Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, April 1, 1916, Page 9

NEWS FROM EASTERN CONNECT! ONE HUNDRED LIVE CORRESPONDENTS Who is Going and Coming—Incidents, Accidents " and Building in Three Counties New London County GLASGO Work to Start on New Cement Store- ? Aid Society Enter- As s00n as the weather wiil permit, work will be commenced on the new stockhouse for the Americap Thread company. It will be made of cement locks. Thomas Eccleston and family will accupy the tenement recently vacated by_Mrs. Hall. Peter Mitchell and family, who a few years ago moved to Willlamsville haye come to the village to reside. Mrs. Harriet Palmer is visiting friends in New York for a few days. J. G. Biil was a guest recently of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Ecclestcn. Nothwithstanding the bad traveling tre: was a good attendance at the Ladies’ Aid society meeting held at & E. H. Clark’s Wednesday after- roon. The next meeting in two weeks will be at the home of Mrs. P. J. Gus- tafson. Rev. John Thompson is the guest of Norwich Town friends while in attend- ence at the N. E. conference. i Want Pastor Returned. At_the iast quarterly conference of tre Bethel church there was a unani- rous vote for the return the coming rear of Rev. Mr. Thompson. Children Contributing to Battleship Fund. Considerable ent! iasm is manifest- ed amonyg the children in Glasgo school ©over the in-iation of Marjorle Sterrett a 13 year old schoolgirl of Brooklyn, to conmtribute a dime to help build a battleship which she wishes to be alled America. The little girl stated a letter (which co nt adenidaRe.. in @ letter (which contained a dime) to a New York paper that she came from & line of soldi-rs and “was a_true blue American.” The sum of 175 was contributed in the senior room and $2.60 in the primary, which amount *ill be sent by the teachers to a Bos- ton paper and then turned over to the New York paper. Funeral of Mrs. Susan Crumb. vices of Susan Crumb, ston, were h burial in Preston Ci dent of this towr Frank Gardner was elected a dele- zute to the S. N. E. conference from the Voluntown M. E. church. NORTH STGNINGTON Recent Prunina Demonstrations—Re- publican Caucus Held Thursday. Rev. D. Fish the Congregational conductes a o. r, superintsndent of Sinday schoo! interesting review of the | arter at the session jast Sunday. ted in the exercises. + Maine. Home o London, Mr. er of Mrs. Batty and aughher h, Mrs. Ingraham :nd dau stic were guests at and XMrs. Leonard Saran Thompson Palmer 0211 eton Hill spent Tuesday night with Mrs. G. W. Tryon. iss Ruth Maine, Miss Allce Coon abeth Prodell have beer n this week. Chester L. Howa, formerly a teacher Wheeler school. but now teaching Portzmouth. N. H., called en friends town early in the week. Miss Hattie A. Wheeler of Stoning- tcn has returned home after spending :ks with her cousin. Mrs. D. T. Maine arrived home ! after an absence of two spent with friends ir Provi- 3 Jessie Pendleton Plains_visited P. Norman Mrs. O. D. coe D. Fisher wil of Preston her grandmqther, Mrs. this weel. sher and Master Ros- £0 to Norwell; Mass. suburban to Beston, today (Saturday) for ten davs' visit with the parents of rs. Fisher. H. Knowles is Il Pruning Demonstrations, The United States depar*ment of agriculture. under the direction of County Agent F. C. Warner, zave a pruning demonstration at the farm of Mrs. H. B. Becket and another at the farm of J. D. Avery Wednesdzy. The Ladies' soclety of the Third Paptist church held a sewing meeting Thursday with Mrs. H. M. Perkins, cnjoying 2 pienic dinner at noon. Republican Caucue. At the republican caucus Thursday George A. Thompscn, Calvir: | rder, George H. Stone and E. White were chosen del-gates to ite state and congressional conven- tions to be held in Hartford 11 and 12. WATERFORD sfrs. G. M. Minor is visiting friends Litchfield. H. P. Lanphear lost a valuable horso recently. George Herdt, Jr., is able to be out after being confined to his bome by 1liness. Charles H. Peabody is improving from the effects of a bad fall which ‘broke two ribs. C. A. Gallup has returned from = business trip to New York. 8. B. Manwaring of Osvegatchio avenue has recovered from a recent at- iagk of grip. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Rose of Pleasuro Beach have returned from a pleasure to Philadelphia. ; r. and Mrs. L. A. Comstock of Quaker Hill have been - entcrtaining their son, who 1s a student at Wor- cester Polytechnic fnstitute, on his Easter vacation. ‘n has been the guest of Mrs. Arthur Smith. OLD MYSTIC Entertaining Program at Shamrock Social—Methodist Pastor at Norwich Conference—United Workers’ Annual Meeting. Rev. Fred Eugene Coburn preached last Sunday morning from the sub- ject, His Witnesses. The subject of the ‘evening sermon was Out of Great Tribulation, Rev. Willlam Crawford preached last Sunday morning from the subject, Some_Directions for Profitably Hear- ing the Gospel. The subject of the evening sermon was Discouragement and Its Cure. Shamrock Social. A shamrock social was helds Friday vening under the auspices of the Ep- Worth league, in the parish house. The room was prettily decorated. Supper was scrved from 6 p. m. The follow- | ing program was rendercd: Voeal solo, | She's the Daushter of Mother McCree, | Miss Fay Johnson, pianist, Miss Mil- dred Peckham; reading, What the Lit- tle Girl Said,’ M Charlotte Mar- chaud; vocal solo, Ireland Is Ireland for Me, Theodore Johnson, pianist, Ar- | chibald Lambert; reading, Jimmy But ler and the Owl, Miss Mildred Peck- | ham; piano solo, Tam o' Shanter, Miss Delia Williams. The following musi- cians played a number of selections Pianist, Louis P. Mitchell; first vio- linist, George Koch: second violinist, William W. Mitchell: banjoist, Joseph Mitchell; drummer, sha N. Davis. games were greatly enjoyed. Contest Game. The last contest same was played at the Burnet’s Corners school Friday afternoon. The Excelsiors played an excellent game and_defeated the Uni- versals, 114 to 94. Universals 15 fouls Excelsiors 13. Timothy Crouch won the sllver pin for be the champion player during the fou Guests of Miss Brown. Miss Mildred Brown entertained the following young friends Sat ening at the home of nts, Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred 'n, to cele- Lrate her birthday ary Miss Cornelia E. Clifford Tester ¥ bridge, Miss Flora Kennedy, Miss Nita Clifford. Miss Doris Peckham, Junior Kennedy, Spicer Brown. Games and music were enjoyed and refreshments were served. Chowder Supper. The Young Men a chowder supper its rooms betwecen proceeds will be association served fonday evening in and 8 p. m. The for baseball ex- penses. After supver cards were enjoyed. The ittee in charze was Elisha N. s, Horace & Williams, Archibald Lambert. The Ladies’ Aid society of the Bap- tist church met Wednesday afternoon the home of Mrs. Horace O. Wil- ms. e Rev. Willlam Crawford left Wednes- aay morning for Norwich to attend the conference. Jir. and Mrs. Bdw rd Tinker, pleas- entertained a large party Of rel- es and friends Saturds h music and dancing. Refres were served. Annual Mee The United Worker dist Episcopal church held meeting Wednesday parish house, The annual report and the roll wa a. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year President, M zabeth Main (re-elected dent, Mrs. Lottie Williams secretary and treasurer, Dawley = (re-elected); Mrs, Altana Johnson, Mrs. vis, Miss Callie T. Chapman, er H. Sirwick, Mrs. Amy Cady Harriet Peckham, Mrs. Effie H: Dorothy Brown, vote of thanks was extended the committees for the good during the past year. A chowder sup- per was served at 5.30. News in General. Prof. William_G. Park, who teaches at Peterboro, N. H., is spending the Spring vacation at his summer home Seaview cottage. Mr. and Mrs. J. of the Metho- the annual | | | i s. Annie Strait. all A of Hamilton Smith have returned to New Ha after a | visit to Mrs. Smith's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Perry H. Eldredge. The Old Mystic schools closed Tues- day for the teachers to visit other schools. large flock of wild geese over the village Monday about noon, fiying in a portaw rly direction. Miss Nellie F. Schoonover ha turned to Elmhurst after a v the Misses Wilcox of Mi of s, uesday of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Siswick. Mrs, William Shank of Ledyard is eritically ill at the home of her son, John W. Shank in Old Mystic. HAMBURG Miss Mabel Martin has been obliged to close her school in Middlefield for a short time on account of illness, and is at her home in Hamburg. Miss Jessie Harding spent the past veek with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Harding. The dancing class met evening. George Wilkle, who is attending school in Hartford is spending a few days with his parents at Ely's Ferry. Rachel and Jewett Tiffany, who are attending school in Deep River are spending their vacation at the home of thelr parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Tifiany. Mrs. Harry Clark_and daughters of North Lyme, were Sterling City visi- tors last Thursday. Mrs. Leonard Otis is entertaining her sisters, Maggle and Minnie Tyn- da’l of Jewett City. Mrs. Elble Rich and children of Northampton, Mass., were Bill hil' vis- Tuesday s. E. § Dunshee has returned to her fiome in Philadelphia after spend- ing a few months with Mrs, Charles B. Totman of Quaker Hill. —— e FRANKLIN Mrs. Lavius A. Robinson and - son Arad Robineon were in Williman- tic Saturday. Miss Faith N. Gager was a recent Providence visitor. Miss Lydia Johnson is the guest of Josephine Hart in West Hart~ Herbert Wheel Mass., bas been a recent guest of his parents, SMr. and Mrs. Herbert Wheeler. Mrs. Bmilie Date was a recent Wil- limantic visitor. | Miss Gertrude Gallup of Norwich itors the fitst of the week. Miss Ada Harding spent the past week at her home in Sterling City. CLARK’S FALLS Poor Success With Incubator Hatch- ing This Spring. Casstus.Collins and son, Clay P. Col- lins were callers on Pendicton Hill Tuesday. Frank Tfllinghast.1s to have a tele- phone; the poles are aiready in posi- ICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND UNCASVILLE Fire at Home of Mrs. Annie Donohue —Charles L. Hubbard Buys Potter Property—Accident to William Web. ster. The Good Cheer Sunshine society met at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Frank E. Wilson Thursday. The afternoon ‘was spent making pillow cases and towels which will be sent to the Ar- thur home for blind babies at Summit, N. J. Mrs. Wilson served refreshments Club Meeting. At the Thursday afternoon club’s meeting most of the time was devoted to the Woman’s Home Mission class. Mrs. Ralph H. Melcer was the leader. The program consisted of interesting papers on different branches of the work. A paper read by Mrs. John B. Lathrop gave an interesting explana- tion of the work the society is doing. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Botham, Miss Dart and Mrs. Noble. Employed at Castleton, ‘Walter Burgess, who has been em- played In the C. M. Robertson big box shop has discontinued working for the firm and is with a firm in Castleton, N. Y, leaving town Friday night for Castleton. Found House Afire. Upon returning home Thursday morning from mass at St. John's Ro- man Catholic church, Mrs. Annie Don- ohue found her house afire. The woodwork around the stove had caught.. With the help of some of her neighbors the fire was put out before a great deal of damage was done. Address on Woodcraft. Cochegan Camp, Modern Woodmen of America, held its regular meeting on Tuesday evening, District Deputy George F. Baldwin of Providénce gave an interesting address on Woodcraft. Norman Lathrop is spending a while in Willimantic for rest and change af- ter an illness. Mrs. Anna Wood, who has been Il for several weeks, is improving. Buys Potter Place. Charles L. Hubbard of Norwich has purchased the property of Hadley Potter. Mr. and Mrs. Potter will va- cate the place about April 1, mbving to Norwich. Accident After 45 Years. William Webster, machinist at the Palmer Bros. Co.’s mill, while at work on the planing machine, caught the fingers of his left hand in the gear, lacerating two of the fingers badly. ir.” Webster a few days ago rounded cut forty-five years in the employ of this firm and this is the first time he has been seriously hurt. The household goods of John Schwick were moved to Taftwille re- cently, he having obtained work there. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Hickey entertain- ed Friday Mrs. Nellie O’Connell and granddaushter of Hartford, Dr. George Gilberts of New Haven spent_the week-end with his mother, Mrs. Marthe Gilbert. Sunday School Pupils Entertained. Friday evening the Sunday school pupils of Mrs. jennie Phillips met at her home and were pleasantly enter- rined. Music was enjoyed and games layed. A peanut = hunt furnished much amusement, the prizes going to Robert Dodds.and Miss Fannie Smith. Those present were Miss Ethel Ben- son, Miss Aenes Austin, Misses Alice ard Ruth Osborn, Miss Ruth Davis, Sawyer, Misses May and e Smith, Miss Grace Keyes, Earl Holmes, Lathrop Miller, George Brier- 1y, Robert Dodds, Willlim Lund, Louls Phillips and several _others. Sand- wiches, cocoa and cake ere served, Clarence Wood. who has been the suest of his mother for several days, has returned to his home in Derby. Work on the Walden property re- cently purchased by Morris Freeman, Is progressing nicely. Mr, Freemand expects to move in in about two weeks. Mrs. George Hewitt iz entertaining her daughter, Mrs. Herbert Lane and son, Carl Lane. Surprise Party. A surprise party was given Miss Eloisc Landphere Monday evening in celebration of her birthday which oc- curred Sunday. Miss Landphere was remembered with a number of pretty gifts besides a beautiful bouquet of Toses. The evening was spent In ying games and several selections of music. Miss Landphere served re- freshments. Miss Vera Burgess, Miss Minnie Chapel, Misses Carrle’ _and Ethel Woed, Miss Ruth Bergman, Miss Gertrude Rogers and Miss May Church were among those present. Reuben Austin has obtained work in New London at the Brown Cotton Gin o. Mr and Mre. Joseph Kiileon enter- tained as thelr Sunday gueste Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crandall, of New London. Lenten Dovotlons. At St. John's Roman Catholic church the Lenten devotions Wednesday night were conducted by Rev. Edward Quinn of Waterbury. The service Friday evening consisted of the Stations of the Cross, followed by benediction. League Meets. Monday evening the Epworth League of the Methodist church held a busi- ness meeting followed by a social. The affair was in the Sunday school room and was well attended. Charles S, Johnson has hired Charles Howard as head farmer on his farm at Haughton. The Howard family moved Friday' from their home on the Gay Hill road into one of the Johnson tenements. ‘The L. G. T. club was entertained on Tuesday night by Mrs. Thomas Watt. PARTY FOR GUEST. Mrs. M. H. Furber Entertains in Honor of Aunt’s Birthday. Mrs Melvin H. Purber entertained a company of women at her home Tues- day afternoon, in honor of the birth- day of her aunt, Mrs. Annie Hooper of Arlington, Mass., who is epending a few weeks as the guest of Mrs. Fur- ber and her mother, Mrs. Henry Dart. The guests were schoolmates and friends of Mrs. Hooper and were: Mrs Burtie Dunbvar, Mrs. Willlam Stoddard, Mrs. Beckwith, Miss Ruth Darrow of New London, Miss Alice Hooper of Norwich, Miss Eloise Landphere Mrs. Charles A. Chapman, Mrs. Charles G. Turner, Miss Ella Turner, Miss Susle bas been very bad. The mafl carrier found it too dangerous to atempt driv- ing through the drifts which were not shoveled out. Local people ask for passable roads in return for'taxes and other town dues. Arthur Mahoney was home from Norwich over Sunday. Charles Browning has been a recent visitor with his brotaer, who is ill. NIANTIC Death of Timothy Kelley—Rep: be Made About Congregational Church—Grove Notes. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Parks of Penn avenue will move to New London soon. Howard Wadsworth has returned to his home in Merlden after a short visit ere. Biford Rogers has been entertain- ing a friend from Hartford. Arthur Atkinson has returned from a visit to relatives in Brooklyn, N, Y. Burial of Timothy Kelley. The body of Timothy F. Kelley was taken to New London Tuesday morn- ing for burlal in St. Mary's cemetery. Mr. Kelley died at his home in York avenue about 9 o'clock Sunday morn- ing. He was 68 years of age and had been ill for some time. Improvements will be made about the Congregational church as soon as the weather permits. There have been some donations for the work. Pine Grove Notes. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Robbins, who are passing the winter in_Auburn, Maine, are expected in the Grove in a short time. It is understood Mrs. Robbins Las leased the restaurant for the com- ing season. R. L. Manwaring has concluded a visit to relatives in Meriden and is as- sisting his son, Norman E. Manwar- ing in moving from New York to his new residence at Freeport, L. I Mr. Waterman has finished work on his new cottage and has returned to his home in Hartford. Francis Matthews of Hartford Is making a visit to friends in New Lon- don. Mr. Matthews is a summed visi- tor to the Grove. Mrs. Ellen V. Welr has been enter- taining her brother from Providence, R. L, at her bungalow in the Pines. Miss N. M. Webster has concluded a visit to Mr. and Mrs. William Belk- nap in Bridgeport, summer visitors at the grove. Dr. and Mrs. Cyril C. Clark have moved from the Stone House farm where they have passed the winter, to thelr cottage in the grove. Miss Nellie Webster of the grove is visiting in_Hartford and New Britain. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Bell, who are oc- cupying_their cottage at West Palm Beach, Fla, will opca their summer residence af Pine Gyove sbout June 1. Dorman Brothers have made repairs to their cottage which was damaged by_fire some time ago. Mrs. Norma Beckford, who has been passing the winter in Cuba and Flori- da, is expected at her bungalow in the Pines next month. LEDYARD Gew.e W. Palmer to Rebuild on Site of Burned Birch Mill—Hearing on Spicer Estate. Rev. G. F. Goodenough preached on Sunday morning from Matthew, 4th chapter, Sth verse. Mrs. Alfred J. Clark, who Las been staying a few days with her daugh- ter, Mrs. Thompson, returned home Sunday. Birch Mill Burned. The birch mill near the residence of George W. Paimer was burned to the ground Saturday night. It is nov known how the fire started. Mr. Rey- nolds, the owner, has already com- menced to build a new mill and is still ordering birch. He wants to get 300 tons before the season closes The price paid for birch dellvered at the mill is $5 per ton. Cattle Had Been Neglected. Joseph E. Holdridge and Leeds Hold- ridge have purchased five head of stock from Donald Stiffle of New York. These were the cattle that the Humane society took away for want of some- thing to eat and had them boarded at Clarence Knight's. Several head ha2 They were in charge of Mr who lived on the Stiffle -aham, farm. Probate Hearing. A hearing on the estate of the late Edmund_Spicer was__ held _Tuesday. George W. Spicer, John W. Spicer and E. E. Spicer are administrators. George W. Spicer of Deep River is interested in fruit growins, having nearly 5,000 apple trees. He states he is going to have a large crop o pe: es, the buds having not been injured. The schools in Ledyard closed Fri- day for one week vacation. There wili be no changes. Officers and Committees. The Ecclesiastical society met on Saturday afternoon and elected the following officers: Billings T. Avery, collector; Isaac G. Geer, treasurer. The soclety committee consists of William I Allyn, Billings T. Avery and Johr 3. Gray. CAMPBELL’S MILLS Mason Gray is moving from Fitch- ville to the Douglas farm owned by Horace Perkins. Wylie school had a vacation last week. The teacher, Miss Marion Blakeslee, enjoyed her vacation at her home in Lebanon. B. F. Colburn has hired part of S. L. Barber's house and farm and is moving there this week. Luther Tanner is visiting his broth- er, William Tanner in Wakefleld, R. I John Whitman has moved to the John Tanner Chapman farm. Luther Tanner, who has occupied part of S. L. Barber's house for the past year, has stored his furniture for the present. P. B. Saunders, who suffered a shock recntly, is improving. James H. Dixon has finished sawing the lumber on his wood lot. MOHEGAN Mrs. Avery and Mrs. Dolbeare were Greeneville the first of the week. ‘Mrs. Harris of Norwich visited her mother, Mrs, Fielding, Sunday. Miss Derosia of Putnam was the guest Sunday of Mr. and Mrs Hunter. ‘Miss Lorretta Fielding of New Lon- ‘Wood, ‘Mrs. William Webster, Miss Stella'Coen. The afternoon was pleas- antly spent the time devoted to story telling and reminiscences. Mrs. Fur- ber, assisted by OMiss Stella [Coen, served sandwiches, olives, pickles, cake and cocoa. A speclal foature of the lunch was a large fruit cake decorated with red, white and blue candles. Mrs. Hooper received numerous handsome gifts from those present, with post cards candy and flowers from others, tion. Perry, who is employed at was home over Sundaqy. ‘who are hatching with 4ncu- bators report poor success this year, not one-half of the eggs turning out eliickens. Thomas Wheeler called on friends in_Clark’s Falls Wednesday evening. Mr. Wheeler visited his uncle, Na- than Wilbur at Tomaquag recently. TOLLAND ‘€O Jr-reoming, EAST COLCHESTER John Fields of Fitchville was a busi. ness caller here during the week. Mr, and Mrs. Fiteh Johnson were in Norwich, Tuesday. don spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Fielding. Mrs. Denison Davis of Mystic spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Junter. Mrs. Flelding was i New London Monday. LEONARD BRIDGE Alfred Hughes of Providence spent the week-end at Kenneth L. Cum- mings’. Miss Lavinia P. Kneeland and David Walsh were in Norwich, Saturday. Fred Royce has gone to Toledo, Ohlo, where he will be employed by the Willys-Overland automobile com- pany. Raymond Gray has gone to Nor- vart of the town wich. and Mrs. Earl Rogers and | daughter Barbara were dinner guests nday of M Blanche Spencer. died before the Humane soclety was | L 1, 1916 HANOVER Men's Club Elects Officers—Next Con- forence of Six Churches to be Held at Jewott City. ‘The committee of the Men'a club of the Congregatignal church reported the list of nomina for officers Sunday and the following were clected: Pres- ident, John E. Selune; vice preaid: Law Armitage; mreu:{ln h Standish: treasurer, Harland rison. A special meeting of the clud and all men of the co: gation will be adressed by Rev. ur Varley of Taftville next Tuesday evening. Next Conference at Jewett City. ‘The conference of six churches will ‘e held at Jewett City Congrogational church, Wednesday, April Gth, with sermon_in the morning by Rev Mr. Reynolds, of Lisbon; _afternoon, speakers ‘are Rev. Charles H. Ricketts of Norwich, and George H. Hyde of Norwich Town. Supper and Play. The Ladies’ Guild held a supper at the vesiry Wednesday evenirg. The entertainment consisted of choruses by the C. E. double quartat and a drama, “Aunt Deborah’s First Luncheon.” The characters In the play were Mra. Jane Travers, Miss Nellie Dyson, Miss Elizabeth Travers, Miss Ruth Abelard, Mrs, Warfield, Miss Alice Hadfield, Mos. Cartwright, Miss Gladys Crombie, Annette, Miss Euphemia Souter: Mary, Miss ‘Georgiana Souter; Mrs. Deborah Smith, Miss Effie Abelard. Back from Elm City. x Mrs. James Bennett has returned from a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Harry Andrews in ¥ew Haven. Mrs. F. G. Way and daughters, Elizabeth and Frances, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Angus Park. Mrs. Michael McMahon was called to Westerly, R. I. by the illness of her granddaughter, Miss Mahon. Mr. and Mrs. Nathan A. Bennet have returned to their home, after a week’s stay in New York. SALEM Norwich Minister Preach gational Church—Personal at Congre Mention. Rev. J. O. Barrows of Norwich Town preached in the Congregational chureh Sunday morning. The Y. P. S. C. E. service Sunday evening was led by the vice-president. Miss Mabel Tew. Rev Lemuel Frink of Norwich will occupy the pulpit tomorrow (Sunday) | morning. James Beebe was a recent cailer in Norwich. Sherwood Miner spent Sunday lington. Mrs. Edgar Beebe and daughter, and Archie Francis, of New London, were and son, Charles with relatives in Mil- guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Nel- son Webster, at Hillside Farm. Henry Darling of New London a week-end guest at the home of his aunt. Miss Ella Darling. Arthur Porter of New Haven spen: Sunday with friends in tow: Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Ronald, were callers in Boz Iy. Mies Lida Darling of New Londoa spent Sunday with relatives in town. | At East Great Plain. i Master Charles Miner is spending the vacation #t the home of his uncle. | Wellington Miner, at st Great Plain Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rogers and son Lester were Colchester callers Moy day. Charles Ray of Colchester was at Crystal Spring Farm, Tuesday. NORTH FRANKLIN | hdey Party for Effie Ladd—| Twenty Have Sleighride to Lebanon. | Mis h recent- Effie Ladd entertainel a few | young friends Friday, it being her fifth birthday Mrs. Cruthers of Norwich spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. J. J. Mahoney. 1 Miss Lydia Johnson is weeks in West Hartford, Mrs. Josephine Hart. Mrs. Mary Rogers of spending scveral weeks D. Simpson. es Dorothy and Florence Loomis | d_Abel of Lebanon, and Royee of Pratts Institute of Brook- lyn, N, Y., were callers on Mrs. Emma Warner Sunda M. spending two ! the guest of Norwich is | with Mrs. J. Comages w t of her aunt, Mrs. wich. Mrs. Albert Stile: s a guest one day last week at X Villiam Smith's, Sieighride to Lebanon. Reuben Manning took a twenty on a sleighride Saturday eve- ning to Lebanon, where they were en- tertaired at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Fulle: At Social Corner Gathe: Mrs. Frank Tracy, Mrs. Frank Rock- wood and Mrs. Fred Race atte:ded tha Soclal Corner gathcring Thursday at Aunt Abby's, Norwich Town. FITCHVILLE Five Per Cent. Increase in Wages at Palmer Bros, Co. Mill. Mrs. John Hill and children of Nor- wich are visiting Mrs. Hill's parents, Mr, ang Mrs. Henry Eastland. Miss May Eastland of Norwich visiting at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Winchester and infant spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. | Nelson Winchester. Alpheus Nye and family have moved to_Fort Point. Mrs, Clifford Cantlin and daughter Rena of Bristol are visiting the for- mer's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Brown, Sr. Peter Gribbin of Moodus is visiting his father, John Gribbin. Master Eddie Marra returned to his home in Bozrahville Saturday after spending several weeks with his grand- mother, Mrs. Mary Marra. Miss ‘Mattie Barnes of Ashwillett is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Wheeler. Wages Increased. 15 a recent E. W. Geer of party of 9 is Sl s YOu know the facts about Murad.- You know why more Murad are smoked than any other high-grade cigarette. You know it is because Murad at 15 Cents is better than many 25 Cent cigarettes. Smokers of Murad, we ask you to do us and your friends a favor by telling them these things We ask you to give them the real facts—the plain truth about Murads as you know it. That is all we ask for Murad. That is all Murad desires. Above all, give them the Murad message: ! | \ ]\ v il ’ | h"' H\ i i " v il | i REMEMBER = Turkish to- bacco is the world’s most Ffamoustobacco for cigarettes, FIFTEEN il cens: i | | tW'M ‘% N 2% i A notice was given by the Palmer Bros. Co. of an increase of 5 per cent. in wages of the employes, to take ef fect Monday, beginning March 27, PRESTON B. E. Burdick is moving from the Dwight Benjamin place to the Myers place. Deacon N. A. Brown among friends here. The Ladies' Aid Soclety of the Con- ~regational church met in the vestry Wednesday afternoon. The Ecclesias- tical society held a meeting at the 1s visiting Shelton Keneston is spending his vacation at his father's, Rev. L. M. Keneston. Schools in town closed this week for their Easter vacation. The Clover Leaf club met this week with Miss Marjory Willis with ten present. A very pleasant afternoon was spent. ASHWILLETT Nathan N. Main had another poor turn Sunday night but is resting com- fortably. Willame Wesaman gnd aon Fraddie ROPRPSm— “ 1 NORTH LYME Mra, Erwin Rogers and Miss Lols are visiting at Leslle Rogers™ in New London. Sherman Royce is seriously fll Gouble pneumcnia. His daughter. Jobnsan of Niantic is essisting in the- care of him. 1 i i iiu ]= of Rixtown, were recent callers North Stonington. = Clarence Palmer of Wethersfleld has been visiting relatives in town. L, Weiltin and so: Cus, fro; Norwich, were at thelr farm’ here Auring the week. and Miss Lucy SOUTH GRISWOLD A. G, Green called on tls daughter, Mre. Philip Desjardines, In Jewett J, G, Bill was a visitor in North Stonington this week. . and_rs, John Thompson and \hm A clu';'-. attended con- Mrs, Charles Palmer Irene Plerce of North _Stonington, were Sunday callers at Mr. and Mrs. N. X, Matv's. RS T SRS W ek Mrs, Lizzio Cone is visiting Rep The Ladies' Ald soclety met with 3 e B, H, Clark and Heary, | o The Tadier, {ociety met_Nith| dauznter, Mrs, C. F. Jeweit, y sdicl after three months' s ter, Mrg, Bill in New Ro‘hell, N, ¥, —_— < Ohndre; [} { FOR rl.mu:rsr’-. . noon, Thero wi no mervices at ths &mdc:w&?wq. e @ business caller ’R.H. onvuwu Mrs, B, E, Palmer is visiting friends in New Fork. evene|_ . 2 Burgic spens e weskisnd Stephen and Evely; i‘nm 3 of Stunday catlers on S, Jule A Cruens end C. F. Hayward. Besli Ahlberg recently lost his horse, Robins in flocks and Phebe birds have made ir ap] ICe as th Sting had come St jast S o Monday a large flock of wild D want csam