Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, November 27, 1915, Page 10

"New London County —— e Church Societies Hold Suppers and| Sales—Plainfield Pastor Accepts Call *—Lighting Service Extended. The cake and ice cream sale held by pupils - was the 10th district school wcll patronized the result being twen- ty dollars.” During the afternoon se- lections om the new Victrola were much enjoyed. A speaking contest is to be _imtro- duced into the school at the Palmer evening the Memorial hall. Wednesday first in a series of three wms given. The second will be a contest between the pupils of the various districts in the town and the third will be between the pupils of this town’s schools, Wa-~ terford and East Lyme schools. Roll Call and Degree Work. At the roll call of Thames lodge. 0. O. F., there were twenty-five re- \ponded t0 their names. roll call the second degree was work- «d upon two candidates. town guests were present. husiness part of the meeting a deli- cious oyster supper was served under the supervision of Norman C. Allen. Cleared $90 Dollars. _-At the annual chicken supper and fancy work sale, given by the Ladies’ Aid’ society 'at Palmer Memorial hall on_Thursday ‘afternoon after, ninety dollars was made. Accepts Call. . The Baptist church has .received notice from the Rev. William Lakin of Plainfield, that he will accept the call beginning his pastorate on Dec. 19th. . An all day meeting of the Ladies’ Ajd society of the Methodist church was held at the home of the presi- dent, Mrs. Richard Johmson. The time was devoted to cutting and mak- ing aprons and other articles for the annual sale. Israel Gero, who has been in the em- ploy. of the Palmer Bros. Co. for many years has resigned and will work in Southbridge, Mass.. Mr. and Mrs. Gero left town Tuesday for a week to Je spent in New York previous to _aking up his new duties. B Extending Lighting Service. The Connecticut Power Co. has ex- tended its line by placing poles along the highway from the Palmer Bros. mill to the Montville Athletic club's headquarters, which will soon have lights installed. The first meeting un- der the supervi n of the newly elect- ‘ed president, Adam Ritchie was held Thursday night. A committee was chosen to supervise the wiring. Monday evening Cochegan Camp, Muodern Woodmen of America worked the first degree on a class of candi- dates at which many from out of town camps were present. After the cere- monies a New England supper was served. B Rev. Charles Tibbetts began his pastorate at the Methodist church as successor to Rev. D. W Adams, Sun- day. The pulpit in the Baptist church was occupied by Rev. Frank D. Lud- dington of Hill Top. Robert Teft, a former resident of Palmertown, who moved to Massa- chusetts last spring, is a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Hart. - Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Bouville of Pequot entertained as their guest the week-end, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Brown of Willimantic. Mrs. Michael J. Hickey entertained recently her brother, James Dwyer of Durhan, N. C. ‘Walter Be; , who has been the guest of friends in Bridgeport for a few days has returned to his home in Pequot. The main road to Oakdale is still closed. A detour by the town farm is still- made. Mr. and Mrs. J. Nolace Brunelle have returned from their wedding trip to Montreal. Mrs. Brunelle was Miss Cora St. Germaine. Constable M. J. Hickey arrested John McFarland on charge of intoxi- cation_and breach of peace on Satur- day. He was taken to the Norwich Jail and brought before trial Monday. He pleaded guilty and was fined two dollars and cost which he paid. Supper and Sale. The supper and sale given by the Ladles’ Aid society and Christian En- deavor society at the Quaker Hill church was well patronized. Those in charge of the supper were Mre. Ethna Edwards, Miss Hazel Beebe, Misses Ruth and Florence Richards, Miss Thelma Oram, Misg Lena Bitters, iss Millicent Comstock, Miss Jennie Nelson.. Those assisting the commit- tee as walitresses were Miss Irene Ladley, Miss Harriett Cranston, Miss Dorotheg Hayes, Miss Frances Ed- wards. " Those in charge of the vari ous ‘tables’ were: Fancy work, Mr: Maurice A. Brown; canned fruit, Mrs, Frederick E. Comstock; mystery pounds, Miss May Comstock; cake table, Mrs. Leroy P. Gracey; junior candy -table, John R. Ashcraft and Hiram Eldredge; mystery grabs, Miss Mildreq -‘Fritts, Miss Caroline Robert- son, ‘Miss-May Van Keuren, Miss Flor- District Superintendent G. G. Scriven- er ‘Preaches at the Bethel—Death of | Mrs. Henry Palme J._G. Bill. returned .home the first of the “weel after- visiting friends _in ;hrks Falls, Westerly and Pendleton District Superintendent Preaches. Rev. George G. Scrivener, district superintendent, preached at the Bethel last Sunday at 11 a. m. and in Volun- town at 2 p. m. Miss Harevins spent Thanksgiving at home in Willimantic and Miss Mal- lory at her home in Preston. Miss Sarah Cameron spent the week end and holiday in Westerly. Mr_and Mrs. Walter Thorpe spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Burdick. Death of Former Resident. Mrs. Henry Palmer, a long resident of this town, but for a few years re- ing at North Stonington, with her ighter, Mrs. N. Culver, died Sunday. Funeral services were held Wednes- day at 2 p. m. at Miner church and burial was in the cemetery near the church. 3 The_ Ladies’ Aid_ society will meet with Mrs. Sterry Kinney next ‘Wed- nesday afterncon. LEONARD BRIDGE Judge and Mrs. Albert G. Kneeland entertained Mr. and Mrs. William A. Kneeland and dzughter, Miss H. Jean- ctte Kneeland, and Mr.'and Mrs. War- ren M. Kneeiand of Hartford over Thanksgiving. Miss Lavinia P. Kneeland and in ‘Willimantic David Walsh were Tuesday. The Busy Bee society met with Mrs. George A. Mills Thursday afternoon ind worked on aprons. An appetizing lunch was served. Mrs. Albert Wheaton and Mrs. R, E ~ mings were in Willimantic Tues- lay. L] Da s | -.rs. Fred J. Brown, Mrs. B, Mc- “all and Fred O. Brown were in Mid- iletown last Thursday. The ladies of the Exater church are planning a socfal and sale. Leo G, Cummings, a teacher at LETTERS FROM TWO STATES After the ‘Many out of ‘After the Stratford, spent Thanksgiving _at g.hlly Lawn, the home of Mrs. Ida in Wflnmanfic ¥, O . and Mrs, Tromor’s small child is quarantined wlfll .e-flo; fever. . FRANKLIN wn was James the iolldqy wflh u- sister, iel Huntley. Hall has mm building 2 dds'n.lk for Mrs. A. ln A.A.mu flwly!.npnv e A number of hunters from Niantic :er:'l'n the Grove )(onw looking for uc} Morris Howard is working for G, H. Sheflott. Miss Bdith Hallenbach- of - Middle- town is caring for Mrs. F. A. Aston. FITCHVILLE y-Murphy Wedding, With Cere- meny at Baltic Churech. Pupils of Sixth District Give Enter- taining Programme—Grange Confers -Two Degrees on Candidates. On Sunday mocrning the subject for the service will be “Responsibility. Milton Beckwith, Ray Beckwith, Miss Anita Holton and . Miss -Clara Grant attended Coichester grange meeting Tuesday evening. . Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rogers and daughter, Barbara, spent Thanksgiv- ing in Norwich. ‘Will Brassil is spending the Thanks- giving recess in New York. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Armstrong were recent Ledyard, visitors. Miss Margavet Fitzpatrick Thanksgiving in New York. oL At Baltic -Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock Miss Anna__May Murphy, daughter of the laté Michael and Mrs. Anna’ Murphy, of Franklin, and Timo- thy J. O'Leary, oldest son 6f the late Timothy and Mrs. Jennie O'Leary, of Miss Sadie B. Matterson and little | Fitchviile, were united- in marriage by niece, Virginia, Ross_ Bryant, were|Rev. J. V. E. Belanger. The bride was week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. C.|gowned.in a tailored suit of blue, chif- H. Robinson. fon broadcloth and wore a black pic- Mr. anz Mrs. Fred S. Armstrong and | ture hat. She carried a bridal bou- tamily were Thanksgiving guests of | quet of white nthemums. She Mrs. “Armstrong’s mother, Mrs. O. F.|was attended by her sister, Miss Helen'| Merrie, in Norwich. Murphy, who wore a suit of sand color Frank Greenslit was a Thanksgiving | of thegsame material as that of the guest o his nephew, Elmer Smith, ot | bride. *She wore a white picture hat New Jersoy. and carried yellow chrysanthemums. Mr. and Mrs. Louls Smith entertain- | The groom was attended by his broth- ed. on Thanksgiving, Mr. and Mrs.|er, Charles Edward O'Leary, of New Myron Smith of Blue Hills, and Ray- { London. The bride’s gift to her at- mond Brome. tendant was a string of gold beads, i . and the' groom's gift to the best man sfl"“l"“ f"'”";; day | Was a diamona scarfpin, closed on srednesday| The choir-of the church was assist- afternoon for the Thanksgiving recess| .y by’ Rev. -Fr. Smith of Baltic, who yith Miss Nellle Driscoll as teacher. | rengered a solo during the ceremony. After the service at the church, the bridal party and- their scoree of rela- tives and friends were driven in auto- mobiles to” the home of' the bride’s mother in Franklin, where a-breakfast was awaiting their arrival. The bride has resided with = her mother in Franklin, While the groom, who is a native of Fitchville, is em- ployed as a machinist in the Groton and New London machine shop. The bridal couple left Yantic on.the 3.36 train en route for Bangor, Me., where they will epend their honey- moon. The bride received many useful presents, including gold, sijver, cut glass, linen and bric-a-brac. = They will reside in a newly furnished home at Groton. Of Local Interest. Miss Katheryn McCarty spent Sun- day in Jewett City. Mrs. Mary Marra and daughter spent Sunday in Windham. Mr. ‘and Mrs. Frank Brooks and children spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Francis Gribben. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Cantlin and daughter of Bristol spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Cantlin’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Brown, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. John Brown, Jr., were recent guests of Mrs. Brown’s mother, Mrs. Keating, of Norwich Town. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Fargo spent the week end with Mrs. Fargo's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miner. Mr. and Mrs. J. Edward Foley are guests of relatives in Blackstone, Mass. Peter Gribben of Moodus spent the g‘eek end with his father, John Grib- en. Several from here attended the ba- zaar in Grange hall, Colchester, Wed- nesday and Thursday evenings. A horse belonging to a man named Mahoney from East Colchester was frighténed recently while standing in the local freight yards while the driver was loading ties on the cars and start- ed to run. After colliding with a tree and freelng itself from the buggy at- tached, the horse started at a lively clip for home. The horse was finally captured and returned to the starting place. SHUNOC Mrs.-Mary A. Miller and Mrs. Emily E. Palmer, Sisters, Die a Few Hours Apart and Have Double Funeral. spent Following is the programme: Greeting, Emmette Lamb; Thanksgiv- Ing Turkey. Mary Dauko; The Reason Why, Fred Scinto; Little Paul's Thanksgiving, Henry Lamb: The Day of Gratitude, by 12 scholars, John Dauko, Bernard Crandall, Huntington Robinson, Katie Yuschalk, Annie Lamb, Joseph Dauko, Paul Scinto, Rose Scinto, Bernice Chapman, Michael Dauko, Elizabeth Date, Edna Lam! Over the » by school; Our Groc- er, Myrtice Browning; Warning Mr. Turkey, Arad Robinson; Cobbler Joe’s Thanksgiving, Ella Richards Better Than Going to Grandpa's, Mary Youschalk; Thanksgiving Feast. Doro- thy Cos On Thanksgiving Day, Mi dred Whi Thanksgiving on the Farm, Thelma Boynton; Out For a ‘Wal Edith Date: Thanksgiving Hymm school; The Landing of the Pilgrims, school reading, The Thanks- Ella Rockwood, Edith Personal Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd P. Ayer and son, Eugene Ayer, ‘were Thanksgiving guests of friends in New London. Mrs. Ruel Hyde and Miss Haz\ Swift of Willimantic were recent guests at Hill Top. Mr. and Mrs. S. N, Hyde entertain- ed Thanksgiving, Mr. and Mrs. Everett BSheparq of Providence, and Mr. and Mrs. David Lillibridge of Plain Hills. Franklin grange held a special meet- ing at the town hall Wednesday ev- ening and conferred the third and fourth deegrees on one candidate. Mr. and Mrs. George Chappell and son, Everett Chappell, of Lebanon, and Lloyd Grant were Thanksgiving guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Grant. The Frarklin grange held its regu- lar meeting at the town hall on Fri- day evening of last week. Mrs. C. W. Grant was a recent Nor- wich visitor. County Agent F. C. Warner was in town last week Thursday and ad- dressed the gathering at the Grange in_the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Holmes visited Mrs. Holmes’ parents at Ekonk last weel Mrs. Willis Terry recently entertain- ed her niece, Mrs. Perkins, also her nephew, A. F. Otis, both of \'ew Lon- don. Miss Bertha Geer visited over Sun- day with relatives at Vernon, Conn. About seventy-five friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Terry recently and gave them a su Mrs. Mary A. Miller and Mrs. Emily E. Palmer, sisters, and who have re- sided together here with the latter's daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Culver, for the past eight Chimney Fire at Sterry I"omo—Tm ‘Meeting Considers Mrs. Mitcheil's Gift. Owing to thé bad weather Sunday. morning, there was no preaching ser- vice in_the. Congregational church. The Y. P. 8. C. E. Sunday evening was under the leadership of Gilbert J. Murray. Next Sundny evlnlu Wilbert Mar- vin will lead the Y. P. 2 o3 p Chimney Fh‘. A chimney. fire at the Red Cottage, occupied by Mr. and Mrs.. Hunt Sterry, caused: excitement Friday. Neighbors lent their aid and -the fire was soon extinguished. Henry R. Tisdale of New London spent the week-end at his bungalow in town. Arthur Kingsley, an attendant the Norwich State Hospital, 'spent Sunday, at his home in town. Gilbert J.' Murray, James Beebe and ‘Aleck Dobrowlski were Norwieh REG: U, 8. PAT. OFF. at Established 1780 MONTVILLE Speaking ‘Contest of Pupils—Rev. William H. Lakin Accepts Call to . Baptist Church. Many parents and friends of _the pupils of ‘the Palfmer Memorial school met in the Assembly Hall, Tuesday evening to hear the speaking contest of children from the several grades. Honorary mention made of the fol- lowing contestant: Alice Chapel, Thomas La Bounty, Isadore Florman and Theodore Rosenlund. Brief Mention. Frank Craig of Pequot is employ of the Mohican Co. London. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Clark of Pal- mertown_entertained Miss Mary Stin- son of Willimantic over Sunday. Robert Tift of Locks Village, Mass., spent the week-end as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Hart. Mr. and Mrs. Israel Gero left for New York, Monda; Mr. Gero resigned recently at Palmer Bros. where he has been employed for 'a number of years. James Phillips of Providence has returned after spending several days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred in _the of New k&tfidfidfl;flhflfimwdwb&m -t is skilfully p the use of and by, Stswick,: of Hope Valley wers giests Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Sis- wick. Miss Iva Johnson, who teaches at the state model school at New:ngten Center, is spending the holiday recess \ith her mother, Mrs. T. Henry John- son. Mr. ‘and Mrs. Henry Taylor and’ daughter, Miss Mabel 'l.'{ylm'. of. Providence were here to attend the turteral of Mr. Taylor’s father, Amos B, Taylor. 2 * _Miss Emma Williams, who teaches at New Britaln, is spending the Thanks- giving recess with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Prentice A. Williams. Miss Frances Wicredge, who teaches at Cromwell; is at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Perry H. Eld- redge. Daniel G. Chesebro, Carl Coulter and Charles. Willis attended the Yalé- Princeton football game-at New Ha. ven, making the trip in Carl Willis’ automobile. Mr. d Mrs. Anson S. Kenyon and son, Master Roger Kenyon, of Bridge- port, were Thanksgiving guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Tinker. LISBON Guests At Springfield Golden W Local Phillips. ‘Walter Bergman has returned home, after spending several days with Bridgeport friends. ACCEPTS CALL. William H. Lakin Coming To Baptist Church. The following letter of acceptance has been received from Rev. Willlam H. Lakin of Plainfield: Plainfleld, Ct. Nov. 17, 1915. To the Members of the Mont James Beebe spent ‘Willlam Kingsley was in Nor- school had songs and recitations Wednesday were business callers in Franklin day to spend the winter in Norwich is spending a few days with Mrs. ter visited the schools in town, Tues- Murray, and her mother, Mrs. .S. A. the coming three year! Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lee of Grassy The pupils of the Central James Clark .and W. W. Hanney Living In Norwich, Master Theodore Bailey of Norwich Visits Schools. rs. Phoebe E. Robinson of Fitch- holjdays with her daughter, Mrs. G. 4. Takes Action On Mrs. Mitchell’s Gift. town hall Wednesday morning to take Chell, the proposed building of a con- rear the Bailey Place, also for -the Soresters’ Give Tenth Annual Ball— Hlll. Miss Martha Rogers left town Tues- Super‘ isor J. ‘A. Young of Coiches- action on the offer of Mrs. Annie Mit- crete bridge over the eight mile river, purpose of selling the highways for from State Police—General Rev. A number of young people from this village attended a dance at Saturday evening. Several experts are engaged in trim- wming the fine old elms at Beachdale. Tenth Annual Ball. Court Liberty, No. 132, F. of A gave its tenth annual ball on Than! giving eve. A good sized crowd en- Joyed dancing until 1 o'clock a. m. Ritchotte’s orchestra furnished music and Albro prompted. State Police in Town. A number of state policemen from Hartford were in “town Wednesday evening and sized a quantity of beer and liquors at the residence of Martin Monsees the local stage driver. His order book was also taken, and a hear- ing will be held in Union hall on Tues- day morning. Local baseball fans, who patronized the games of the Voluntown baseball team of the seasons of 1913 and 1914 will hear with regret of the untimely death of John S. Howson of Paw- tucket, R. I, who won many hard fought games for the local team, and who was a great favorite with the fans. His death occurred at a Lowell, Mas: hospital Tuesday evening and was the result of an accident received at his work. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Barron and daughter Elizabeth, of Danielson, are Glasgo, Conn. Brethren:—The call to the pastorate of the Montville Baptist church, which you sent me some time ago, has been duly and prayerfully considered. After thus considering the matter, for so Spirit of God in my decision to accept your call. I sincerely pray- and ask long a time, I feel I am led of the your prayers that my coming to you may prove a great blessing and that the spirit of love and unity may be the characteristics most prominent in our work together for the onward march of the kingdom of God. I accept your call to the pastorate, and will, God being willing, begin my pastorate December 19, 1915. Sincerely, Y. REV. WILLIAM: H. LAKIN, OLD MYSTIC Union Thanksgiving Service Held at Methodist Church—Burial of Mrs. Walbridge at Staffordville—The Week’s Happenings. A union Thanksgiving service was years, died within a few hours of each other, Monday. Mrs. Miller was - %0 years of age and Mrs. Palmer 82. Mrs. Miller is survived by two grandchil- dren, Mrs. Francis Bliss of Attleboro, Mass., and Herbert Maine of the Phil- ippine Islands. Mrs. Palmer is sur- vived by her husband William H. Pal- mer, one son, Willlam E. Hiscox of Jewett City and daughter, Mrs. Bertha E. Culver of Shunoc. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Brown died Monday evening. ‘The child had been mamed Katherine Clara Brown. Improvement Society’s Officers. At a meeting of the Shunoc Im- provement society, Thursday evening, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Henry L. Allen; vice president, Irving W. Min- er; secretary, Henry E. Randall, and treasurer, William F. Morgan; soclal committee: John M. Collins, William H. Morgan, Chester E. Merrill and Paul C. Merrill; membership commit- tee. lliam O. Maine, ‘Harold W. Merrill, Arthur Babcock, and Leniel E. Maine. The society now numbers 52 and are to hold meetings every two weeks. Double Funer: The double funeral of Mrs. Mary A. Miller and Mrs. Emily E. Palmer was held in the Second Baptist church at 2 o'clock, Wednesday afternoon. Rey. John M. Collins, pastor of the church conducted the services, assisted by Rev. Clayton A. Burdick of the Sev- enth Day Baptist church, Westerly. There was a very large attendance and many beautiful flowers. The bearers for Mrs. Miller were H. Clinton Eccle- ton, A. Stanley Maine, Horace Lewis and Irving Hopkine anad following were bearers for Mrs. Pal- mer, William F. Morgan, Frederick W. Clark, Irving C. Eccleston -and Ni thaniel Culver. cemetery. prise in honor of the ninth annievsr- sary of their marriage. Coffee and fruit were served. Deacon E. A. Geer and family spent Thanksgiving with their cousins, M‘lsfies Lucy and Ellen Geer of Nor- wich. William J. Tanner.of Wakefleld, R. I, spent Monday at his old home here. James Dixon and family and Misses Margaret Tanner and Mary Sherman attended the theatre in Norwich, Sat- urday. - Miss Marion: Blaksley is spending her vacation with her parents, in. Leb- anon. Mr. and-Mrs. Harry Holmes of Gris- wold ‘spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs, George Tanner here. _ Warren Tanner, who has been work- ing In the western part of the state, has taken unto himself a wife and they returned Friday to make their home in Ekonk. Mr. and Mrs. Byron Gallup enter- tained their sons, Clarke Gallup and his family and Stuart Gallup and fam- ily_for Thankegiving. Benjamin Wilcox has purchased a new automobile. som, - Charles Silas L. Barber and spent Thanksgiving at Plainfield. LAUREL GLEN Mrs. Simeon White attended church on Pendleton Hill Sunday and was a guest of Mrs. Martin Chapman. )Ir Coombs is with his daughter, Mrs. Gharles Marble for a visit. Dwight Maine, with helpe is re- pairing the roads in thig vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Main and friend from Willimantic, were at John Geer’s last Friday, the trip being made by automobile. Colonel' Main and Mrs. Arthur Main lWel‘e callers on Pendleton Hill recent- y. Mrs. George Hill was a business caller in Westerly and at the state hospital in Norwich, Monday. ‘Mrs. Lydia Holdredge remains se- riously ill. NIANTIC Mrs. Abby J. Sflickl;.nd of Brook- Ilyn was_the guest of Mrs. Martha S. Brown, Tuesday. Local Briefs. Miss Flora A. York is the guest of friends in Hanover, N. H. Arthur Cotter and ' family. have moved to Pendleton Hill resided her;dior :l num‘ber of A large legation o younzmlo of this place attended the annual rab. & bit pie supper held Saturday e“nin‘ in Grange hall, by the North Stoning- ton Grange Association. MOHEGAN Mrs. Emma Maples of New London is visiting her moum Mrs. ' B, Baker, for a few Vs, William, Church and deughter, Mrs. Chester Smith- have moved to { Poquetanuck. A_number attended the whist party t Mrs.. Ome's, Saturday evening. ‘Mra, Hunter bas returned after vis iting her .daughter, Mre. Davis, Mystic. Mrs. Derosia called on friends in this Saturday. NORTH LYME G. B. Howard of { Ch-.plln, Tecently visited relatives in this place. Mrs. Moseley and son, visited at” F. M. Hall's on Bricktop, Mrs. Mary IAwton ud son of Miss Lina Hu.rding and a party were on a hunting expedition to the Oswe- gatchle woods Monday. Station Agent and Mrs. Charles Leonard entertsined reiativés from Norwich over Sunda: Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Dorman left Tuesday for Waterbury to pass the holiday with their daughter and son- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harley W. Tripp. J. D. Griswold of Boston spent the holiday in the Grove. Mrs, Olivet M. Case of the 4labama bungalow passed Thanksgiving with relatives in Hartford. Mrs. Ellen V. Weir of Meriden is having a bungalow built in the Grove, where she intends to reside most of the year.® L. Manwaring passed the holi- iday with relatives in Bridgeport. Mre. ida K. Browning of Montville i i Burial was in Union{ They have | years. the guests of Mrs. Barron's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Briggs. Miss Elizabeth Murphy is visiting at_her home in Norwich. Miss Vera Derosia is visiting rela- tives at Plainfield. Miss Anastaria Ryan is spending the holidays at her home in Water- held Thursday evening in the Meth- odist Episcopal church at 7.45. The service was conducted by Rev. Wil- liam Crawford, ‘the Methodist pastor. The sermon was preached by Rev. Fred E. Coburn, pastor of the Baptist church. The Ladies’ Aid society of the Bap- tist church met Wedn: afternoon with Mrs. Frank E. Willams. The United Workers of the Meth- odist church held no session this week. The Sunshine club of Burnet’s ners will hold the mext meeti Thursday, Dec. 2, at the home of Edward Chesebro of Burnet’s Corners, The government anemometer regi: tered 55 miles of wind Friday at 3. wt Riverview cottage. Vacation for Operatives. The Mystic Woolen company of Old Mpystic shut down Wedneeday night for the remainder of the week. J. B. Monhard of New York city, spent a few days here this week at the witch hazel distillery. Funeral of Mrs. Walbridge. The funeral of Mrs. Emerla Wal- bridge was held Sunday at 3 p. m. at the home of her son, ‘Willlam S. Wal- bridge. Rev. Willlam Crawford, pas- tor of the Methodist church, conducted the service. The body was taken on Monday to Staffordville for burlal. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Crumb went Wednesday afternoon to New London, where they will spend the winter mbnths with “their son-in-law and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. Edwin E. Chipman. Mr. and Mrs. C. Edwin Staplyn left Wednesday night for Brooklyn, N. to spend Thapksgiving with their son< i Sunday ' with Mrs. Beebe's parents, wxch the first of tie week. afternoon. Monday and Tuesday. with her niece, Mrs. Edith Chadwick. Mary Darling. aa; ville is spending the Thanksgiving Tibbetts. The voters of the town met in the VOLUNTOWN bury. Miss Alice Latham is home at Groton. Miss Selina Liljenstein is spending her vacation at her home in New London. Excellent programs of motion pic- tures were shown at Union hall on Saturday "and Thursday evenings. WATERFORD Mr. and Mrs. Strong Gardner and family of Hollis, N. Y. are spending the holiday with' Mr. and Mrs, W. Kenyon. Leon A. Forsythe has returned from @ brief business trip to East Haddam. Mrs. Axel Anderson is able to be about, being confined to her home for the past few weeks as the result of a tall from a trolley car. Mrs. Louise Hawes of East Neck and Mrs. J. E. Brown spent one day last week with Mrs. Charles Hammell of_Groton. ‘W. Jacques moved from New London newly built residence here. F. Hoagland has the contract to build a cottage for Henry Beckwith. Miss Elizabeth A. Gatter has re- turned from a few weeks' visit at her former home in New York. Mr. and Mrs, F. B. Lawrence of Os- wegatchie are . visiting relatives in Passaic, N. J.,, over the holidays. Miss Gladys L. Mossbroker of Pleas- ure Beach spent the first of the week with Miss Ruth Swain of Clinton. Miss Carrie Renshaw has_returned to Rutherford, N. J., after being the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar T. Thoms visiting her Cor- on and family have to . their hurst return- ed Monday to Chicago after attending the funeral of her father, Amos B. Taylor. -Miss Mary H. Dean lfl T for . Brooklyn, N. Y. for a_ visit her sister; Miss Adeline E. % “Mr. and Mrs. -Horace “O. spent Thl.nk.u‘lvln: with Mr. and Mrs. in-law and daughter, Captain and Mrs. Jolid E. Spoftord. Min Agnes Chapman of ;Norwich epent Thanksgiving with her parents, 'hapman. - s of the Golden Spur. Mrs, Frederick E. Dew] Paul P. Ives of Guilford was the Mre. Herbert Walker, who was ill Charles H. Briggs of Mystic. ter. William Tabor is painting the house | M. and Mps. Prentice 4 Sarah Barnes. | ot - Miss Clara Pierce is -sta: . while with Mrs. Herbert Walker. Deuteon Caswell and lssas Bd-| DI IR, s g i Mias Helen Krouse of - Mrs, Augusta Caswell is caring for | 3, e S200L O Veines in_ North Ston e ] e e T . o Santay. Charles S. Cady of Hartford is T orirarg saley et | guest gver the Jrorlc end of Supt. .'mm for the Thanksgiving dinner. A B Teturned 't T RO T New York. Mr. and Mrs. William 8. Wall ueral of Mr. Walbridge's mioth Rev. Francis Purvis is giving a se- | Gmerla Waibridge. ries of sermons on The Future Life,| Miss Marjorie Harris. who_ teactes| and_Immortality, which are Very in-|at Everett, Ma Thanksgi: Sire. William' Sisson is 1l with"ton- | bomestead. litis. John Siswick and son, Master Earl NORTH LTME Home from Norwich. Mr. and Mrs. F. Alonzo CI guest Saturday last of Earle H. Beebe. the latter part of last week, is bet- on_the farm of Mrs. entertained for - a: ‘wards- Preston - were callers in Passaie, is the guest over the hollday of uu., the children in the home ington. A. A. Morgan entertained friends of ‘the * week preparing good bridge were in Staffordville to attend lle fu- teresting and helpful. ving rec-u st the _Harrils Union Baptist Church, Montviile, | ¢, . Wedding. Mrs. C. E. Johnson of Bridgeport has” been epending “several days with l.,'.;.bl'o parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Mrs. Fred Kanahan and daugh Mabel, weat to Spri: eld, Saturday, to help celebrate the eth anniver- sary of the marriage of Mrs. Kana- han’s p-nnu Mr. and Mrs. Bates. Mr. Kanahar them Tuesday, re- turning ham- with them Wednesday ‘James Clements and grtnd to New was at home for T ving. Miss Phebe Connell of Gnencvnln was a visitor Thureday at Mrs. G. A. Kenuedy's. Mrs. H. J. Kendall picked three dandelions on her way to church Sun- Y. 3 Arthur Edmunds spent Thursday in Canterbury with his parents and his brother, Profeasor Herman Edmunds and family of Storre. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Avery and fam- ily nl Norwich Town and Mr. and Mrs. L. Whitfo-d of Jewett City -were Thanklawin: Buests at Mrs. F. E. Hyde's. . Mr. £nd Mrs. J. H. Kennedy and ‘Miss Alice Kennedy were at J. Ermnest Kennedy's in Preston, Thursday. Surprised By Young People. Mr. and Mrs. W. 8. Foote were given a surprise Tuesday avenln‘ by about a dozen of the young people. Various games and story telling made a most enjoyable evening for all. Cake and cocoa were served. Pastor Preaches Thanksgiving Sermon —New Wells Sunk—Railroad Patrons Send Handsome Floral Form to Fu- neral of Brakeman Lester. Rev. James M. Potter had as his theme for a Thanksgiving sermon in the M. E. church last Sunday morn- ing, The Ideal Thanksgiving Spirit, Philippians IV, 11. Rev. Mr. Potter read Governor Holcomb's Thanksgiv- ing proclamation and an invitation from District Superintendent' G. GI Scrivener and Rev. C. Harley Smith to the congregation to attend a mission- ary meeting in _the Federal Street M. E. church, New London, on the aft- ernoon and evening of November 29. Missionary Program. Missionary ‘program -was carried out in Sunday school. A reading given . Potter, entitled Ho At the Epworth League evening ser- vice .at 7 o'clock led by Mrs. Henry W. Hurlbutt, with this topic, How Can We Show Our Gratitude? D. R. Povey a solo and Mary and Madeline | Th: B\I’ch with Marie and Gertrude Allen "Tis Joy to Sing His Praises. rakeman’s Death Regretted. Local patrons of the Norwich and. Worcester branch of the New Hlven road from Stoddard’s Wharf, Allyn's; Point, Gales Ferry and the vy Yar heard. of the sudden death of passen- ger brakeman Charles H. Lester of Norwich, with sincere regret. Mr. Les- ter by his attention and courteous and pleasing manner to the patrons of the road in this section, had won a high place in their esteem. A token of this in a handsome floral design was sent by them to last W Hurd Reports. school board meeting of ._church was held last Wed- A S the M. perfect mechanical process; or artificial coloring matter. Itispure wholm.oonformtotflflie\llmllndsutel’me . Foed Laws.. ‘ CAWION G'l the. ymnm with our'trade-mark on the puhqc. Walter Baker & Co. Lid. DORCHBI'B!’,MASS. huflmen.lin‘vorwighm without nesday evening o hear the report of the dclegate, Miss TLatra A. Berkine, who attended the recent Sunday school convention in Stamford and aiso added 40 her_repdrt=oficertain of its meet- ings clippings from the principal ad- dresses. Supt. C EZ Colver, who also attended the convensiun. spoke on the mamagement ‘and direeting of Sunday 'schople. Plans- for. the observance of the Christmas .time: discussed by =fore neering.these reports. Personal Mention. Miss” Mary Voorhéés of Brookiyn, N. Y. visited A Bdmund Nor- ;1 . Norman's ents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Hurl- butt, at Woodlawn farm, last Satur- !!r. and’ Mrs. Wentworth Alten, and daughtér Berthi. of Fast Haven, mo- tored to the -village last Sunday and were guests of their relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Williasa D... #‘ Rev. James M. Potter was the guest i Br. RT: :m Slocnmmof the Ceptral ptist o .a meeting of thé Mmq Per, at B\uhnell chapel, evening. Capt., Charles Satterlee of the.coast guard service was in- mn last. waek on a business tnp. Sinking Another W.". The’ sinking oP the new tile pipe well on'the property of Noyes B. Allyn, has been completed and Mr. Allyn is now superintending the sinking of simflar wel on the duildthgcsite recently sold by him to Rev. Allen Bush of New Lond'o':l‘ adjofing his other land in Edward H. Latimer Is making im- provements at his Mme in the wvil- l-xo ty the layin concrete walks. ‘ Cora Allyn nl Groton was a recem Charles Percy guest of her cousin, Mrs. P!crcc. n: Allyn's Point. has returned to his m Peck, after two 'enk.-' vacation spent at the home of his nmher. 'Mn. P. L. No; man, at Allyn’s Po Misses Amelia l.nd Suunn Mathéw- son returned home visit- to the home of mher»in-hw. Mr. and Mn. Scranton B&l {h "(;: Lokt Mn Mary vas a recent guest H. Brown at Red Fern. Paul Allen returned from . Forest, Saskatchewan, ll.lt Thursday. Start on New . House. The work of excavating for the cel= lar of the mew vhousesth be built for the Rev. Allen. sllfl' ;Bush ' of New %:nflon was beman week, the work done by R. !l’vinx and Winthrop Hurlbutt. | OCCUM AND VERSA!LLES Closed Halpm-nurr Mnm-no—Mdl: For the' Moliday. _Walter J. Walpen and- Miss Douiss Durr of Occum were married at the Baltic parsonage on Thursday mn!nt at 7.15. by Rev. Chasles Smith. bride .wore. a brown broadcloth '.nval- ing suit trimmed in fur. Mrs. Walpen left immediately after the weddinf for their newly furnished home ‘in Manchester, where Mr. Wal- mu connected with the paper mak- industry. Both Mr. and Mrs. Walpen are well known in both villages, - Mrs. Walpen is the daughter ,of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Durr and has 'spent her life in the village of Occum. Until within a short time.she has.been in the employ of th- Totokett Manufacturing its warping department. The ma wishes of a Jarge circie of friends ac- company Mr;and Mrs. Walpen. Holiday Observance. Thanksgiving day ay passed quistly in both villages, "the plants of the To- tokett Manufacturing company and the Versailles Sani ‘Mills Fibre co) ny were _for the day, ome gatherings were numerous, Mr,“and Mrs. H. A. Richards were the zuesumcr on friends , over Mr. and Mrs, C. W. Perkins spent Thursday with Mr. and N. Wood of Anthony, R. L b PRESTON A union, Thanks ng Swas held” &t the Can ational church, conducted by the jpastor of .the Bap- tist church, R&\;r’.\_ L. Tedford. William 1, attended the funeral ‘of: Sheldon Keneston. p‘ &m collegs was-home this week. sbecca - Hol- Miss Hattle | lowell and. Miss Phe Sheffield were Lisbon el ehool Mon- Miss Annie Mctflimvn, who is tedch- ing in New Haven, is spending the - Thankagiving recess at her home here. Jutnperfecthttbeeui muelad