Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, May 22, 1915, Page 9

NEWS FROM ONE HUNDRED LIVE CO Who is Going ,and Coming—Incidents, Accidents and Building in Three Counties. New London County UNCASVILLE Gift of $30 In Gold to Rev. and Mrs. F.. D. Luddington—~May Baskets Popular—Successful ~Entertainment and Sale. The reception given Rev. and Mrs. Frank D. Luddington, Thursday eve- ning in the church parlors wes large- ly =ttended. An entertining program was given by Miss Ruth Long, Miss Jennie Nelson, Miss Ethel Griffin, Mrs. Ida Richardson, Miss Agnes Hemp- stead gave vocal and instrumental musical selections and@ohn D. Libby of New London gave séveral humorous recitations. Miss Ruth Long in an original poem presented Mr. Ludding- ton $30 in gold. Sandwiches, salad, coffee, cake and ice cream were served. The evening's entertainment was ar- ranged by the Ladies’ Aid Society of the church. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chapell have been entertaining Mrs. Frederick Sher- man and son of Monson, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy P. Gracey enter- tained the Rev. G. E. Davis of Modus, who occupied the pulpit in the Quaker Hill church Sunday. May Festival. The May festival given by the Good Cheer Sunshine society was largely attended. The church was prettily decorated with apple blossoms, lilacs and dogwood. An entertaining pro- gram was given, those taking part be- ing Harry C. Brown, the actor, Miss Ethel Griffin, Arthur Murray, William Leary, Orville C. Walden. After the entertainment was over refreshments were served. L. E. Jennings, who has been ‘Washington, D. C., has returned. Death of Infant Son. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James Everetts at Lawrence hospital, died Tuesday morning. He was about two weeks old. - forris Frieburg left town Sunday nigat for New York, where he is em- ployed. Receives May Basket. Miss Vera Burgess, Miss Lillian Sawyer, Mis& Laura Chapman, Misses Amy and Ruth Bergman, Misses Edna. and Elsia La Bounty, Miss Gushill Lavendohl, . Peter Buchard, - Clifford Shields, Henry St. Germaine, Lewis La Bounty, Frank Craig, Fred Lathrop, gave Miss Marian Lynch a surprise party Tuesday evening, hanging her a May basket. The company was in- vited in and the evening was devoted to_games, music and refreshments. Henry Allen has eold his horse to Hubert Da#t, and has purchased a new auto truck for his route to Norwich and New London. Mrs. Carles Kingsley, after spend- ing a few days, with her sister, Mrs. Chester . Barnes in Norwich, has re- turned to her home in Palmertown. Mrs. Mary Cornét, who has been spending the winter with her daughter Mrs. Leroy P. Gracdey, of Best View, has returned to her home in this place. Play and Sal drama entitled Above the Clouds, given by Montville Grange in Palmer Memorial hall Friday evening was well attended and the sale of cake ice cream, and candy was generously patronized the proceeds amounting to about $40. Frank T. Maples assisted the local players in carrying out their parts with much ability. Walter Bergman of Pequot has ob- tained employment in Jewett City. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Cornet of New Haven, spent the week-end as guests of Mrs. Mery Cornet. The graduating ciass of the Uncas- Vville school under the chaperonage of the principal Miss Grace Hooper, made its annual trip to Hartford, Tuesday. large delegation from -Pequot Council, Knights of Columbus, is pre- paring to attend the exemplification of the third degree In response to an in- {itation from White Cross Council, Norwich. The senior class of Palmer Memorial school is rehearsing a minstrel enter- tainment. James Phillips, who has been i1l at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mre. Fred I Phillips, has returned to his work in Providence, R. I. The ball game between the Montville Athletics and the Yantic team on the grounds in Pequot was wonm by Yan- tic, 11 to 8. A return geme will be played at Yantic in June. OLD MYSTIC Young-Hall rriage — Local Team Loses to Trip to Moosup. in The Ball Stonington—Motor Rev. Mr. Coburn of Chester occupied the pulpit of the Baptist church Sun- day. Rev. Joseph R. Very of Spring- Geld will occupy that pulgit Sunday, May 23rd. The Methodist church Deople expect Re‘;fl)fir' Crawford to preach for them on_trial, Miss Mary J. Duncan an evangelist of N London, who has been holding L seriés of services at Quakertown held in all-day session Sunday, May 12th. Young-Hall. Miss Eva Hall of Old Mystic and Robert Young of New Haven, formerly >t Old Mystic were married Saturday, fay 15th. by a justice of the peace af Stonington borough. Defeated by Stonington, The Old Mystic Young Men's Asso- dation Baseball team was defeated in | game Saturday with the Stoningtons, 1y _the score of 8 to 4, * John Hood of the United States ship Permont, is spending a ten days® fur. ough with friends at Old Mystic, Alpheus H. Schoonover has return- W from New York. = Theodore Johnsor: tor in Providence. Miss Lillle P. Chipman has returned o Brushwood after a two weeks’ visit rith her twin brother, Rev. Dr. Chip- :an and family at Elmecroft, Taleott- Tle. Mrs, John E. Spofford has returned furnett’s Corners. She was accom- ‘urnettes Corners. She was accom. lanied by her sister, Mrs. Harry F. fanko. Mrs. Spofford will remain over femorial day at her Brooklyn home. .Mrs. Elizabeth Hoxie Davis has re- rned to Springfield after a visit to frs. Calvin H, Hoxle. Mrs. Joheph Bouche of Willimantic 7as a recent guest of Mr. and Mrs, lueustus {.ambert. Edward B. Houche is rom pneumonia. Harry Keeney has a new automo- ile. £ Louis. Crandall, R, F. D. carrier on loute Mystic No. 1, is confineg to his ome by iliness. Motored to Moosup. ¢ Mr, and Mrs. Charles' E. Latiphére Was a recent wis- Tecovering iscopal churel ) E%u_cn’wmn Mai and daughter Helen, Mr. Edmond Lamphere and Paul B. Lamphere were recent guests of Rev, and Mrs. Arther H. Withee of Moosup, making the trip in Mr. Lamphere’s automobile, Archibald Lambert and guest, John Hood of the United States ship Ver- mont were Sunday guests of Mr. and . ld Hotchkiss of Montville, making the trip in Mr. Lambert's au- tomobile. James Lawrence has returned from New York. Wedding Invitations, Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Mary James Duncan of New London and Harry Willis Crandall of Quakertown. Frank Clyde is recovering scarlet fever. The Ladies' ‘Aid society of the Bap- tist church served a variety supper in the church parlors, Wednesday even- ing. The attendance was good. Price of supper 25 cents. Faithful Hen Mother. Frank Sebastian thinks he has the champion White Rock hen. She was set on 17 eggs and on the twenty-first day came off with 16 fine, finffy White Rock chicks. Master Ellison Beckwith, the young son of Mr ard Mrs; Clarence W, Beckwith, underwent a minor opera- tion at a private hospital in Groton ‘Wednesday. ‘Calvin H. Hoxie, Jr., and John Hood of the U. $ S. Vermont have returned to the ship at Norfolk, Va. after ten days' furlough spent here with rela- tives and friends. NORTH STONINGTON Playground to Be Opened Early in July—R. R. Park Erecting Fine Res- idence. Rev. O. D, Fisher pits Sunday morning with Rev. F. A, MacDonalg of Westerly. Judge C. C. Gray improved the last opportunity to visit the legislature of 1915 by accompanying his son, Rep- Tesentative Lyle C. Gray, -to Hartford, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Luther C. Gray, Dan- iel E. Gray, Mrs. Thomas P, Norman and Mrs. Lucian Drury attended the funeral of Charles H. Gray in Moos. up, Wednesday. To Open Playground. The lavground assoclation met at the residence of Rev. Lucian Drury on Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. Henry M. Pendleton was chosen president, = and Rev. Lucian Drury, treasurer. The Playground will be opened early in July. Miss Marie Hollister of Mystic has been visiting Miss Anna Avery Wheel. er. Mr. and Mrs. Charles A DeRose and Mrs. C. E. Willians of Northampton, Mass., have been recent visitors in town. Mr. and Mrs. B. P, Wheeler of East Hartford were in the village Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, Hibberd R, Norman and children, of Norwich, were guests of Mrs. Thomas P. Norman Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. Albertus C. Burdick and . children, of Jewett City, visited Mr. and Mrs. Lyle C. Gray Sunday. Mrs, Henry E. Randall is able to be out after having been confined to her home by illness for several ‘weeks. Handsome Residence, The residence being built by R. R. Park will be an ornament to the village. Married Local Woman, Rev. B. A. Greene, D, D., who dled in St. Petersburg, Fia., May 12th, the the twenty-fourth anniversary of his wedding day, was well known in this village, where he married his wife, Who was Miss Nancy W. Maine, the daughter of Ephraim W. Maine, The Ladies’ society of the Baptist church was entertained nesday by Mrs. Irving R. Maine., GLASGO Recent Funerals—Ball Game Followed by Dance—Pupils Hang May Basket to Teacher. from exchanged pul- Third Wed- Funeral services for Mrs, Brown, James Brown's mother, were held at St. Anne's church, Thursday ;norning, Rev. R. P. Morrissey officiat- ng. Funeral services for the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gravelin were held Wednesday at 9 a. m., at St Anne’s church. The pastor of the local preached an sermon Is._ 40-20, Miss Grace Thompson spent week end with friends in Gales Iy, a former charge of Rev, Thompson. Miss Hevin spent Sunday at home in Willimantic. Dance Follows Ball Game. Thére was a ball game Saturday afternoon on the home grounds be- tween Glasgo and Sterling. A dance Was given in Social hall in the even- ing. # The Ladies’ Aid society is to meet with Mrs. Alexander Shaw next Wed- nesday afternoon. Miss Mabel Burdick was recently hung a fine May basket by her pu- pils in the Bethel district. Frost Wednesday night growing plants and early the lowlands. Arthur Warner has been visiting his parents, in Bristol, R, T. Mrs. Johnson and daughter of West- erly were guests over Sunday of Mr and Mrs. Oscar Birch, Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Chapman of Old Mystic visited last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Marble, Asnel Lathrop is working in Pot~ ter Mill mif, George Hill, who is employed at the Norwich, State hospital spent the week at his home here. e recovering, Sophia church interesting and helpful Sunday morning from the Fer- John her touched gardens in Mrs Nathan Maine is after a severe attack of grip Rev. Mr. Van Horn is expecteq preach in the Chapel Sunday. I Sl;lnne; of Boston has been vis- @ few days at the home of Mr. and® Mra. Putther X HALLVILLE Miss Bsther Brown who has been staying with Mrs. James Wooa for the past five months, has returned to her home in District No. 4. Mrs.- Frank Jaeger of Danielson {s L. A. Eccleston for g to visiting Mrs, weelk A large number from here attended the social and dance given by the La- dies’ Guild society of the St. James’ of Poquetanuck. in has has returned to her home in Wequetequock Ing for her mother, Mrs. F. A, Bccles. ton for the past three weeks. 5 Mrs. L. A. Eccleston has Tecovered frc;‘n a u‘:floul {lnesa. TS, Noyes Main of Wequetequo was a caller here Monday, Cauo%K George Wood of White Rock was the guest Wednesday of his brother, Mr. Jages Wood. T8, Daniel Little was a call Norwich on Saturday. il Tn * LEBANON Ball Team to Play at Colchester To- day—Special Town Meeting Will De- cide State Road Extension. Miss Augusta Pember has been visit- ing Mrs. George Briges. rs. E. O. Hoxie entertained én Sunday Mr. and Mrs, Nelson J, Lyon of Plainfleld and Mr. and Mrs, C. M. Geer, and Miss Myra Geer. George H. Hoxie, Jr., has purchaged an automobile. Attended Party. Among those who attended the birthday birthday party for Mrs. Han- nah Kingsley of Franklin, last Sat- urday were Mrs. C. S. Goodwin, Mrs. Charles M. Geer, Mr. and Mrs, George M. Geer, Mr. and Mrs. George Lyman, Mr. C. S. Eriggs and daughter, Miss Aelia Priges and Mrs. L. P. Smith, Defeated Columbia. Last Saturday the Lebanon ‘Athletic Club Baseball team played the Colum- ia team and won. The score was 16 to 2. Today (Saturday) the L. A, C, goes to Colchester to play. Miss Vera Hoxie has returneq after spending a few days with relatives in Hartford. Mrs. Anna Perry and daughter, Miss Bertha Perry, of New London, and little Miss Elizabeth Sweet of Wash- ington, D. C. are visiting at Henry Hewitt Miss Dorothy Leete, a nurse at Brewster's Neck, spent Sunday with Miss Ruby Williams. Albert C. Hoxie was in Norwich on Monday. Special Town Meeting. A special town meeting is to be held today (Saturday) to see about extend- ing the state road from the end of the one now being constructed to the Franklin line, at Lebanon station. Mr. and Mrs, Rush Foster of South Manchester were in town Wednes- day calling on relatives. Miss Bithel Randall of Goshen is working at Mrs, Fred .Abell's. Elmer Campbell, a patient at St. Jo- seph’s hospital, ‘Willimantie, is Te- covering. He Is expected home soon, WON TWO PRIZES. Miss Alma H. Maninng Had Best Essay—Daniel Meach Given Honor- able Mention. The bronze medal offered by the Sons of the American Revolution, and $10 in gold offered by Dr. George C. F. Williams of Hartford, Ex-President of the Sons of the American Revolution, for the best essay pertaining to the “Struggle for American Independence” were won by Alma H. Manning of Babcock HIll school. The subject of her essay was ‘“Jonathan Trumbull. Daniel Mead of school Number Fifteen won second honors. The essays were judged by a committee of five: Sec- retary C. D. Hine, of the State Board of Education being chairman. Supervisor L. T, Garrison took the Dprizes to Babcock Hill school Wednes- day, May 19t GOSHEN Local People at Hanover Conference— Address by Rev. Sherwood Soule— Miss Manning Essay Prize-Winner. The Ladies' Aid Society met with Mrs. F. G. Stark, at Maple Lawn farm, Tuesday aftérnoon, Rev. John H. Knott, Mrs. W. T. Curry ang Miss Sutcliffe were among those who attended the Missionary conference held in Han- over. Rev. Sherrod Soule to Speak. Rev. Sherod Soule of Hartford, su- perintendent of the Home Missionary Society will give an eddress in the Goshen Congregational church tomor- row (Sunday). In place of the regular Christian Endeavor meeting held in the evening a stereoptican lecture on Mission work will be given. Many will bé in attendance at the special town meeting today (Satur- day) in Lebanon. John G. Perkins is serving as juror at the superior court in Norwich, Won Gold and Medal. Miss Alma Manning of Lebanon won $10 in gold and a bronze medal, prizes offered in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades of the day school for the best essay on any subject taken Miss Manning chose subject Jonathan Trumbull Among the many wild flowers ap- pearing now at their best, the sSwamp- apple is greatly admired. Plans are being made for Children’s day exercises to be held the second Sunday in June. LISBON Robbins Return For Fourth Year, Re- Building Old Nest—May Bask t Fe Miss Chase. y S A pair of robins have come back for the fourth vear to a nest in & vine on the veranda at R. R. Barbers. When they returned this year they found the nest in a dilapidated condition but prove ed equal to the task of renovating and rebuilding and have already hatohed a mestful of young. Last vear they raised three nestfuls, eleven in all. May Basket For Teacher, The puplls of Miss Chase's -school, together with other members of their families and neighbors numbering nearly thirty hung her a large v basket Tuesday evening. After & few were caught the rest were inviteq in and a delightful evening was pass. ed with music and games. Miss Lucy Baldwin was appointed delegate Sunday to the state confer- ence in Hartford, June 1-2, » Arthur Edmonds took a trip to New London and Ocean beach Sunday. HAMBUBG News Received of the Death of Mr. Forbes, In Florida. Mrs. Robert Sawyer received word last week of the death of Mr. Forbes at Bradentown, Florida. Mrs. Saw- yer's mother, Mrs. M. E. Huntley and Mr. Forbes were married last winter. Mrs. James Warner of East Haddam E;em the past week with Mrs. James rd. Mrs. Fred King of Saybrook spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, ‘Warren Martin, . Mrs. Ge‘orr‘i‘qwqd was a Hadlyme RRESPONDENTS EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND, iness last week. visitor the first of the week. Stanley Davis was in town on bus- GALES FERRY Annual Meeting of Epworth League— Early Arrivals Own- ere—Putting Tennis Court In Condi- tion, < The_gnnual meeting of the Epworth League was h;z: in the vestry Tues- eV Charles Ward of Chicago was at|pg ‘his farm at Brockway receatly. Mirs. Nellie Allen of Hartford is visiting her uncle, Nelson Bill. Charles Morgan lost a valuable cow recently. Local Men Get Four Foxes—Birthday May Basket For Miss Rochleau. Mr. and Mrs. George Beckwith were entertained at dinner at Mr. and Mrs. George Avery's one day the past week. Forty ‘Varieties of Wild Flowers. A party of young people looking for wild flowers one afternoon this week found about forty different kinds. Mrs. Louis Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Ar- thur Smith and Ernest Smith were Ledyard visitors one day this week. George H. Kahn has purchased an automobile. Mrs. Stella Lathrop was entertained at dinner Wednesday, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Smith. Comes to Summer Home. Mrs. Gilbert O. Lamb of New York has come to her summer home here. Among those who received May baskets are Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Banister and Migs Grace Vallette. Got Four Foxes. Louis Ortmann and Ernest Vallette captureq four foxes ome day the past week. ¥ The subject for the morning ser- vice at the <Congregational church Sunday will be Veterans of the Cross.” Reév. B. P. Capshaw will preach. Louis Ortmann of Norwich was in town Wednesday. Mrs. Crabbe is spending a few weeks in New Jersey. Miss Grace Vallette went to Hart- ford Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Arad Manning. Mrs. Herbert Wheeler entertained Sunday, Miss Louise Douglass and Miss May Kelley of Willimantic and Mr. Collins and Mr. Harma of Taft- ville. Birthday May Basket. Several friends of Miss Veronica Rochleau hung her a May basket one evening last week, it being her birth- day. Mrs. Hermon A. Gager and Miss Faith N. Gager were Plain Hill visitors Tuesday. Mrs. Marshall Jewett and Mrs. James Tucker of Pautipaug Hill were recent guests of Mrs. Herbert Wheeler. NORTH FRANKLIN ors to Bozrah Grange on Sistel Night—J. W. Club Meets. Charles Brush of Brokline, Mass., has been visiting his brother, George Brush. Mrs. Herbert White and Mrs, Bert Ward were guests of Mrs. James Armstrong of Jewett City, Tuesday. Mrs. John Smith and Miss Hazel Swift of Willimantic were callers on Mrs. Theodore Crandall, Wednesday. Mrs. Harold Riley of Boston is vis- iting her mother, Mrs. A. T. Browning. Mrs. Theodore Crandall was a Nor- wich visitor Tuesday. Mre. Annie Sherman of Norwich is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Fugene Clarke. Attended Sisters’ Night. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Armstrong, Mr. and Mrs. Frank A, Rockwood and daughter Florence,’ C. Huntington Lathrop, Mrs. Fred H. Race and Mrs. Arthur ' Chapman _aftended Sisters' Night, at Bozrah Grange, Wednesday night, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Ladd of Nor- wich were guests of Mrs. J. J. Ma- honey, Wednesday. Winners at Whist. The G. W. club met with Mrs, Fred H. Race Wednesday afternoon. = Six tables of whist were played, the prizes Wwere awarded, 1st to Mrs. Chrystie Foster; snd, Mrs. Bert Ward. Sand- Wwiches, cake and coffes was served. Mrs. Hannah Kingsley entertained on Sunday John H. Ford, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ford, and Miss Fitzpatrick of Norwich. Mrs. N. S. Loomis of Lebanon spent Wednesday with her mother, Mrs. Em- ma Warner. VOLUNTOWN Memorial Exercises Arranged Monday Morning, May 31st. For Memorial day parade will take place Monday morning, May 31st and will leave Union square at 9.30 o'clock. The following organizations have been in- vited to take part. The children of the public school, Court Liberty, No. 132, F. of A., Court Advance, No. 3836, I O. F, Ekonk grange. Pachaug grange, Sons of Veterans and G. A, R. There will be exercises at the Soldiers’ lot in Robbins’ cemetery and at Union hall on the return of the pa- rade a pleasing programme will be given. Voluntown Brass band has volunteered it’s services. The com- mittee hope there will be a generous display of the National colors along the line of march. Automobiles will be provided for members of the Grand Army, who have been requested to send in their names to the following committee: Thomas McDonald, chair. man, Charles A. Anderson, secretary and ‘treasurer; Simon Brown, George W. Macomber, Joseph Richotfe, Louis H. Richotte and W. Howson. PRESTON Pastor and Wife on Vacation Outing— Meeting of Ladies’ Aid Society. Miss Anna Crary and Milton Terry of Lebanon were recent callers on friends here. ‘William Miller has purchased a new automobile. 4 Mrs. Beriah Burdick is visiting at her father's, Rev. Mr. Holden's, in New Haven, Vermont. Rev. and Mrs. L. M. Keneston are away for a two weeks’ trip by auto- mobile to Brattleboro, Vt.,, and in New Hampshire. Aid Society Meets. The Ladies’ Ald Society of the Bap- tist ‘church met with Mrs. Charles Bennett, Wednesday afternoon. party of young people recently hung a May basket filled with good things to a near-by neighbor. ‘The man of the house met them with a loaded rifle and was about to call up the Do~ lice when he found out they were harmless school children and teachers. CAMPBELL’S MILLS Miss Margaret E. Tanner attended the Congregational conference held in Chaplin, as a delegate from the church at_Ekonk. Mrs, Alfred Corey who has been il for a long time remains in feeble health. William Clark has been ‘working with his team In Plainfield recently. Mrs. Susan Frye is employed at Si- las L. Barber’s. Eugene Partlo of Westerly was a week end visitor in this vicinity, - Perry Merritt is working for H. M. ‘Wileox. epartment of Rev, Mr. Potter that the officers be rving Hurlbutt; vice president Mrs. Jennie G. Perkins, Mrs. Courtland E. Colver, Miss Laura’ A. Perkins and Mrs. James M. Potter; secretary, Mrs. Fanny Molthrop; treasurer, D. R, Po- vey; planist, Jennie G, Perkins, Rev. Mr. Potter addressed the meet- ing, outlining progressive work for the coming year. The treasurer of the league, D. R. Povey, has been pro- posed by District Superintendent G. G. Scrivener, as district treasurer of the Epworth League and has accepted. Sunday Services. Sunday morning in the M. E. church Rev. Mr. Potter spoke from the words, “Neglect not _the gift that is in Thee.” 1 Timothy, IV-XIV. At the offertory Miss Grace Chapman sang, Beautiful Land on High. Sunday evening Rev. Mr. Potter was the leader in the 26th anniversary service of the Epworth League. There was special singing by a quartette, Mrs. D. C. Perkins, Miss Alice Satterlee, Rev. Mr. Potter, D. R. Povey; Sunbeam sonbs by Misses Marie and Gertrude Allen, with Mary and Madeline Birch; a baritone solo, No Burdens Up Yonder, sung by D. R, Povey. The offering was for mission work In India and other far countries. Lease Cottage. Robert Dudley French, Assisant Di- rector of the Roxbury Tutoring School, New Haven, and Mrs. French were in the village recently, and have taken the cottage of Mrs. Delphine Fish for August and September. The cottage belonging to Frank Hil- ton, of Norwich, on the village street, has also been rented to one of the tutors of the Roxbury School for Au- gust and September. Judge Steen and Mrs. Steen of New Jersey were at their cottage on the Bluff Friday, and will open the cottage the last of June. Mrs. Franklin H. Brown_of Norwich and her sisters, Mrs. E. V. Mann of Providence, R. I, and Mrs. Harvey Al- drich of Norwich, with Mrs. Nelson Crowell and little daughter Dorothy Were at Mrs. Brown’s summer home Red Fern, Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Corey and family of Norwich with Misses Emma and Grance Hilton, spent the week- end at the Corey cottage on the Bluff Herbert Corey entertained J. S. Young Jr.,, of Norwich. Mr. and Mrs. W. Earle Phinney of Providence, R. I, have purchased the Webb _cottage on the Bluff. Mr. and Mrs. Phinney leased the cottage last year during June. Miss Mary R. Gibbs returned Sat- urday from a visit in _Cambridge, Mass. and an auto trip to New Hamp- shire. Miss Sarah S. Latimer spent Sunday with relatives in Palmertown. Mr. and Mrs. Latham Smith spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George A. Smith'in New Longon. Horse Had Lockja Latham Smith lost a valuable hofse one of a pair, last Saturday, from lockjaw. Acting under advice of a veterinary the horse was shot. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Young of Waterford were guests of Miss Mabel Smith last Sunday. Mrs. Nancy Street of Montville, a recent visitor at the home of Mrs. Harmon C. Perkins, has gone to visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Tubbs at Fort Point. Guest From Oregon. Perry Palmer is visiting his brother George Palmer and his_sister, Mrs. P. C. Norman, at Allyn's Point, after an absence of nine years in Oregon. Giles Bailey has purchased the Grant farm near Centre Groton end with his son Rudolph Bailey, and Mrs. Bailey of New London, will go there to reside. Mrs. Hannah Lewis has returned to her home at Allyn's Point, having spent the winter at the home of Rev. Ludwig K. Seith and Mrs. Seith at Ancram, N. Y. Mrs. Seith is the daugh- ter of Mrs. Le pson, daughter of John Thompson, of Griswold, spent the week-end with Miss Jennie C. Perkins. Early Vegetables. Harmon C. Perkins has one of the fine vegetable gardens of the village, with bush peas all in blossom. Mr. William Brooks and Misses Marion and Mildred Rogers of Hart- ford with Raymond Wolf of Water- bury that came by automobile to visit Mrs. Brooks mother, Mrs. Delphine Fish, Sunday. Mrs. Fish returned to Hartford with the party. Miss Marion Rogers remained to visit her cousin, Mrs. Caro Maniere. The tennis court of the Gales Ferry Country Club is being put in order for the sesason. Miss Caroline B. Freeman who spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. John C. Perkins, Norwich, is now the guest of friends in Mt. Vernon, N. Y. NIANTIC Grove — Cottagers Arriving— The Week’s Visitors. Coroner Franklin H. Brown of Nor- wich spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Martha S. Brqwn in the village. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Dewolf have re- turned from a motoring trip through New York state. They stopped at Al- bany to call on their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Whit- ed. red Saunders has leased the Ar- thur Ball property in West Main street and will move there shortly. Mrs. Harding of Grassy Hill is car- ing for her sister, Miss Lina Harding, who is ill at the home of Mrs. Lucy Gleason. Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Hills of Hartford motored to the ‘Grove Sun- day and passed the day at their cot- tage. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Whiting of New Haven came over in their car and spent Sunday at their cottage. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Seéng of Wa- terbury motored to' the Grove and spent Sunday at the Washburn cot- age. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Alden left last week for a visit to thelr home 1in Southbridge. John Shankowltz of New York spent Sunday at his cottage in the Grove. Mrs. Agnes Lloyd ot New York city arrived in the Pines last week and opened her cottage in Wells street for the season. . . Clifford Rogers of Flanders was’ the guest of R. L. Manwaring in the Pines over the week end. George Bell of Philadelphia is oc- cupying his cottage in Pleasant street. Mrs. W. H. Dorman is making a Visit to her daughter, Mrs. Harley W., Tripp, in Waterbury. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eshenfelder and son, Henry, Jr, spent the week end at their cottage on Broadway. Miss Catherine Tubbs of Norwich spent Sunday at the Finish cottage. Mrs. Benjamin S, Mallory of Boston and Eastern Point has concluded a visit to her father, George S. Partic of Broadway. Mrs. R. L. Manwaring is ill at her cottage in South street. Mrs. Annie Schultz and daughter, best money can buy. FINN’S BLOCK, Again this year we have a large stock of Brass Beds on hand for your choosing and have taken the usual care in the selection. All are of guaranteed stock and in every wanted size. We invite your inspection. Brass Beds from $7.00 and up Mattresses and Springs We also have a line of Mattresses and Springs on hand that match the beds in every particular. The workmanship is of the finest and the materials are the Price Range $3.00 and up Remember we are ready to fill any order no matter whether large or small. Call and investigate. M. HOURIGAN, 62-66 Main Street, Norwich, Conn. JEWETT CITY Mrs. Gross, of Hartford, spent the week end at their cottages in Orchard street. Preparing for Season. Frank J. Feeley of Brooklyn, N. Y., will be in charge of the Restaurant the coming season. Mr. Feeley is get- ting the interior in order. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Washburn of Norwich spent Sunday at their cot- tage in Center street. Mrs. AE. C. Merrlam, M. D, of Hartford spent the week end af her cottage in High street. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sherman of New London passed Sunday at tkeir cottage in High street. They made the trip to the Grove in their launch, Harriet. Contractor F. A. Ashton is building a bungalow for Mrs. E. J. Markel of Hartford. Mrs. Eli Dorman has returned to Beverly, Mass., after a visit to rela- tives in the Pines. Mrs. E. J. Market of Hartford, a summer resident of the grove, spent Sunday at_her cottage. Harry Washburn of Norwich pdssed Sunday at his cottage in the Pines. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Hunting have purchased the Fuller cottage in Cen- ter street. Miss Nettie Pepion and party” of Hartford came down in Miss Pepion’s car to spend the week end at her bun- galow at the Point. Mrs. E. E. Chaussen of Hartford, a summer visitor to the Pines, spent Sunday at her cottage in High street. Mrs. Fanny Tracy of Lyme spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. G. F. Griswold. Mrs. Emil Schmerdtle of Bridgeport spent Sunday at her cottage in Orch- ard street. H. R, Farmer has caught some large eels in his traps. LEONARD BRIDGE Shoots Big Hoot Nettleton Owl. Otto A. Otto A. Nettleton shot a hoot owl which measured 45 inches from tip to tip_of wings. Chester J. Holmes celebrated his 70th birthday last Thursday in a quiet manner. Miss Lavinia Kneeland and Mr. David Walsh were in Yantic and Nor- wich recently. Mrs. Amos Lilley of Lebanon was a recent visitor at her sister’s, Mrs. R. E. Cummings. Albert Wheaton has purchased a new horse. ASHWILLETT Henry Bennett slipped on a stone at his home on the Coal-pit hill road and sprained his ankle. Amasa Maein and son John saptured a turtle in Wyassup lake the first of the week as large over as a bushel basket. S. Ahlberg has sold all his pigs and <could have sold more if he had them. N. N. Main and Mrs. Youngs d daughter were business callers in Westerly, recently. Mrs. Julia A. Crumb was in North Stonington during the week. Sigfreid Ahlberg was in Yawbux and Westerly, Tuesday. CHESTERFIELD Mr. anq Mrs. James Ritchie of Montville were callers on Mr. and Mrs. Charles Powers the end of the week. Mrs. Sarah Friebis and daughter have returned to New York after a visit with local relatives. Mr. Crawford of Salem preached in the M. E. church Sunday. He gave a very interesting talk on A Plece of O ot 1ot lace w eople of this place Were very sorry to_hear of the death of John Brown. Mrs. Charles Tinker and daughter Elizabeth afe visiting Mr. and Mrs, Matt A. Tinker. Miss Jennie May Courtis, & graduate nurse in Providence and Mrs. A. E. Goff. Miss Florence Powers was a busi- ness caller in New London Tuesday. A party of young people from this place hung Miss Susan Rogers of Lakes Pond a May basket Tuesday evening. After the general chase they is visiting Mr. went into the house. Refreshments were served. Solos and duets were rendered. ROAD SOCIETY Stonington) Allan W. Harvey’s Family Horse Dies, Aged 27. Rev. S. Catheart of Westerly Ppreached here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. N. Stanton Gates spent a few days here with friends the past ‘week. Miss Jennie B. Noyes of Mystic is at Mrs. Eliza P. Noyes'. Mrs. S. N. Williems and Miss Grace D. Wheeler attended the Mayflower picnic at Mrs. N. D. Robinson’s, at Norwich, Thursday Mrs. Prentice Williams has been the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Simmons of Providence, Mrs. Susan Smith and family were at Lower Pawcatuck with relatives, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Willlams are in California the guests of relatives. Mrs. Charles S. Noyes spent Sun- day with her son, I. Hart Noyes, M. D, of Providence. In the Bay State. Noyes Palmer has been on an auto trip with C. P. Williams on business in Massachusetts. Henry Flood of Boston spent Sun- day with Mason Hewiett's family. Miss Lucy Loring of Norwich was a recent guest of her aunt, Mrs. Fer- nando Wheeler. Miss Grace D. Wheeler was ap- poiated one of the program committes at the recent Historical meeting in Westerly. Horse Dies at 27. Allan W. Harvey lost his family horse Bessy, Monday. She was 27 years old and Mr. Harvey had owned her for 20 years. ‘Warren S. Wheeler Jr. is carrying the mail by motorcycle. NORTH LYME Mrs. Erwin Rogers is in East Had- dam, caring for Mrs. Earl Standish and little son. Nelson H. Miner and family have been ill with grip colds. N. S. Strong is planting corn for farmers in this place. Miss Gertrude Ward visited Miss Emily Stark, Wednesday. Mr. and_Mrs. William_Sisson, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Sisson Jr., and Miss Dorothy Sisson motored to Walling- ford, Sunday, where they visited Mrs, Sisson’s_brother, C. R. Tiffany. Mrs. William Sisson has been ill. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Sisson Jr. and John Evans were in New London, Fri- day. MOHEGAN Mrs. Trumbull of New London call- ed on friends here the first of the week. i Mrs. Benjamin and Mrs. Williams ::re guests of Mrs. Quidgeon Thurs- y. J. Sanders of New London is visit- lngdHohegl.n friends. rs. J. Fielding is visiting friends in_Plainfield. - Mrs. Quidgeon was in New London the first of the week. Mrs. Fowler was in Norwich Mon- day evening. Charles Mathews and Lewis Dol- beare are worldni’tor Mr. Hubbard. Mrs. Davis of Mystic was the guest of Mrs. Hunter Tuesday. Miss Cynthia Fowler was ‘a visitor in Norwich Saturday. Services were held here Sunday.