Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, February 12, 1916, Page 9

NEWS EASTERN CONNECTIGUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND Who is Going md- Coming—Incidents, Accidents and Building in New London County UNCZSVILLE Pupils’ Entertainment for Viotrola— The musicale given for the benefl of the Uncasville school was well at tended. Enough was cleared to fin-d ish paying for the victrola with al smail amount that will be used to b new records. After the entertainmentj Miss Hooper the principal of schol, assisted by the teachens se: refreshments to those who donated their services for the entertainment. A small fire at the Uncasville Man- ufactory’s mill burned out one of the dryers. George Dart has sold the wood on his land on_Poll Hill to Mrs. Engle. The trees will be converted. into logs and railroad ties. Mr. and Mrs. M, J. Hickey enter- tained Mrs. Nellle O’Connell and Mirs. Mary Haggerty, of orwich Town, Sunday. Mrs. Annie Hooper of Arlington, Mass., is visiting her slster,” Mrs. Henry Dart in Palmertown. But one session of school was held in the various districts in town Jri- day afternoon, that the teachers might attend the teachers’ meeting held in the Uncasville school building. Surprised on Birthday. Friday evening the following frignds of Henry St. Germaine met at. his home in Pequot, making him an unex- pected visit: Misses Lillian and Ida Morin, Miss Elizabeth McKenzie, Miss Dora Richards, Misses Alxina ' and Nellie Broullllard, Miss Ella Rosen- lund, Misses Elsie and Edma La Bounty, Miss Maude Bennett, Miss Addie Miller, Misses Carrie and Ethel Wood, Miss Daisy Bergman, Misses Mary and Helen Lennihan, Walter Bergman, Fred St. Germaine, Henry Brouilllard, Louis La Bounty, Fierbert Rogers, Louis Peters, Edmond Kil- leen, Andrew Rosenlund, Austin Mat- tewson. - Games, vocal and ‘instru mental music passed the time pleas- antly. Miss St. Germaine servied re- freshments. Met to Organize Club. Twelve of the women of the village met at the Methodist church jparlors in response to the Invitation giwen out to meet and organize the Thursday afternoon club. As most of those in attendance were members of _the Ladies’ Aid soclety and the Hoxne Mis- sionary, a short time was devoted to business pertaining to these wsocieties, after which Mrs. Tibbetts gave a little talk on the/.plans for the new club, after which tea was served. Mrs. Lavisa Fox is spendi the guest of her brother, F. ton, of East Lyme. Miss Eastelle Miller spent the week- end with relatives in Providence. John Killeen, who is employed in Mystic, spent the week-end rwith rel- atives in Palmertown. Wilfred St. Germaine has returned to his home in Pequot, after: spending e few days with relatives in Provi- dence. Orville C. Walden recently spent a few days in.New York. Entertainment at Methodist Church. An entertainment was held in the Methodist church Eriday evening. The program opened with selegtions by the orchestra which. has been ‘mecently or- ganized and is composed, of Mrs. Charles C. Tibbetts, pianoy 'C. C. Tib- Letts, violin; Dewey Perny and Fred Perry, corncts; Alan Perry and Hu- bert G. Dart, trombones; 'William Pot- ter, claionet; Robert Dodds, ute. Other numbers following were read- ing with tableaux; butterfly drill by the following, Edith Austin, Lorene Favero, Mildreq_Austin, Annabelle Newton, Sarah Benson, Sarah_ Flotham, Rema Ungeres and Leura Ungeres; reading by Mrs. Belle Curtis; orchestra; solo, Mrs. Thomas Spiers; «rombene solo, Hubert Dart; piano solo, Miss Alice Ramage; soprano solo, Miss Vera Bartlett; orchestra. After the enter- tainmené cake, ice’ cream and candy was served. Mrs. Charles Ramage, Miss May and Miss Fannie Sniith, 'Lathrop Miller, Robert Dodds were in New London, Thursday evening to attend the Ep- worth League rally ak the Federal Street Methodist church. Mr. and Mrs. Medus Gero, who have Dbeengspending a few days with friends in tville, have Teturned to thelr home in Pequot. Orville C. Walden, Wallace. Potter, Fred B. Tooker, !Howard Rogers, Robert C. Burchard, Hubert G. Dart, attended the banquet of the Moose lodge in New Léndon. Nine Redy for Third Degree. Pequot council, Knights of Colum- bus, held a meeting in Hickey's hall at which a class of seven candidates received the first and second degrees, making a class of nine ready for the third degree. After the degree work plans for ladies’ night were talked over and the following committee ap- pointed: Edward $Curtin, Matthew J. Walsh, Joseph St. Germaine, John Cuddy, John Mahgney, Henry Rhea- ume, and Joseph 'Hickey. Surprise Party. Friends of MissiMay Clark gave her e surprise party ;Saturday evening. Games, music and; dancing made the evening pass pledsantly for those present, who were; Miss Carrie Simp- son, Miss Mary Afderson, Miss LilHan Garrett, Miss Cl Clark, Miss Kath- erine Bellnack, 3fiss Laura Colombe, Elmer Garrett, William Dorr, Charles West, Louis Clark, Clifford’ Scoville, Dudley Neff. Misic for dancing wi lurnished by Elmer Garrst. Rl ments were serwed by is3 Clark. The Christian a while .. New- CTlara Endeavor soclaty of the Baptist chwfh gave an entertain- | ment -Friday evening which was well attended. Miss Ruth Skaffer of Providence is ppending a few!{weeks with her grand- mother, Mrs. Charles Burgess in Pal- mertown. GARDINER_LAKE B S Local Guests ‘at Beebe Surprise Party —Outlook’s for Ice Crop’ Poor. Mrs. G. H. Morgan and Miss Iola W. Morgan nt Wednesday with Mts. B. L. !Awrener, Asa Walden! has returned to his work in Oakdsple mlill, after being laid up with blood {poisoning since Septem- ber. Orring Avery Injured. 3 Orrin Ave sprained hig back re- tently and /requiring the use of srutches to ‘enable him to get about. Miss Ethel!Champlin returned to ner duties at Sage & Allen's, Hart- jora, after gxendin; some time with er mother, § . Ella Champlin. Several from this place attended the A e sl iz . —— M ONE HUNDRED LIVE CORRESPONDENTS Three Counties ise party at Mr. and Mrs. James be’s Tuesday evening on Salem isireot. S. A. Dolbeare was a business call- er in New London, Tuesday. Attended Surprise Party. The Gates’ Hill school has been osed a few days, Miss Nellle Gray the teacher, being 1ll. Joseph Oat of Norwich spent the week-end at his cottage in Spring e. Lake Nearly Clear. The outlook for ice is poor so far the lake having entirely cleared of ice. A new crop is forming around the shores but it needs continued cold to make it thick enough to harvest. LEFFINGWELL itors From North Dakota—B. Y. P U. Convention Meeting. Mrs. Charles FHewitt of Cogswell, North Dakota was a recent guests M. O. Swan and family. Miss Roble Boynton of Palmertown, has returned home, after spending a few days with Mrs. E. E. Reynolds. Miss Gladys M. Leffiingwell of Nor- wich spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Leffingwell. liam Gallup of Woodstock was the guest Tuesday of his sister, Mrs. T. C. Lefingwell. Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Whiting of Norwich were recent guests at the home of J. C. Leffingwell A party of local young people, in- cluding Clarence Amburn, Fred Am- burn, Roy Beard, Avery Gallup and the Misses Ella Lefingwell and Elsie Beard, enjoyed the skating on the Miner' pond at East Great Plains on i Tuesday evening. | Consecration Meeting. The monthly consecration meeting of the Y. P. U. of the Baptist church was held Sunday evening. The roll was called, many of the members re- onding. =~ The reports of the secr ry and treasurer, Charles L. Rath- bun, were read and accepted. The subject for the evening was “The Con- secration of Influence.” Deacon C. E. Elis read the reference from Hebrew 10:16-25 after which the pastor, Rev. L. O. Gates gave an interesting talk. During the service two papers were read, one “The Influence of George ‘Washington,” by Miss Elsie Beard, and the other, “The Influence of Abraham Lincoln,” by Miss Ruth J. Ellis. Sunday Subject. At the Leffingwell church Sunday morning the pastor, Rev. L. O. Gates will preach. Subject. Who Is the Chief Sinner in Lefingwell? Sunday school following morning service. The E. Y. P. U. meets at 7:30 led by Mrs. Eiliott Dolbeare. Special music will be followed by a sermon by the pas- tor. CHESTERFIELD Kaplan Brothers Break Through Ice ©On Pond. Misses Ruth Tinker, Hazel and Flor- ence Powers were callers in New Lon- don, Friday. There was only half a day school Friday in the 12th district, on account of teachers' meeting in Uncasville, conducted by Carlon E. Wheeler. Joseph ard Harry Kaplan frgm Hart- {ford, are spending their vacation here with their parents. Saturday after- noon they had a mnarrow escape from being drowned in J. E. Powers’ pond, breaking through the snow-ice. Misses Hazel and Florence Powers were callers in Fast Lyme, Sunday afternoon. Miss Lillian Tooker and Willlam Tinker of Lyme were Sunday callers here. Matt A. Tinker, who has been very 111, is improving slowly. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Charles Powers and family were callers in Fitchville the first of the week. People from here attended tne dance at Comstock hall in East Lyme, the last of the week. Sam Miller and family, who have been living in New York are moving back to their place on Walnut Hill. GLASGO Mrs. R. H. Young to Entertain Ladies’ Aid Society—Mrs. Otto Anderson Taken to Norwich Sanitarium. The Ladles’ Aid Society will be en- tertained by Mrs. R. H. Young next Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 5. Taken to Norwich 8anitarium. Mrs. Otto Anderson was taken to the tuberculosis hospital in Norwich last Saturday for tréatment. Judge Lucius Brown of Norwich at- tended the funeral services of Mrs. N. B. Lewis last Sunday morning. Mrs. George Boardman is ill. Delia Mahoney is caring for her. Home" from the West. John Luther is the guest of his fath- er and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Luther. Mr. Luther has been in the west for the past two years. Mrs. E. A. Clark and Mrs. Thomas Shaw were in Norwich, Monday. ‘Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Lague of Jewett City were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. ‘Wilbur. Delia Mallory, teacher in the primary rooms, spent the week-end at her home in Preston. It is rumored that Henry Wiseman has rented the B. F. Ecclestone farm in the south part of the town. GOSHEN Rev. C. A. Northrup Preaches Helpful Sermon—Lincoln Service Tomor- row. Mrs. { Rev. John H. Knott conducted the service at Librety Hill and at the Exeter church Sunday. The pulpit here was supplied by Rev. (—P. Al Northrup ¢f Norwich. Rev. Mr. Northrup's discourse was very inter- esting and helpful and was taken from the life of Baiaam. Guest From Kentuoky. Cleveland Frost of Berea, Ken- tucky, a student at Yala University, has been spending several days with relatives in Goshen. A number from Goshen were in at- tendance at the funeral of Carroll E. Staples in Colchester, Mongay. A. B. Kenyon at Fair View farm, butchered four handsome fat pigs Tuesday. Miss Lena Fuller, a student at the Norwich Free Academy, was a week- end guest of friends in Goshen. A number of this place are still con- fined to their homes with grip. Lincoln Service. A service will be held at the church (all%orrow in memory of Abraham Lin- coln. j SALEM Talk On Christian Endeavor Day — Lawrence Beebe Home from Hospi- tal—Social Affairs. it Rev. Wilson Stewart preached in the Congregational church Sunday morning. The C. E. meeting in the evening was led by the Dwight Marvin. A short talk Christian Endeavor Day was given by the pastor. ‘;L J. Murray was in Bozrah last Friday. Lawrence Beebe Home. Lawrence Beebe, who has been in a hospital in Andover, Mass., for sev- eral weeks, {ll with grip and scarlet fever, is now at the home of his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles 1. Beebe. Joseph Rix of Bast Canagn and Aus- tin Rix of Norfolk, spent a few days in town last week, guests of Mrs. Mary Darling and Mrs. Helen Malona. Lawrence Abel of Bozrah, called on friends In town, Sunday. ‘Mrs. Phebe Robinson of Bozrah is spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. Sylphia Tibbetts. Mr. and Mrs. James Beebe and C. I {‘Beebe ‘were Norwich visitors Satur- ay. Sherwood Miner was a week-end guest at the home of his brother, Wellington Miner, at East Great Plains. Nathaniel Clark was visitor last Friday. Archie Francis, who has been spend- ing a few weeks at Hillside Farm, re- turned Monday to his home in New London. Mr. and Mrs. James Beebe spent Sunday with Mrs. Beebe's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lee of Grassy Hill. Rev. Wilson Stewart spent the first of the week In Hartford and Stam- ford. Miss Fluvia Miner of Millington spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Sher- weod Miner. ven Surprise Party. A surprise party was given Mrs. James Beebe at her home Tuesday evening. A large number of friends and neighbors was present and an en- Joyable evening was spent. Games and music furnished entertainment. Cake and cocoa were served. Met at Miner Home. A soclal gathering and meeting was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood Miner, Thursday evening. HANOVER Endeavorer’s To Attend Norwich Meet- ing—Medical Temperance Considered by W. C. T. U. a Colchester Rev. George C. Pollock, of Norwich, supplied the pulpit in the Congrega- tional church last Sunday morning. [In the evening a special program was carried out at the Christian Endeavor meeting in observance of Christian En- deavor day. The meeting was led by the president, Walter Wibberley. Invited to Norwich, Next Sunday evening the Endeavor- ers have been invited to attend a special meeting of the Norwich C. E. union to be held at the Federated church, Norwich, at 7 o'clock. Forty-one at W. C. T. U. Meeting. Medical temperance was the subject of the February meeting of the W. C. held Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. James Bennett, with Mrs. Nathan Bennett and Miss Flor- atcher, as leaders. A very in- ting program was well carried One of the features was a song out. by several little girls with dolls. Forty- one ladies and juniors were present.| Chaprman and Rev. James M. Potter. social hour was enjoved, refreshments being served by the hostess. Miss Mea Freeman, of Whitman, Mass., and Mrs. Delia_Boutlier and daughter, Alma, of Versailies, were visitors at Mrs. Oscar Allen’s lately. GRISWOLD C. E. Society’s Social and Supper— Hat-Trimming Contest Among the Men. Ezekiel James is criticaily {ll at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. F. Bit- good. Death of Truesdell Baby. Friends of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Truesdell of New York city deeply symrathize with them in the death of their infant son. The child died last week Saturday and the body was brought here Monday and placed in the receiving vault at Jewett City and will be buried in Pachaug in the spring. Social and Supper. The C. E. society held a social and supper in the chapel last Friday ev- ening. After supper the time was given up to acting, speeches and trim- ming ladies’ hats by the gentlemen. John Potter, Chauncie Robie, Harold Potter, Willis Morgan, Happie Blake, Frank Morgan, W, B. Montgomery were among those who trimmed hats. Frank Morgan and Mr. Blake of Jewett City received the prizes. NIANTIC The Village Improvement asociation, Inc, met Monday evening in the ves- try of the Methodist church. The Sunshine soclety held its reg- ular meeting Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. M. B. Long at her apartments in the Telephone Exchange, A car of crushed stone arrived at the freight yard Monday and was unloaded by a force of F. A. Beckwith’s men. The stone is stored at Beckwith's yard and will be used in the spring and early summer on the state roads about the town. H. P. Hilllar who is residing in New London was a caller in the village on Wednesday. James E. Hurle has returned from a visit to New Haven. Eleeza Spencer is working on Na- than Lenee's new residence on the Black Fgint road. Frank J. Feeley who has been ill with grip is able to be out. CLARK’S FALLS Richard Maine has bought a horse of B. G. Langworthy of Ashaway. A.'M. Clark has had his grist mill grinding lately with a full supply of water. Mrs. Thomas Palmer of Pendleton Hill has been the guest of her son, Charles, on the Colling' farm, FHer daughter, Mrs. Addie Sisson, of West- erly, has also_been visiting there. Mrs. James Bard Bill with her lit- tle son, Perry, and sister, Miss Grace Congdon, were guests of their parents, Mr. 'and’ Mrs. Bugene Congdon Sun- ay. Waller Lewis attended the funeral of his grandmother, Mrs. Lucy Abbey Lewis at Glasgo, Sunday. Mrs. Lewlis was the last of the children of Sterry Parks and wife, Lucy _Slocum, and leaves three grandchildren. One son died in youth. Mrs. Frances Maine and brother, Elisha Chesebrough, and son, At the close of the program a pleasant | childre Mrs. S. Frank Palmer has been il with throat and ear troubles. goods to Westerly. law of Allan Maine and is a carpe: ‘W. Frank Palmer of Pendleton called on friends here receatly. GALES FERRY Six Nephows Bearers at Funeral of Mrs. Sarah A. Colver—Meeting of Home Missionary Auxiliary—Deed For Country Club Site Given by Noyes B. Allyn, The funeral of Mrs. Sgrah A. Col- ver took place her residence at the Navy Yard, Groton, Monday af- ternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. James M. Potter of the M, B church of Gale's Ferry conducted the services. Saved by Grace was beautifully sung by Miss Grace A. Chapman. There were beau- tiful flowers, the tribute of many rel- atives and friends. The bearers were nephews of Mrs. Colver, Charles H. Chapman of Stratford, Conn., Willlam C. Chapman of Mt. Vernon, N. Y. ‘Walter Chapman of Newport R. L, Harold Chapman of Middletown, Conn., Robert Chapman of Mystic and Evan Chapman of Uncasville, Burial was in the Starr cemetery, Groton. Auxiliary Meets. The local auxiliary of the 'Wom- an's Home Missionary society was en- tertained at the home of Mrs. Bd- ward H. Latimer Tuesday afternoon from 2 to 5 o'clock. Miss Sarah T. Latimer, president of the soclety, led the devotional exercises. Prayer was offered by Miss Laura A. Perkins. Home Mission Enigmas were conduct- 2d by Miss Alice Satterlee. The sec. ond chapter of the book, Home Mis. sions in Action, was read and_dis- {cussed. OMiss Latimer, Mrs. H. L Perkins, Mrs. Charles J. Pierce, Miss Alice Satterlee, Mrs. Edward H. Lat- imer, Mrs. James M. Potter, Mrs. Em- ma 'Bennett, Miss Laura Perkins. There was a reading, Problems in Red Man's Land by Mrs. Delphine Fish. The business meeting followed and resolutions of condolence to be sent to the family of Mrs. Amanda H. Perkins and also to the family of Mrs. Sarah Colver, both these deaths having occurred since the soclety’s lasy, meeting. Refreshments were served and the usual social hour followed. Deed for Clubhouse Site Given, ‘Walter M. Buckingham, treasurer of the Gale's Ferry Country club, and F. 1. Rogers of the executive commit- tee, were business callers from Nor- wich at the home of Noyes B. Allyn last Friday evening when the deed for the site given by Mrs. Allyn for the Country Club house was passed. The Week's Happenings. Mrs, Jesse Fox of Middletown Iis spending some time with her cousin, Miss_Ks Colver at her heme at nter. HM orwich District Ministerial Associa- tion meeting in Willimantic Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. Eugene LaFontaine, one of the teachers in the M. E. Sunday school, received as an award last Sunday the boolk, Old_Testament History, by G. Fitzmaurice, a student of Worcester Folytechnic school, was a caller at the family cottage, The Pion- eer on the Bluff, Friday afternon. Mrs. Charles B. Jennings and Miss Alice Jennings were guests Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Latimere, in the village. Mrs. Emma_Colver of Manchester, attended the funeral of her relative, Mrs, rah A. Colver, last Monday. Mrs. Dudley C. Perkins, Mrs. Charles J. Plerce, Mrs. William Allen, Mrs. Delphine Fish and Misses Alice Sat- terls Jennie G. Perkins, Grace A. | D. R. Povey attended the Lotus Glee :lub entertainment in Norwich, Tues- day i F. Gray of West Lexington, Mass., was in attendance at the fu- neral of Mrs. Sarah A. Colver, Mon- Regina Rogers of Bridgeport spent Sunday with Mrs. Emma Ben- nett. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Turner of Long Cove spent Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Young, in Waterford. NORTH STONINGTON Much Work Done for British Relief— Birthday of Mrs. J. D. Avery Noted —Geer-Edwards Marriage. The British Rellef work meeting was held in the vestry of the Con- gregational church Thursday and a good amount of work was accomplish- ed. About twenty-five enjoyed a pic- nic dinner at noon. The day belng the birthday of Mrs. J. D. Avery, she was given a birthday postal shower at table and a beautiful birthday cake decorated with lighted candles was placed before her. Maine Farm Sold. Elmer E. Malne has old his farm on the New London and Providence turn- pike to Stephen A. Lee, who will oc- cupy it. Miss Jessle Fish of Mystic Sunday with Mrs. H. E. Randall. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford W. Caswell and daughter of Mansfield were guests over Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Caswell. Miss Ruby Parks visited Miss Julla Chester of Westerly over Sunday. Miss Cecile Stedman is staying for a time with his brother, John H. Stedman. spent Geer—Edwards. Calvin O. Geer and Hazel E. Ed- wards, both of this town, were mar- ried Monday evening by Rev. Lucian Drury. Spoke at Norwlich. Migs Grace Sheffleld, teacher of the villz$» primary school, was on the program at the teachers’ institute in Norwich, Friday, her subject being “Story Telling, showing use of word outlines.” Mrs. Eckford G. Pendleton of Pres- ton Plains visited her mother, Mrs. T. P. Norman, Thursday. Will Have Birthday Party. Master Roscoe D. Fisher, the nine year old son of Rev. O. D. Fisher, who enjoys the distinction of having the same birthday as Abraham Lincoln, is to have a birthday party this (Satur- day) afternoon. NORTH LYME Mrs. Minnie Durkin wes in New London, Monday. ‘W. M. Sisson Jr., is able to attend to his duties at his store, after two weeks’ illness with grip. Mrs. Sis- son and children are also recovering from grip. Hamilton Jewett was a week-end visitor at Ray Harding’s on Bill Hill. Mr. and Mrs, C. F. Jewett visited friends in Moodus, Sunday. Miss Ethel Maynard returned to her school in Hadlyme, Mond: after spending two weeks at her home here, caring for her mother, who is slowly recovering from, srip. Mrs. Flora Truant of Leete's Island is caring for Mrs. Maynard this week. —— Churcnes Unite for Service—Villagers ‘Want Eleotric Lighting—Variety \Supper Served—B. Y. P. U. Meet- a eve the auditorium of the Methodist church at 7 o'clock. The message was given by Rev. Fred Coburn, pastor of the Baptist church, from the subject, Thi lupreme Need of the Hour, im- . Mr. Coburn m_listening recently to an address on that subject by Rev. Courtland Meyer, pastor of Tremont Temple, Boston. At this service Miss Mildred Peckham was organist and Miss Helen Hull violinist. Miss Charlotte Mar- chard impressively rendered the solo, O My Redeemer. Want Electric Lighting. An effort is being made to secure funds to light the village with elec- tricity from the Westerly Electric company. As to whether enough money can be raised to meet the wishes of the subscribers as to num- ber and location of lights is yet un- decided. Guests At Party. Elisha N. Davis gave a party Sat- urday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elisha C. Davis. The fol- lowing young guests greatly enjoyed the event: Miss Eleanor Burrows, Miss Florence Walbridge, Miss Annie Packer, Miss Flora B. Ingram, Miss Mildred Peckham, Miss Nanoy Avery, Miss Fay Johnson, Miss Doris Peck- , Miss Hester Walbridge and Messers. Archibald Lambert, Charles Tinker, Horace S. Willams, Clifford Desley, Leslie Haley, Dewey Schramm. Games and music were enjoyed. Re- freshments were served. Variety Supper, The United Workers of the Metho- dist Episcopal church served a variety supper Wednesday evening from 6 to 9 o'clock in the parish house. Oliver Burrows of Westerly spent the week-end with his brother, Al- bert W. Burrows and family. Mrs. Emma Thompson has returned to New London, after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Thompson. Edward Tinker is slowly recovering from an attack of grip. George Carpenter of Noank was calling on local relatives and friends Tuesday. James Norman Has Shock. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Norman of Norwich were summoned here Sunday morning_owing to the serious illness of Mr. Norman's father, James Nor- man, who was suddenly stricken that morning with a shock and has since been in a serious condition. Mrs. Erastus Main is ill with the grip and tonsilitis. Mrs. Stephen Reynolds has been spending a few days at the home of her father, Oliver Marcey of Westerly, summoned there by the critical illness of Mr. Marcey. Appointed Health Officer. Dr. Edwin C. Chipman of New Lon- don, a former resident of Old Mystic has been appointed health officer for the city of New London. News In General. Mrs. Fred Coburn was a visitor in New Haven, Saturday. Miss Delia Williams has returned, after a visit to her sister, Miss Emma Williams of New Britain. Mrs. John Strait is ill with neuritis and rheumatism at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Albert Lamb. Mrs. Edward Perry is the guest of relatives in New York city. Oscar F. Crumb has recovered after two weeks' illness with grip and is able to be at his workshop daily. ‘There is no improvement in the con- dition of Miss Nellie Guyer, who has been critically 1ll for the past three weeks. Social Follows Meeting. The Baptist Young People’s Unfon held their monthly social and business meeting Friday evening at the resi- dence of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Earl Williams. Mrs. Laura B. Pickering is able to be out of doors, after three weeks' ill- ness from blood poisoning. Mrs. Edward Tinker is recovering from an attack of the ip. Cadet Norvin C. Smith of _Fort Trumbull was a recent guest of Al- bert W. Burrows and family Mrs. Alonzo Main of Lanvrn Hill was a village caller Monday. Albert Lamb has recovered from the grip. Mr. Tabor of Providence is the guest of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. John Horsford. ROAD SOCIETY Cases of Iliness In Local Homes— Death of Miss Jane B. Noyes, on Her Seventy-third Birthday. Mrs. Willlam York is seriously 11l at her home in Anguilla. As Miss Eliza Wheeler has been ill for several days, no session has been held at the Road school. Miss Priscilla A. Billings has re- sumed teaching at the Wheeler school. Miss Kate Cronin is in Providence for a visit with friends. The installation of Stonington Grange was held Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Sabin are mov- ing their household goods to Canter- bury, where they recently purchased a farm. A. G. Wheeler was in New London on Monday. Farnsworth Wheeler has recovered from his recent {ilness. Miss Hattie A. Wheeler has been with her niece, Mrs. Charles S. Noyes, Jr., for several days, while Mrs. Noyes and son, Norton, have been ill with grip. Miss Grace D. Wheeler was at Gro- ton on Thursday, where she gave a talk on “The Old Post Road” before Anna Warner Bailey chapter, D. A. R., at the Monument House. She spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Hiram Clift th Mystic. Mrs. Fanny Willlams 1is visiting friends at Guilford. OBITUARY. Miss Jane B. Noyes. Thursday morning, Feb. 3rd, 1916, Miss Jane B. Noyes entered into life eternal. She was the youngest of sevcen children of Thomas and Eunice Denison Noyes of Stonington. After her father's death the family moved to Mystic, where she resided in their home opposite the Congregational church, till a few years after her mother's death, when Miss Noves came to live with her niece, Mrs. Eliza P. Noyes near the Broad church. From there she frequently went to visit her relatives, spending much time with her nieces, Mrs. Burrill A. Herrick of Norwich and Mrs. John MacDonald of Providence, R. I, also her nephew, Charles Chapman, _gladly welcomed her to his home. For a number of years she was in the home of Eben P. Couch and for several winters has boarded with Mrs. Richmond, in Mys- tic. Last October she went to board with her niece, Mrs. Macdonald in Providence, where a few weeks ago she was taken seriously ill with pneu- monia. She was tenderly cared for by the family and graduate nurses un- til her death, which occurred on the seventy-third anniversary of her birth. She is survived by five nieces, Mrs. Elisha P. Noyes, Mrs. John McDonald, Mrs. Henry Townsend, Mrs. Charles Vaughn and Mrs. Burrill A. Herrick, and two nephews, Seth N. Williams and Charles E. Chapman. She leaves eight great-nieces and seven great- l \ ! s LT PEERLESS ‘x}‘ 1 i nephews, also nine great-great-nieces and nine great-great-nephews. The funeral was held Saturday aft- ernoon at the Congregational church in Mystic, of which for many years she has been a conmsistent member, the services being conducted by her pas- tor, Rev. A. E. Earnshaw. Asleep in Jesus was sung by W. Kegwin. The bearers were B. L. Holmes, John Mc- Donald, Charles Foote and Amos G. Hewitt. Of the relatives who attend- ed the funeral from out of town were John McDonald, Charles, Prudence and Isabella Fish, of Providence, Mrs. Burrill A. Herrick, Mrs. Charles N. Vaughn and Mrs. Gilbert S. Kaymond of Norwich, and Charles E. Chapman of West Brookfield, Mass. LISBON The theme of Rev. ‘W. J. Reynolds’ sermon Sunday morning was, A Neces- Admonition, the text being Let for in faint in sary charge of the pas Next Sunday morning the pastor will speak on the theme, The Lamp of Life. The evening topic will be Great Ideals. The Ladies’ Missionary society met at the parsonage Tuesday afternoon. w stoves and pipes have been set upon the church this week Mr. and Mrs. Fred Irons of Ver- sailles were visitors Thursday at Mrs. ._H. Kennedy's. Nellie Franklin of Jewe City was Barber. . MOHEGAN Services were held here Sunda: Mrs. Annie Palmer of Plainfleld visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Fi Mrs. George Fleming of was the guest of Mrs. Busk Mr. McMahon, while sawing for Mr. Nordkdruft met with a pain- ful accident. The shaft broke and the saw cut his arm badly. Mrs. Hunter was in New London, Saturday. Henry Dolbeare is visiting friends in Mystic. Miss Gladys Quidgeon is visiting friends in Philadelphia. Mr. Speck of Philadelphia called on friends in this place Thursday. Mrs. Dunn has returned after vis- iting her daughter, Mrs. Sturgis in New London. NORTH FRANKLIN A few neighbors and friends sur- prised Ray Manning at his h day evening, it being his bir Mrs. Noah Webster of Willimanti has been here to visit her sister, Mrs. Emma Warner, who is ill. Mrs. Frank Rockwood, Mrs. Fred Race, and Mrs. Herman Gager attend- ed the Social Corner gathering at Willimantic, Wednesday. Mrs, N. S. Loomis of Lebanon spent Monday and Tuesday with her moth- er, Mrs. Ema Warner. Walter Simpson, of Norwich, Roy Simpson and William Jones of New London, were guests Sunday of J. D. Simpson. Mrs. J. J. Mahoney was in Norwich Saturday to visit her father, Charles Lad, who has been ill. e guest Sunday of Miss Martie | Dancing Class. Mrs. May Daniels was the guest of Mrs. Lyman Harding the past week. The I. B. S. met Wednesday. Mrs. May Bill and Mrs. Carrie Bill served dinner to twenty-three. The dancing class met last week Thursday evening. Leland Ward of Chester town last Sunday. Dr. Sweet visited Mrs. Mary Tiffany the first of the week and removed the cast from her les. aurice Teck was home from Nor- st Sunday. e Cone was the guest recently grandmother, Mrs. Bigelow. of Lyme grange, who_at- View Poncma were Wil- was in Marvin, J. W. Stark, Albin Holmen, Katie Jewett, Mr. and Mrs. L. , Miss Ora Harding, Mrs. Weber, Mrs. Harriet Reynolds. LEONARD BRIDGE Judge Albert G. Kneeland was in Willimantic, Tuesday. Rev. John H. Knott of the Goshem church preached at the Exeter church last Sunday afternoon and it is ex- pected that he will occupy the pulpits again at eter and Liberty Hill this com Sunday. Orvando Lombard, who suffered a shock a short time ago, seems to be about the same, with not much signs of_improvement. Mrs. Bert Plerce of Quaker Hill and Mrs., Henry L. Watrous of Williman- tic were visitors at F. J. Brown’'s last week. Miss Ruth Brown, who has been 1 with typhoid fever, has so far recov- ered as to be able to take a short sleigh ride last Sunday this being her time out of doors since her fll- on A. Cummings was in Willl- last Friday. z of Lebanon spent her daughter, Mre. Cummings. ASHWILLETT The report that Mrs. Daniel B. Ver- gason of West Ashwillett had been {ll Rexford E. with ptomaine poison from eating canned beef was incorrect, as they never use canned meat. She was il with a form of grip. Nathan N. Main is beginning to get out of doovs after being confined to the house since the beginning of the year. Miss Jane Allen is up and around the house after being ill with grip. Frank of North Stonington was a caller at G. C. Main's last week. Clyde Main and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Main last Sunday. Ell King is working for Reuter in Wester! Mrs. Marble have been en- ning a friend from California. Bowden Geer has been ill with grip two weeks. Mr. Upton was a_business caller at k's Falls, Tuesday. he spor ing fox hunting this week. year after year rich and fertile, nature’s food. Good seed, Crops That Count big crop counts much, but it is the same first-class yield i »th'. brings in the money. And to keep your soil you must restore the food that crops take away— , good creps and good money are the results of using nature’s fertilizer of BONE, BLOOD and MEAT. Lowell Animal Fertilizers are the right fertilizers because they are made out of BONE, BLOOD, MEAT and high grade chemicals. Lowell Fertilizers not only make one crop grow, but they enrich the soil and make it continually productive. Try feeding your soil with animal food- to make abundant crops. See the Lowell agent nearest you. It will pay you to have a talk with him about our fertilizers. LOWELL FERTILIZER CO., Boston, Mass. LOWELL it is the very thing ANIMAL FERTILIZERS Edward Lycette, T. H. Eldredge, Norwich, Conn. en have been enjoy- | P