Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, March 4, 1916, Page 9

—— e ———— —— ' NORWICH BULLETIN, JF i B MARCH 4, 1616 TIMELY EVENTS PICTURED IN CARTOON BY THE LEADING ARTISTS OF THE COUNTRY “KICK ! GOD BLESS YOU ! KICK !” CARIZR, DACHISTERITY lgor Hoactms —Brooklyn Eagle —XKansas City Journal NEWS FROM ONE HUNDRED LIVE CORRESPONDENTS EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND Who is Going and Coming—Incidents, Accidents and Building in Three Counties New London County GALES FERRY dudley C. Perkins Tells Epworth League of Trip to Panama as Guest of Charles H. Brown, of Norwioch— Book Club Resumes Meetings— League of the Kindly Tongue Pro- posed. Under_the auspices of the Epworth league, Dudley C. Perkins gave a talk on his recent trip to Panama, in the vestry of the M. E. church Wednes- day evening. Mr. Perkins prefaced his remarks by saying he was the guest of Charles H. Brown of Norwich on this trip and it was one of the hap- plest events of his life. He thanked God for it and Mr. Brown who made it possible. Mr. Perkins spoke of his great love for the sea voyage and de- seribed the slides in Panama in an interesting manner; spoke of seeing the constellation of stars, the Golden Cross, near the Bahamas, for which he was looking. He referred to the unexcelled sanitary condition of Pan- ama, its well paved streets and many automoblles. Mr. Perkins was much interested in the tropical fruits and showed samples of several varieties that he had brought home. He vis- ited the Panama exposition just open- ed and climbed Ancon Hill. Mr. Per- kins was given a rising vote of thanks &t the close of his talk, Miss Madeline Birch gave a recitation, Waiting For Bomething to Turn Up, and the usual pocial hour followed with refreshments mnd sandwiches, cake and coffee were served. Miss Alice Satterlee was hostess to the Book club, which met at her home from to to 5 o'clock Tuesday after- oon after a long vacation. Mrs. Iphine read tow selections from.daif- ferent authors. Miss Batterles served refreshments. Funeral of Mrs. Charles H. Chapman. The funeral of Mrs. Mary E. Chap- an, wife of Charles H. Chapman, was m.‘; at the M. B. chureh Thursday afternoon .flc‘ da“ ':&“;’f‘ m_fl.cv..hmn M. Potter of m rvic Miss Gnma A - [ and a "’% !3;"354 to :m’é: e bearers were ‘harles Palmer of Poquonoc, Court- d E. Colver of.the Navy _ Yard, los W. 4 - gf Gyoton and, Chas. were beautiful flowers. Burial was in the village cemetery. Village Interests. Mrs. Fanny A. Northrop, Mrs. Jesse G. Fox of Middletown, and Miss Kate B. Colver, of the Navy Yard, ‘were guests of Mrs. Charles S. Starr of New London last Thursday. Mrs. Emma Bennett and little grand- daughter Em-Beth Bennett, left the village Tuesday to spend some time at the home of Mrs. Frank Van Vane of Fishers Island. Mr. and_ Mrs. Courtland E. Colver and Miss Kate B. Colver of the Navy Yard attended the funeral of Charles H. Chapman in Mystic Sunday aft- ernoon. Eugene Bragaw, emploved by the Winchester Fire Arms Co. in New Ha- ven, spent Saturday and a part of Sunday with friends in this place. Rev. James M. Potter spoke in the M. E. church Sunday morning from Romans 2:6. The theme being The Judgment. This was the last of a se- ries of sermons he has been giving on the Christian Doctrines. Dudley C. Perkins assistant superin- tendent, conducted the Sunday school session. Mrs. Henry 'W. Hurlbutt was - the leader of the Epworth league service, in the evening, with this topic, The Gold of God. Pledge cards for the league of The Kindly Tongue, were distributed and recelved with favor. Mrs. J. Edward Norman sang the solo, Pure Gold. Miss Sarah L. Latimer spent Sunday with her aunt, Mrrs. Edwin Keeney in New Londo% returning Monday. Miss Ada Smith of New London en- tertained a house party of young peo- ple at Trout Brook cottage for the ‘week end. Holy communion will be administer- ed by Rev. James M. Potter in the M. H. church at the morning service to- morrow Sundey). MOHEGAN S“Survlces were held Hn this place Mrs. Lamoin of Norwich, and Mrs. nn called on Mohegan friends esday. Mrs. Doldbeare and Mrs. Avery were in Norwich, Wednesday. Lorretta Fielding of New London was the guest Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Burrill Flelding. i Mrs..Hunter and Mrs. Reed and son jwere: in “New London the first of the VSRR S R OAKDALE Birthday Dinner—Social Mects—Supt. P, S. Palmer From the South. Union Home Mr. and Mrs. Paul Glasbrenner of Raymond Hill entertained at a birth- day dinner Sunday party last Sun- day it being the 16th birthday of their oldest daughter, Pauline, also the birthday of Mr. Glasbrenner'’s broth- er, Willam. Twelve guests sat down to a deliclous seven course dinner, a feature of the table being a large birthday cake with 16 lighted candles. Those present were Mrs. William O’Connel, Mrs. Lillie Turner, William Glasbrenner, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Au- wood, Agnes and Earl Auwood, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Glasbrenner, Pauline, Jennie and Alice Glasbrenner. Fifth Anniversary. The Ladles’ Social union met Wed- nesday afternoon with Mrs. Edmuna H. Rogers, it being the fifth annivers- ary of the union. The teachers in this section of the town attended a Teach- ers’ meeting at Quaker Hill Friday afternoon. First Selectman George H. Bradford has been confined to the house for a few days by a severe cold. Superintendent Palmer Home. Superintendent P. S. Palmer who has been spending a few weeks at Fort- ress Mponroe, Va. returned home Fri- day. ‘Willlam P. Maynard of Gardner Lake recently obtained employment at the mill here as one of the night force. PRESTON Pastor Attends Convocation at Yale Divinity School—Charles Gelsthardt Recovering. Miss Delle Rude, who has been stay- ing at Charles Benjamin's for several weeks, returned home this week. Miss Annie McClimon is spending the week at her home here. Fev. L. M. Keneston attended the Yale convocation this week. Mrs. David Baldwin is making her annual visit at Black Rock. ‘The friends of Deacon N. A. Brown are recelving cards of appreciation from him for the interest and sympa- thy they have shown him during the past months of trouble. ‘The ladies of the Congregattonal church are adding to their supply of silver for the church. Recovers From Accident. - Chatles.Geisthardt has. so_far re- covered from his accident as to be able to_be up. Miss Edna Day of Brewster's Neck has been substituting for Miss Phebe Sheffield the past week. Rev. L. D. Frink preached at the George D. nearly two months is beginning to go Mr. and Mrs. Paul Glasbrenner Give |©ut of doors. NIANTIC Girls and Boys of Athletio Club Con- test in Basketball Game. The Niantic Athletic club met at thelr rooms in the Libby factory Tues- day evening. A number of games were played. A game of basketball between the girls and the boys of the club took place. Both sides were evenly matched and it was impossible for either team to_secure many points. Byron Clark is visiting relatives in imore, Md. S. A, Atkinson, who has been ill for some time, is able to be out. Frank J. Feeley was a visitor in the e Wednesday. g Darrow celebrated his birth- Thursday at his home on Main street. iss Marian Bullard of Hartford is isiting here. Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Darrow of New York were here last week calling on relatives. Miss Alice Twiss of Groton was the guest of her brother, Charles Twiss, recently. Howard Wadsworth -has returned to his home in Meriden after a visit here. Mario Malnatti has returned from a business trip to Quincy, Mass, Frank Spring has returned from a visit to New Haven. Mrs. George Clark has been making a visit in Cohanzie. George Coulter has secured work in Groton. Judge A. I Bush is home after a business trip to New York. LAUREL GLEN Mr. and Mrs. John Vilet are visfting their sons in New York city and Tren- ton, N. J. Fred Upton of New York has been a recent guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Colcord Upton. Ell King was a Sunday visitor at the home of Mrs. Phoebe White. Mr. and_ Mrs. Dwight Main were callers in Westerly, Wednesday. Clyde Main and family spent Sun- day at Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Main's. Victor Rusich is at work again at the quarry in Westerly, after a few days at Lyme. Horace Palmer is carting birch to the birch mill Relatives and friends In this place are sorry to hear of the serious of Dr. C. O. Main of Stonipgtop. . _ “Alllgotlouyix,ifyou:sttow_afla roughhouse go ahead start it” ~—Chicago News VOLUNTOWN Snappy Minstrels by Entertainers from Court Advance—Charles Anderson's Mother Dead. Friday evening last a pleasing min- strel entertainment was given in Union hall by the I O. F. minstrel boys under the auspices of Court Advance, No. 3836, I. O. F. The members of the company all gave a_good account of themselves. The end men, who kept the audience in good humor with song: jokes and funny antics, were: W. Hourson and W. Maguire; . Dupont and H. Sheldon. James Mc Fall was interlocutor and kept programme moving right alons. ollo was filled with good things in songs, dances and sketches, every number being a winner. Music for the entertainment was furnished by Miss Ethel Popple, piano, and William Ritchotte, violdin. They also played for dancing after the entertainment. The company was in charge of a committee composed of William Howe- son, Wiltrid Marchseault and Henry Sheldon. The programme: PART I Overture, Lustplel, Miss Ethel Pop- ple, plano, Willlam Ritchotte, violin; chorus, When the Roses Bioom in Dixie, entire company; eongs, Back Home in Tennessee, W. A. Maguire; He Never Came Back, Will Howeson; Old Bill Bailey, Henry Sheldon; The Daughter of Mother Machree, James Cotter; Jubilee in My Old Kentucky Home, Albert Dupont; Lonesome Mel- ody, Wilfrid Marchseault; finale, Cir- cus Day in Dixie, company. PART IL Chaacter sketch, Deafer'n a Horn, W. Howeson and E. Larkin; duet, A Per- fect Day, Miss Eva Gaudette and W. Marchesault; monologue, James Mc- Fall; buck and wing dancing, William McGovern; song, He Comes Up Smil- ing, W. Marchesault; duet, Back Home Again, James McFail and W. Marche- cault; character sketch, A Home Run, Miss Laura Maguire and W. Marche- sault. Local Jottings. Charles E. Maine had the good for- tune to win a handsome dish of fruit at the Pachaug grange supper on Sat- urday evening, a number from this village attending. Several young people from this vil- lage attended the dance at Jewett City on Saturday evening. Miss Alice Maguire, a nurse at the Backus hospital, Norwich, spent Thurs- day and Friday at her home in the village. Charles Anderson was called to North Grosvenordale Wednesday on account of the death of his mother. One of the largest crowds of the sea- son attended the picture show Wednes- day evening. South Lyme Man Buys The Daniel Frink Farm. Miss Clara Plerce, who has been in the hospital at No for treat- ment, has returned e. Mrs. Julla A. Crumb was in North WILL HE BE ABLE TO PUT UP THE OTHER ONE ? while there called on Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Randall Grover C. Main was carting wood to North Stonington the first part of the week. Peter Gauthler is carting ties the trolley at Main's crossing. S. C. Eggleston of South Lyme has to purchased the Daniel Frink farm, near North Stonington village, and will take possession soon. A number are troubled with coughs and colds. The rain of last week Friday the roads very icy and unp: places, left ble in unless horses are very sharp. WATERFORD Mesting of Ladies” Aid Society — Misses Irene and Laura Gray Enter- tain, Miss Leura Woodworth entertained the auction bridge club at her home at Quaker Hill, Thursda The Ladies’ Aid society of the Sec- ond Baptist church met Wednes with Mrs. Hill. Miss Edith Taylor has returned to New York, after a short visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Taylor of Quaker Hill. s Mrs. J. T. Rose of Pleasure Beach siting in _Philadelphia. Ernest A. Phillips of New Haven was an over Sunday guest of his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Phillips. Charles F. Stanton of Pine Neck Farm has returned from a brief stay in New York. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Lewis, Mr. and | Mrs. Clifford Lewis and Ca; and | Mrs. William Evans were Sunday vis- | itors in Mystic. Misses Irene and Lura Gray enter- tained a number of friends at a Wa ington birthday party. Thelr gues were Misses Helen Collins, A Greene, Ruth Hamilton, Louise Hex und, Harriet Kelsey, Frances Mer- rilam and Chester Bragaw, Clarence Gray, Joseph Keefe. Robert Keeney, John Littlefleld, Waldo Miner Percival Woodworth. SOUTH GRISWOLD L. F. Wilcox Has Season's Record, Having Shot Seven Foxes. Sterry Plerce and daughter Edith were callers at I. O. Burdick's Satur- day. Frederick Weserman and sister, Mrs. ‘Wilfred Pechie, were in Norwich Sat- urday. L. M. Burdick spent the week end at his home here. A. G. Green was in Voluntown Sat- urday. Has Shot Seven L. F. Wilcox, a local fox hunter, holds the record here, having shot seven foxes recently. J. R. Luther has returned to Illinois after spending nearly a month at hig home here. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Chizzola have returned to Springfield, Mass. The Ladies’ Aid society meeting was held with Mns. Ernest Luther Wednes. day afternoon. Sterry H. Kinney and son Byron were in Norwich Saturday. Foxes. —Boston Record LEFFINGWELL Officers of Missionary Society—Leap Year Party Held by Philathea Cla: Through an error, the name of Mrs. Grz Peckham was omitted in the ected at the mis- 1 Leffingwell has returned to the Bungalow after spending several weeks in Colch; Fred T. Lefingwell df Preston spent with Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Let- Johnson of New London, Bl- inson and Harlow Bogue of epent Sunday with Mr. and drew_Johnson, Palmer of the Dew Drop n, spent Sunday at the home f . L. Palme Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fish were recent ir. and Mrs. Frank Lathrop ay | of F. E. Comstock of Quaker nd Mrs. Ernest Taylor visited aylor's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Caulkins, of Norwich, this Leap Year Party, The Philath church gave 3 home of MTr. class of the Baptist served were Sunday Services. O. Gates will Songs in the HAMBURG Handing London s Inez Pe is attending court in week k has been spending a home, owing to _a case of eria_in the Essex high school, h she is a pupil Prof. Pratt of Deep River held the dancing class two evenings this Mrs. Robert Jewett is ill with grip. Mrs. Caroline Reynolds was taken to the Lawrence hospit in New Lon- don the first of the we suffering | from the result of a fall ". H. Beebe is painting in Deep pating Ennui. For diversion the kaiser goes to this or that front. Villa's method of married dissipating ennui is to get again.—Toleodo Blade. T EAN T A kb