Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, June 5, 1915, Page 9

BULLETIN, 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 ! UNCASVILLE Church Supper—Ball Team Wins at Colchester—Lunch Served by Scouts on Memorial Day Mrs. Ida Browning has returned to her home in Palmertown from Boston, where she has been visiting since her return from spending the winter with her brother, Rev. Mr. Douglass, in Florida. The Massasoit company has let the contract to Fren Spencer for painting its buildings. ‘William Wilbur after a week spent with relatives in town has returned to his work in Chelsea, Mass. Home from Montreal. Arthur Plouff, who has beéen in Montreal for several weeks, has re- turned to his home in this place. May Basket Parties. The classmates of Miss Rose Hickey met at her home Tuesday evening, giving her a May basket party. Misses Laura Chapman, Lillian Sawyer, Edna and Elsie La Bounty, Arthur Rheaumme, Melvin Robinson, Alex Craig, Fred Lathrop, Charles Chapel and George Johnson, friends of Mark Furber, met at his home Thurs- day evening, giving him a May basket party. Fred Crandall has purchased a tour- ing car. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Auwood made a trip to Hartford Tuesday in their machine. Student Preached. Rev. M. S. Smith, a student at the Newton (Mass.) Theological Seminary, occupied the pulpit of the church at Quaker Hill Sunday. During his stay he was entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leolin A. Comstock at Hill Top. % On Holiday Visits. Robert Paton, employed as overseer in one of the rooms in Palmer mill, is enjoying a few days with friends in New Haven. Lewis Peters entertained his brother William Peters, of Bridgeport, over the holiday. Lewis Bouville of Pequot was given a surprige party by friends, it taking the form of a Mey basket hanging, Thursday night. Charles Adams has left for Port- land, Ore, to visit his brother, Frank Adams. The Ladies’ A1d society of the Bap- tist. _church gave a well patronized baked bean supper Friday evening. About $13 was made Miss May Benham entertained the members of the Good Cheer Sunshine society Thursday afternoon. All Stars in Colchester. The Montville = All Stars baseball team went to Colchester Saturday aft- ernoon, where they played two g#mes with the baseball team there. The first game wos won by the Colchester team 4 to 1. The second game was won by the All Stars 5 to 2. After the game the members of the team attended the social and dance in Grange hall, returning hom eabout 4 a. m. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Hickey recently entertained Mrs. Nellie O’Connell of Norwich. Mr. and Mrs. William McKenzie are entertaining Mr. MoKenzie's sister, Miss Elizabeth McKenzie of Brooklyn, N ¥, George Gilbert, who was graduated recently from a dental college in Chi- cago, is at the home of his mother, Mrs. Martha Gilbert. Prentice Alexander entertained the members of the Country club at its regular meeting Friday evening at his home at Hill Top. Launch for Scouts. Mrs. Mary Cornet served lunch to the Boy Scouts of Quaker Hill who marched in the Memorial day parade, at her home. After lunch the boys left for New London to march with a division there. . Howard Rogers, who has been spending two weeks at the home of his father, Frank H. Rogers, has re- turned to Chelsea, Mass. OLD MYSTIC : Rev. William Crawford of Baltic As- signed to Methodist Pastorate—Ball Games—Notes of the Holiday Week. William Crawford of Baltic preach- ed Sunday in the Methodist church. Rev. Mr. Crawford has heen assigned to the pastorate. Rev. Mr. Buckingham of Suffield oc- cupied the pulpit of the Baptist church Sunday morning and evening. He was entertained by Deacon and Mrs. Wil liam D. Beckwith. Lost to Mystic. The Old Mystic Young Men's asso- ciation baseball nine played the first game in a series with the Mystic team Monday morning, the latter nine win- ning 5 to 3. The second game was played Monday afternoon at Industrial j:lnce,z Mystic, and the Mystic nine won to 2. The Baptist Ladies’ Aid society met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Maurice B. Caswell. The Methodist United Workers met Wednesday at 2 p. m. at the parish house. Supper was served at 5 o'clock The Sunshine club of Burnett's Cor- ners met Thursday with Mrs. Alfred Watrous. The weather was fine and the attendance good. Supper was served at 5.30 o'clock. Oral Scheel Picnie. The puplls and teachers of the Mystic Oral school held a picnic Mon- day in Percy V. Stone's park. Calvin H. Hoxie, Jr., returned Mon- day to the U. 8. ship Vermont, after spending a month’s furlough with rel- atives here. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Q. Eldredge of Riverview cottage were visitors at Saybrook Point Tuesday. Motored to Stafford. Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Lambert and family spent Sunday and Monday with relatives at Stafford | Springs, | making the trip in their automobile. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sisson and children of Ashaway were guests Mon- day of local relatives. Miss C. Louise Harris of New Ha- ven spent the week end with Mrs. George W. Harris and family. Miss Agnes Chapman of Norwich spent Memorial day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Alonzo Chapman. Miss Iva Johnson, who teaches at Simsbury, spent the week end with her mother, Mrs. T. Henry Johnson: John Hood left Thursday for the U. S. ship Vermont, stationed at Nor- folk, Va., after spending a month’s turlough with Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Lambert and sons and other friends. Miss Frances Eldredge, who teaches 1t Hop River, spent the week end o ww her perents, Mr. and Mrs. Perry ‘' H. Eldredge. Everett Johnson has returned to Miadietown aftér spending Memorial day with his mother, Mrs. T. Henry Johnson, Mrs. Josephine Beebe of New Lon- don is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Swal in. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Young have re- turned toHartford after a week ‘end l\;ult to Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Tin- er. Miss June Tucker of the Mystic Oral school and J. L. Burrows and Mr. Lu- guer of Passaic were guests over Me- morial day of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Burrows and daughter. Mrs. Percy V. Stone and daughter have returned from a visit to relatives at Pittsburgh, Pa. Seriously Il Frank Sebastian has been confined to his home forthe past two weeks by a serious illness. Mrs. Frederick O. Barnes of Oak- lawn, spent Memorial Day with . her son, Clark Barnes, a student at Storrs Agricultural College. Miss Mabel Hagberg returned Mon- day afternoon to her home in Nor- wich, after a visit to her aunt, Mrs. Calvin H. Hoxle. Charles S. Cady of Hartford spent Memorial ¢ay with John Kennedy and family. Albert A. Haley and chauffeur Theo- dore Johnson went Thursday morning on a business trip to Northampton, Mass. BOZRAH About 125 At Eleventh Anniversary of Bozrah Grange Wednesday Evening. Mrs. Clifford Lathrop and children of New London are visiting her par- ents in Franklin, and attended the Grange Wednesday evening. Mrs. Alice D. Abell, one of the char- ter members of Bozrah Grange was present Wednesday evening. Mrs. William Drake of Norwich is spending some time with her daugh- ter, Mrs., Albert Grandy. Grange Celebrates Anniversary, About 125 Patrons of Husbandry from a dozen or more granges of the state, gathered in the hall Wednesday evening to unite with Bozrah Grange in celebrating its eleventh anniver- sary. The Overseer and Lecturer of the State Grange were présent, and masters and past masters of the sub- ordinate granges. The president of the New London County Improvement League and many others attended. The remarks were all very Interesting. The music was good. Mr. Staples of Colchester told how he came down to help organize Bozrah Grange, starting Wwith fourteen charter members. A history of the grange was given by Sister Alice Bishop, Supper was served by the committee in charge, Mrs. Charles Peckham, Mrs. J. W. Frink, Mrs. E. A. Bishop and consis- ted of baked beans, salad, cold ham, chicken, cake, pie, bananas and coffee. Guests From Hartford. Mr. afid Mrs. F. L, Tapley of Hart- ford went to New London Sunday, re- turning in the afternoon to the home of Mrs. Tapley's parents, Mr. and !!&l‘;;.d J. ft Young. ’l;hey returned lay afternoon, making the trip i their automobile. . i HANOVER Ebenezer Allen of Norwich to Speak at Memorial Service Tomorrow— Plans for Children’s Day. A memorial service will be held in the cemetery Sunday afternoon June 6, at three o'clock. Mr. Ebenzer Al- len, of Norwich, formerly of Hanover, will give an address. Flowers and flags will be placed on the graves by the children in memory of the old soldiers. Children’s day will be held June 20th with services in church and Sun- day school. Will Attend Norwich Meeting. Local people will attend the annual meeting _of the Eastern Connecticut Branch W. B. M. in Park church, Nor- Wwich, Tuesday June 8th. The morn- ing session opens at 10:30 o’clock. Village News In Brief. The meeting of the W. C. T. U. is to be held Monday afternoon with Mrs. James Bennett. Mr. and Mrs. William G. Park, and Mrs. Webster Standish, left Monday for Lafayette, Indiana, where they will attend the graduation of Norman $. Standish, at Purdue University. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest A. Long of Boston were guests of Mr. James W. Eadie for Memorial Day. Mrs. L. Franklin was in Fall River, Mass.,, Memorial Day. Mrs. William Schartier is after undergoing an operation at St. Joseph's hospital, Willimantic, Mrs, Frank Crombie and Gladis Crombie spent the week-end with Mr. ;nd Mrs. D. P. Warwick, in Oakland, home, CLARK’S FALLS of The Rabbit's Foot Club— Charles Palmer Dead. Activit Mr. and Mrs. George W. Burdick and deughters Flora and Evelyn, of Ashaway, were guests of Mrs. Bur- dick’s sister, Mrs. Horace F, Palmer on Memorial day. Their eldest son Robert, is at work in a greenhouse in Providence, while G. Chester Burdick will work at Narragansett Pier at the Artificial ice plant. At one time he was employed at Norwich. The Rabbit’s Foot club of this vil- lage is to give another entertainment. The result of the activities of the members are to be seen in the new shingles being put on the chapel roof. ':'ll'sl:s Ladies' Aid Sewing Society as- Stephen Frank Palmer assisted Vin- cent Kavanagh in planting his corn Saturday. About four acres we planted with a corn planter. 5 Death of Charles Palmer. Charlie Palmer, son of the late Gershorn Palmer, died at his home about a mile west of this village, Wed- nesday morning. He leaves a brother, Julius Palmer of Westerly, and two nephews, ns of his brother James Palmer, %ho live in North Stoning- ton village, Clarence E. and Charles A. Palmer, the latter the efficient c;‘;mr or. Rout§‘ ..\‘Io. 2. rs. Loretta ne of Canonchet is the guest of Mrs. John B. Perry. LEFFINGWELL Paul Butler and Harold Crompton of Storrs Agricultural College were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Beebe. Mr. and Mrs. George S. Gadbois and Faith and Florence, ‘were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Leffingwell. Fred N. Palmer of Hartford was a Sunday guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Palmer. Florence Thacher of Norwich Town was a_Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Beebe. Gladys Leffingwell and Ruth Me- Neil of Norwich visited at Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Leflingwell’s, Monday. Mrs. Hannah Kingsley of Franklin returned home Monday, after spending a number of days with Mrs, 0. B. Leffingwell. Mrs. F. E. Pattison and Mrs, Mary Brann called ‘on Mrs. C. L. Palmer, Tuesday, LISBON Memorial Day Sermon—Picnic on the Green—Address by M Eadie. The congregation at Newent church Sunday morning listened to an impres- sive Memorial day sermon by Rev. J. W. Payne, His text was two words from the ten commandments: Remem- ber and Honor. C. E. Picnic. Monday afternoon the Christian En- deavor society held a picnic on the church green. There were ball garaes and races in the early part of the af- ternoon. At 4 o'clock they assem- bled in the church to listen to an ad- dress by Miss Helen Eadie of Han- over on the work of Dr. Harriet Par- ker in India. She showed an inter- esting collection of curios. Sand- wiches, cake, lemonade, bananas, ice cream and peanuts were passed by the social committee of the society. Paul Bradlow of Storrs college, who was at home for the week end, was accompanied on his return Monday by his brother, George Bradlow, and Clar- ence Whitaker, who spent the day at Storrs. Miss Agnes Enquist and two cousins of New Britain were at Mrs. Olaf Nel- son’s over Memorial day. J. Herbert Irons of Hartford spent the early part of the week at his home here. Monday he and his cousin, Miss Nellie Mell, took a motorcycle trip to New London and Ocean Beach. Cinders and charred pieces of cloth from the fire at Taftville were found scattered over the fields at C. A. Mell's and other neighboring farms. Jewett Place Sold. The old Dr. Jewett place in Newent, owned for many years by George Douglas, has been sold to Hartford purchasers. Mrs. J. H. Kenrledy spent Monday with her sister, Mrs, Susan Kanahan, of Jewett City. Automobile Guests. Mrs. Fred Kanahan entertained an automobile party of friends from New Haven over Sunday and Memorial day. Alfred Kennedy spent Monday with his uncle in Westerly. Mr. and Mrs. Claire Barber of Wa- terbury were Memorial day guests at R. R. Barber's. \ Charles Albonesi of Brooklyn, N. Y., was at his mother's for the week end. Arthur Edmunds spent Monday in Danielson. Rev. W. I. Reynolds of Ekork will occupy the pulpit at Newent church Sunday morning and will also be pres- ent in'the evening. GOSHEN Bridgeport Man Buys Hinckley Home- stead—Birthday Party For Deacon Manning. John Laird is a guest at the home of his brother-in-law, W. G. Thomas. Homestead Soid. C. L. Hinckley has sold the old Hinckley farm homestead to a Bridge- port purchaser. Rev. John H. Knott spent a few days in Hartford this week. Everett Chappel has purchased a slde car for his motorcycle. Mr. and Mrs. B. Green and family have moved to Willimantic. Birthday Surprise Party. Deacon Nathaniel Manning of Leb- anon was given a surprise visit by his children and grandchildren on his 66th birthday Monday. Mr. Manning also received a number of presents and post cards by mail. There was a handsome loaf of birthday cake, artis- tically lettered with suggestive dates. Mrs. Smith of Springfield, Mass., is \(‘:is]illing her sister, Mrs. Hobart Mc- all. W. I. Mott Wwas a caller in New Lon- don this week. Jacob Fox has greatly improved his farm house with new blinds and fresh paint. Mes. Osborne and dayghter Miss Hazel Osborne of Malden, Mass, are guests at the home of her daughter, Mrs. B. R. York. FITCHVILLE Mr. and Mrs, Henry Eastland had as guests Memorial day Mr. and Mrs, George Eastland and family of New London, Mr, and Mrs. John Hill and children, also Misses May and Ruth of Norwich and Harry of New London. Misses Mary and Maud Fitzgerald of New York have been visiting their cousin, Mrs. Cornelius Kane. John Kelley of Quincy, Mass., spent Memorial day with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Patrick Kelley. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Foley have returned after spending several days in Boston. Mrs. Margaret O’Brien and daugh- ters, Margaret and Theresa, of Green- fleld, Mass., spent Monday with Mrs. Margaret Popham. William McManus was in Hartford Monday at the ordination of Father H. C. Colemen. Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Kelley spent Memorial day in Colchester. Miss Edith Kinkead of Providence is viziting her grandmother, Mrs. Francis Kinkead. Miss Annie Brady has returned after visiting her aunt, Mrs. John Babcock, of Sterling for several days. Mrs. Harold Winchester of Norwich spent Thursday in Fitchville with rel- atives. Frank Thompson was in Hebron Me- morial day. Mr. and Mrs. William Vallette of Hartford were visitors at the home of Mrs. George Adams this week. Mr. ‘and Mrs. Paul Glassbrenner and daughter Alice of Raymond Hill called on Mrs. Mary Marra Wednesday. HAMBURG Mr. and Mrs. Frank Allen of Hart- ford spent Memorial day with rela- tives on Bill Hill. Paul Reynolds and Julian Ely spent Sunday with their parents. -~ Miss Mabel Martin, who is teaching zn Middlefield, was home for Memorial ay, The dance at the public hall last week Saturday evening was largely at- tended. > Mrs. Terhune of Rutherford, N. J., was a guest at Red Gables the past week. i Robert Jewett moved the first of the week into the Beckwith place near Hamb Center. Mn}“:'amn Beebe went to Middle- town last Monday for a visit with her 2" A Mrs. Warner Brown of Elm r. and Mrs. - wood were visitors at Lodowick Bill's Sunday. GLASGO Aftermath of the Hollday—Woods Fire Difficult to Conquer. Ralph Wilbur of the Windham high school spent the week end and Memo- rial day at his home in Glasgo. Miss Hevrin, teacher in the. senior room, spent the holiday at her home in_‘Willimantic. Miss Blanchard spent the week end with her aunt at Stewart hill, The thread mill closed Saturday noon until Tuesday morning in observ- ance of Memorial day. Mr. and Mrs. Job Thorpe were Sun- day guests of Mr. and Mrs. R, H. Young. Miss Sarah Cameron entertained friends from Westerly Memorial day. Woodland Fire. A woods fire in the south part of the town, burned over quite an area Saturday afternoon. The strong wind made it extremely difficult tn subdue the flames. Fire Warden Burdick, with a large force of men, succeeded in get- ting the fire under subjection after a few hours. Mrs. E. F. Tucker of Westerly the guest of Mrs. R. H. Youns. Mrs. N. Dayon. who has been se- riously {ll, is a little Dbetter. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Clark and daughter Evelyn spent Monday in ‘Westerly at the home of Mr, and Mrs, Austin. The Ladies’ Aid society will be en- tertained by Mrs. R, H. Young next ‘Wednesday afternoon. ROAD SOCIETY (Stonington) Mrs. Stephen Palmer {s visiting friends at her old home in Cleveland, Ohio. Noyes Palmer and Seth N. Williams enjoyed an automobile ride to Nor- wich recently. Miss Dorothy Wheeler spent Sunday at Lyme with her aunt, Miss Lucy Billings. Rev, Samuel Cathcart of Westerly preached an excellent patriotic sermon here Sunday morning. N. G. Willlams of Vermont and Led- yard visited the church Sunday. Miss May Noyes of New Britain was the guest of Mrs. Noyes Palmer over the holiday. Dogs made havoc with geese belong- ing to Seth N. Williams Tuesday. A large auto burned near the Road church Monday night. Members from here attended the meeting of Fanny Ledyard chapter, D. A. R., at Mystic, Wednesday. Mrs. Allen W, Harvey entertained a number of relatives and friends who motored here from Norwich. Mr, and Mrs. Alex Lincoln and daughter Marjorie, of Leonia, N. J., arrive today to spend several days with Mrs. Lincoln’s parenst, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Noyes. Stonington grange will entertain the neighboring granges next Wednesday eveing at the church parlors. PENDLETON HILL County Agent Warner Buys Seed Po- tatoes for His Work. is Malcolm C. Thompson’s men and horses -are improving the highways with the road machine. Misses Winnifred and Cecil Palmer, of Apponaug and Warwick, R. I, spent Sunday and the day following at their home here. Mrs. Martin Chapman and daughters Rilla and Alice, spent Saturday in Ash- away, County Improvement League Agent Warner has been a guest at the Pal- mer homestead. Mr. Warner purchased several bushels of seed potatoes for use in his county work, Mrs. James M. Cook entertained sev- eral guests over the week end among the number being Miss Rachel Kenyon. Alonzo Park of Chicago, Iil,, has been the guest of his sister, Mrs. James O. Miner, at the Erastus Park place. Martin Chapman is making repairs on_his buildings. Birdsey Palmer and Walter Daig- neau have been employed at the Pal- mer homestead during the past week, Mrs. Homer Kinnie was in Norwich recently. Miss Celistis Egglestone of Glasgo spent Sunday with her aunt, Mrs, Irv- ing Button. Miss_Olive Button and sister Ethel spent Saturday in Glasgo. Charles Culver lost a valuable cow last week, the animal getting hung up in the woods. Grover C. Main and family are en- tertaining Mrs, Main’s brother and wife from the west. Charlie Ahlberg is working again in the mill at Glasgo. Miss Hazel Russell of Groton is the guest for g week of Mrs. Julla A. Crumb. Frank Drake spent a few days with his brother Charles and family, in Preston, recently. Otto Anderson and sons entertained a number on Memorial day. They spent the time sailing on the lake and fishing. John Brown of North Stonington spent Memoria] day at Herbert Walk- er's. Mr. and Mrs. Sterry H. Kinnie and two sons called on Mrs. Sarah Barnes and daughter Mattie, on Memorial day. Charles Miner of North Stonington was here looking after new milch cows the first of the week. " FRANKLIN Several from here attended Bozrah grange Wednesday evening. Sunday morning the subject will be Worship, As Means of Giving. A re- port of the meeting in Hartford will be made. Rev. B. P. Capshaw will preach. ‘Willard Capshaw of Hartford was & Memorial day guest of his parents, Rey. and Mrs. B. P. Capshaw. Ralph Elmore was in Norwich Mon- day. attending the motorcycle race. Rev. B. P. Capshaw was' in Hartford one day the past week attending the state association meeting. Mrs. Joseph Hyde was called to Nor- wich Tuesday on account of the death of her nephew, Frank Yerrington. Rev. B, P. Capshaw preached an ex- cellent sermon Sunday, it being a Me- morial sermon. Owen S Smith of Norwich and Les- lie Huntington of Yonkers, N. Y., at- tended church in Franklin Sunday. HALLVILLE Miss Mae Findlay of Potter Hill, R. I, was a week-end guest at the home of Mrs. L. A. Eccleston. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Conrad of Cen- tral' Village were guests of Mr. Con- rad’s parents over the week-end. Mrs. L. A, Eccleston Is now. ghle-to be about the been 11l f. house ‘some, have several w..fif" ~ illlam C of Ashaway, Real, ‘was a caller here Memorial Day. Mr. and Mrs. James Wood and Mrs. Ruth Conrad were business callers in Norwich, Wednesday. LEBANON Memorial Exercises Held Saturday— Address by Rev. J. B, Slocum~—Ath- letics Defeated by Willimantic. Lawyer Ralph Royall of New York Wwas the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Royall, over Memorial day Miss Helen Whitmore of Hartford {l spending some time with friends in own. George L. Wilcox, a student at the Putnam trade school, spent a few days recently at . A. Hoxie's. Douglass Clark, who is employed at Edgar J. Tucker's, went to Springfield, Méss., to spend Memorial day. Mr. and Mrs, Everett Hewitt and Mr. and Mrs, Irwin Hewitt went by automobile Sunday to Keene, N. H., returning Monglay afternoon. They spent Sunday tight with Irwin Hew- itt's son, Rodney Hewitt, and his wife. Memerial Exercises. Memorial day services were held in Lebanon grange hall Saturday after™ noon. Lebanon grange orchestra fur- nished music, Rev. J. B. Slocum of Norwich was the principal speaker. At noon dinner was served in the church parlors for the veterans. Willimantic Won, The Lebanon Athletic baseball team played a team from Willimantic Satur- day afternoon on the home grounds and were defeated 13-1. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Perkins and son were in town recently. Mark Carpenter, who works in Hart- ford, was in town for Memorial day. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Noyes enter- tained over Memorial day their son, Lawrence Noyes, and his wife. Miss Nettie Willlams was a recent guest of Mrs. Harold Cummings. Mrs. Charles Geer spent Tuesday with Mrs. Clinton Gogdwin. William Totten lost' his horse Mon- day night. Holiday Dance. The Lebanon Athletic club gave a dance in Grange hall Monday evening. Music_was by Stanton's orchestra, with Prof. Congdon prompter. There was a small attendance. Mr. and Mrs. David Pitcher and fam- ily came last Saturday to their sum- mer home. Pitcher returned to New York Monday to resume their duties as teachers. Charles H. Abell was in town for Memorial day. Mr. and__Mrs. Willlam Daevis of Brooklyn, N. Y., are visiting at Mrs. Joseph Abell's on Town street. Mr. Plummer of Florida is spendingl the summer with Alonzo Boothby. Mrs. Louis Taylor was the guest of her sister, Mrs. William Johnson, of Moosup over Memorial day. Mrs. John Phillips has been enter- taining Mr. and Mrs. John Still and children _of Hanover. Mrs. Philo Burgess is entertaining her nephew, Mr. Bliven. i Karl Bishop of Lebanon and J. Hen- ry Clark of Liberty Hill were attend- ing court in Hartford this week. Mrs. Roland Slate and child are vis- iting at the home of Mrs. Slate's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kingsley. Miss Helen Ward of Willimantic has been spending some time with her mother, Mrs. Thomas Ward, of North Franklin. Missionary Meeting. The Baptist society missionary meet- ing was held in the chapel Wednesday afternoon. Several of the Lebanon grangers went to Bozrah Wednesday evening to attend the grange meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Smith of Frank- lin were at Clinton Goodwin’s recently. Miss Virginia Loomis, who teaches at Farmington, was at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Loomis, over the holidays. VOLUNTOWN Address on Memorial Day by Arthur F. Libby, of Norwich—Romona Club Gives Dance—Clambake at Beach Pond. Memorial day was observed in town Monday morning with a parade to Robbins cemetery, where the graves of the soldiers were decorated. The parade was led by Voluntown band, under direction of Leader William Richards, which furnished an excel- lent grade of music along the line of march and rendered inspiring selec- tions at the cemetery and during the exercises in the hall, The school children also won praise for their singing during the exercises, their numbers showing careful and painstaking training by their teachers. The Romona club gave valuable aid by the pleasing rendition of their num- ber on the program. Miss Ola Tanner in her reading and Master Justin An- drews in his cornet Solo made a great hit with the I e audience. Arthur F, Lil of Norwich, in an eloquent -address, explained the mean-| ing of Memoal day and paid a glow- ing tribute ta the valor of the veterans of the Grand Army, receiving hearty applause at the conclusion of his ad- dress. TFollowing was the order of exercises The parade left Union square in the following order: Voluntown band, 18 men, leader, Willlam Richards; chil- dren of the public schools; color guard of Court Liberty, F. of officers and members of Court Liberty, F. of A, 30 men in charge of C. R. Philip Boucher; officers and members Court Advance, I, O, O. F., 20 men in charge of C. R. Charles Downing; delegation from Pachaug grange: Master Walter Tanner; automobiles containing veter- ans of the G. A. R.; Mr. Libby of Norwich, Rev. John Thompson of the M. E. church and John N, Lewis, Rev. ‘William Reynolds of Ekonk and party; citizens in autos and teams. The line marched to Robbins’ cem- etery, the following program being carried out: Selection, Nearer, My God, to Thee, band; raising of flag, children singing The Star Spangled Banner: prayer, Rev. Willlam Reynolds; dec- orating by veterans of graves their comrades; selection, Rock of Ages, band; address, Rev. John Thompson; singing, Tenting Tonight, school chil- dren; benediction, Rev. Willlam Rey- nolds; Taps, sounded by William Richards. During the sound of Taps the school children strewed their flow- ers upon the soldiers’ graves. The line re-formed, returned to Union hall, where the following program was car- ried out: March, Victor, band; pledge of al- legiance to flag, school children; song, Star Spangled Banner, school children: reading, Miss Ola Tanner; selection, band; Kellar's American Hymn, school children; cornet solo, Vacant Chair, Master J. Andrews; vocal selections, Romona club; address, Arthur F. Lib- by, of Norwich: selection, band: na- tional anthem, America, audience, The committee in charge of the af- fair were: Thomas McDonald, chair- man; George W. Macomber and Joseph Ritchotte of Court Liberty, No. 132, F. of A.; Charles Anderson, L. H. Rit- chotte, W, Howson of Court Adyance, No. 3836, I, O. O. F., and Simon Brown of the Grand Army. Romona Club’s Dance. Saturday evening the Romona club held a well attended dance in Union hall. The Coloniel orchestra of five pleces from Central Village furnished music for the dancing and pleased those present by the manner in which they - many numbers. The affalr proved to be a great suc- Misses Carrie and Rena . families We judge families, And the better the family the blacker So when a Diamond Tire gets into- trouble we think more strongly about it be- cause it comes from such a good family. But isn’t it a wonderful record—about one Diamond Tire in every hundred a black shoep— OH, not really deep-dyed black—let's say it's the sheep. sort of a dark gray sheep actually. The difficulty is that Diamond Tires ~.n only Diamond Tires There’s no taer be compared with standard of comparison. Send for our.book of letters from dealers who sold Diamond Tires in 1. 14, It tells how more than 99 out of every 100 of the more than half million Diamond Tires sold lact yuar gave maximum service at minimum mileace cost. Itis yours for the asking. Diamond Squeegee Tires are sold at these “FAIR-LI§TED" PRICES: PAY NO MORE For Automobiles, Bicycles Diamon Put on N For Cyclecars; Motorgycles Tires Squeegee Tread cess. The young ladles who had charge were Misses Eva and Alpha Gaudette, Alice, Margaret and Laura Maguire. Opening Clambake. The local clambake club gave the first bake of the season at Beach pond Sunday. A good sized crowd enjoyed the sports and the good things pro- vided by the committee. Guests werée present from Norwich, Jewett City, Plainfield and Oneco. The Volunteer Brass band has been engaged to furnish music for the For- esters’ Memorial day exercises at Jew- ett City. Sunday, June 18th. Court Liberty, No. 182, F. of A, w'll hold memorial services Sunday after- noon in Union hall, after which they will decorate the graves of deceased members. The Voluntown band will escort them to St. Thomas' cemetery. Among guests in town during the holidays were Mrs. William Benson and granddaughter, Miss Dorothy Walker of Fall River, Mass.: Mrs. George Kenyon and Mrs. Julia White, of East Greenwich, R. I, at the home of Mrs. Laura Sweet; Miss Agnes McDonald of Pawtucket, R. I, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McDon- ald; Mr. and Mrs. John D, Young, of Phoenix, R. at the home of Wil- liam E, Perkins; Mrs. Eva Gilman and sister, Miss Resolva Russi, of Phoenix R. I, at the home of their brother, Ovilla Russi. NORTH STONINGTON Westerly G. A, R. Members and Re- lief Corps Attend Patriotic Service at Congregational Church—Holiday Party at the Shore. Hancock and Budlong posts, G. A. R, with the Woman's Rellef corps of Westerly, were guests of the Conare- gatlonal = church Memorial Sunday morning. Nearly 50 arrived by trolley at 10 o'clock. They were met at the Station by the pastor and others and escorted to the church, where coffee and doughnuts were served them be- fore service. The discourse was delfv- ered by the pastor of the church, Rev. O. D. Fisher, At the Beach. A party of North Stonington ladies chaperoned by Mrs. E. H. Knowles, Spent the Memorial holidays at Pleas- ant View. Rev. O. D. Fishe® and Job L. York attended the Congregational confer- ence in Hartford this week. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin G. Norman and little daughter Hope, 0f Worcester, Mass., spent the holidays with Mrs. T. P. Norman, Miss Maud Thompson and Mrs. Eu- gene M, Chapman of Worcester were guests of thelr brother, J. Edwin Thompson, over Memorial Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, Charles B, Caswell vis- ited at the home of their son, Clifford W. Caswell, in Mansfield, over the Memorial holidays. Returns from Hospital. Mrs, W. P. Babcock is home from Backus hospital, Norwich, improved in health. ¢ Allan W, York of Chicago is visit- ing his parents, Mr. and Mrs, John L. York. Mr. and Mrs. Teleafor Stahle of Providence were guests over Sunday or Mrs, Fannie Stone. Rev. and Mrs, George H. Chambers, of Bradford, R, I, visited Rev. and Mrs. Lucien’ Drury Thursday. CAMPBELL'S MILLS Ancient Coin Found by John Whit- man. ‘Willlam H, Dawley is critically i1l at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs, Willard Gard- ner. Mrs. Horace Perkins visited relatives in New Haven this week. It is reported that John Whitman found a coin dated 1120 while working in_his garden. ‘Willlam Clark visited friends and relatives in New Haven this week. Memorial day was well observed in this community. 2 James H. Dixon is running his shin- gle mill at his home in this place, LAUREL GLEN Dwight Main and family were vis- itors in Voluntown Sunday. . and Mrs. Nathan Main spent Memorial day with t{_le{;' son Frank, family, in Hope Valley. ugv L. Main was in Poquonoc Mon- day to attend the horse races. Miss Margaret O'Brien and Misy Mazie McNabe were guests Memortal day of Mrs. Arthur Main, A number of families from this place ‘were entertained at Mr. and Mre. Clyde Main’s on Pendleton Hill last Satur- of Narragansett Pier visited his home recently. Thomas Main is at home for the summer. Frank Brown, of Bradford, R. L, was a business caller here this week NIANTIC Holiday Brings Many Cottage Owners and Visitors to Village and Grove. Mrs. Hepsy Boden and daughter of Willimantic passed the holiday at their cottage in the Pines. Miss 1da Gross and a party of young ladies from Hartford spent the holi- day at the Gross cottage. Mrs. Baker of Hartford has taken the Lee cottage for July and August. VW. H. Dorman has opened the pavilion for the season. Miss Martha Brown of Norwick Town was the guest of M A. E Spencer in the village Saturday Leonard Mallory of Quaker Hill spent the week-end with W. G. Baker, F. J. C. Howard has the contract t¢ wire several cottages at Crescent Beach before the arrival of the owners, Arrives from Taftville. Mrs, Mary L. Beardow of Taftyille arrived in the Grove Saturday for the season. Mr. Beardow is at his cottage Pine Knoll.on the Bluffs. The Saunders family are occupying the Arthur Ball place. Ollver Webster of Berlin Sunday with his sister, Miss ‘Webster in the Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Byron Eddy and son William Belknap of Bridgeport are occupying their cottage on Broadway. Miss Isabelle Waldorf of Hartford passcd the holiday at her home in the village. Miss Carrie Boden, who is teaching in New Haven, epent the week-end and holiday at her cottage in the Grove. Mr. and Mrs. John Manwaring of New York city spent the week-end and the holiday at their home in Pattagan- sett Avenue. Sheldon Munger employed in New Britain passed Sunday and the. holi- day with his parents,” Mr. end Mrs, Elijah Munger in Main street. Frank J. Feeley has opened the res- taurant at the Grove for the season. Mr. and Mrs. Ashley T. Boon and Mrs. George A. Boon of Norwich, passed Sunday and the holiday at their cottage in the Grove. Mrs, De Camp of Brooklyn, N. Y., is making a visit to Mrs. R. L. Manwar- ing. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. S. Washburn, Mr. and Mrs. George F. Tubbs, Miss Catherine Tubbs of Norwich, spent the holiday in the Grove. CHESTERFIELD The young folks from this place gave Miss Ruth Morgan of Lakes Pond a May basket surprise party Thursday evening. After the usual chase they were invited into the house. Games were plaved and solos and duets were sung. Refreshments were served. Many from here attended the auc« tion of the Fred West estate in New London. Miss Florence Powers was a caller on Mrs. William Daert and iMss Susan Rogers Saturday. Memoria] services were held in the Methodist church Sunday, conducted by the G. A. R. of New London. People from here were present at church in Salem Sunday evening. A crowd from here attended the dance at Golden Spur Monday evenins John R. Kaplan has returned, after being in New York on a business trip. Mrs. John Rathbun and deughter of Quaker Hill are visiting Mrs. Rath- bun’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Caulkins. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Taylor and daughter Louise, spent the week-end with ‘Mrs. Matthew Tinker. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tinker and daughter Elizabeth have returned home after two weeks' vacation with rela- tives here. Miss Julia Sullivan is very ill at her home in New London 2nd Miss Josephine Quinn is acting as substi- tute for the present. James Coleman, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Coleman and daughter from Westerly, motored to Mrs, Elien Powers', Sunday. NORTH LYME Mrs. Brwin Rogers has returned, after two weeks’ stay in Willington and Colchester. Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Sisson, Mr. and Mrs. Sisson Jr., Miss Dorothy Sis- son and Mrs. G. H. Strong, motored to Lyme and Black Hall, Monday. Mrs. Clarence Beebe and Mrs. Mari- an Champlain of Colchester and Mrs. Erwin Rogers visited at G. H. Strong’s Tuesday. H. A. Gates and Warren Mitchell are building a barn for Richard Lee of Grassy HIill Mrs. H. A. Gates and daughter are visiting friends in Little River. M. J. Stark, Mrs. N, S. Strong and Robert Strong were Norwich visitors last Friday, making the trip in Mr. Stark’s new automobile. Mrs. Willlam Sisson, W. M. Sisson , Jr., and Miss Gertrude Ward, were in Norwich last Saturday. H. A, - Rogers of Salem accomnanjed them. passed Nellia