Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, June 12, 1915, Page 10

LETTERS FR OM TWO STATES New London County OLD MYSTIC | Pastor from Baltic at Methodist Par- sonage—Farewell Surprise Party— Charles H. Lamphere Dead. Rev, Osmer G. Buddington of West Mystic will occupy the pulpit of the Baptist church Sunday, ‘William Crawford, who has assumed the pastorate of the Methodist church, moved Tuesday from Baltic to the odist parsonage, Old Mystic, Surprise Party. Miss _Mice Marthers_was given a farewell surprise party Friday evening at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Marthers, by the follow- ing young friends: Miss Eleanor Bur- rows, Miss Fanny O Miss Florence Walbridge, Miss Edna Shaak, Miss Gladye Main, Miss Hester Wal- bridge, Miss Marion Marthers, Elsha Davis, Leslie Haley, John Marchand, Howard Clyde, Paul Massey, Clifford Main,_ Horace S. Williams, Fred Mar- chand, Charfes Marthers, Elwood Davis. Games were played and re- freshments were served. Mr, Marthers and family moved Monday to East Lyme, where they formerly lived. Death of Charles H. Lamphere, Charles H. Lamphers, 70, died Wed~ nesday morning at his home at Bur- nett's Corners after a illness for the past six months. He is sur- vived by one sister, Mrs. laura A. Pickering, of Old Mystio and two brothers, Albert Lemphere of Watch Hill and William H. Lamphere of Mystic. Artists at Burnett’s Corners. Horace Price of New Jersey, a pupil of A. Bogdanore, artist of New York, has arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eawin Stapelyn at Burnett's Cor- ners_to spend a few weeks with Mr. Bogdanore, who is boarding there. Mr. Bogdanore spent last summer here sketching and painting. Baptist Delegates. The Baptist church has appointed the following delegates to the 143d meeting of the Stonington Union as- sociation, which will be held June 16 and 17 with the Union Baptist church, Mystic: Deacon William D. Beckwith, A’ Zephaniah Brown, Deacon Daniel Frink, Mrs. Horace O. Williams, Frank Earl Williams. Local Notes. The Ladies’ Aid society of the Bap- tist church met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Charles H. Burdick. The Baptist Young People’s unjon held its monthly business meeting” and social at the home of Miss Genevieve Frink Friday evening. The Young Men's assoclation base- ball team played the third game in a series Saturday with the Mystic Ath- Jetic association nine at the assocfa- tion field at Old Mystic. The game was won by the Mystic A. A. team. The Sunshine club at Burnett's Cor- ners met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Frank Eggers. Supper was served at 5 o'clock. The Baptist Sunday school will hold a special service Children’s day. Frank Sebastian,_who was taken to Backus hospital, Norwich, for treat- ment, remains about the same. Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Bundick went to ‘Westerly Monday afternoon to attend the funeral of Mr. Burdick’s sister, Mrs. Willlem Cook, Burial was at_Hopkinton cemetery. Mrs. W. G. Tucker of New Rochelle, N. Y., is the guest of Mr, and Mrs. Albert Burrows. SALEM Boy and Girl Carry Off First Honors in Spelling Match — Grange Holds Strawberry Festival. Rev. R. H. Crawford preached an effective sermon last Sunday morning, the first in a series on the book of Genesis. Mrs. Florence Murray was in of the consecration service of the En- deavor society in the evening. A Children’s day concert 18 being prepared by the Sunday school to be feld June 20. Elmer M. Chadwick of Hartford &pent Sunday with his mother at their home in town. Men from New Britain are in town this week installing the steel ceiling and side walls in the Congregational church. Mrs. Ora Clark was the guest Mon- day of her brother, Thomas Clark, in Colchester. Spelling Match. A spelling contest conducted by Su- pervisor John A. Young of Colchester and participated in by pupils from each school in town was held in the Central school Wednesday afternoon. The honors were won by Lawrence Spencer and Miss Violet 1. Rogers, pu- pils in the eighth grade of the Cen- tral school. Both missed the same word. Louis Chafetz of the seventh srade in District No. 1 won the sec- ond place. The school in the Harris district, taught by F. O'Connor of Colchester, closed on Wednesday. ‘Schoo] in the Central district, taught by Miss Cronin of Colchester, closed Friday. sraduating exercises of the Salem grammar schools were held in Grange hall Friday afternoon. Strawberry Festival. A strawberry festival was held in Grange hall under the auspices of the local grange Wednesday evening. Parties were present from Colchester, Montville, Chesterfield and Lake Ko- nomoc. The board of education held its monthly meeting in the Central school Thursday evening. NORTH FRANKLIN Mrs. Emma Warner was the guest Wednesday of her sister, Mrs. Noah Webster of Willimantic. ser mother, Mrs. Imogene Arnold of Wilkimantic. Mrs. Theodore Crandall was _the fuest Wednesday of her sister, Mrs. Sharles Crandall of South Windham. Mrs. Haneh Kingsley has returned jome after a visit with friends in Stonington. Twenty-one Franklin grangers at- lended Brothers’ Supper at Colches~ er Grange Tuesday night. F. A. Rockwood, Ben Davis and Charles Davis Jr., attended a banquet it Masonic hall, Willimentic, Wednes- lay night. HALLVILLE Mrs. Herbert Whittaker visited riends in Jewett City Wednesday, A number of young people from here vent on e picnic to Lantern Hill Sun- lay. Mrs, Arthar Whitmarsh and son Valter were callers in Norwich Mno- ay. Mrs. James Wood and Mrs. Louls lonrad, Jr, were callers in Norwich 'uesday. Mrs. Turner of Norwich is visiting frs. Dasuiel Littls, Mrs. Noves Main of Wequetequock B the guest Monday of her mother, . L. A. Eccleston. Mr. and Mrs, Herbert Whittaker -lgre Sunday. callers, Jn New London. which endeared b * NIANTIC Supper for Benefit of Girls’ Baseball Team—Pina Grove Cottages Filling Up. Mrs, J. C. Soden is entertaining her sister, Mrs. Gillette of Springfield, Mr. and Mrs. George Hart of Hart- ford are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ruseell. Mrs. C. A, Leonard, who has been 11l for some tme Is much beter. Spencer, employed in New Britain, will leave shortly for the Island forts to join his troops. Benefit Supper. ‘The supper given Tuesday evening at Odd Fellows' hall was a success. The proceeds were for the benefit of the Girls’ baeball team of the village. ‘The girls are practicing nearly every day and there are several good “stars” on the team. They are making prepa~- rations to pley the Boys baseball team. Robert H. Lloyd and daughter Miss ‘Dorothy of New York, are visiting Mr. Lloyd’s mother, Mrs. Agnes Lloyd of Wells street. Mr. and Mrs. C. Von Feilitz and guests Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ray of New York, are at the Newton House for the season. Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Aston of Middietown: have opened their cottage ‘for the season. Miss Nettie Pepion and party of Hartford motcreq to the Grove Sun- day, for a stay at her bungalow on the ‘Bluffs. Mrs, F. J. Feeley of New York ar- rived ‘Tuesday for the season and joined her husband at the Restaurant. Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Claussen and son Howard of Hartford Sunday at their cottage, coming down by automobile. Lease Robinson Cottage. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Haviland of Portchester, N. Y., have arrived in the Pines and have taken the Otto Robin- son cottage for the season. Mrs. Carrie A. Fox has returned to the Welika cottage after a week spent in_Hartford. Mrs. D. A. Crocker has returned to New London after a visit to Mrs. R. L. Manwa:ing. Mrs. Harley W, Tripp and child left Friday for their home in Waterbury after two weeks’ visit to Mrs, Tripp’'s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W, H. Dorman. Harley ‘W, Tripp spent Sunday with relatives in the Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Elroy Whiting of New Haven pased Sunday at their cottage Louis Eager of New London is in the > cve. Men are rantrg the Vacation House. ‘Winfleld J. Manwaring of New Ha- ven passed Monday end Tuesday at his cottage Minnie-Ha-Ha in South street. Mrs. Manwaring is here for a several weeks visit to the cottage. Fred Manwaring of New Haven spent Sunday with relatives here. Norman E. Manwaring of New York spent the week-end in the Grove. Thomas Beardow, who has been passing the winter in New York ar- rived at Pine Knoll, Wednesday. Mrs. Mary L. Beardow of Taftville, has arrived at Pine Knoll for the sea- son. Mrs. James Wright of Southington is at the Fogg cottage for a few days. Mrs. George Matthewson of Hart- ford is occupying her cottage. LIBERTY HILL Sunday School Concert Tomorrow Morning—Fire Loss of $600 On Kaat's Barn Adjusted. Brattleboro There is to be a Sunday school con- cert at the church next Sunday, Chil- drer's Day, at 11 o'clock, taking the place of the regular morning service. The ies' Sewing Circle met at the home of Mns. John Clarke, Friday afternoon. Earl Hoolbrook was in Norwich Wednesday on business, Two doctors from Hartford were here last week, attending Henry V. Ochlers’ mother, who has a boken les. Mrs. Georgia Lillibridge of Yantic, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Earl Hol- brook. Fire Loss Adjusted. A barn and silo on the farm for- merly owned by Myron Peckham, but Tecently sold to Mr. Kaats, of New York, was burned about 2 p. m., last Friday. It was insured _for $600.00 which was adjusted Wednesday. The painting of Mrs. Annie L. Har- vey’s house is finished. John Clarke has recently had re- pairs made to his house and has had it painted. v Everett Payson Injured. Everett C. Payson, while driving to his work as engineer of Willimantic Machine Co., Friday morning, was thrown from his gig. The horse be- came frightened by a large stone that had rolled mearly into the road from the embankment on a hill just before he crossed the Lebanon end Windham line on the Lebanon side. The liga- ments of his right arm were badly bruised. The horse freed itself and went to the stable where Mr. Payson keeps it days, while at work. Mrs. E. L. Richardson, a former res- ident here, and who has a house in ‘Avon Park, Fla., is visiting Connecti- cut friends and relatives. Mrs. Elmer Caples' cousin, Mrs. Sadie Warren and brother William M. Peckham, of Boston, have been Mrs. Caples’ guests for a few davs. Mrs. J. Henry Clark recently en- tertained her sister, Mrs. Mary Woos- ter and her husband, from New Bri- n. E| -Friends Grieve at Sudden Death of Miss Lillie Johnson—Children’s Day to Be Observed.. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Starkweather and children Erneet and Ruth of Nor- wich were Sunday guests of Mr, and Mrs. George L. Ladd. ‘Mrs. Lavius A. Robinson was a ‘Willimantic visitor 'Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Trver and daughter Alberta are spending the ‘week at Newport, R. L i Mrs. Ida E. Smith of South Coven- try is visiting her sister, Mrs. Ella Weaver. Oliver Tracey and Miss Mabel entertained Tuesday, Rev. and Mrs. E. P. Phreaner and Mrs. Brown of Bean HilL hie Lamb was thrown from his ‘wagon one day last week and broke his collar bone. A doctor from Nor- wich reduced the fracture. Fred Whipple of Willimantle, Miss Hattle Smith and Willem Smith of South Coventry were week-end guests of Mr. end Mrs. Willlam Weaver. Mrs. C. Mindian is_spending some time at Mrs. Charles Clark’s. Mrs. Helen Calvart and little son of Wew London, are visiting Mrs. Gilbert | Friday. Lamb, Children’s Sunday. Children’s day exercises will be ob- served at the Franklin Congregational church Sunday. Miss Johnson’s Sudden Death. The many friends of Miss Ldllle Johnson were pained to hear of her sudden death, Thursday morning. It came as a shock to her many friends. Miss Johnson possessed a lovable .dis- position and a charming personality to all and &pa¥ Mr Lew. who.is empioyedsat-IN family has the sympathy of the com- munity. VOLUNTOWN Annual Memorial Exercises of Court Liberty—Visitors From -Baltic ‘Acad- emy. Sunday _afternoon, Court Tiberty, No. 132, F. of A, held the annual memorial services in Union hall Chief Ranger, Phillip Boucher pre- sided during the service, which was according to the ritual of’ the order, to which were added selections by the Voluntown band, a cornet solo, “The Vacant Chair”, by Master Justin An- drews and a brief address by Secre- tary T. McDonald. At the close of the exercises the members headed by the band, marched to St. Thomas’ cem- etery, where the Rev. R. P. Morrissey in an eloquent address paid a tribute to the order and extolled its aims and objects. At the close of the address the graves of deceased members were decorated accordi to custom. The ng members returned to their hall for a brief social session. Local Foresters have received en Mvitation to attend memorial exer- cises in Jewett City Sunday, June 13. It is_expected that the court will be largely represented. Voluntown band has been engaged by the Jewett City Foresters to furnish music. Visitors From Baitic. On Monday twenty-two pupils of the Academy of the Holy Family, Bal- tic, accompanied by two Sisters were visitors in town, and were shown places of interest in the village by the Rev. Father Morrisey, who also en- tertained them at lunch at the rectory. ‘The moving pictures Saturday night were viewed by a large and apprecia- tive audience. LEDYARD Graduating Exercises Held Wedn day—Growers Sending Strawberri to Norwich Market. Rev. G. F. Goodenough exchanged pulpits Sunday morning with Rev. Mr. Fisher of North Stonington. Orrin L. Holdridge, who has been connected with the B. B. R. Knight Co., of River Point for a number of years was a Saturday night and Sun- day guest of his brother, S. E. Hol- dridge and family. Graduation Next Wednesday. The graduating exercises of Led- yard schools will be held in the Con- gregational church Wednesday, the exercises commencing at 2 p. m. Su- pervisor Barber will have charge. Mr. and Mrs. William Cromwell of Mystic were Sunday guets of Mrs. Sarah H. Main, at Lantern Hill. At Kinmonth Homestead. Mrs. Kinmonth, wife of Rev. A. E. Kinmonth, and son Raymond of Brooklyn, Conn., are staying several days at the Kinmonth Homestead. The Christian Endeavor meeting Sunday evening was in charge of Mrs. Ralph Gallup. Miss Susan Lamb teacher in District No. 4, netted $5 at her entertainment which amount was turned over to the Town Treasurer. Berries For Norwich Market. Local Strawberry growers are carry- ing native berries to the Norwich market. LEONARD BRIDGE Birthday Surprise Party For Miss Lavinia P. Kneeland. Mr. and Mrs. Burnetts W. Cum- mings and children, Arline, Leola, and Edwin of South Manchester, spent Sunday at Mrs. Ida E. Cummings'. Surprise Party. A surprise birthday party was given Miss Lavinia P. Kneeland, Friday evening at the home of her sister, Mrs. Otto A. Nettleton. Those pres- ent were Misses Ruby E. Willlams, Nettie M. Williams, Lavinia P. Knee- land, Alice Blakeslee, and Lizzie Ber- kowitz, also Daniel Walsh, Elmer Geer, Clarence Geer, Clarence Williams and Ralph Blakesiee. Refreshments were served and a pleasant evening passed. Harold Lombard was in Colchester Friday evening. K. L. Cummings and three sons and C. A. Cummings were in Colchester Tuesday afternoon. Kenneth L. Cummings, Rexford E. Cummings, _and Carlton Cummings motored to Storrs Sunday and visited the Agricultural college. County Agent F. C. Warner of Nor- wich was cailing on the farmers in this section the past week. Fred Royce of Monson, Mass., is at Mrs, Ida E. Cumingm: EAST COLCHESTER Big Rheubarb Stalks—Miss Alice Ma- honey’s School Closes With Picnic. The season seems fitted for rheu- barb growing. Large crops are being raised and of noticeable size. Some stalks measure 4 1-2 inches in circum- ference. Local members attended the Col_ chester grange Tuesday evening, when a supper was served by the men. Mrs. C. Lathrop and Mrs. N. Cong- don were callers here recently. Mrs. John Avery and daughter, Frances, were holiday visitors. Arthur and Walter Mahoney and Frank Case returned to Ledyard Mon- day, after spending’ Sunday at their home. Improvements have been made in the roads in this vicinity, including bridge repairing. Miss Alice Mahoney closed her school in Lebanon Wednesday for the summer vacation. A picnic was given the children in the afternoon, follow- ed by the presentation of a drama and entertainment for parents and friends in the evenin LAUREL GLEN Rosa Cress of New York is visting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Puttker. Mrs. Skinner is visiting in Boston this week. Mr. and Mre. Attaway Main attend- ed church on Pendleton Hill, last Sun. Mr. Puttker has been painting for Dr. Hale. Mrs. Donahue and son are caring for Mr. Parker's place, Mrs. Reiv's household goods wers sent to Vermont, Wednesday. Mrs, @iy 15 soon to g0, ' Robert Barnes of Westerly was & this place Wedn o George Hill spent his home here. Friday night at MOHEGAN Mrs. Avery and Mrs. Dolbeare were in Fitchville Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Burrows and son of New London were guests of Frank Burrows Saturday. Mrs, N. Fowler was in Norwich on Mrs. Quidgeon was in New London Tuesday. Henry Dolbeare was in Norwich on ‘Thursday. YAWBUX VALLEY Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bliven of ‘Westerly were recent guests of Lillie Carsl and Annie Sullivan. Samuel P. Maine of Ledyard was a visitor in town Sunday. London, spent Sunday at his home here. e ‘Walter Johnson was a caller at ‘White Rock Monday night. it s GALES FERRY Methodist Pastor Reads Bishop Cran- ston's Request for Peace Prayers— Yale Squad in New Quarters—Home Missionary Society’s Election. Rev. James M. Potter spoke in the M. E. church Sunday morning on The Atonement, previous to administering the holy communion. Rev, Mr. Potter also read a letter of Dishop Earl Cranston’s_of Washington, D. C.. to the American Methodist church asking the churches and laity to pray for the peace of Europe and all the world. The flowers were begonias and deutzia ar- ranged by Miss Olive Rogers and daisies and ferns by Mary and Made- line Birch. At the Sunday school session Rev. Mr. Potter, Mrs. Potter and Donald Potter received e bronze star each for 14 months’ regular attendance. ‘The pastor conducted the Epworth league service Sunday evening with this topic, The Promises of Guidance. There were scripture readings by members of the congregation. Yale Squad in Quarters. ‘The Yale rowing squad arrived in the village late Sunday afternoon ‘and evening. There are upwards of 50 men at the quarters, and are all accommo- dated with rooms there, as the dormi- tory over the new Yale boathouse fur- nishes rooms and baths for all, doing away with the renting of rooms in the wvillage, a source of revenue for many years to the villagers. The varsity quarters, the freshmen house, the Whit- ney house, with the new boathouse, are in the pink of condition under the care of Edward H. Latimer. A new engine was installed last week for the water supply. Miss Jennie G. Perkins attended the commencement exercises of Northfield seminary Jume 5 to 8 at East North- field, Mass. Miss Perkins has attend- ed every commencement since grad- uating four years ago. Class Outing. Miss Mary R. Gibbs entertained the Sunday school class of the Second Con- gregational church, Norwich, Saturday afternoon with a motor boat trip to Bushy Point and a picnic lunch in the ‘woods on their return. Mrs. Fanny A. Molthrop and Misses Amelia and Susan Mathewson attend- ed the Market Garden given by Lu- cretia Shaw chapter, D. A. R, in Wil- liams park, New London, Saturday. Birthday Party. Mrs. P. J. Birch entertained from 5 to 7 o'clock last Thursday afternoon in honor of the birthday of her eldest daughter, Mary, who was 11 years. Among _the adults present were Rev. James M. Potter, Mrs. Emma Bennett and Miss Jennie G. Perkins. Miss Birch received pretty gifts. Mrs. E. W. Jones of Mt. Vernon, . Y., who has been the guest of Mrs. Frank Alpin in_the village, is now spending a few days with Miss Caro- line B. Freemaen at her home, the Bowerie. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Hurlbutt of New London spent the week end with Mrs. Ellen Stoddard. Miss Katherine Risdon and__ her friend, with maid, from New York, opened the Risdon cottage Saturday, Preparatory to the coming of Mrs. Risdon, who has been in ill health, Mrs. Arthur Meade of Moravia, N. Y., arrived last week to visit at the home of her paremnts, Mr. end Mrs. Amos Hurlbutt. Sealer Visits Stores. Capt. Percy H. Morgan of Mystie, sealer of weights and measures of New London county, was at the postoffice and the village stores Monday, On Houseboat. Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Buckingham and Mrs. Frank Kromer of Norwich are staying on the houseboat Gypsy for & few davs. Mrs. Stephen Perkins of Brier Hill, Groton, was the recent guest of Mrs. Harmon L. Perkins. Mrs. Ellen Stoddard was a visitor at the home of Mrs. Isaac G. Geer of Geer Hill, Ledyard, last week. W. H. M. Officers. The local auxiliary of the Woman’s Home Missionary society was enter- tained at the home of the Misses Mathewson Tuesday afternoon, Miss Sarah T. Latimer, the president, pre- siding. Rev. James M. Potter offered prayer. Miss Latimer read the scrip- ture lesson. The reading of the book Red Man's Land was concluded by Miss Laura A. Perkins. Mrs. Harmon L. Perkins had the supervision of the enigmas. This was followed by the annual election of officers, which re- sulted as follows: President, Miss Sarah T. Latimer; first vice president, Mrs. Sarah J. Perkins; second vice president, Mrs. Charles J. Pierce; treasurer, Miss Kate B. Colver; record- ing secretary, Mrs. Lucy A. Hurlbutt; corresponding secretary, Miss Laura A. Perkins; treasurer of mite boxes, Mrs. Harmon L. Perkins. A special feature of the afternoon was the ex- hibition of work from the several in- dustrial homes and Indian schools which the W. H. M. soclety assists. The meeting was the last one until September. After adjournment the Misses Mathewson served refresh- ments. Children’s Day Tomorrow. Children’s day will be observed In the M. E. church tomorrow (Sunday) morning and will take the form of a special service of reading and songs prepared by the board of education of the M. E. church. The children are being trained in singing under the di- rection of Miss Grace A. Chapman. The committee appointed for the ar- rangements of the floral decorations is Mrs. Delphine Fish, Mrs. Fanny A. Molthrop and Miss Laura A. Perkins. The several classes of the Sunday school were asked to contribute flow- ers. LEBANON Montville Team Coming for Game To- day—Clamming Party to Niantic— Recent ‘Accident L. P. Smith and Karl Bishop were in Providence last Saturday, making the trip by automobile. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Briggs an@ Iit- tle daughters, Gladys and Ruth, and Mr. and Mrs. Christie Foster spent Sunday in Manchester. Representative Erederick Taylor has been suffering from a severe attack of appendicitis. ‘The Lebanon Athletio baseball team played the Colchester team last Sat- urday on the Colchester diamond and defeated them, 16 to 12. Today (Saturday) Lebanon team plays Montville on the grounds here. Destroyed by Fire. The barn and silo on the Myron Peckham place, now owned by Mr. Filler, burned to the ground Friday afternoon. Mrs, Louis P, Potter and children have returned to their home in Wake- field, R. I, after spending some time at the home of Mrs. Potter's father, C. S. Brigges. Mr. Potter was in town recently and accompanied his wife and children_home. ‘Mrs, Frank Fowler is 111, Miss Nora Shahan is visiting Miss Vera Hoxie. Schools in town closed this week with picnics at the various school- houses. George Briggs has been ill for the past few days, having had a severe attack of rheumatism. Miss Hattle-Kine-has been- visiting Mrs. Oltve Judd of New Haven recent- b Clamming Party. ‘Wlillam Pultz took a party consist- ing of Allle Hoxie, dmtm ing at his grandmother’s, Mrs. George Mills', for the past two weelks. Leo Martin of Willimantic spent the day at Willlam Blanchard's. Mr, and Mrs. Willlam Blanchard and Edna_Burgess, and Mr. and Mrs. Clin- ton Goodwin were in Norwich Wed- nesday. Mr. 'and_Mrs. Arthur Hewitt and daughter Dorothy and Miss Gladys Hewitt spent the week end in New Hampshire, guests of Arthur Hewitt's brother, Rodney. Colt Boited. Amos J. Lillie was severely injured 1 Monday evening when the colt he was driving became frightened at Irving Gardner’s automobile, which was broken and stood beside the road. The colt bolted, threw Mr. Lillie out, at the same time breaking one rein. Mr, Lil was caught by one leg in the wheel. but hung to the rein and was drazged home. His head was Ladly cut and bruised. Thrown from Wagon. Mrs. George Priggs was thrown from the wagon in which she was riding last Tuesday and had her nose badly bruised. Miss Doris Prig: is visiting her aunt, Miss Delia Briggs. Elijah Abell fell from a load of hay one day last week and broke his ankle. UNCASVILLE Athletic Club Plans Minstrels—Bal- ance of $25.90 from Memorial Day Observance—Class Trip to Hartford. Mr, and Mrs, Ovide Brouillard of Pequot_are entertaining Mr. and Mrs. Allen Cartier and Miss Cecelia Car- ter of Arctic Center, R. L Mr. and Mrs. Everett Chapman re- cently entertained_ Miss Marian Man- chester and Miss Margaret Burrett of Bayonne, N. J. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rosenlund and son, who have been guests of their daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Pierson, of Providence, have returned. The Good Cheer Sunshine society at its meeting Thursday at the home of Miss May Benham, arranged for the annual sale and bazaar. Two active members and two honorary members were voted into the society. To Give Minstrel Show. At the bi-monthly meeting of the Montville Athletic club, arrangements were made for a minstrel show. A committee was appointed to purchase a piano for rehearsals. The club's banner has arrived: it is 8 feet by 5 feet. After the business part of the meeting, Edwin Curtin gave several humorous recitations. The _club’s baseball team, of which Roy Hart is manager, played a game with the Speedway team from New London Sunday afternoon on Highview park. The Speedways won, 9 to 7. The club played the Yantic team at Yantic Sat- urday, losing, 10 to 9. Balance Reported. John Lynch, chairman of the com- mittee of Memorial day observance by American council, O, U. A. M., reports collections by public contributions of $93.20, with a balance left from last year Of $17.25. The expenses were for band, special car for marines, etc. amounting to $84.65, leaving a balance of $25.90. This was turned over to Robert C. Burchard, treasurer, to be kept for future observance of the day. Class Trip. The members of the senior class at the Palmer Memorial school went on the class trip to Hartford Friday by way of New London, returning through Norwich. The members of the class are: Misses Jeanette Home, Edna Judge, Gladys Gough, Corrine Wil- liamson, Florence Chapel and George Edwards. All enjoyed the trip and the visit to the capitol and other places of interest. The graduation is June 17, Strawberry Supper. The Ladies’ Aid soclety of the Meth- odist church held its annual straw- berry festival in the chapel Wednes- day evening. Mrs. Arthur La Flamme and infant have returned to their home from the hospital in New London. An automobile party ‘composed of Mr, and Mrs. Frank H. Rogers, Miss- es Gertrude and Dorothy Rogers, Miss Lillian Sawyer, Herbert Rgoers, Fran- ces Rogers and Edward Rogers, took a ride to the Devil's Hop Yard Sun- day, returning through Colchester and Norwich. At the meeting of Cochegan camp, Modern Woodmen of America, Monday evening, there were six_applications for membership received. Next month’s meeting will have a large class to receive the first degree, Arthur St, Germain of Washington, D. C, was a visitor with relatives in Pequot recently. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Morin, accom- panied by Miss Eva St. Germain, Miss Lillian Morin and Fred St, Germain, enjoyed an automobile trip to South- bridge, Mass, Sunday in Mr. Morin's machine. A baseball game between the Pe- quot Juniors and the Uncasville In- dians was won by the Indians, 15 to Fred Bergman of Pequot exhibited two large woodchucks which he cap- tured in his pasture Monday evening. Mrs, Lewis Laveley, Mr. and Mrs, Lewis Laveley, Jr, and child, and Philip Lagassey of Moosup were guests of friends in Pequot Sunday, making the trip by automobile, Masquerade Party For Miss Sullivan. There were services in the Baptist church Sunday conducted by Rev. G. C._Chappell of Montville. Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Bailey and son, Floyd, from Salem, were at church here Sunday. Miss Josephine Quinn has returned to_her home in New London after substituting a week in the school here. Miss Sullivan has recovered from her fllness and has resumed her work for the term in school. Mrs. Elias Perkins of Waterford spent the week end with Mrs, Jeanette Phillips. Mr, and Mrs. Mason Manning from Mystic motored Sunday to Mrs. Man- nings’ mother’s, Mrs. Ellen Powers’, Masquerade Party. There. was a masquerade party held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Powers for Miss Sullivan Tuesday ev- ening. Those present were Misses Gladys Whiting, Marie Elizabeth Er- ven, Selmer Daniels, Ruth Morgan, Ruth and Mary Tinker, Mr. and Mrs, G. J. Holmes, Hazel and Florence Powers, Susan and Harriette Rogers; also Howard Whiting, Robert, Ben- nie, Harry and Louis Kaplan, William and Stanley Tinker, Harold Hatfleld, Dwight Holmes, Walter Phillips and Alfred Chappell, Barle and _ Walter DeWolfe. Games were played, songs Were sung and refreshments served. NORTH LYME Miss Alma Holmes is visiting her parents for a few weeks. Mrs. L. O. Yates is very ill with grip. Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Strong attended the funeral of H. Morgan Hewitt in Groton Sunday. C. R, Tiffany and Lucia Maltby of ‘Wallingford were callers here Friday “All Cats look ‘buys Pneumatics *‘Blind,’ with- paimeheis er, the ‘‘just as good”’ Tire on which that Dealer quotes lent and and and ber and and age put ment can, Doll rich “aq. Care! GOODRICH ———at Night!” in Tires, than do the Owners of other Carsdriven with equal care, under equiva~ _ conclude ofl'han& (from his own ence) that all Tires must be Short-lived as much difference between the Mi Tires, when the facls are investi there is difference between Cats—when viewed by Daylight. quantity and quality of Materials might, difference in their Rubber EXPERIENCE widely different Mileage-Result as to aver- Miles respectively—under parallel road conditions. Pneumatic Tire. terpret this as a reason why they should charge a higher price, to include an In- surance Premium which would place their reasonable minimum that Bad Roads and SAFETY-TREAD grey— A A “ USTRnbbermdfn%anz him the bi teddm. o fl?afit. Price List of up for . S e e el So thinks the Tire User who averages nearly half of hisentire Season’s running Expense, when it need not aver- out 3 age one-fourth, if he would “Work B aftes thoronigly e b i ouits e dilpOhirn T So thinks the Car Owner ~Tire Game. T?if? e S Mo i Wilorsre, per’ Dolla? fnvestisl ileqge, per - < road conditions. The latter of Owneris sptto Unsatisfactory. Now this is to tell him that thereis Resilience of different brands of proven through actual Service, as _the Color of ‘ This is toinform him that three Rub= Factories using precisely the same sometimes do, produce (through the efficiency methods) Tires of such 3000 Miles, 4000 Miles, and 5000 < o "(NOST of production is therefore C no sure guide to the Mileage and Resilience which can into such a subtle and ‘‘tempera- tal’”’ product as the Rubber in a And, though The B. F. Goodrich Co. and does, put the most Mileage per ar invested by the User, into Good Safety-Tread Tires, they do not in- justment Basis’’ beyond the safe and less Driving make necessary. Because of its Manufacturing Advantages, its Precision Meth- ods, and Waste-reducing Proc- esses (resulting from its 45 years” EXPERIENCE in the wm'k!nE of Rubber), The B. F. i Co. can afford to and_does, offer the greatest Mileage in Tires at the lowest price per Mile. 1t sells the standard e of Goodrich Safety Tires at 10% to 30% lower prices than other non- skid brands which ‘‘Guarantee” ge_ater Mileage but cannot prove livery of greater Mileage in actual use. ‘Why pay MORE for any Tire? THE B. F. GOODRICH CO. Akron, Ohio TIRES o and Sunday, having visited in Bos- ton, Newton Center and Pawtucket, R. I, in the intervening time. Mrs. H. Al Rogers of Salem accompanied them. Children’s day will be observed in the Baptist church Sunday. Miss Catherine Ely and Clarence Ely of East Haddam visited at J. W. Starl’s a few days last week. Miss Ellen Stark has been spending her vacation at J. W. Stark’ ’s. S. Ahlberg worked for Nathan N. Main laying a new fioor a few days the past week. Miss Hazel Russell returned to her home in Groton, Sunday after spending a week with Mrs. Julia A. Crumb. V. Main was in North Stoning- ton the past week. John Vevia has pudchased a. pair of horses. Mr. Youngs of Fort Wright spent the week end with his family at his farm here. Herbert Walker was a caller North Stonington, Sunday. Farmers are all busy hoeing and planting sowed corn and millett this weelk. et in LISBON Surprise Partv for Miss Lucy Baldwin. Rev, W. J. Reynolds, who preached at Newent Sunday, was entertained at Ransom Read's. The Ladies’ Aid society met at the parsonage Wednesday afternoon. The June meeting of the Ladies’ Missionary society was held at the church Thursday afternoon. Miss Nellie Carpenter, who teaches in Columbia, is at home for the sum- mer vacation. £ Miss Lucy Baldwini was given a sur- prise Tuesday evening by over forty friends, including the Newent young people, several from Jewett City and neighbors. A merry time was passed in playing games. Cake, candy and truit were passed. HANOVER Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. N A. Bennett vggre Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Bliven and daughters of Norwich, Miss Eleanor Ash of Pomfret and Herbert Bennett of New York. Windham County THOMPSON On account of the prevalence of measles among the pupils of Miss Howe and Miss Marot's school for girls, the usual festivities of the last week of school were omitted. Miss Annie Dunning, a teacher in Brian CLff Manor, is here for her va- cation. The Ellen Larned house has been sold recently. Charles Elijott and family of Brook_ Iyn, N. Y., are with Mr. Elliott’s moth> er, Mrs. Marvin Elliott. ONECO Mrs. Wright Mellor of Central Vil- }?f'z is visiting her mother, Mrs. Sarah k. ‘William_Tillinghast of Providence is visiting_his parents. Miss Kate Toon of Westerly is visit- ing Mrs. Horace Brown. Anna A. Battey is spending a few days in Providence. C. D. Whitford was in Providence ‘Wednesday. Mr. Potter of Willimantic visited Oneco school Tuesday. O. W. Bates attended the funeral of Emma Potter, daughter of Walter Pot- ter, at Rice City Wednesday. Mrs. Annie Foley is improving in health. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Burdick were in Moosup Wednesday. Mrs. S. C. Burlingame 4s visiting her e ey e A Ao S S S S daughters in South Manchester an{ Hartford for a few weeks, James Harris of Greene was in town Tuesday. Ada Greenman was in Ekonk Wed- nesday and Thursday. EAST THOMPSON Strout-Young Marriage — Strawberry Supper Held by the King’s Daughe ters. Tuesday morning at the M. F. par- sonage Eugene P. Strout and Bernica L. Young were married by Rev. Frank Chemberlain. The bride was gowned in white satin and lace. They left town on the 7.35 a. m. train. Mrs. Luther Robbins, who was taken il with acute indigestion Tuesday morning, is convalescent. Her daugh- ter, Miss Fannie Robbins, is home for two weeks. Silas Joslyn, who was reported sick last week, is much better. Strawberry Supper. The King’s Daughters held a straw- berry supper in their hell 'Wednesday enening, ha a large company out. Mrs. H and family, who have been spend: the winter in New Brunswick, N. S, have returned to their home for the summer. Mrs. Phebe Jacobs of Putnam is spending a few days with local rela- tives. Mrs. G. A. Walker of Mt. Hope is at the M. BE. parsonage for a few days. Mr. Joslyn of Dudley, a former busi- ness man of East Thompson, is the guest of Mrs. Soper. WOODSTOCK Children’s Day June 20th—HMon. Poult« ney Bigelow to Speak at Academy Graduation. Mrs. L. F. Ingalls of Danielson and Mrs. George H. Gallup of Ekonk were calling on relatives here Tuesday. Children’s day at the Congregational church has been postponed until the 20th. Rev. F. B. Harrison is to deliver the sermon to the graduating class of Woeodstock academy next Sunday at 11 _o'clock. Mrs. Mary Boyden Hosmer and daughter of Weston, Mass., are guests of Miss Constance Holt. To Speak at Graduation. Hon. Poultney Bigelow has been se- cured as the speaker at the academy graduation the 18th. Miss Laura Rich, who has been vis- iting her aunt, Mrs. W. J. Lindeman, has returned to her home in Oxford, Mass. Clarence W. Bowen and family have opened their summer home on Bald Hill NORTH STERLIN ‘William Burgess met with a painful accident last week. While driving a pair of horses one of the bits broke and the horse started to run. As Mr. Burgess was attempting to stop the horses the broken bit cut a big gash in his left palm. A physician dressed the wound. Eugene Fredick and family of Proy- idence have been visiting C. H. Rounds. Mr. and Mrs. Bixby will epend the summer with the latter's mother, Mrs. Lillie Swan. Miss Evelyn Soule of Norwich spent Sunday and Monday with her uncle, N. J. Wood. Mrs. Curtis Holley is caring for friends out of town. Everett Swan of Providence has been visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Horace Swan. Mr. and Mrs. Bixbey have been spending the past week in Boston. Mrs. Horace Swan is confined to her home by a badly sprained ankle, hav- ing received a fali from her doorstem 1