Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, November 27, 1915, Page 9

©~ NORWICH BULLETIN, SATURDAY, " TIMELY EVENTS PICTURED IN CARTOON BY THE LEADING ARTISTS OF THE COUNTRY Repee . Chme e —New York Evening Sum “AND A YEAR AGO [ WAS TOHAVE D!NEQJNE@" ' —Brooklyn Eagle -Baltimore American NOTE—T. R. is reported considering m offer to take com- mand of a Canadian regiment on the western front —St. Joseph’s News-Press —Philadelphia Public Ledger —Chicago News NEWS FROM ONE HUNDRED _lflE CORRESPONDENTS EASTERN GONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND Who ‘is Going and Coming—Incidents, Accidents and Building in Three Counties New London County ' LEBANON Family Dinner Parties Thursday— Friends Pay Surprise Visit to Wilton Hoxie—Thanksgiving Dance. iy Lou Peckham recently shot @ 1 pound: fox. George L. Wilcox, a student at the Putnam trade. school, is spending a few days with E. A. Hoxie's family. Miss Mary Geer of Washington street, Norwich, was a week end guest of Rev. and Mrs. Hollis A. Campbell Royce Loomis, a student at Pratt institute, Brooklyn, N. Y., .is spending- a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nathanijel .S. Loomis. - Miss Vir- ginia Loomis, whé teaches at Farming- ton, is also at the home of her parents. Mies Gladys Clarke of Liberty Hill was a week end guest at Hickory Hill stock farm. Mrs. Chaffee of New York state has been visiting at Frank Fowler’s, Surprise Visit. - Last Friday evening Wilton' Hoxie was given a pleasant surprise when between 25 and 30 young people ‘gath- ered at his home. Games were enjoyed during the evening. Sandwiches, cake, nabiscoes, apples, candy and hot choc- olate were served. Guests were pres- ent from South Windham, Smith Cor- ners, Lebanon, Exeter and Yantic, Fred. W. Hoxie, Herbert Hoxie, Ma- bel Hoxie and E. A. Hoxle were in Waterford Sunday. Mre. Fred Abell of Columbia spent Tuesday . with her sister, Mrs. Leroy Kaneeland. Frank Fowler -a08-. Mrs.. ~Clement Fowler were in Norwich Tuesday. Dr. Ingram of Hartford was at Fred Hoxie's recently. . Everett Chappeéll was the week end guest of Lawrenée Bogue of Poque- tapuck. > %3 3 Mr. and Mrs. Nath; Barker spent Thanksgiving at S; eld, the guests f relatives. bl Heliday Dance. There was ‘a’ dance’ 'in Lebanor - grange hall Thanksgiving night. Prof. Stanton’s orchestra of Willimantic fur- nished music and Prof. Tinkham of Hanover prompted. Mrs. Emma Warner of North Frank- lin spent a few. days this week with ST 0- e her daughter, Mrs. Nathaniel Loomis. Everett Chappell motored to Hart- ford and Rockville Tuesday. Chicago Entertainers Please. There was an entertainment in Leb- lanon grange hall Monday evening, given by Eva Fitzgerald and Eleanor Carlton, the famous Chicago entertain- ers. Piano and vocal solos and dia- logues were given. There was a fair attendance. James Cadwell of North Franklin spent Thanksgiving day at Nathaniel Loomis’. Dr. and Mrs. Edwin Danielson and daughter Sarah spent Thanksgiving day as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. }Villiam Mason and family of Frank- in. Many at Auction. Everett Hewitt sold out at auction Tuesday. There was a large attend- ance 'and everything sold for good prices. James Hyde of North Frank- lin was auctioneer. Leroy Rebinson of Mystic has been visiting his mother, Mrs. Hattie S. Robinson. Visit from County Agent. County Agent F. C. Warner of Nor- wich was in town recently. Mr. Herrick, the cow tester, from the cow testing association, was In town this week. Mijsses Ruth and Grace Paton of Willimantic were at Mrs. R. S. Brown- ing’s over Thanksgiving. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Wade of South Windham spent Thanksgiving day at Mrs. Joseph Abel's. Mrs. Ozro Fuller who has been a pa- tient at Backus hospital for several weeks, returned to her home one day last week. Holiday Guests. © Mr. and- Mrs. George Lyman enter- tained on Thanksgiving day Mr. and Mrs. Gates and daughter Gertrude of Columbia, Dr. and Mrs. John Taylor and family of New London and Mr and Mrs. Fred Taylor and family -of Lebanon. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hewitt were guests of Mrs. Anna Perry of New London for Thanksgiving. Mrs. Hattie Stark Robinson and three children were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Churchill of Rocky Hill over Thanksgiving. Family Dinner Party. Miss Hattie Hewitt entertained a family gathering including Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Hewitt and family, Mr. and i | the pastor, Rev. O. D. Fisher, spoke from the words “He hath not dealt so with any nation.” Rev. Lucian Drury Mrs. Willlam Blanchard, Miss Edna Burgess and Miss Harrlet Blanchard of Franklin Thursday. Mrs. Gates of Columbia is spending the week at Mrs. George Lyman’s. Mrs, Lydia Manning of North Franklin was a recent guest of Mrs. Julia Geer. Yo A Mr. and Mrs. Charles Backus and children of Mystic were guests Sun- day of Mrs. Backus' mother, Mrs. Hat- tle S. Robinson. Dr. Henry Sweet was a week end guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Bishop. A new furnace has been installed in_the Baptist church. Louis H. Taylor is having a com- pressed system of water installed in his house. NORTH - STONINGTON Thanksgiving Services—Family Gath- erings on the Holiday—Salary of Baptist Pastor Increased. Each of the local churches held Thanksgiving services Sunday morn- ing. At the Congregational church offered prayeér. The choir sang an anthem, and an offertory duet was given by Miss Coates and Mr. Hutch- ins, organ and violin. Children in Oriental Costumes. The mission study class of-the Third Baptist church held its meeting Tuesday afternoon at _the home of Miss Dora T. Maine. Miss Maine as leader infuses much interest into these studles. A dozen children appearing in Oriental costume was an effective -closing number of the pro- gramme. Boys dreseed as lies passed salvers filled with small 8akes. Mrs. O. D. Fisher arrived home Tuesday evening from a week’s ab- sence in South Windham and Water- bi-weekly ry. Holiday Family Reunions. Mrs. Thomas P. Norman entertained a large family party, her children and grandchildren, Thanksgiving day. The Thompson family held their usual Thanksgiving gathering, picnic fashion, at the home of one of the brothers, George A. Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. John D. Avery enter- :-llned a large party over Thanksgiv- ng. Mrs. E. H. Knowles entertained her son, Dr. W. H. Knowles, and other friends at Thanksgiving dinner. Rev. and Mrs. Lucian Drury spent the Thanksgi: holiday at the home vin, of Mr. Drury’s sister in Newton Cen- ter, Mass. 2 Pastor’s Salary Raised. The Third Baptist church gave its pastor, A. L. Townsend, a good Thanksgiving by raising his salary $200. Mr. Townsend, who is a student in Boston university, is usually out of town from Monday morning until Fri- day night. Going to West Virgini Rev. W. F. Newton, Baptist state colporteur, was in the village Monday. He has been holding a series of meet- ings at Voluntown and Peéndleton Hill and reports conversions at each place. He goes next week to West Virginia to engage in chapel car work for the winter. School Enumeration 269, The annual enumeration of children in town of school age shows the num- ber to be 269. Rabbit Pies a la Brown. The grange gave its annual rabbit supper last Saturday evening. The rabbit pies were made by the rule of Charles N. Brown, a noted chef in that line, and were pronounced the best ever. The attendance was large. SOUTH LYME Speaking Contest Planned—Shipping Stone from Quarry Begins. Mrs. John W. Roath and daughter were guests of relatives in Iveryton over Thanksgiving. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Waterhouse are entertaining friends from Essex this week. Mrs. A. H. Miller and children are guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Smith of N'w London. Jai es Craig was a recent guest of his mily in Quincy, Mass. Eukene Caulkins of Sayville was calling on friends here Wednesday. Miss Jessie Stanhope entertained a party of young ladies a few days this week. S. A. Lewls was visiting friends in Bridgeport Thursday. Master Norman Peck was the guest of Mra. Arthur White in New London this week. Miriam Champlon has returned from 2 lengthy visit to friends in Ivoryton. Miss Mildred Main, of Natiek, R. L, has been the guest of Miss Gladys Eg- glestone. Mrs. E. P. Welch has returned to her home in Asshaway, R. L Surprise Visit. Miss Miriam Champlin was given a surprise by her friends last Satur- day night. Mrs. David Champion has a new piano. Rev. E. M. Chapman of New Lon- don held services at the Union chapel last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rathbun have moved in the house recently repaired from the South road in Little Bos- ton. Speaking Contest. There will be a speaking contest in the school at Little Boston Wednes- day. James Smalley, of Quincy, Mass., is calling on James Craig here today. Shipping Stone. Work shipping stone from the quar- ry is progressing rapidly, the stone being shipped to Quincy, Mass. GOSHEN Fox Prowling Early Shot by Owner of Flock of Geese—Late Cherry Blooms. Miss Amy A. Randall of East Hart- ford has been spending a few da with friends in this place. Miss Ra dall sang a solo at the morning ser- vice Sunday. Early Fox Gets the Gun. Early one morning this week a local farmer was awakened by the contin- uous barking of his watch dog. Look- ing out the window, he saw a fox sit- ing on his lawn and wistfully looking toward his fine flock of geese to see which one would make the best Thanksgiving dinner. The farmer pro- cured his gun and stepping out on the veranda and taking careful aim, blazed away. Reynard gave a bound and fell over dead. His weight was ten pounds and the fur was very hand- some. At Mystic Meeting. ° Miss Annie Gillette attended the mis- :‘ionlry meeting recently held in Mys- e, Hunters were out in full force in quest of game, Tuesday, the last day of the open season. mid-week prayer meeting was held this week Tuesday evening at the church. The very interesting and time- ly subject was Thanksgiving. November Blossoms. Mrs. W. 1 Mott at Hillside farm picked a pretty spray of cherry blos- Soms and also a rose that grew in a sheltered spot by the house, one day this week. Arthur Lathrop is slowly recovering a serious iliness. Rev. John H. Knott, with Mrs. Knott and daughter, Miss' Edith Knott, spent Thanksgiving at the home of Mr. Knott's son in Canton. The first snowfall Wednesday seemed like a forecast of real winter. The snow ciung to the shrubs and to the limbs of the trees. It brought to mind other g times when there was deeper snows with good sleighing on that day. Mr. and A. E. Lyman, with Mr. Lyman’s fhther, Chester Lyman, of Columbia, spent Thanksgiving day at the home of P. A. Lathrop. HANOVER The November meeting of the Wom- an’s Misslonary society will be held Tuesday - afternoon, Nov. 30, at the home of Mrs. Zucker’s. Dr. George C. Pollock of Norwich preached in the Consregational church Sunda: Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Greig,. of Day- ville were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Angus Park, for Thanksgiv- ing. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eadie of Bos- ton spent Thanksgiving at the home of James W. Eadie. William Croft of Yantic was at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Croft, for Thanksgiving. Mr. and Mrs. William Waters of Central Village were home for Thanks- giving. ROAD SOCIETY Parker Johnson of West Sprinsfield spent Thanksgiving at S. N. Billings's Mr. and Mrs. Will Palmer and chil- dren, of Boston, were at their parents’ the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Prentice Williams en- tertained a large party of relatives and friends Thanksgiving day. Miss Grace D. Wheeler visited over Sunday at Old Mystic, with Miss Mary H. Dean, who left Tuesday for a lengthy visit in New York. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Lord had a fam- ily party at dinner on Thanksgiving. Miss Hattie A. Wheeler is at Leonia, L 3. G.C. Coffin of Boston spent Thanks- giving day at A. G. Hewitt's. Miss Martha G. Willlams came on from Boston Monday night for a short visit. Mr. and Mrs. Seth M. Williams and family were guests of Mr. and Ars. Charles MacKinney of Providence at their country home on Thanksgivinj day. Mrs. Williams. remained for a visit of several days with friends in Providence. Miss Martha G. Williams entertainea a party of friends from Westerly and New London at tea on Saturday eve- ning. Miss Lucy Billings of Lyme spent the Thanksgiving holiday at home. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Frink had a family gathering at dinner on Thanks- glving. S. N. Williams, with Mrs. Williams, will spend Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Carpenter at Providence. The Grange held its regular meeting Wednesday evening. Plans for a pub- lic entertainment were discussed. PENDLETON HILL School closed Wednesday for the Thanksgiving -recess, Miss Thompson returning to her home in Bradford at that time. Evangelist W. F. Newton left Mon- day, having completed two weeks' se- ries of meetings in this place. He is soon to continue his work in Virginia, going there by chapel car. B. G.- Palmer has his new barn raised and covered. Walter Daigneau has been doing some grading around the schoolhouse steps. Jeptha G. Bill of Griswold was a guest Sunday and Monday of Mrs, Harris Boardman. Edwin Maine has been repairing the Wyassup road. Mf. and Mrs. Charles Hillard of Mrs. Hil- North Stonington were at lard’s old home, the C. D. Thompson farm, last week. GARDNER LAKE Hunters Entertained at Dr. Donch Summer Camp—Thanksgiving Vi ors. Mrs. Harriet Harris and son Elmer were in Norwich recently. The trip was made in one of F. E. Pattison's taxicabs. Dr. J. J. Donohue entertained a party of hunters a few days the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Stevenson were at Storrs recently attending a re- ception given at Storrs college, of which Mr. Stevenson is a graduate. Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Lathrop enter- tained their children and families over Thanksgiving. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gardner, Mrs May Daniels, Mrs. Frances Du Mars, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lewis and daughter Althea spent Thanksgiving at E. L. Latimer’s. Mr. and Mre. W. W. Hanney and family spent Thanksgiving as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Church of Montville. Miss Ruby Fuller, teacher in the Sixth district, spent the Thanksgiving recess with her parents in South Cov- entry. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Reynolds and family spent the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Dolbeare. CHESTERFIELD Miss Steila. Gruskin and Miss Becky Miss Mary C. Tinker of Higganum is visiting here. Mrs. G. S. Holmes, who has been {Il is recovering slowly. A. Miller is moving his goods from his former residence on Chesterfield Corners to his new home, the Main street house. Albert Walden received a bad cut on his foot while chopping wood. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Holmes and chil- dren were callers on Mrs, J. E. Powers Sunday. Lloya Daniels is visiting Matt A. Tinker. Mrs. Edward Walden and children were recent callers on Mrs. Walden's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Chap- man, of Chapel Hill. Those from here who attended the speaking contest on Chapel Hill. were Misses J. C. Sullivan and Hazel Pow- ers; also Robert Kaplan, Jacob Kaplan, Albert Walden and Louis Kaplan. Speaking Contest. The speaking contest of the Chester- field school was held Monday evening at 7 o'clock. The judges were Mrs Charles Powers, Misses Ruth Morgan, Katherine Carey, Hazel Powers and Helen Kaplan. The winners in order were Miss Stella Gruskin and Miss Becky Miller. More than 200 ships in the British Navy are driven by oil. For steam- raising purposes three tons of ofl will - take the place of four tohs of