sheflott. Mr. and Mrs, Tice and George Clark have moved from the Comstock house in Grand street to the Way place on Pennsylvania avenue. Buys National House. Willlam P. Coroley has purchased the National house property in York avenue. James Metcalf is working at A. R. Goodenough of Hartford, summer visitors_to the Grove arrived in the Pines Friday and opened their cottage on Broadway for the season. Mrs. Eli Dorman left Saturday for her hame iIn Beverly, Mass, after & few days' visit to relatives in the Grove. Club Meets. The Harmony club met last week with Mrs. J. C. Soden 'at the Mat- thews’ cottage In the Grove. A colla- tion was served. Mrs. William_Gillette has returned to her home in Springfield, Mass., after a short visit to her sister, Mrs. J. C. Soden. A party from Norwich motored to the Grove Sunday and spent the day at the Finish cottage, FRANKLIN India—Gilbert O. its Summer Home. Lecture O Vi Lamb Brnest Smith was a recent visitor at_Storrs Agricultural College. The lecture on India Sunday even- ing was largely attended, the pictures being excellent. Gilbert O. Lamb of New York and his sister Mrs. F. Herbert Brown of Norwich, were at Mr. Lamb's summer home Saturday. Mrs. Rose Kinney has returned to Coventry, after spending the winter with Mrs. William Weaver. Mrs. Grant and Miss Clara L. Grant spent a day recently with Mrs, Gee of Norwich. Mrs. Rose Kinney, Mrs. Wiliam Weaver and Mrs. Archie Lamb at- tended church in Goshen, Sunday. Society to Reorganize. On Sunday evening the Christian Endeavor Soclety will reorganize. Mrs. Theodore Smith is visiting Mrs, Fred Clark on the Canterbury Road. Library Bgoks Arrive. The library for the Franklin Sun- day school has arrived. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bushnell and children were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Hazen. Henry Ellsworth of Hartford was a recent visitor at S. N. Hyde's. At the Franklin_ Congregational church the subject for the morning service on Sunday is ‘Following Afar Off.” Mark 14-54. Rev. B. P. Cap- shaw will preach. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Engstrom and son Harold, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sundel and child, were recent guests of John Engstrom. Early Lettuce. Mr. and Mrs. Willams have been enjoying lettuce from their hot bed for six weeks. Miss Clara Grant was a recent guest of Miss Annabel Dillsworth, of Nor- wich. Rev. and Mrs. E. J. Ayres have mov- ed to Norwich. FITCHVILLE Recent Parish Bazaar Nets Handsome Sum of $675—Death of Andrew J. Lynch, at Bristol, R. I, . Sunday, Reyv. ‘Daniel R. O'Donnell, pastor of St. John's church announced that the net receipts of the three nights’ bazaar recently held for the benefit of St. John's church amounted to $675.10. This is the largest amount ever realized by any bazaar so far held in this village, ang Fr. O’Donnell was greatly pleased with the result, expressing thanks to the varlous com- mittees and canvassers, and patrons whose presence aided in making the bazaar such a grand success. Death of Andrew J, Lynch. ‘Word was received in the village on ‘Wednesday morning of the death of Andrew J. Lynch at hisehome in Bris- tol, R. I For several years Mr. Lynch resided in this village with his Pparents, the late John and Mary Mo- riarty Lynch. He was united in mar- riage with Miss Mary Foley of this place by Rev. John Cooney and about twenty years ago moved to Bristol, R. I Besides his wife and five children he is suryived by three brothers, Will- iam, Michael and Jeregqiah, and two sisters, Miss Mary and Margaret Lynch of this place. Personal Mengion. Mrs. Lillie Turner of Gardner Lake was the recent guest of her sister, Mrs. Mary Marra, Mrs, Ed. Glassbrenner of Montville wag the_guest of her niece, Miss Chris- tina Marra, Sunday. Miss Lillian Hall of Norwich spent il‘::i.m with Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bur- Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Craney of Norwich, and Miss Nellie Lynch of Lebanon, were recent guests of Miss Mary Yynch. Mr.-and Mrs."N. Douglas Sevin and Mrs. Rina Hamilton and _ childrep, Lawrence and Natalle, ~of Norw ‘were guests of Mrs, J. €. Allyn Sun- ~ Mrs. Mary Redden and son, Samuel Redden, and Mrs. Lyons of New Lon- don, were recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John M us. Miss Catherine McManus and niece, Miss Rose McNamara of Arctic, R. I, a'ere recent guests of Fitchville rela- ives. - HANOVER Attractive Programme For Conference of Six Churches With Local Society —Invitations to Hear Miss Col The Conference of Six Churches, Lisbon, Griswold, Jewett City, Preston, City, Plainfield and Hanover will be held Wednesday, May 12, - with the Congregational church of Hanover. The programme is as follows: 11, service of praise and worship; Sermon, Rev. Edward S. Worcester, of Norwich; anthem; 12.15, social hour; dinner served by Ladies’ guild; 1.45, praise service led by William G. Park; business; anthem; 2.15, address, A Great and Effective Open Door, Miss Hellen B. Calder, homé secretary W. B. M, Boston; 2.45, The Tdeal Church Member, Rev. W. H. Lakin; The Ideal Minister, James Eadle; dis- cussion. The Woman's Missionary society has invited especially the members of the neighboring societies to hear Miss Cal- der’s address. Miss Helen Eadie has returned from a brief visit to Mansfleld, Mass., and Boston, where she attended the con- ference of Junior Secretary, W. B. M. A special meeting of Mrs. Willlam G. Park’s Sunday School class was held at her home Friday. A social was held Wednesday ev- ening under the auspices of the W. C. T. U, at the home of Mrs. James Bennett. All enjoyed the interesting programme prepared by the president. A pleasant social hour followed dur- ing which refreshments were served by the hostess. Miss Mildred Hennes of New Lon- don, was the guest of Mrs. Willilam G. Park during, the week. Delegates were appointed last Sun- day to the New London County con- ference, at Norwich Toéwn next Tues- day. Mr. John Croft has returned home after visiting his son, Reginald Croft, in New York. NORTH FRANKLIN Mesting of J. W. Whist Club—Local People Attend Brothers’ Night at Grange, The J. W. club met with Miss Rena Race Wednesday. Four tables of whist were played. Prizes awarded were: First, Mrs. Frank Rockwood; second, Mrs. A. T. Browning. Sand- wiches, cake, fruit and coffee were served. Mrs. Annie Sherman has returned to her home in Norwich after spending 2 few days with her daughter, Mrs. Eu- gene Clark. Willlam Lillie and daughters Misses Amy and Alice Lillle, were calling on friends in Lebanon, Sunday. Mrs. Mae Millett and Suniner Wil- lard of Preston weré guests of Mrs. Emma Warner, Sunday. Eugene Clark was a North Wind- ham visitor Tuesday. At Brothers’ Night Exercises. Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Rockwood and daughter Florence, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Armstrong_and son Kenneth, Mrs. F. H. Race, Mrs. Arthur Chapman and Huntington Lathrop attended Brothers’ Night at Bozrah Grange, Wednesday evening. AMr. and Mrs. Frank Smith of Can- terbury were Sunday visitors with Mrs. Jennette Hoffman. Miss Milly Ward is spending the week with friends in South Windham. Mrs. Clark Davis of Boston spent several days recently with Mrs. Grace Peckham. Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Browning and daughter Myrtice were Sunday visitors at_ Robert Stanton’s, in Willimantic. Mr. P. Maybery and sister Miss Amelia Maybery were Sunday visitors at Mrs. J. J. Mahoney’s. Mrs. J. D. Simpson spent Sunday at home, returding to Lebanon, Monday. LAUREL GLEN Mr. Kallis is building a small bun- galow in the Woodmansee place which ke recently purchased from Thomas Wheeler. Charles S. Palmer was calling in this place last Sunday. Dr. Hale and family of Springfield, Mass., spent the week at their summer home. Miss Emma Maine is ill with grip. A numter from this place attended the auction at the Jerry Duro place, last "Thursday. Bert Hcldredge and sister, Mrs. Neorthoep, of Narragansett Pler, visit- ed Sunday with their mother. Mrs. Lydia Holdredge is her daughter, Mrs, Jordan visiting in Asha- way. Mrs. Walter Morgan, Walter Mor- gan, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Herman = Hold- redge of Mystic, were callers at Charles ‘Wheeler’s and Attaway Maine's last Sunday. Mr., and Mrs. Dwight Maine and Mrs. Eggleston were at Narrasansett Pier last Sunday. HAMBURG =~ Mrs. Frank K. Gage underwent a successful operation at Boston .last Tuesday. George Bristol of New York has opened his summer home at Old Ham- burg. The shad fisheries are reporting very small catches. Lee Harding sand family of Fitch- burg, Mass., spent the past week in Sterling City. L. D. Harding is serving on the jury this week. Mrs. William Cdook and Miss Dor- othy are spending a few days in New York. Mrs. Fred King of Saybrook visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Martin the first of the week. Mrs. Ellen Palmer has returned from 2 yisit with her daughter in Boston. ‘William Crook has a new automo- bile. of Isbell On EAST COLCHESTER Mr. Gayeski is having a fine ver- anda added to his house. He recently purchased what is known as the Naughton place. Planting is progressing rapidly. All farmers are In the midst of spring work. The young folks are enjoying the op- portunity to hang May baskets. Roads hera_are being scraped and put in rapair. Local grangers visited with Bozrah grange VWednesday night to hear the Drithers' Night programme. Austin De Wolf of Preston has moved to the Fields farm. His fam- ily is recovering from the measles. Mrs. DeWolf is very ill with pneu- monia. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Case and party were callers at Gardner Lake Sunday afternoon, making the trip by automo- bile. GARDNER LAKE Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gardner were in Norwich May 1, guests of Mrs. Ed- gar Yerrington and Mrs, Jos. Burdick. George Day attended the Avery auc- tion in Lebanon Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Orrin. Avery and chil- motion Senator dren and Mrs, Harry Wenzel and son, were Sunday guests in Palmertown. L. J. Dolbeare has purchased an automobile and is running a jitney bus in Norwich. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Reynolds, Mrs. Senay and Mrs, Jos. Lathrop of New London were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. A, Dolbeare. ‘Mrs. Sidney Dolbeare was in Nor- wich last Saturday. Miss Lyla Chapman is with her sis- ter, Mrs. W. W, Hanney. Mrs, Prorok has returned after a visit with relatives in New Yerk. Mr. and Mrs, Morgan had as week end guests, Mrs. Morgan’'s sister, Mrs. W. K. Rockwell and son, and a cousin, Miss Ethel Pinney all of Hartford. OLD MYSTIC Meetings of Church alvin H. Hoxie of U. S. S. Vermaout Home Because of Father’s Ilinace The Ladies' Ald society of the Bap- tist church met Wednesday at the home of Mrs, William D. Beckwith. The United Workers of the Meth- odist church met Wednesday at 2 p. m. in the parish house. Supper was served at 5 p. m. The proceeds will be used for church expenses. Rev. George H. Miner, D. D,, of Mys- tic. occupied the pulpit of the Meth- odist church Sundey morning. | Rev. Linwood B. Curtis of Stafford | occupied the pulpit of the Baptist, church Sunday morning and evening. ' He was entertained at the home of D;&acon and Mrs. William D, Beck- with, Home on Furlough. Calvin H. Hoxle, Jr, of the U. S. S.. Vermont is at home, having been granted a furlough by the commander of the Vermont because of the crit-| ical illness of his father, Calvin H.| Hoxie, who has been at Memorial hos- pital, New London, for the past three weeks, and who underwent an opration there Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong of Nor- wich, Mrs. Flossie Harris Thompson and daughter of Providence and Mr. Bliven of Grotca borough were recént guests of Mr. and Mrs, Willlam H. Harris. Mrs. William Fanning and Mrs. Wil- llam Nugent of Hartford were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred E. Brown. Mr. end Mrs, Harry Keeney and children were Watch Hill visitors on Sunday. George Campbell and daughter, Miss Helen Campbell, of Taftville were Sun- day guests of Mr. Campbell's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Campbell. Miss Edna Shank has returned from a visit to Mrs. Fred Zundell, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Krug and Mr. end Mrs. S. R. Swan of Norwich. Miss Mabel Lee of Ledyard is re- covering from a serious illness. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lewis and two children and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hotckkiss of Montville were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph John- son. Perry Swan of Preston City was a Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Shank Mrs. Everett E. Ingrem and child have returned after eight weeks' visit to her mother, Mrs. Cady, of Barring- ton, R. L Was at Oral School. Dr. Clara McGuigan has réturned to Philadelphia after spending a few days at the Mystic Oral school, of which she is general manager. Charles Lamphere has been seeri- ously ill for the past six months. Mrs. Carrie Gallup and Mrs. Ben- jamin Gallup of Norwich were village callers Saturday. Robert Young of New Haven spent Sunday with local friends. Mrs. Hubbard of Quakertown is the guest this week of Mrs. Frank In- gram. Mrs. Wilbur R. Davis has returned to the Hoxie homestead after a brief visit to her home in Springfield. Sunshine Club Meets. The Sunshine club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Abby Gardner. Mrs. Cady of Barrington is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Everett E. Ingram. Mrs. Edward Page has returned to her home in Meriden after attending the funeral of her mother, Mrs, Wil- liam Hancock. Mr. and Mrs. Horsford have moved from Noank to Amos B. Taylor's house in Old Mystic. Return for Summer, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Crumb have returned to the Crumb homestead after spending the winter at the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. Edwin E. Chipman, of New ndon. Miss_Etta Mae Lamphere of Mystic spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank L, Lamphere, of Allyn’s Point. Mrs. Edwin Lamphere, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edwin_Lamphere and daugh- ter Helen and J. Harold Willlams were calling Sunday on Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tingley of Norwich, making the trip in Mr. Lamphere’s automo- bile. Frank Clyde has a new garage just completed. Miss Viola Eldredge has returned from a visit to friends in Hartford. Dr. William H. Gray and Miss Mari- on Gray were in Hartford Tuesday. Perry Swan of Preston City was calling Sunday on Mr. and Mrs. Ed- ward Clarke. LEDYARD School Board Selects Miss Main for Normal School Course—Henry E. Collins and Family Have Disappoint- ing Experience in Canada. The town school committee met at Ledyard Center Tuesday _afternoon. All ‘six members of the board were present, together with Supervisor Bar- ber. Chairman Cherles D. Geer pre- sided and Secretary Samuel Hold- ridge read the minutes of the last meeting. F. W. Burton, chairman of the building committee, presented only one bill for repairs on schoolhouses. Billings T. Avery, chairman of the supply committee, presented the fuel bills which are usually paid at this time. An informal discussion was held in regard to the purchase of maps for the different schools. It was voted to draw $500 on the Norman fund. Charles D. Geer was elected acting school visitor. The chairman appoint- ed the secretary, Mr. Avery and Mr. Montgomery a committee to decide on the text books to be used next year. Some of the teachers were recom- mended for a reappointment and the salaries fixed. An increase will be made to some. Miss Ruth E. Main was the choice of the board to attend the Willimantic Nosmal school. The state will pay $150 towards her ex- pense, Miss Clark of Groton Long Point has been the guest of Miss Florence Cook. May Basket Night. Ledyard grange held its regular meeting Saturday evening with Wor- thy Master Arthur D. tt in the chair. This was May basket night, each male member to bring a basket filled with good things to eat. Num- bres were drawn and each number had to dine with the one he drew. or- thy Lecturer Carl Weiman was very fortunate in drawing his number, bé. cause it was exactly the one he want- ed to dine with. He was congratulated at the close. News and Views, ‘Mr. and Mrs. Everett Thompson were turday night and Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred J. Clark. Calvin Wilcox of Shewville bas re- HIVES ON NECK ITCHED AND BUBNED Unsightly, Spread to Top of Head Caused Hair to Fal! Out in Comb- fuls. KeptAwakeat Night. Cuti-_ cura Soap and Ointment Healed.’ gz e time she was entirely healed." Mrs. F. A. Stackpole, August 5, 1914, Sample Each Free by Mail ‘With 32-p. Skin Book on request. Ad- covered from a severe pneumonia. Holy communion was observed in, the Congregational church Sunday morning. Rev. Giles F. Goodenough preached an eloquent sermon. There was an attendance of 50 in the Sun- day school. Newton Maynard has met with good success during the two weeks that he has been working. After he canvasses Ledyard he will canvass Preston. No Luck in Great Northwest. Henry E. Collins, who formerly own- ed a farm in this town and sold it, took his' family about three years ago and went to northwestern Canada and took illness with up a section, intending to become wealthy, according to the fabulous stories of that country. WMr. Colling met with reverses and had to disposa of what he possessed. Mrs. Collins and daughter arrived some time ago, but Mr. Collins had to work his way back, walking about 200 miles of tha distance. He would procure work for a little while and get a little money and then proceed until that was gone, and then would have to work again. His son Irving is working his way on from Canada now. He has not seen his wife nor daughter in over six months. Mr. Collins’ health is undermined and he is now making his home with Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. Maynard. Mrs. glolg_ns and daughter are in Syracuse, Entertained Missionary Society. Mrs. William 1. Allyn entertained the Miesionary society at her residence Thursday afternoon. There were over 40 in attendance. Mrs, Allyn fur- nished a bountiful repast to those present. Miss Edna Gray of North Stoning- ton is the guest of Miss Margaret Al- lyn. - Mrs. M. Angeline Maynard, conser- vator of Chester A. Maynard, was @ probate caller Thursday afternoon. Mr. Whippie and Bride Arrive. Charles Pliman Whipple, with his bride, who was Miss Sarah Pratt of the East Side, Norwich, end who for- merly was a dresemaker end lived at Brewster’s Neck, came to the groom's farm near Cider Hill Thursday. A large load of goods which the bride owned was moved also. NORTH STONINGTON Four Received Into Congregational Church—Meeting of Ladies’ Society. Four new members were received into the Congregational church last Sunday, Rev. and Mrs. O. D. Fisher and Latham H. Gray by letter, Gover- nor_H. Brown on confession of faith. -irs. William P. Babcock is a patient in_Backus hospital, Norwich. Mrs. Thomas P. Norman arrived home Monday after ten days’ absence, during which she visited in Washing- ton, D. C., and East Orange, N. J. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle C. Gray spent a part of the week in Hartford and Springfield. Moved from Westerly. F. E. Coon has moved from Westerly to_the Daniel H. Frink farm. Rev. and Mrs. George H. Chambers of Bradford, R. I, were guests of Rev. and Mrs. Lucian Drury Monday. Rev. and Mrs. F. M. Hollister of ‘Mystic called on friends in town Mon- day. Mrs. Wealthy Button of Norwich is visiting Mrs. Reuben D. Cook. Miss Lila_ G. Thompson has been visiting in New Haven. Miss Jessie Pendleton of Preston was the guest of Miss Ella Norman over Sunday Ladies’ Society Meets. The Ladies’ society of the Baptist church met with Mrs. ‘Thompson Thursday. LEONARD BRIDGE A number from this place attended the auction at the home of the late Isaac G. Avery in Goshen Tuesday, Henry Kneeland of Columbia calied on his brother, Edwin P. Kneeland, Wednesday afternoon. Carlton Cummings is visiting his brother, Harold J. Cummings, at South Coventry. Fred Royce went to Stafford Monday for a few days' visit, Mrs_ Himelstein has returned from a visit with her daughter in New Haven. Mrs. Mary Sweet of Lebanon spent a few days this weck with her sister, Mrs. Albert G. Kneeland. PENDLETON HILL Miss Sarah T. Palmer spent Wednes- day night in Westerly. Mrs. Joseph B. Totten has gone to New York. ‘Mrs. Oscar Miner and sons are spending some time at her home here. ‘Several attended the entertainment. at Clark’s Falls Saturday night. For Protection inst the serious sickness so uEelym follow anailmentofthe digestive organs,—bilousness orinactive bowels, you can rely best known corrective Beechams ills it gt L b Third A