Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, April 22, 1916, Page 9

NEWS FROM ONE HUNDRED LIVE CORRESPONDENTS NORWICH BULLETIN, SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 1918 EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND W ho is Going and Coming—Incidents, Accident and Building in New London County UNCASVILLE Miss Curtiss, Public Nurse in Norwich, Addresses Thursday Afternoon Club —L. G. T. Club Guests of Miss Henry—Easter Cantata to be Sung. There was a good attendance at the meeting of the Thursday afternoon club. Miss Culver of Norwich, gave an interesting and instructive talk on her work as public nurse in Norwich, contrasting the work in emaller cities with that of New York, when she was nurse. The children who were brought by their parents were amused and cared for during the afternoon by Miss May Smith, Mrs, Jennie Phillips, Mrs. Oscar Church, Mrs. Charles Rogers, and Mrs. Annie B. Newton, were the refreshment committee. hine Dinner. DrA‘:"d\:d s;:"' n&nmn Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Bitters of M e S Watt. My and | Mrs, | Quaker Hill have been entertaining Thomas Church, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin H. Furber, of Falmertown, were among those who attended the Good .Cheer Sunghine society dinner, given at the Fre Orrin Moore of Bristol has been home Of Mrqand, Mrs, Frederick E.| oponding a vacation with Mr. and Mrs. Rovert Sinipson of Pequot has | M L Eldridge of Quaker Hill. moved from _this vVillage to the home [ Mr. end Mrs William Kenyon e::! ?gr;‘red 8. Simpson, at North Water- York. William Drydan, while handling heavy lumber at the Uncasville Manu- facturing company’s mill, received sev- eral bad bruises as the result of a plank which fell on him. Celebrated Birthday. The L. G. T. club held its meeting at the home of Deacon and Mrs, Edwin Henry, with their daughter, Miss Mar- fon Henry, whose birthday occurred on | Charles B. Totman of Quaker Hill last | Thursday = Miss Henry received a hox | week. . of beautiful pinks in honor of the| Miss Jane and Patricia Cassidy of event Cake and punch were served; Norwich were recent guests of Mr. and by Miss Henry. The evening was de- | Mrs. Courtland R. Darrow. voted to its usual amusement, with| The Good Cheer Sunshine society musical selections. The prize went to|met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Mrs. Thomas Watt. » Several members of Pequot council, Knights of Columbus, were in Nor- wich on Friday evening, to witness the exemplification of the second de- gree, at the meeting of White Cross council. Morris Freeman has moved his household goods from the tenement in Palmertown, which he has been oc- cupying, into the one which he re- purchased of the Waldon es- tate and has been having fitted up for occupancy. Automobile and Bicycle Collide. Hadley Potter, who was_driving an automobile, collided with Charles Ramage, the nine year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ramage, who was riding his bicycle. The boy was on his way to school and was rounding the corner near the car station, while Potter was coming from the other ¥, just bringing his machine to a standstill. The bank at this place is very high, making it impossible for any one coming to see others coming from the opposite direction. Mr. Pot- ter took the boy in and carried him home. He was uninjuried and in a short time continued on his way to school. The bicycle was somewhat the worse for the coliision. : R. F. D. by Automobil Fred B. Tooker, the rural carrler, started in Mondey morning using his new car on his mall route Mrs. Edward Wilson, who_has been a guest of her son, Dr. F. E. Wilson, has rcturned to her home in Hartford. Howard Kelsey of Palmertown, has obtained work in New Haven, and left town to begin Monday. Fred Lathrop, a student at Mt. Her- mon_school, is very ill at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman C. Lathirop. A number from out of town attended the Thames Motor Boat club ladies' night social, on Thursday night. Games veeal and instrumental music, with re- freshments, servdd to entertain those Y atending. Herbert Rogers left Saturday to spend the week in Boston. Howard Bushnell of Occum, is spending a few days with relatives in the village. Warriors Win. A ball game Sunday afternoon be- tween the Uncasville Warriors and the Fequot_Juniors, ended in a score of 10 to 9 for the Warriors. Batteries for the Warriors were Richards and McDermott, for the Juniors, Pachards and Fitsky. This was the second in a series of games between the two teams, the third game will be played off next Sunday Mr. ‘and Mrs. Harold Hotchkiss re- cently entertained Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Johnson, of O1d Mystic. Easter Cantata. The choir of the Methodist church with out of town singers, will render at the evening service the cantata, The Lord of the Eastertide. During the Sunday school hour the church orchestra will play, and a speclal Bhs- ter program will be given by the mem- bers of the school. Miss Tdith Austin left Monday, to spend a part of her vacation with rel- atives, in Occum. Thomas Tuckey, who has been in the employ of the C. M. Robertson Co., left town Monday, to work in Terry- ville. GLASGO James McFalls Sails for England — Postmaster Gautier Recovering from Pneumonia—Quarterly Conference. Mr. and Mrs, H. J. Cole are enter- last Tuesday. Thomas Fccleston has moved his tamily and household goods to the tenement vacated by Mrs. Hall. Mrs, Ida Eccleston has gone into the ten- ement vacated by Mr. Eccleston. Daniel S. Guile and Kinney. Mr. were thelr Sunday guests. Mrs. W. G. Burdick was a week-end guest of Mrs. W. F. Thorp. Mrs. E. F. Tucker is seriously ill at the home of her niece, Mrs. Job of Westerly. Mrs. dent of this town many years.. Postmaster Recovering Slowly. Henry Gautier, postmaster, has not recovered from sufficlently penumonia to atend to his duties in the office. Miss Delia Mallory is the guest of Mrs. Justin Dennison, of Mystio, Mrs. Potter Deeply Mourned. Friends of Mrs. E. A. Potter learned with regret of her death at her home Saturday morning. taining the formers sister for a few aays. James McFalls sailed for England family were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs, Sterry and Mrs. Homer Kinney Three Counties slded for 30 years. Mrs. Potter was of & sweet loving disposition, had a kind word for every one and her good deeds will live long after her passing on. Quarterly Conference. ‘The first quarterly conference of the year was held in the parsonage, Tues- day evening. District Superintendent Rev. George Scrivener, who_presided, Wwes an over-night guest of Rev. John ‘Thompson. Appraised Household Goods. Mr. Perkins of Norwich, and John Richardson of Preston City, appraised the household goods of the late Mrs. Abble Lewis, last Tuesday. WATERFORD Crandall Summer Home Opened—Play Rehearsed—New ~Garage—Sunshine Society Meets. their son, Charles Bitters, of Green- fleld, Mass. M. L. Beckwith was a Colchester visitor on Sunday. George K. Crandall and family open their summer home at Best View to- day (Saturday) after spending the winter in New London. C. H. Brooks of Jordan Mills visi in Waltham, Mass., this week. J. H. Eccleston purchased a number of cows in North Franklin Saturday. The choir of the Second Baptist church held its rehearsal with Mrs. ed Peter Taylor of Quaker Hill Miss Doris Jones of Willimantic is spending her Easter vacation with Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Chappell California Summer Residents. Mrs. George E. Knowles and family | of California opened their summer | homée™®t Best View Tuesday. Henry F. Fields spent Sunday with | friends in Hartford. - Mr._and Mrs. Harry C. Browne of 'w York spent Sunday at their sum- mer home at Quaker Hill. J. T. Rose of Pleasure Beach is re- modeling his residence to make it suit- able for a year-round home. The members of the cast of Our Folks met Tuesday evening with Mrs. John J. Lawless for rehearsal. Alonzo M. Beebe of Graniteville is a busy man these days collecting per- sonal taxes, Mrs. J. C. Taylor of Best View spent Sunday with friends in Lebanon. C. S. Reynolds of the Golden Spur has purchased a touring car. R. D. Hill and son of Norwich were Sunday_visitors in town. Mrs. W. Ellery Allyn of Goshen road has returned from a few days spent in New York. Edwin Holt of New York was visiting in_town last week. Miss Anna L. Nevins has_ returned after spending the winter in New York. Mrs. A. H. Gager of Best View was an over-Sunday guest of relatives at Bozrah. Building Garage. George T. Dickinson of New London is having a garage built at his summer | residence at Station 25. Mrs. George Post of Mystic was an over-Sunday guest of Mrs. N. A. Rich- ards of Quaker Hill Mrs. C. C. Wassmer and family of New London have moved here after having been away for several years. Mrs. Charles B. Totman and family will vacate the Comstock tenement at Quaker Hill May 1st. HALLVILLE Club Meetings Omitted During Holy ‘Week—James Wood to Move to Ver- mont. The O. N. T. club met last week in Poquetanuck at the home of AMrs. Charles Weeks, There will be_ no meeting this week, it being Holy week. ‘Samuel Fish and family were recent visitors with relatives at the draw- bridge. MrS, Wolcott Mair and daughter El- sie and Mrs. Noves Main of Wequete- quock visited Monday and Tuesday with relatives here. ‘The mill here closed down on Thurs- day night for over Good Friday. Sells Out Business. James Wood, the local storekeeper, has sold his business to David Becker and is soon to move to Vermont, where he will make his home. Mrs. Rose Whitmarsh of Trading Cove was a recent caller here. Joseph Grady and Oscar Eccleston visited on Sunday in the following ‘places, making the trip on Mr. Eccle- ston’s motorcycle: Ashaway, Westerly, Stonington, Mystic, New London, Gro- ton and Norwich. LAUREL GLEN There was a social gathering of neighbors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Congdon last Saturday even- ing 8. Mrs. Kimbal is caring for Mrs. Vie- tor Rusich and infant daughter. Miss ‘Alice Main was in Alton, R. I, Monday at the lace mill. Mr. and Mrs. Kimbal are moving to ‘Walter James’ farm. \ Clyde Main was a week end visitor with his family here. Mrs. Eccleston, mother of Mrs. Dwight Main, is seriously ill at her ‘home here. Truman and William Ee- cleston, her sons, visited her this ‘week. Mr. Kavanaugh, who is employed at the state hospita, visited Wednesday at the home of-his niece, Mrs. Rusich. Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Main were in Ashaway Sunday to visit their daugh- ‘ter, Mrs. Howard Martin. SOUTH GRISWOLD ‘W. Young of Meriden was at his home here for the week end. Sterry F. Plerce and family were Sunday guests at S. H. Kinnie's. The first quarterly conference was held at the parsonage Tuesday even- ing, D! Superintendent Rev. G. G. Scrivener presiding. Rev. John Thompson was a caller et Henry A. Richmond’s Wednesday. 'W. A. B. Clatk was a caller here Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Wesemenn ‘were. Sunday callers at Henry Wese. mann’s. & 5 SALEM Easter Exercises to Be Held Tomorrow —C. E. Social Held at Grange Hall— Personal Mention, Rev. Mr. English of Hartford preached in the Congregational church Sunday morning and also led the Y. P. S. C. E. Sunday evening. Easter Exercises. Easter_exercises will be held in the church Sunday during the Sunday school hour. The school board held jts monthly meeting Thursday evening of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rogers and son Lester spent Sunday with relatives in TFast Haddam. Henry Darling of New London was a week end guest at the home of his aunt, Miss Ella Darling Clarence Lee and Miss Dora Lee of Grassy Hill spent Sunday with their sister, Mrs. James Becbe. Miss Harriet Lane of New London has been spending a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Lane. Mrs. Ella Kingsley visited relatives in_Lyme Sunday. Mrs. Mary Da ngrisl .. .. .. .. .... Mrs. Mary Darling spent the first of the week with relatives in New London. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Rogers entertain- ed friends from East Lyme Sunday. Selectmen’s Meeting Hour. The selectmen will meet in the town hall the first Saturday of each month at 1 p. m. instead of 9 a. m. as for- merly. Carl Rogers was Norwich Saturda; William K v and family moved Tuesday from the Harvey place Frank Williams’ farm. The Ladles’ Aid society met Thurs- day at Miss Hurlburt's Arthur Kingsley has been spending a few days with his uncle, Warren Rog- ers, in Lyme. Mr. and Mrs. Abram Siminowitz en- tertained relatives from New York the first of the week. James Beebe was a caller in Ham- burg Tuesday. C. E. Social at Grange Hall. A C. E. social was held in Grange 'a business caller in hall Thursday evening, April 13. The following programme was given: Reading, The Full Dress Suit, Mrs. Helen Malona recitation, Is It Any- body’s Business Helen Rogers; read- ing, The Widow Spriggins's Daughter, Minnie Kingsley; recitation, Pa's Weekly, Miss Jourdan: reading, Mrs. Ora Clark; piano selection, Miss Jour- dan; readings, The Village Gossip, Mrs. Cora Hanney: Brudder Brown on Apples, Mrs. Florence Murr: Spelling Match, Mrs. Helen Malor teacher; Ruth Murray, Helen Rogers, Amelia Istenes, Alice Rix, Violet Rog: ers, Charles Miner and Minnie Kings- ley, pupils. At the close of the exer- serv The grange gave a dance in Grange hall Friday evening. NORTH STGNINGTON Meeting of Federated Mission Study Class—Churches to Hold Easter Ser- vice and Concert. The Federated Mission Study class met Tuesday afternoon in the Congre- gational parsonage, with the mistress of the manse, Mrs. O. D. Fisher, in charge of the exercises. These inciud~ ed a series of readings from the book Home Missions in Action, an address by the pastor and also by the pastor emeritus of the Baptist. church and a fine interpretation of Whittier's beau- tiful poem. Our Master, by the Congre- gational pastor. After the meeting, Mrs. Fisher served tea and a soclal hour was enjoyed. Rev. S. M. Cathcart of Westerly ad- dressed the midweek meeting at the Congregational church Thursday evening. Gone to Attend Wedding. Miss Dora Maine has gone to East Orange, N. I, to tend the wed- ding of her niece, Miss Katherine Thompson_Silver, and Douglass Van Dyke of Milwaukee, Wis., which will be celebrated on the evening of April 28. At Hartford Meeting. Mrs. F. A. Thompson attended the annual state meeting of the Woman's Baptist Home Mission society in Hart- ford last week and was appointed one of the board of directors of the state society. . Mrs. Daniel E. Gray is able to be out after having been confined at home for some time by illness. Easter Services. The Congregational church will have Easter services Sunday morning in which the children of the Sunday school will participate. The Baptist Sunday school will give an Easter con- cert Sunday evenin; LEFFINGWELL Birthday Party for Philadelphia Guest —Easter Concert Announced. Harry Hall of Philadelphia was an over Sunday guest at the home of Mrs. Ella Beebe. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Koonz of Nor- wich were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. George A. Sheldon of Fast Great Plain, spent Sunday at the home of F. C. Leffingwell. Mrs. H. L. Palmer spent Wednesday with Mrs. D, F. McNell of Norwich, Theodore Calkins of Norwich spent the week with his sister, Mrs. Ernest Taylor. Mrs. Hall, Visses Mae and Nellle Hall of Philadelphia are spending a week with Mrs. Carrie Gardner and Mrs. Ella Beebe. , Party for Guest. Wednesday evening a birthday par- ty was given for Miss Nellie Halfi! Philadelphia at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred “H. Beebe. About forty- five were present and the evening was pleasantly spent with games and mu- sic. Ice cream and cake were served by the hostess. Easter Service. Supday morning at the Baptist churdn there will be an Easter service at 1030 o’clock. Rev. L. O. Gates will preach. Subject, What Easter Means to Me. Matt. 28:6. Sunday school as usual. At 7.30 p. m. an Baster con- cert will be given by the Sunday school. CLARK’S FALLS Nothing Heard of Clifford Maine, Who Disappeared Years Ago. John B. Perry was in Norwich on business Tuesday. ing after the inte Maine's _estate. - Perry is look- of Avery Maine, in district No. 4. A number from Ashawey were guests TN N The | sandwiches, cake and coffee were | of Cliffora Mr. Maine has not 'Deen heard from by his friends here in a good many years. He was the son and Py Clifford Thompson on the Pendleton Hill road last Saturday evening. Among the guests were Irving Rexworth, John Cole, Jr., Clay Collins, Doris Collins, Grace Congdon and Mr. and Mrs. Wil- llam Smith. ‘Mr. and Mrs. S. Frank Palmer were in Westerly Wednesday. Late Firing Disturbs Neighborhood. Many hearts have thrilled over the song “I Stood on the Bridge at Mid- night” Some young men of this place (whose names are known, as they have confessed) were on the bridge in this village with a repeating rifle when they commenced to shoot, perhaps at a star, until the people were aroused from slumber, about 11 o'clock, by the con- tinued firing. Some thought their wan- dering cats were in for punishment in a neighbor’s yard and others thought the Mexicans had struck the town; but it was only a lark. Some were badly frightened, were out with guns to de fend their property. One bullet went through a window, breaking the glass and knocking a*spoon on the floor. The man whose house was hit has the bul- let now as a souvenir. OLD MYSTIC B. Y. P. U. Business Meeting and So- cial—Death of Mrs, James Schol- field—Variety Supper Served—Eas- ter Music, Rev. Fred Eugene Coburn, pastor of the Baptist church, preached last Sunday morning on the subject: The Trivmphal Entry. The subject of the evening sermon was The Divine Pas- sion. Rev. William Crawford, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, preached last Sunday morning on the topic, Christ Moving the City. The subject of the evening sermon, Noah Found a Refuge When the Old’ World Perished. How Why? B. Y. P. U. Meeting and Soci The Baptist Young People’s Union held the regular monthly business meeting and social Friday evening at the residence of M and Mrs. Charles H. Burdick, at Riverside farm. Mrs. Maurice B. Caswell was elected sec- retary to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Mrs. J. Hamilton Smith (formerly Miss Viola_ FEldredge), who has gone to New Haven to reside. After the interesting business session, Gwiches, cake, and cocon were served. The social hour was given to charades. - Death of Mrs. Scholfield. The news has been received here of the death of Mrs. Madilla_ Houche Scholfield, widow of James Scholfield, of Worcester. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John B. Houche of Old Mystic. One brother, Edward B. Houche of Ola Mystic, survives her. She leaves a cdaughter, Mrs. Flora cholfield Thayer of Worcester, _at whose home her death occurred. She as about 90 years of age. Her youngest son, William Scholfield of Worcester, aiso_survives her. The United Workers of the Meth- odist church served a variety supper, Wednesday evening in the parish house. A union service was held on the evening, of Good Friday, at 7:45, in, the Baptist’ Conference room, _conducted by the pastors of both churches, Rev. William Crawford, pastor of the Meth- odist church, and Rev. Fred Eugene Coburn, pastqr of the Baptist church. Smperintendent John Kennedy re- turned Wednesday afternoon from wrence hospital, where he has been for the past ten days for X-ray ex- amination and_treatment. The west wind of Saturday regis- tered 60 miles at 11:20 a. m. at River- view cottage. Mrs. Maurice B. Caswell pleasantly entertained the Baptist Ladies’ Ald society at her home Wednesday aft- ernoon. Evangelistic Campaign. Rev. Albany Smith, son of Evan- gelist Gypsy Smith, who Is well known here, has been hoiding a_two weeks' evengelistic campaign in Brooklyn, ) Y. Rev. Mr. Smith's family are com ing to Noank for the summer. ‘The Baptist choir is rehearsing spe- cial Baster music for the morning erv Mrs. Robert Henderson and Miss Ruth Burrows will be the solo- The Methodist church will hold an Easter concert Sunday evening at 7 o'clock. Mrs. Willlam Clark, who has been ailing for many months, was taken Sunday to Lawrence hospital, New London, for examination and treat- ment. Miss Emma Avery. Willlams, who teaches at New Britain, s spending the Easter vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Prentice A. Willlams, at Quoquetaug Hill farm. Easter Vacation. The Old Mystic schools closed Thurs- day, April 20, for the Easter vaca- on. Mrs. Fred E. Coburn, who has been shut in all winter, owing to severe eye trouble, is now able to be out. Deacon and Mrs. James G. Burnet have returned to Hartford after three days' visit to the deacon’s brother, Warren Burnet, and daughter, Miss Clara Burnet, at the homestead at Burnet's Corners. George Newton of Oshkosh, Wis., was a recent caller at Riverview cot- tage. Clarence Watson, who underwent an operation for appendicitis at Law- rence hospital five weeks since, re- turned last Sunday to his home here. Miss Grace Agalice Brown of Hyde Park spent the week end here at Brookside, her summer home.. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Johnson and Master Francis Johnson were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hotch- kiss of Montville. 0 Mrs. Ida Boschee and young daugh- ter, Miss Irene Boschee, of New Bed ford, are guésts of Mr. and Mrs. Al- bert Deofosses. Guest at Dinner. ‘Miss Ruth Burrows was a guest at the dinner given last Friday night at the Mohican, New London, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Culpepper of Groton borough. > Herman Main Has been confined to his home for the past few davs from a severe attack of heart trdubie. Mrs. Fannie C. Tamb has returned to the Lamb homestead after spending the winter with her daughter, Miss Bertha Crane Lamb. Albert A. Haley and Shirley Thompson went to Fitchburg In Mr. Haley's large autotruck Tuesday. They moved Edward Dean’s household LEBANON Mr. and Mrs. Rowland Browning En- tertain — Hoxie -Gould Wedding — Happenings of the Week. Miss Adelaide Hallan is visiting her sister, Mrs. Louls Abel of Boston. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Taylor at- tended the golden wedding celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brown of Leon- ard Bridge. Clemont Fowler and Howard Will- fams were in Norwich Saturday. Schools in town were closed this week for the Easter vacation Miss Mae Fischer spent the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fischer of the Corning road, Preston. Mrs. Nathaniel Loomis entertainea on Sunday, her mother, Mrs. Emma Warner and James Cadwell of North Franklin. Mrs. L. P. Smith was in Willimantic Tuesday. Ms, Adell Spaulding, Mrs. Robert Lillte and daughter( Arlene, spent ‘Tuesday night as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cobb, and Wednes. day went to New London to visit Mrs. Eugene Chase for the day. Party of Forty. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Browning en- tertained about forty friends Satur- day evening. Dancing was enjoyed. Music was furnished by Mr. Hall of Moodus, on the violin and other guests played the piano. People were pres- ent from Willimantic, North Frank- lin and Lebanon. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Autruck For Creamery. O. L. Pultz has purchased an auto- truck for use on the cream routes and also to carry milk and cream products to_be shipped away. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson of Willi- mantic were at Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Totten, Jrs Sunday. Miss Nettie M. Williams spent sev- eral davs recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Palmer at Chest- nut HilL Charles Abell of New Britain was the week end guest of his parents Town Clerk and Mrs. Charles J. Abell. There was a dance in Grange hall Friday evening. Music was furnish- ed by Lyman's orchestra of Columbia. There was a large attendance. Miss Ethel and Bessle Randall of Geshen spent Tuesday with their aunt, Mrs. George Briggs. Miss Alma Manning of North Franklin spent the week end with her zrandmother, Mrs. Hattle S. Robin- son. Miss Gwendolyn Clarke spent the week: end with friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Abell. Elmer Geer was in Willimantic re- cently to have his wrist dressed. The wound is healing well. Ar. end Mrs. C. M. Geer, Miss Myra Geer, were in Norwich Saturday. yron J. Hoxie were Norwich Wednesdav. Edwin Hinckiey and two grand- children of Willimantic were in town Sunday calling on Charles Hinckley. They attended church at Goshen in the morning. Mrs. Charles Hinckley and son, Je- rad, spent Sunday in Willimantic with Mrs. Hinckley's mother. Miss Gwendolyr Clarke has return- ed to her home after spending several weeks with her uncle and aunt. Mr. and Mrs. Hermon Stroug, of Ansonia. WEDDING. Hoxie-Gould, Announcements have been received of the marriage of Miss Dorothy Gould, oldest daughter of Mrs. Willis Gould, of Woburn Mass. and Albert Clayton Hoxie of this town. The cer- emony took place at 7 o'clock Wed- nesday evening. After the wedding tour Mr. and Mrs. Hoxie will reside in Wilmington Mase. Both bride and groom have the Dest wishes of many friends in this place. p Personals. Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Boothby have been visiting their son Mr. and Mrs. Verson Boothby at Woodmont. Mrs. Alice Bill is in Providence vis- fting her daughter, Mrs. Barrows. Miss Edna Burgess has been spend- Ing a few days with her father, John E. Burgess. " HAMBURG View Pomona Meets With Lyme Grange. in Mrs. Willard Anderson was in Say- brook on business last Tuesday. Rev. Austin Basset of Hartford was in_town recently on business. Mr. and Mrs. John Tiffany were Deep River visitors last Sunday. Miss Carrie Bill and Mrs. Annie Lord of Saybrook attended an auction in Salem the first of the week. Sea View Pomona met with Lyme grange last week Thursday. The lec- turer, Mrs. Rosa Richmond, of East Lyme, presented an interesting pro- gramme. A fine dinner was served by the refreshment committee, Miss Ora ‘Harding, Miss Harriett Reynolds and Miss Dorothy Daniels. LEONARD BRIDGE Charles Lord of Middletown called on_local friends Monday. Sam Berkowitz of New York is vis- iting his family at the Williams home- stead. Clarence G. Geer was in Colchester recently. Miss Lizzie Berkowitz of New York is spending ten days’ vacation with her mother, Mrs. §. Berkowitz. A local pefson saw seven handsome deer in one field recently. Mrs. Arthur Spencer has been vis- iting at Norwich. Burnette W. Cummings of South Manchester visited relatives Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brown moved their household goods from Bristol to the Draper house on Goshen Hill Tuesday. . Mrs. Henry L. Watrous of Williman- tic is at C. J. Holmes. Edwin P. Kneeland and daughter Lavinia were in Willimantic Wednes- day. MOHEGAN There_was a good atendance at church Sunday both morning and eve- ning. Mrs. Dunn was in New London re- cently. Mrs. Avery and Mrs. Dolbeare were in_Greeneville, Tuesday.. Mrs. Fowler and daughter Doris, were in Norwich, Tuesday. Charles Mathews is working in Un- casville, Mrs. Harrls of Norwich was in this place the first of the week. Elizabeth and Blane Sturgis of New London are guests of their grandpar- goods from the Dean homestead to/a rent in Fitchburg. CAMPBELL’S MILLS James H. Dixon has moved his saw. mill onto a wood lot about one mile south of Pachaug. Miss Frances Whitman, who is con- fined to the house with an injured an- kle, received treatment Sunday. Willlam Clark, his twochildren and his mother-in-law, Mrs. Horace Per- kins, were week-end guests of Mr. Clarke’s grandmother, Mrs. Hannah Clark of Ledyard. QMrs. P. B. Saunders is Il Miss Marion Blakeslee _spent ‘week-end at the home of S. B. in Voluntown. the ents, Mr. and Mrs. Dunn. Lemuel Fielding of Norwich called on friends here Sunday. PENDLETON HILL Simon Daigneau of Hope Valley re- sumed his weekly trips through this section last Friday; the bad condition of the roads having prevented his mo- toring for several weeks. ‘The ladies furnished a dinner Thurs- day to the men who shingled the par- sonage. Carey E. Maine, Jr, is improving, having been ill all winter with heart trouble. Miss Edythe Cooke is with her aunt, Mrs. Button, in Norwich. George Kinnear of the Wheeler High Trap Set For Foxes Catches Wood Cat—Thimble Club’'s Meeting—Mors Sheep Damage at Lafayotte Maine’s. There was a good attendance at the Cor tional church ‘morn- ing. The pastor spoke on a subject appropriate to Palm Sunday. Dr. and Mrs. Nathan Gray and Miss Florence Bennett of Norwich were Sunday callers in town. Miss Mabel Hagberg, of . Norwich, attended church here Sunday morning. First Selectman Charles A. Gray lost large turkey by foxes recently. He set traps, but was rewarded by catch- ing a large wood cat. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gallup of Sound beach Bave been visiting in town. Easter Concert. Superintendent John M. Gray an- nounces that there will be an Easter concert in the Congregational church Sunday evening with special music by the chotr. Mrs. Ellie M. Stoddard and Alton Stoddard of Gales Ferry have been the guests of Deacon and Mrs. Isaac Q. Geer. Mrs. and Mrs. Joseph A. Clark and daughter, Louise, were Sunday visi- tors of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clark of Groton. Thimble Club Meets. The Thimble club of Ledvard met with Mrs. Arthur D. Barrett Tuesday afternoon. The club members were all present and brought new ideas and suggestions for saving devices and information which was beneficial to all. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. D. D, Taylor. Samuel P. Main visited relatives in Westerly Sunday. The selectmen have been called out again to appraise sheep for Lafayette F. Main near Lantern Hill The Ladies' Ald society held a sup- per in the vestry Thursday evening which was well attended. Mrs. Jennie Gray and Miss Florence Bennett of Vergason avenue, Norwich, were Wednesday afternoon visitos with Miss Nellio Geer. Miss Olin Avery entertained Mrs. Jane W. Gallup, widow of Judge Gal- lup, Wednesday afternoon, this being Mrs. 6allup's birthday. There were several present. NIANTIC Surprise Party for Cyril C. Clark on His Birthday — Owners Opening Grove . Cottages. A surprise party was tendered Dr. Cyril C. Clark at his cottage in the Grove, Monday evening, the date being tho doctdr's birthday. He Is $7 years of age. There were about twenty present of the Grove people, all having an enjoyable time. Mr. and Mrs. E. Louis Eager, of New London, are occupying their cottage in the Pines Gordon Eager of Pittsfield, Mass., is enioying his Easter vacation in the Pines. Mrs. Erwin and dcughters of New York, are spending a week at their cottage. Mrs. C. A. Hawkes and daughter, of Hartford, are occupying their cottage. Jacob Linicus of New London, was in the Grove last week on business. Harley W. Tripp of Waterbury, passed Sunday with W. H. Dorman in the Pines Qfrs. W. H. Dorman of the Grove, is making a visit to her daughter, Mrs. H. W. Tripp, in Waterbury. rs. C. H. Baker has returned to her home in Hartford, after a visit to ing On Long Island. R. L. Manwaring left last week for a month's visit to his son, Norman E. Manwaring, at his home at Freeport, [ Allender Dorman is working with C._H. Morris. Norman Rogers is putting a cellar under one of the Potter cottages. Thomas Washburn of Mystic, has been spending a few days at the Fin- ish cottage in the Pines. r. and ¥ George N. Tubbs of Bridgeport, were among automobile P s visiting the Pines, Sunday. nk_Sherman of New London, pacsed Sunday at his cottage in Pines. Miss Grace Smith bas returned from Bellair H where she has been during the winter. Saion Agent Charles Leonard passed Sunday with relatives Norwich. Dr. William W. Leonard, of Norwich, spent Sunday in the village. Morris Palmer of Willimantic passed Sunday with Walter G. Barker. Capt. W. H. Haynes, who has been ill, is better. CHESTERFIELD Mrs. G. I. Holmes Returns from Shel- ter Island—Guests Over the Pass- over Holidays. Miss Ruth Tooker of Lyme is visit- ing Mr. and Jrs. Matt A. Tinker. W. 1. Galbois and son Walter, were callers here Sunday. Alfred Chappell was a caller on Matt Tinker, Sunday. Mrs. G. I Holmes has returned home after an absence of several weeks. She has been visiting friends and rel- atives on Shelter Island Among those who came here to spend the Jewish holidays were: Miss- es Emma Rosofsky, Bessie Meiler, Ida Leviloff. Goldie and Mollie Kaplan, Mrs. Rose Saul and children, also Max Phillips. Leon Kaplan of Hartford is spend- ing a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Kaplan. Ellen Powers is visiting relatives in Fitchville. Miss Mary Tinker of Higganum is spending her vacation with her par- ents. Matt A. Tinker has his auto home. It has been stored in New London during the winter. Mrs. Charles Powers and children were cailers in Fitchville, Sunday. ROAD SOCIETY Miss Priscilla A. Billings visited schols at Stonington and Mystic, Fri- day. Amos G. Hewitt has purchased a 1916 car. The Girls'’ club met Saturday eve ning with Miss Murlel Langworthy. Miss Lucy Billings has been spend- ing her vacation at her home. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Divon and son, of Wickford, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Francis Dixon, and rMs. Dixon remained for several days.. Mrs, George Middleton of Brook- Iyn, N. Y., is at her summer home on Quaquatavg. Her daughters ‘enter- tained Miss Wheeler of North Ston- ington over Sunday. Mrs. Fanny Willlams left Thurs- day for a visit with her daughter, Miss Martha, at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. Harold Flood of Boston spent Sun- day at AMason Hewitt's. Sanford N. Billings was one of the bearers at the funmeral Orson Rogers, at Pawcatuck, Friday. The ladies met Thursday for work at_the church parlors. Miss Priscilla A. Billings left Fri- day, for a visit with friends at Wili- mantic and West Springfield. g R Goodyear No-Hook Cord Tires are fortified ‘against. S to the westward. A heavy from the northwest was blowing, t! large white wings glistened in the sunlight and they made many mano- euvres as they battied with the wind. FRANKLIN' GOSHEN Sermon of Theodore Bachelor Recalls Preaching of His Father—Cranes Fly Westward. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Bacheler of New Haven were week-end guests of friends here. Mr. Bacheler will be| 3frs Irwin Capwell of New London sradusted from Yale Divi 5°hool | was a recent guest of Miss Eaith N. in 1917. His sermon at the morning ! Gager. service day was listened to with| “The Franklin choir is rehearsing deep interest. He used no notes and | paster music. recalled the gifted and _talented Louis Smith has purchased a new preacher his father, Rev. F. P. autotruck Bach- eler. Theodore Bacheler led Y. P.| “yire. Crabbe and Miss Neille Crad- §. C. meeting in the evening. The|pe have taken letter from the Franke topic was: How always to have good | hurch to a church in South Wor« prayer meetings. Mr. Bacheler will conduct the service here agzin on Sunday, April 30th. Charles Browning and _daughter,| * antah Armstrong and Capshaw were week end guests of Harold Miss Florence Browning, of Norwich, attended church service here Sunday. W. T. Curry was a visitor in New Haven, Tuesday. Easter Musi Ralph Armstrong. a student at Brown university, Providence. ¢ Mrs. Horace Smith of Lyme and Roy Smith of Storrs were recent guests of Frank Greenslit. Easter will be observed at _the Frankiin church Sunday: there will ba Rehearsed. A number of young people met at the church Wednesday evening to re- hearse music for the exercises to-|gpecial music by the chofr. m(;:::‘v-,‘ Eum;' SlundA)n i Several here saw the beautiful rain. Schools are having vacation. bow in the sky Thursday morning i Misses Bessio and Ethel Randall | tne west. — are spendinz _several days with = triends in Meriden. Amyiiing & Wikt In e fow daye more the Culu';l be found joyfully clinging ank that will float. — New Ta orld. The First Swaljows. The first swallows week. were seen this It was interesting one day re- to note seven large cranes,| > by May first at the latest it will be impossible to buy one at the price of today, so act quickly and buy right. Richmond Ranges have been recognized for generations as the best on the market. We carry all styles. It will be a pleasure to show them to you. Don’t delay if you want to get one before the advance occurs. J. P. 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