Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, April 15, 1916, Page 14

~ \ETTERS FROM in Town Schools—Thursday Olub Elects Officers—Cem- Assooiation » who has been spend- BE two weeks with friends in New fk, has returned homo. “%he public schools in town closed , April 14, for the Easter vaca- fon_and_will open again April 24th. March thers were sixty-one the ipils perfect in attendance at Memorial school. Home From Hospital. ¥ Norman C. Lathrop, who has been treatment at a hospital in Will- has returned to his home, jed by Mrs. Frank Mousley, - ‘Waterford, has been spending sev- ! daye with her husband’s parents, . and Mrs. Wilson, of Hartford. Mrs. Charles T. Becbe is entertain her mother, Mrs. Samuel Hanney ‘Harddam. Elects Officers. The Thursday afternoon club held s regular meeting with an attend- of twenty-two. The meeting was ‘conducted by the Ladies' Aid society. The vearly election of officers took ‘with the following result: Pres- t, Mrs, John Botham; first vice president, Mrs. Jeremiah _Phillips: Second vice president, Mrs. Mary ; secretary, Mrs. Bennie B. Newton; ireasurer, Mrs. Charles Hope; irectresses, Mrs. Richard W. Johnson, Mrs. Oscar E. Church, Mrs. John Botham, Mrs. Hubert G. Dart: chap- lain, Mrs. Charles C. Tibbetts: sick committee, Mrs. John Botham, Mrs. Charles E. Ramage, Mrs. Richard W. Johnson and Mrs. Charles Watson Organized 60 Lshort stay in New York. TWO STATES evangelistic mestings at the Montauk Av:éx'o" church in New London this wel Charles Kingsley has moved from the C. M. Robertson Co.'s tenement to the Robert Simpson place in Pequot. Frank Mitchell of Mystic called on friends in town recently. Fred Bergman has returned, after a Ramage Place Sold. Charles Ramage of Uncasville has sold his place to Morris Frieburg of Palmertown and will move to the Louise Gallipo place. Joseph Hickey is working with the Keyes Process company. Plainfield Choir Entertains. An entertainment was given in the auditorfum of the Union Baptist church last evening by the members of the choir of the Plainfield Congrega- tional church of which Rev. Mr. Lakin was formerly pastor. NORTH STONINGTON Sale and Supper by Woman's Union— Charles E. Main Commits Suicide— Judgment for Plaintiff in Chapmaa- Wilkinson Case. The Woman's Union of the Congre- gational church heid a supper and sale Monday evening. A musical and literary entertainment was also pro- vided, the musical part being furnish- ed by students of Wheeler school, while the literary portion in the form of original poetical readings, was given by Rev. O. D. Fisher, Rev. O. D. Fisher and Rev. Lucien Drury "attended the meeting of the ‘Westerly Ministerial association Mon- day Mrs. O. D. Fisher and Master Ros- coe D. Fisher arrived home Monday, after an absence of ten days visiting friends in Massachusetts Committed Suicide. Charles E. Main of Wintechuck hill _ OLD MYSTIC Surprise Party Given Miss Emily C. Babcock—Burial of Ada Wright— New Residence for Sidney Siswick. iss Emily C. Babcock was given a surprise party last Saturday evening ab the home of her aunt, Miss Susan H. Babcock, by the following young friends: Misses Florence Walbridge, Ruth Burrows, Fanny Marchand, Hazel Davis, Dorothy Harris, Hester Walbridge, Eleanor Burrows, Bernice Burdick, and Messrs. Elisha N. Davis, ‘Will_ Marchand, James Whiting, How- ard Clyde, Theodore Perry, Horace S. Williams, 'Clifford Desley. The even- ing was given to vocal and instrn- mental music and games. Refresh- ments were served. The United Workers of the Meth- odist Episcopal church met Wednes- day afternoon at the parish house. Mrs. Frank E. Williams entertained tho Baptist Ladies’ Aid society Wed- nesday afternoon. Burial at Hope Valley. Ada Wright, the 3 year old daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Wright, died Sunday night at Lawrence hos- pital, New London. Her death was due to dropsy. Mr. and Mrs. Wright took the body of their little daughter | to Hope Valiey, R. I, Tuesday, where the funeral and burial was held. They formerly lived in Hope Valley. Supt. John Kennedy, who was taken critically ill last week Thursday, was removed on Monday morning to Law- | rence hospital, New London, to have an X-ray examination to determine what was the cause of his illness. The physicians thought it necessary to re- duce the inflammation and _soreness before the X-ray examination could take place. = Building New Hous: ‘Work is being rushed on the cellar for Sidney Siswick's new house, lo- cated on the lot owned many years by Abel H. Hinckley and known long time as the nursery lot, midway be- tween Mystic and Old Mystic, on the east side of the Mystic river. First Spring Flowers. poultry is attributed to the cold weath- er, Tuesday seemed to be the ideal day for wild geese, as about 200 were seen. One flock was fiying so high they were nearly out of sight. W. F. Bailey of Cobalt was a busi- ness caller in this place Tuesday. Alfred Onderdonk was in Williman- tic_Thursday. ‘The change of garb that nature is clowly making from faded brown to bright green is daily noted. J. H. Buiton of Norwich was a call- er here this week. Will Attend Golden Wedding. A number from this part of the town will attend the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Brown today (Saturday) in Lebanon. Theodore Bacheler to Preach. Theodore Bacheler is expected _to preach here tomorrow (Sundy). Mr. Bacheler will be graduated from the Theological seminary in June. His father, Rev. F. P. Bacheler, now of Talcottville, was pastor here for a number of ‘years about 25 years ago. Gives $10 for Armenian Relief. The Sunday school . recently <on- tributed $10 to be sent to the desti- tute in Armenia. LEBANON Killed—Mrs. L. P. Smith, R. Member, Sells Bel- f Flags—Social Affairs— Black Snal A number from this place attended the dance in Fire Engine hall, South Windham, last Friday evening. Mrs. Mercy Gillette and Mrs. Phoebe Irish were in Norwich Monday. Elmer Campbell is visiting friends in Massachusetts. Mr. and Mrs. Karl Bishop spent Mon- day in Norwich., rs. Henry Hewitt has returned af- ter visiting friends in Boston and at New London. Robert Lillie and Will Sweet were in Norwich Monday. L. P. Smith spent Hartford this week. a few deys in 'mmc'u'/suus‘nu, SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 1916 Saturday Money Savers Courtesy, Correct Weight and Satisfaction BEE e A iruh PORK CHOPS~ lsc Shoulder Potting HAMBURG STEAK 9L, Whole Milk CHEESE Mohican PORK and BEANS can 9c 3 cans 25¢ Roast, Ib. 14c-16¢ Pieces, Ib. 12)5c | Horseradish, large bottle. . ... .. Rib Roast, Ib. 20c-22c | FRESH Little I’K:;;klahh 17c PORK =" Fresh Eastern Loins, Ib. ..... 18¢c LARGE BROWN EGGS **%.ox° doz 25¢ Large Dill PICKLES 2RO O i B 2 lbs. CARROTS ;10(: 2 lbs. PARSNIPS Red Ripe STRAWBERRIES, box 35¢ Saturday Money Savers Cleanliness, Low Prices and Finest Stock GENUINE SPRING Short Legs, Ib. 23c-25¢ Forequarters, Ib... 14¢c Sliced Calves’ LIVER b 23c 17¢ gryPi&adFOWL . Shiced HAM LAMB CHOPS 15¢ BRSO B e e R | W rore LARDD 13c, 4 1bs 50¢ COTTOLENE PEANUT BUTTER 25¢ .. 25c Fresh Arrival of Radishes, Rareripes, Dandelions, Let- tuce and Tomatoes R dlub secretary, Mrs. Jennie A. Phillips. A soclal hour was enjoyed after the business was over. Mrs. Tibletts and Heavy, Solid GRAPE FRUIT, 5 for 25¢ Violets and crocuses are blooming committed suicide by hanging Tues- on the east terrace at Brushwood. day forenoon. He had suffered more Snakes Killed. Clark Standish and Robert Lillie re- Mohican Special Coffee, 1 Ib. can. .35¢ or less from mental trouble for some| The Baptist Young People's union|cently kilied two. black enares® ane Ri A > 3rs. Long serving refreshment {Ume." He was born Dec. 16, 1870, the | held the monthly business mecting and i RITIIET b fhet wailt' (e iothee 6 Tt 1 Columbia River Steak Salmon, can 28c|FANCY ASPARAGUS, bb. . .. 20c| Whipped Cream Puffs, dozen Societies Receive Communion. only son of Charles H. und Louisa|social on Friday evening at the home | feet long. = Sunday morning twenty members of | Siner Siain, Tor several years ho fol- | of Mts Charles 1, Burdick at River- TR i Gorton’s Codfish Cakes, each. . NEW CABBAGE, Ib. e German Nut Cake, each. .. < o % |lowed the trade of wagon-making, |side farm. er the < . M e ————— R A Pt o Kt ol o™iy | working in Plainfild and in Provi | a soclal hour was enjoved and refresh-| Mrs. L. P. Smith was distributing |l Fancy Tag Bloaters, 2 for. . . . Iced Lady Cake, Ib. . ..... 3T dence, but later resumed farming, in which he engaged during his earlier years, { He is survived by his step- mother, who was the twin sister of his own mother, and by three sisters. He ments were served. Teaching in Maine. Miss Helen Heyward Williams has gone to Bucksport, Me. She will teach flags for the Belgium relief fund this week. Mrs. Smith is the only D. A. R. member in Lebanon and is a member of [Faith Trumbull chapter of Nor- wich, Name_ society received communion at St. John's Roman Catholic church. Charles Ramage has sold his house and land to Max Frieburg, of Pal- mertown, and will soon move to Mrs. FINE MUSHROOMS, %, Ib. .....15¢c FANCY CUCUMBERS, 2 for. .25¢ Mohican Pure Jelly, 2 jars. . 8 Shredded Cocoanut, Ib...... Entire Wheat Bread, loaf . ........ Louise Galipo's house, in Pequot. Joseph Ladika, while employed put- ting on a belt on one of the carding machines in the Palmer Bros. Co's. mill, was caught in the shafting, bruis- ‘and cutting him badiy Hennigan working in Plainficld and will move his household £00ds and family to that place. Organized Sixty Years Ago. The Comstock cemetery association organized sixty vears ago Mon- . April 10th, with Robert Com- tock as president, and the following board of dircctors: Jesse Comstock, . C. Turner. W. R. Wood, J. C. Bolles, and R. L. Havens. Other idents _since its organization are it T Woods, Daniet 1. Browning, John L. Comstock, Elisha H. Palmer, Aidfred Hurlbutt and George O. Allen the present incumbent. The present Board of directors are Georze O. Allen, rge N. Wood. Charles Ramage, bert G. Dart, Dan D. Home. Frank Rogers and Frederick R. Perkins. eemetery is located on the knoll Just above the Themes Specialty Co.'s ®ill, commanding » beautiful view up and’ down the Thames river Sells to New York Man. Joseph Church has #v1d his farm to of New York. . Richards i grandson of Mrs. iotte Paker, the owner previous io Mr. Church. He intends having re- work done which will restore the to its old style structure, and occupy as a summer home. . and Mrs. Church will be retained 28 caretakers. Mrs. Annie Hooper, who has been jpending the st few months as of her sister, Mrs. Henry Dart, returned to Arlinzton, Mass. Arthur Bouchard, who has been un- fer treatment in the hospital, is so much improved, he expects to return % his home in a few days. Mr. and Mrs. William McMahon, panied by Miss Annie Killroy, of h, with VMisses Jane and Vera Walsh, of New London, were enter- Eml at the home of Mr. and Mrs. thew J. Walsh, Sunday. Miss Winnie Bartlett, an art school fludent. of Providerce, s spending Easter vacation with her parents. Juniors Won. The baseball season opened Sunday n_with a game between the Pequot Juniors and the Uncasville| rs. The score was 38 to 15 for | Be Juniors. Titsky and Pacheado ¥ere the battery for Pequot Juniors, Ricliards and McDermott for the U. iasville team. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jeffers have Jeen entertaining Miss Jennie Gallup, #ho has returned to her home in Han- Iver, after a few days' visit. John Vallet has let the contract for the cellar to the house he is| ' have built to Burke Hewelt. H _ Pleasing Entertainment. Friday evening the Ladies' Aid so- gave an entertainment in the church. An entertaining pro- had been arranged. Mrs. George | Coulter of Niantic, elocutionist, several selections and there was and instrumental music. After entertainment, cake and home- candy were on sale. Rosenlund, who is employed Haven, was a week-end guest home of his parents, Mr. and Albert Rosenlund, in Pequot. Lenten devotions are held in fohn's church on Tuesday and evenings. Met at Parsona Ladies’ Aid society met with Edwin Genyon, Wednesday aft- Thursday afternoon the mis= society will be entertained by M. Lakin at the parson- Matthews formerly in the of the C. M. Robertson Co., Stonington, was a week-end of friends in town. | Will Knicht and son will make thewr Failed to Pay Tax. Freiburg, William Hartman R. Schwell, were brought before of Peace, William Smiddy, on , for mon-payment of personal 1911, Their cases were con- for orie week £o give them time the receipts, if they have them, been the case in several others similar prosecution. MONTVILLE Alice P. Mitchell lainfield Cl Baptist Church. A. P. Mitchell, who has been the winter in Florida has Everetts of New Haven spent JRR S Gk Eomms 62 s won, Armstrong of New Ha- been the guest of her daugh- Charles Chapel of Palmer- n-; Aia ml.‘ty was at‘:- home of Mrs. n Palmertown, Wednesday. Special Meetings. Lakin of the Union has -been Tholding Home from En- was unmarried. He was a_member of the Third Baptist church, from which his funeral will be held this (Satur- day) afternoon. Rev Irs. J. G. Stanton of Lew- isbur are in town. George A. Thompson, George H. one, Calvin A. Snyder and E. Frank White, delezates to the convention, went to Hartford Tuesday. Justice Jury Case. The first justice jury case tried in North Stonington for several years was that of Martin O. Chapman, ex- ccutor of the estate of Kneeland Chap- man vs. John Wilkinson, tried Thu: day morning in the town hall. It was a dispute over ownership. The plain- tiff_won _the suit. Wheeler school closed Friday acation, to reopen April 25. ennison Royle has moved to West- LISBON and Mrs. Mr. From Norwich—Land Too Yet for Farm Work. E. W. Corbett Return Heavy | The church attendance was very small Sunda: morning_because of the storm. The ian Endeavor meet- ing in the evening was led by Miss zabeth Bradlow. Missionary Mecting. The Ladies’ Missionary Society met at the parsonage Tuesday afterndon, the leader being Mrs. Sarah Tracy, who read a portion of the twentieth chapter of Acts. The report of the last meeting and monthly bulletin were read by the secretar; T. Read. hway ar- ranged in the form of questions and The pastor told of present condiii n Asia Minor. nd Mrs. E. rhett returned their home in Newent, Saturday, ng the winter in Norwich. J. Reynolds was in Moosup to visit his son and fam- to Rev. Wednesday ily. Home From New Jersey. Mr. and Mrs: Frank Knight recently ed_from Jersey where they pent the winter with a daughter. Mr: ome with them. Fred Kinne and family are moving to Mrs. Kinne's former home in Can- s from North Stonington Tuesda: A few farmers have begun plowing, but much of the land is still too heavy to work. UTH LYME Death of Miss Caroline Watrous— Scheol Closed for Spring Vacation. S. Curtis Eggleston was the guest of friends here Tuesday night. Mrs. S. C. Payne has been the guest of friends in New London. Mrs. Edward Bates Chester has been visiting relatives here. Mrs. Charles Waterhouse of Ston- ington is the guest of her son, C. H. ‘Waterhouse. Death of Miss Watrous. Miss Caroline Watrous_died at the home of her nephew, F. W. Chapman Tuesday evening. Miss Watrous was a resident of Whistletown, in Bast Lyme, but for the last year has lived with her nephew here. Miss Edna Comstock of New Haven is the guest of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. I°. C. Payne during the Eas- ter holidays. Easter Holidays. School_in the Seventh district has the spring term of the Millvalle school, about four and one-half miles from Bucksport. George Siswick and daughter, Miss Mildred Siswick, have returned_to Stafford Springs after a visit to Mr.| and Mrs. Sidney Siswick Mr. .and_ Mrs. Benjamin F. Crumb returned Wednesday afternoon to the Crumb homestead after spending the winter at the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. Edwin E. Chipman, of New London. Mrs. Abby Eldredge Dewey returned Monday to her home here after spending the winter at the home of her son, Edgar I. Dewey, of Noank Miss ~ Marjorie Middleton, oider daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Wal worth Middleton, of Brooklyn, X. Y., is the guest of Miss Dora Maln of North Stonington. Miss Middleton and Miss Main visited the Middleton summer home on Quoquetaug Hill, Ola Mystic, dnesday. Miss Callie T. Chapman Is able to be out after a severe attack of grip. Mrs. Calvin H. Hoxle and grand- Alice Mitchell, have return- | ed afier' a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hagberg of Norwich. Mrs. Emma Morgan William: guest of her son, S. Morgan Wil of Philadelphia. James Main of the Wheeler district. who is critically 1ll from Bright's dis- ease, was taken a few days since to Lawrence hospital, New London, for treatment. Mrs, Phebe Davis has returned to the home of her sister-in-law after spending the winter with her son-in- law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Free- mont Ashberg, of Noank. Frederick Wildey of Stafford Springs was here Wednesday on business. Attorney Prentice A. Chase Haven, a native of O1a Myst Ledyard jast week to enjoy expedition. Mrs. George Swain has returned from a week’s visit to Mr. and Mrs. William E._Holmes of New York. | Mrs. William H. Musgrave was a a trouting recent guest of her brother, John Turner, of Norwich. PRESTON | | Mr. and Mrs, R. M. Harding and son, Master Frank IHarding, have moved to the Starkweather place in Franklin. The grange held the regular meet- ing Tuesday evening with a good at- tendance and a good programme. The Ladies' Aid society met at the Congregational vestry Wednesday af- ternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Barnes and daughter are staying at G. A. Holden’s. Rural Carrier Slater is to move to the tenement lately occupied by Mr. and Mrs. R, M. Harding. Mrs. Lynwood Crary was visiting at her father's, James La Point’s, one day this week. PENDLETON HILL Owing to bad weather there was no preaching service at the church Sun- day morning. Misses Winifred and Cecile Palmer are spending a week vacation at their home here. The Hill school resumed its work Monday with Miss Thomson of Brad- ford teaching. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Kinney visited Mr. and Mrs. Irving Button in Nor- wich one day last week. . Miss Susan Cook of Westerly Bus- iness College spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. James M. Ceok. Joseph Byron Totten and Mr. Cur- tis of Chicago were at the Totten farm last week. closed for Raster holidays. Miss Weinraub has returned to her home for a short visit. Dr. Andrews of Providence was a recent guest of B. C. Stanhope. CAMPBELL’S MILLS Miss Margaret E. Tanner attended the annual business meeting of the church at Ekonk Wednesday. Miss Tanner was re-elected clerk. Mason Grey has a new horse. Mrs. Sarah Greene is visiting her son, George Greene, in Norwich. Charles Tanner and Harry Holmes are working for Farl Davis at his saw mill, 3 William Dawley and Horace Per- C. Edwin Mann has again been ap- pointed fire warden of this district. YAWBUX VALLEY Walter Johnson was a caller at ‘White Rock Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Maine spent Thursday at Westerly. Albert Johnson has moved his fam- ily_into the John Sisson house. The people in this vicinity were shocked to hear on_Thursday that Charles E. Main of Wintechuck Hill had committed suicide by hanging himself in the barn. Mr. Main had been in poor health for some time. C. H.#Miner was a recent caller at kins have nearly finished ploughing. Mrs. Dwight Lewis is in feeble health. ,_ * (53 NORTH LYME Mrs. William Sisson, W. M. S8isson Jr. M. J. Stark and Miss Emily Stark were in New London last Thursday. . illlam Otaon uisited Ofrs. A. Rogers in Salem,.Tuesdsy. Mrs. Mary Fosdick has been visit- ing Mrs. Katie Jewett in New London for a few days recently. Mrs, Zuba Martin is recovering from an attack of bronchial pneu- The ‘Walden family of, Montville has moved 'into Lawrence Raymond’s’ ten- emeEnt NOUSe. . . e e im0 Rl SRR Frank Tranchell’s. Yen Lew has opened a laundry-at Westerly. i . GOSHEN 7 Elmer Geer Nearly Severs Thumbe Theodore Bacheler to Preach in Fa- ther's Former Church. Elmer Geer nearly severed his thumb while splitting wood with an axe. Mr. Geer was obliged to go to the hospital to have his injury receive surgical at- March Mortality. The state board of health reported four deaths for the town of Lebanon ing March, the average age being 83 years. Following are the names and ages: James F. Mason, $3 years Jirs. Aurelia M. Randall, 87 yea Mrs. Clara E. Caples, 89 years, and Mrs. Lucy Ann Foote, 93 years. Some from this place attended the Social Corner gathering in Willimantic Wednesday. Peep frogs were heard last week. The body of James F. Mason, which was placed in Undertaker C. A. Gager's vault last month, was brought to Leb- anon Tuesday afternoon and buried in ew cemetery. . and__Mrs. Nathaniel Manning were in Norwich Monday and also called on Mrs. Lucy Manning at Yan- tic. \ Attended Dance. A few from this place attended the dance at the home of Frank Way in Franklin last Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. W am Avery of Rock- ville have been spending a few weeks with friends in town. Mrs, Ji ph Abel and Mrs. Ben- jamin Peckham returned Thursday af- ter spending some time in Boston. Given 2 Party. ‘Willlam Blanchard was given a Tuesday evening by her niece, Edna Burges: p¢ and Mrs. Goodwin and Mr. and Mrs. Lyman were present. Miss na Burgess and Miss Gladys Peck- ham waited on the table, at which a nty luncheon was served. Miss Emma Troland of New London as been visiting her brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Troland. Birthday Celebration. and Mrs, Clinton Goodwin en- tertained Thursday at a birthday party or Mrs. Goodwin's father, J. Henry King, of Franklin. Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Planchard, Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo 2cothby, Mr. and Mrs, George Lyman, ars. ian Hahn and Mrs. J. Henry King attended. A Bad Accident. Last Saturday Elmer Geer met with a serious accident. While splitting wood the axe slipped, cutting his wrist ir _such a way as to sever _three cords. Mr. Geer was taken to St. Jo- seph’s hospital at Willimantic, where the wound was dressed and cared for. It will be several weeks before he can use that hand very much, as the cords which held the thumb were all cut off. N Mrs. H. M. Peck spent Thursday with her daughter, Mrs. E. A. Hoxie. Nelson W. Wheeler, who lives on the Coughlin place, sold out at auction on Thursday, Frank K. Noyes was auc- tioneer. ~ There was a fair attendance gs sold well. " LEDYARD Death of John Corey, Once a Famous Basket-maker—Rabert Avery Cuts His Hand Badly. Owing to the stormy weather there was a small attendance at church on Sunday. Rev. Mr. Goodenough’s sub- ject was the Bible. Miss Annie E. Baldwin_of Norwich was the guest of Mrs. S. E. Hol- dridge Sunday. Miss Florence Cook of Hartford was a Saturday and Sunday guest of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Olin H. Avery. Death of John Corey. John Corey, a veteran of the Civil war, died in the Lawrence hospital, New London, and was buried in Elm Grove cemetery at Mystic. Mr. Corey was a noted basket- maker in his younger days and lived in this town. He is survived by his widow, Sarah Peckham Corey of Led- yard. Spring Term Opens. All the schools in town commenced Monday for the spring term after one week vacation. Mrs. Isaac G. Geer and Miss Flor- ence Geer, who have been visiting several days with friends in Hartford, have returned home. - Miss Gladys Holdridge has been the guest of Mrs. S. E. Holdridge. Supper Postponed. T?fi supper which was to be give by e Ladies’ Aid society Thursday evening, has been postponed until next week. Supervisor G. C. Swift held a teach- ers’ meeting in the Center school- house, Wednesday afternoon. Pete Garaphy, who has been stay- ing in New York the past winter, has returned to the home of his brother in this place. Hand Badly Cut. Robert ‘Avery met with a bad acci- dent Wednesday while splitting wood for Charles ‘A. Gray, cutting his left hand with the axe, severing several tendons. His wound was dressed by a Norwich physician. It will be a n tention. Bad Weather for Chicks. Poultrymen have lost quite a num- ber of their. young, chickens 'of - late. The"large mortality ‘among ‘the young long while before he will be able to use the hand. Mrs. Fannie Lamb, who has been staying the past winter,in New; Jer- has réturned to.the; Lamb home;, Potato Chips, package. . ... f Booth’s Catsup, 3 bottles. . Large Pail Jelly, each. ..... OUR BEST CREAMERY BUTTER Ik {8 Pelin Toilet Paper, large roll. FRESH GREEN SPINACH SUNKIST ORANGES, dozen. FANCY EGG PLANT, each......17c NEW ONIONS, quart. . Sandwich Bread, loaf. . . .. .6c-10c-12c Home-made Bread, loaf........6c-8¢c New England Bread, loaf. Sc Rye Bread, big loaf. .. ... P - ...10c s (50(: .25¢ Tai"S FERRY April Mesting of Auxiliary—Villagers | ; Liberal for Beigian Relief — Men from Submarine Base Lease Cot. tages. April meeting of the auxiliary Woman's Home Missionary so- was held at the parsonage from 2 o'clock, Tuesday afternoon, with James M. Potter as hostess. The Missions a Healing T. Latimer, the s The meetin, opened with si A Song of Prai Mrs. Harmon L. Perkins led the de- votional exercises. A paper on Hos- pitals of the W. H. M. society, was} read by Mrs. Fanny A. Molthrop. Miss Leura A. Perkins conducted a review of chapter four in the book, Home Missions in Action Miss Alice Satterlee read a selection The Master's by Bishop Quayle. _Anot ticle by the same uthor, The Wor Need, was read by Mrs. Rufus W. Hurlbutt. Rolt call preceeded the reports of the sec- retary and treasurer. Mrs. Harmon L. Perkins, treasurer of the mite boxes, which were opened at this meeting, announced the largest offering over any previous yes A social hour fol- lowed adjor with refreshments served by the hostess. Liberal to Belgian Relief. | Tag day was duly observed in the village last Saturd. nd Sunday, in support of the Belglan Flag Day. Sat- urday fbur young giris of the society »f Blue T canv the viilage, selling the little flags with good re sults. They were Misses Mary and ne Birch and Marie and Ger- Allen, who did admirable work. v. the Rev. James M. Potter so- licited the aid of his congregation for the good of the cause, with the com- bined result that a check was sent to the Commissicn for Reliet in Belgium. Cottage Burned. Teddy Bear cottaze on land_belong- ing to Charles H. Brown of Norwich, was burned to the ground between 11 and 12 o'clock Tuesday mornins. Opens Conference Year. Rev. James M. Potter opened the new conference year in the M. E. church last Sunday morning, with this text, Jeremiah 6:16, Ask for the Old Paths, the Backward and Forward Looks. He congratulated the church on its normal and healthy life, and on its harmony. D. C. Perkins, assistant superintendent presided at the Sunday school session. Mrs. Harmon L. Perkins led the Ep- worth League service with the topic in the evening, Following the Peace Prince. There was special music and a good attendance. Attended Boston Convention. Courtland E. Colver of the Navy Yard, superintendent W. R. Perry Ice Co., New London, attended the Massa- etts Ice Dealers' Association con- vention at the American House, Bos- ton, last Thursday, Friday and Satur- ay. Brevities. Mrs. Walter Beckwith and daughter, Miss Gladys, and Mrs. A, M. Brown, were guests at the home of Noyes B.) Allyn, Saturday. Mrs. Lester Hurlbutt of New Lon- don was a recent visitor in the place. _Mra. Eimer Keene and daughter, of Killingly, who have been guests at the home of Mrs. Geen's grandmother, Mrs. Mrs. Eliza D. Maynard of Allyn's Point, returned home Saturday. Miss Lillian Chapman of Groton was a visitor at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Charles H. Comstock, Monday. J. Frank Corney and Charles H. Hilton, of Norwich, were recent callers at_their cottages on the Bluff. Herbert H. Corey of Norwich was a guest at the home of Misses Marie and Gertrude Allen of the New London road, Saturday. Miss Gate B. Colver of the Navy Yard spent Sunday with relatives in Middletown. Mrs. Edwin Keeney of New London was at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Latimer in the village, Monday. Miss Alice Satterlee returned Friday from several days' visit with her brother Blmer Satterlee and family of North Haven. Lease Davis Cottage. Mr..and Mrs. Fay, have taken the Davis cottage in the villaze for the W T entire season. Mr. Fay is connected with the submarine base, at the Navy Yard, and Mrs. Fay wiil move from »ston to spend the summer near the base. The family of J. De Rusha, also connected with the submarine base, have moved from Newport, R. L, and taken the cottage belonging to Har- lan Newbury. Mrs. Frank Van Name and Mrs. Al- bert Shirley, of Fisher's Island, have Dbeen guests of Mrs. Emma Bennett, the past week. Miss Sarah T. Latimer was a_visi- tor with friends in New London, Wed- nesday. Rey Potter's theme for Sunday morning’s service in the M. E.| church, will be Self Denial Week. WATERFORD Grange Observes Its Thirtieth Anni- versary—Earliest of the Summer Cottagers Arriving. James M. Miss Elizabeth A. Gatter is spending some time in New York, visiting. Miss Lillian Gager of Yantic was a recent guest of A. H. Gager of Best iew. Miss Carrie Renshaw returned to Rutherford, N. J. last week after spending a’ few months with Mrs. Ed- gar T. Thomas of the Golden Spur. A dog killed several fine ducks be- longing to George Currie of Quaker Hill one night last week. Konomoc Grange, P. of H., observ- | ed its 30th anniversary at its lodge room last week. Visitors were prea- ent from granges in surrounding towns A history of the local grange was ven by B. J. Hempstead. Others ho spoke were E. E. Lewis, C. D. Whitman and- T. H. Hanney, who is the present master of the organiza- tion. Mrs. Samuel Hanney of Haddam has returned home. after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Beebe of Quaker L T. H. Hanney has been entertaining his ‘father, Winfleld Hanney of Salem. Mrs. Leonard Coit of Hartford was a recent guest of Mrs. G. M. Minor. Mrs. W. P. Chappell has returned from a brief visit to friends in Nor- wich. D. R. Kane of Deep River was in town on business Saturday. John H. Davton of New London is building a residence here for a family from that city. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Finley have returned to Highland Peak, after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Stacy Edwards of Minor Lane. Arrives From Florida, Mrs. W. F. Green of Jackson, Fla., has opened her residence here for the summer. Men from New London are making improvements and alterations to E. D._Steele's residence. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Hanney were suests of relatives in Salem Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Lawrence of Pas- saic, N. J, have opened their summer residence at Oswegatchie for the sea- son. Mrs. J. A. Cone left Tuesday for her home in Waterbury after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Lanphere. BOZRAH Mrs. Edward Bishop was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Remington of Col- chester over Sunday. Mrs. Rhoda Miner spent last Sun- day with Mrs. Alice D. Abell. Miss M. G. Lathrop is at home for the Easter vacation. Edwin C. Hill, secretary of the Y. M. C. A. of Norwich, will preach in the First Congregational ehurch at Bozrah Center Sunday morning, April 16. Miss Mabel Duerr has been spend- ing the week at the parsonage. Mrs. Frank Lathrop spent Tuesday with Mrs. Fred Fish of Lefingwell. GARDNER LAKE A. S. Winchester was a _ business caller in New London, Monday. Miss Gladys Abel is {ll, being threatened with brain fever. Willlam Walden recently lost a fine puppy that he highly prized. Lewis Latimer was in Norwich, e Mary Daniels is moving her rs. e household goods to George Day's house, rear the biacksmith shon. pk 15c1 package TEA OCCUM AND VERSAILLES | v, Jof Giftesy ls sufert - = = . Mrs. May Bill has ret: ed m Ovilla Payetts Injured While Drawing| s Jong visk snth eolameiiita fom Wood in Canterbury. Brook. 55 Teachers’ Meeting. A teachers’ meeting was Sterling City Friday. Mrs. Harris Woods of Springfield is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hayden Reynoids. Mrs. Fred Becbe Is the guest of her mother, Mrs. J. W. Martin. Two large flocks of wild geese pass- ed over this place last Tuesday. CLARK'S FALLS Ovilla Payette of Versailles met with a painful accident some time during the afternoon of Wednesday, in -the town of Canterbury, where 'he had gone with a heavy team belonging to the firm of Saajo & Pavette, for a load of wood. The time of the accident, or how it occurred, Mr. Payette has not not been able to explain. Mr. Payetfe was found unconscious lying in a pool of blocd by the rondside, doubtless the result of being kicked or steped | ipon by the horses. Among his num- erous cuts and bruises was a deep gash over one eve, his lip was cut en- held in schoolhouse last week Mr. afnd Mrs. Wileon D. Maine of tirely through and two teeth were | il af r y were guests of the former's nocked out He was rushed to &|parents, Mr. and Mras. Richard D. zeon, where his injuries were at- | Saie puor Stngay. tended to. Mr. Payette is resting 4 i Mrs. S. Frank Paimer was in West- erly Thursday. George W. Bundick of Chase Hul, Ashaway, was a caller in Clark's Falls Monday morning. Shoe Leather Found Wanting. London, Aprile 14. — British shoe leather has this year been found want- ing in its traditional good quality. Dealers declare the reason for this is that owing to the war the supply of chestnut extract from France and Valonia acorn cus from Turkey has been cut off and tanners have been Mrs. Edward Otis has returned from | compelled to use inferior tanning ma- Willimantic. terials. Lyme grange observed Bird, Tree < and Garden night, April 6. A question | Germany box, distribution of garden seeds, and [ electric seed catalogues were on the program. | peat. quietly and it is hoped no complica- tions will result from the-accident. HAMBURG Auction at Pierson Place—Grange Ob- serves Bird, Tree and Garden Night Fhe farming tools and stock of the late Henry C. Pierson was sold at auction last Tuesday. There was a large attendance. Lodowick Bill acted as_auctioneer. is experimenting with machinery for gathering name METRO in front of ' your picture .theatre. . 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