Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, September 23, 1916, Page 9

NEWS FROM ONE HUNDRED LIVE CORRESPONDENTS \EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND Who is Going and Coming—Incidents, Accidents and Building in Three Counties New Londen County | OLD MYSTIC Term in Public Schools Begins— Young Men's Association Team to Flay Central Vermonts Today— Methodist Church Elects Trustees— The,Weel’s Visitors. The old Mystic schools opened Mon- day, Sept. 18th, with _the following teachers: Miss Jennie Eldred of West- erly, principal of the grammar school, seventh and eighth grades, her third year as principal of this school; Mrs. Halsey E. Packer of Mystic, fifth and sixth grades, her eecond year; Miss Esther Perkins of Stonington borough, grades No. 3 and 4; Mrs, Agnes Stuart Birch of Stonington borough, grades No. 1 and 2, The Young Men's association base- ball nine lost to the Bradford team Saturday on the association fleld here, 14 to 10 . M. Y. M. A, team will play n Vérmont team of New London today (Saturday) on the as- soc n athletic field. This is the fourth game in a serfes. Will Exchange Pulpits. Rev. Osmcr G. Buddington, pastor of the Poquonoc Baptist church, will ex- change pulpits Sunday morning, Sept 24th, with Rev, Fred Eugene Coburn, pastor of the Baptist church here. Had Chowder Dinner. John W. Shank, Miss nk, Miss Maud Shank and Villiam and John Shank of nd_the following guests: wan, Sherwocd Swan, Perry nd M Frank Krugs, Raymond Krug, Mr. ood R. Swan of Pres- chowder dinner Sunday on, , enjoyed at ghe bungalow at Riverside farm. 1o following members of the Old Mystic gre school, class of 1916, ha Stonington High school this year: Msr Elcanor Burrows, Miss Bernice Burdick, Miss Edna Shank, Miss Florence Blackwall, Paul Massey and Clifford Holmes. Elected Trustees. At a recent business meeting of the Methodist church the following trus- tecs were elected for a term of three vears: William Martin White (re- elected), ney Siswick, F. Alonzo Chapman, Alfred Whipple, a missionary worker from Wisconsin, _preached = Sunday evening in the Quakertown chapel. There was a good congregation. Mrs. Daniel Frink and Miss Gene- vieve Frink of Wolf Neck district en- tertaine e Ladies’ Aid society of the Paptist.church Wednesday after- noon and evening. The Urited Workers of the Method! Wednes: afternoon for the first time af- ation. There was summer 8 goc endance. Supper was served at 5 p. m Returns to Philadelphia. Rev, Curtis Lamb has returned to tha Baptist sters’ home at Phil- adelphia aft visit to relatives and friends in Ledvard, Poquetanuck, No- ank and Quinmbaug. . Gossip and Chat. verett Johnson of Middletown spent the week end here with his mothe tamily. Mrs. T. Henry Johnson, and and Mrs. John Kennedy, M Kennedy. . Miss_Florence Wal- bridge and Willlam Kennedy took a trip in their automobile Sunday to New Haven and were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arthtir P. Douglas. Mr. and Mre. Charles Edwin Lam- phere, Miss Nellle F. Schoonover and Alpheus H. Schoonover took an auto- mobile trip to Narragansett Pler Sun- da, Sarah Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Webster Bradford were guests and Mrs. Harry Cady. Miss Edith Haley has returned to Brookiyn, N. Y., efter a visit to Miss Gen eve Frink. William J. McGill of Baltic was a recent gue of his uncle, Rev. Wil- liam Crawford, at the Methodist par- sonage. is: uth Burrows has returned from a visit to relatives and friends at Passaic, N. J. Miss Lillie P. Chipman returned Tuesday morning to Brushwood after spending the week end with her cousin, Mrs. Fanny C. Lamb, of Led- yard. Mise Marie Henderson has returned to Holliston, Mass.,, after a week’s visit to her aunt, Mrs. Calvin H. Hox- ie. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin T. Reeves, Miss_Alice Reeves and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Swartwood of Philadeiphia have returned (o their homes after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Willlams and Mr. and Mrs, J. Harold Williams, mak- ing the trip in their automobile. TLEDYARD Ticket Nominated at Republican Cau- cus—Pleasant Mecting of the Thi ble Club—Oats Being Kept for Seed. of s week of Mr. The republicans held their caucus Monday afternoon. Frederick W. Bur- ton was chairman and William 1-Allyn clerk. The following ticket was nomi- noted: Selectmen, Frederick W. Bur- ton, Edward E. Lester; assessor, Bil- lings Crandall; board of relief, Tsaac G. Geer; tax collector, Everett Gallup; auditor, James A. Stoddard; registrar of voters, Billings T. Avery; school visitor, Arthur D. Barrett; constables, Everett Gallup, Horace H. Main, Sam- uel Lester, Rufus Hurlbutt. Samuel P, Main was a visitor with relatives in Westerly Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Burton gnd Mrs. John Finnegan wers in New London Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, Burton's little gon William, who was operated upon in the New London hospital, is resting comfortably, and there are chances for his recovery. Mrs. 11 P. Hallock, son and daugh- ter from.Long Island motored to ex- Senator William 1. Allyn's_Sunday. They weree accompanied by Mrs. Bil- lings, Mrs. W. L Allyn, Master Fred- dile Allyn, Miss Mary B. Gray, Miss Margaret Allyn and Walter Morgan, Mrs. Morgan 2nd Miss Clara Morgan of Mystic. Thimble Club Enfertained. The Thimble club met with Mrs. Ar- thur D. Barrett Tuesday afternoon. Nearly all the members were present. Cake, ice cream and cookies © were eerved by the hostess at the close. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. D. D. Taylor. Oats Kept for Seed. ‘William Bennett of Prestorr has been threshing oats for the various farmers, Nearly a1l of the farmers this year, Baving plenty of hay, did not cut the FAR 255 oats green far fodder, as they have in the past, but kept them for seed, as the price of grain is so high. First Selectman Charles A. Gray at- tended the democratic convention as a delegate from Ledyard and returned home Wednesday evening. A meeting of the town school com- mittee will be held at iedyard Center Tuesday afternoon, by call of the sec- retary. Miss Nellie Geer has_been visiting friends and relatives in Westerly, R. 1. Mrs. Mary Geer of Norwich, who has been staying several days with Deacon and Mrs. Isaac I Geer, has returned home. Tho Ladies' Ald society met at the parsonage Thursday afternoon. NORTH STONINGTON Democratic Delegates at New Haven Convention—Local Suffragists in Pa- rade—Town Schools to Open Mon- day. . Services were resumed in the Con- gregational church last . Sunday, the pastor, Rev. O. D. Fisher, who had re- turned from his vacation, preaching. The pulpit of the Third Baptist church was supplied last Sunday by Rev. Lucian Drury. Capt. Allen Wheeler recently suffer- ed a severe fall from the effects of which he is confined to his bed. Judge and Mrs. C. C. Gray and son Ernest Gray, have been on an auto- mobile trip to Dover, N. H., where they visited for a few days J. Edwin Thompson conveyed them in his car. Democrats at New Haven. Frank H. Brown, Governor H. Brown, Frank Eugene Coon and Orrin L. Swain, as deltgates, attended the democratic convention in New Haven. Were in Parade. Mrs. Charles N. Brown, ‘W. Chapman and Al urrows Rip- ley Park participated the suffra- gists torchlight parade in New Haven Tuesday evening. Members of the local Equal Fran- chise League and their friends are planning to attend the equal suffrage meeting next Tuesday evening in the Congregational church at Ledyard Centre, where Miss Katherine Luding- ton, Miss Daphne Selden and Mrs. Walter J. Bartlett are to be among the speakers. To Be Made Voters. Twen! ve men and tk women in this town have applicd to be made voters. Schools to Open Monday. The town schools will open rs. Edgar next Monday. The teachers wil be: Center grammay ss Rose Beckley; Center primary, s Alice Avery: Shunoe, Miss Anna Merrill; Boom Bridge, Miss No. 6, Miss_Grace alls, Miss Marion v Miss Mary Cor- | ; Pendleton Hill, N ry Cha Ashwillet, Willard Ecclestone t Corner, Miss Edna Dayi| . 1, Miss Gladys Eszzlestone. The Wheeler school will open Oct. Miss Dora T. Maine has becn vis- | iting in_Providence this week. | Mrs. Walter J. rtlett of Putnam | was a recent guest of Mrs. C. N. Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene M. Chapman of Worcester, Mass, are visiting| friends in_this section. George D. Thompson, a former res- ident here, but lately living in Flori- | da, has been in town. Mrs. Dwight E. Hewitt of Weston, Conn., has been visitinz her daugh- ter, Miss Edith C. Hewitt. Leaves for lowa. Ralph P. Wheeler has gone west on a pleasure trip, his objective point | being West Mitcheli, o i Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Sunday_in Ma; ield. | Mrs. Byron C. Willcox and clhildren. | ‘who have been visiting Lisbon have | returned to the home of Mrs. Willcox's | mother in this_village. | Miss Jessle E. Fish of Myst ited over Sunday with Mrs. James. | Miss Phebe Sheffield has resumed | teaching in Preston, where <he Imsl taught for the st few year: Caswell spent Miss Grace Sheffield is teaching in Westerly. Mr. and Mrs. Albert B. Maine of Norwich were calers in town day. HAMBURG Good Attendance at Grange Fair— Equal Franchise League Has Booth and Rest Room. Thurs- Mr. and Mrs. Huntington Lee and son Hubbard of New Haven were call- ing on ¥riends here the first of the week. Mead_Batchellor of Ansonia is the guest of Mrs. Lindly Hosford. Grange Fair. The twentieth anrual fair given by Lyme Grange was held Wednesday. There was the usual show of fine cat- tle, a fine exhibit of art and fancy work, the joint and vesetable depart- ment and ‘well filled, notwithstanding the pecullar season. Deep Rixer Drum corps and Pratt's orchestra furnished music. A good dinner was served by the ladies of Lyme grange. Among the Norwich visitors were W. O. Rogers and County Agent F. C. Warner. James L. Hubbard of Norwich was in_town last week for rail shooting. Mrs. Julla Martin and Mrs. Wil- liam Mather of New London were_call- ers at Mrs. Mary Tiffany’s last Wed- nesday. Miss Grace Harding went last Mon- day to Middletown where she is to attend high school. Mrs. E. B. Huntley of Noank is_vis- iting her daughter, Mrs. L. W. Rey- nolds. Franchise League’s Birth. The E. F. L. birth and rest room at the fair Wednesday was the greatest attraction on the grounds. Homemade cake and candy were on sale as well as suffrage noveltfes. “An orchestra of eight pleces gave delightful music. Miss Daphne Selfen of Deep River assisted the ladies in work and en- tértaining. Mrs. Hepburn of Hartford will speak in the public hall Sept. 25. YAWBUX VALLEY J. E. Thompson spent the first part of the week with Mr. and Mrs. Cressie Gray at Dover, N. H. He made the trip by automobile and was accom- panied by Mr. and Mrs, C. H. Gray. C. H. Miner is repairing his tenant {nal station was house. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Chapman of [was maintained with troops GALES FERRY Mrssionary Auxiliary _Entertained— Picnic _at Long Cove—Roxbury School Ends Season—Coroner Brown and Friends on a Crui Mrs. F. C. Risdon of New York city entertained the local auxiliary of the Woman's Home Missionary society at her summer home in the village on Tuesday_afterncon from 2.50 to 5 o'- clock. ~“Miss Sarah T. Latimer, the president, presided. The topic for the day was The Year's Outlook. Rev. James M. Potter conducted the devo- tional exercises. The Home Mission Enigmas were led by Mrs. Harmon L. Perkins. A reading entitled What is That in Thine Hand was read by Mrs. Delphine Fish and_another selection by Mrs. James M. Patter, One Wom- an’s Auxiliary and How It Grew. Miss Latimer also conducted the business meeting that followed this being the first meeting after the summer perfod with a Dues Paying Half Hour. new members were taken into the so- ciety. Miss Laura A. Perkins resign- ed as corresponding secretary and Mrs. James M. Potter was elected to fill the vacancy. A social hour followed in which the society was delightfully en- tertained by the hostess. The house decorations were ox-eved dalsies. Tea and cocoa were served. Miss Lati- mer and Miss Laura A. Perkins pour- ed and dainty refreshments, including ice cream, were served. Sunday Services. Rev. James M. Potter spoke in the M. E. church Sunday morning from Psalm 118, 11th verse, the theme be- ing, The Bulwark of the Soul. Mrs. Luclus Wightman was the lead- er of the Epworth League service at 7.80 Sunday evening, with this topic, League Study Courses. Picnic at Moxley Home. Mr. and Mrs. Minor Moxley of Long Cove entertained a large party of friends at a picnic last Wednesday at their Lonz Cove cottage and grounds. A fine chowder dinner was served at 1 o'clock. Among those present wera Mr. and Mrs. Waiter Lee of New Ha- ven, Mr. and Mrs. James Lee and granddaughter, Mrs. Miner and daughter, all of Groton, Mr. and Mrs. Latham B. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Comstock of the vi Mr. and Mrs. C. S. James of 5 Point, with Mr. and Mrs. Burnap of Norwich and Mrs. Herbert Turner of New London. Cottages Closed. cottagzes have closed for the o village and on the Bly of Mt. V the Davis cottag Sunday, making the journey b; tomobile. Mrs. E. J. Jones and daughter Miss Beatrice Jones, closed Twin Oaks cot- tage and returned to Mt. Vernon, 7., on Tuesday. Mrs. Jones enterta ed for the week-end her son, Vincent Jones and his friend, J. V. Hindel. Leave for New Haven. The Roxbury Tutoring school New Haven which has a summer school at the Yale quarters and cot- taces, closed last Saturday, taking the students to New Haven by special truin where they occupy an entire floor at the Hotel Taft until their examina- tions are taken. Miss . Mary Voorhees of New York s o guest of Mrs. James Edmund Nor- n and her sister, Mildred a guest of Mrs, Edward H. Latimer. The Misses Voorhees stopped en route from Hunt Lake, N. Y, where they have spent e summer to visit the v for a time their home. The many friends and rela . Dudley C. Perkins of this laze which es of lace M who_recently underwent an operation at the Attleboro pieased to hear t anitarium are much at ske is doinz well. s Jennie G. Perkins, = improvement. Return to Norwich. The family of Herman Wulf of Nor- wich closed their cottage on the Bluff and returned home Tuesday. Mrs. Horace H. Sears and son Al- fred returned to Boston Monday after a visit to Mrs. Delphine Fish, Mrs, ars’ sister. Mildred Scranton of Northfield t the home of hLer aunts, the ses Mathewson, in the village. Mrs. Emma Bennett returned from Anthony, R. I, with her little grand- daughter, Em-Beth, last Monda making the journe: the guest of Mrs. Norwich. Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Anderson and daughter, who have been guests of Mr. and Mrs. James D. Copp Copp farm for two days, re their home in Montclair, N. J week. Cruise Along the Sound. Coroner Frankiin H. Brown has as his guests on his auxiliary sloop Ruth for a cruise along the Sound this week Dudley C. Perkins, Otis Winchester and Richdra Chase. Miss Clara Lester of Norwich was 2 Buest of Mrs. Emma Bennett Tues- ay. is als Willlam Bogue of Putnam Cottagers Leave. Mr. and Mrs. Harry V. Mann_and daushters Misses Marjorie and Edna returned to their home in Putnam last week closing their cottage on the Bluff. A large delegation of friends was at the station to bid them farewell. Mrs. Steers, wife of Judge Alfred Steers of Brooklyn, N. Y. and her daughters returned last week to their home having spent the summer at their cottage on the Bluff. LISBON John’ Kendall Writes Interesting Let- ter From Nogales—Week’s Frosts Do No Particular Damage. R. W. Fitch was notified early this week of the death of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Edward Hoagland of Ariington, Silo filling is nearly completed in the northern part of the town. Harry Fitch is putting up a new stlo. Charles Eradlow at Newent is also putting in one, along with other improvements to his stock barn. A slight frost was reported on low land Sunday morning and Wednesday morning a heavier one which also showed in places on the hills but did no damage. Tidings From Nogales. A letter received by the parents of John Kendall of First Connecticut In- fantry stationed at Nogales, Arizona, states that the guardsmen _recently went on a sixty-five mile hike and pitched camp three miles west of Hua- chusa, a prominent military head- quarters during the Apache campaign which is practically the same as it was thirty years ago. At that time a sig- located on the hill from which heliograpic communication in the Worcester, Mass., have becn spending | field and also with the regular sta- e wean: setin friends in town. T. E. ‘Westerly. Farmers are filling their sllos. tions in the mountains. A row of Maine spent Wednesday at |buildings at the foot of the hill form- ed officers’ quarters, other large buildings were the barracks and near- Samuel P. Maine of Ledyard was|by were the corrals. calling on friends in town Sunday. Upon their arrival at Muachuca the Six | . | | of | min by automobile as | | regiment began rifie ce. Onme battalion would shoot while the other two did fleld work. The camp site was piped with excellent water. All were in the best of health and enthusiastic over the surroundings. The officers Stated that the last day of the hike ihe regiment marched almost twenty- five miles and scarcely a man lagged. After ten days’ stay they returned to Nogales. Pastor Away, Church Closed. Rev. and Mrs. W, J. Reynoids are spending their vacation at Mrs. Rey- nolds’ former home. During their ab- sence the church will be closed for two Sundays. Henry Dawley of Hope Valley, R. 1L, ana Miss Mildred Young of Vol- untown attended church at Newent on a recent Sunday morning and spent the remainder of the day at the par- sonage. Charles Johnson who has been ill is somewhat improved. George Fitch and Misses Ella and Lillian Fitch of Norwich were visitors Sunday at thelr cousin’s, Mrs. Harry Hull's. Met at Parsonage. The Ladies’ Aid society met at the parsonage Tuesday afternoon. R. R. Barber and J. B. Palmer at- tended Brooklyn fair Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Hull of Provi- | dence are at T. D. Phillips’ for a visit. Miss Edna Berg of New Britain came Tuesday to spend a few days with Miss Alice Kennedy. LEBANON Hewitt Family Moving to Pittsfield— Guests in Town For Manning-Hoxie Wedding. Mrs. Anna Perry of New London and Washington, and her granddaugh- ter, Miss Elizabeth Sweet, were re- cent visitors with Mrs. Henry Hewitt. Moving to Pittsfield. Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Hewitt mo- tored to Keene, N. H, where he is moving his household goods to Pitts- field, Mass., where he is to teach the coming year. He was accompanied by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Hewitt of this place. Mr. and M: Nelson and daughter, Mabel, of Hartford, were week-end visitors at H. W. Sweet’s. Mr. Ernest Church and Mrs, Minnie Raffner of Hartford spent Sunday with O. L. Pultz and family. ‘W. P. Lillie of North Franklin spent Sunday with his son, Robert Lillie and family. Mrs. Emma Warner and Mr. James Caldwell of North Franklin spent Sun- day with N. S. Loomis and family Royce Loomis left Tuesday night for New York. He is to return to Pratt Institute. Mrs. James Stedman has sufficiently recovered from her recent illness to be moved to her daughter’s, Mrs. Ed Card’s at South Windham. Mrs. Bertha Tew of Salem spent Thursday with her daughter, Miss Ma- bel Tew. Mrs, C with her family of Mrs. J. at Leroy rrie Abell spent Thursday son, Winthrop Abell and Greeneville. D. Simpson of Norwich Kneeland’s. Guests at Weddin Mr. and_Mrs. Albert Hoxie of Wil- 5! were in town Wed- attend the wedding of the Vera Hoxie and Fred- lanning of Yantic. Verson Boothby of Woodmont, Ct., is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Boothby. ward - Messenger of Norwich ting at_A. C. Williams’. s Isabelle Pratt of Boston spent is nesday to is Tuesday_with Miss Ellen Huntington. Miss Ruby K. Sweet is visiting her unt, Mrs. Nelson of Hartfosd. Mr. and Mrs. Clemont A. were in Norwich Wednesda: Attend Brocklyn Fair. Eugene Maynard, Mrs. Nellie Thayer and son Winifred and_Norman Pultz attended the fair in Brooklyn Wed- nesda L. P. Smith is in Boston for a few adays. The Ladies’ Aid society met Thurs- day afternoon in the church parlors. Mr. and Mrs.- Frank K. Noyes and daughter have returned from a visit in Exeter, N. H. Pastor’s Theme for Sunday. Next Sunday morning Rev. H. A, Campbell will again speak upon the interesting theme, Social and Relig- ious Problems, Marked interest was shown in the treatment of the subject and the facts presented. Mrs. John Suyford and daughter have returned to New York after spending the summer at the home of Dr. E. L. Danielson. Attended Niece's Wedding. Mrs. Myron J. Wiltaker and family of Worcester, Mass., and Miss Elia Peck of Hartford were in town Wed- Fowler nesday to attend the wedding of their niece, Miss Vera Foxie and Frederick { F. Manning of Yanti John Madley has moved to his new farm in the northern part of the town. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hoxie and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hoxie attended the fair Thursday. The trip was made by automobile. SOUTH GRISWOLD A. G. Green and 1. O. and Frederick Burdick attended Brooklyn fair Wed- nesday. Miss Gladys L. Thompson left Tues- Simmons College, Boston, where she is a senior. liss Alicc Baker of Greeneville is ting her aunt, Mrs. H. E. Palmer. Supt. and Mrs. A. C. Burdick were at_the Bethel school Tuesday. Earl Clark, who injured his thumb while at work in the Glasgo mill, has returned to his work. Miss R. G. Flint of Norwich was a ‘business caller here Tuesday. R. H. Youns is filling his silo, Mrs. Maurice Chizzola of Springfield, Mass.,, is visiting her father, Ernest Luther. Herhert Irons has returned to Lis- bon, after spending several days at H. L. Burton's. Miss Gertrude Luther has returned to’ Springfield, after passing her va- cation_at her home here. J. G. Bill was a Sunday guest at the parsonage. Edgar H. Clark and children, Henry an Evelyn, spent the weck-end with Mr, Clark’s mother in Ledyard. A. G. Green and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shaw and Mrs. E. H. Clark attended Kingston fair Thursday. FRANKLIN Mr. and Mrs. William Weaver en- tertained Wednesday Mrs, Rose Kin- ney of South Coventry, Mrs. Henry Kendall of Lisbon, Miss Hazel Buchan- an of Staten Island, N. Y, and Ben- jamin Brown of Canterbury. Miss Mabel Tracy is substituting for Miss Blanche Smith. Hart Lamb of West Hartford was a week end guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lavi- us_Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Weaver have returned after epending a week at the Golden Spur. Mrs. Luther Gray of Stonington has been the guest of her brother, Charles Beckwith. Mrs. C. W. Grant and Miss Clara L. Grant wese in Norwich Wednesday. Rev. George Cham- bers on Birthday—Gift of Purse of $1250—Hospital Patient Returns Home. . Returning to his home after calling on friends, Rev. George Chambers, pastor of the Fitchville Baptist church, was surprised to find about thres score friends gathered there, loaded with fruit, cake and other good things. The gathering was a surprise party to Rev. Mr. Chambers in honor of his birthady. The evening was pleasantly spent in songs, Tecitations and musical selections. During the evening Rev. J. €. Young, pastor of the Bozrah Con- gregational church, in Dbehalf of his friends, presented Rev. Mr. Chambers a‘purse containing $22.50. Guests were present from Yantic, Franklin and Bozrah. Patient Returns to Bradford. Master Mario De Fanti of Bradford, R. I, who has been a patient at W. W. Backus hospital for ~the past six weeks for treatment, and was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Chambers the latter part of last week, has returned to his home in Bradford. School Opens. Schools opened in the various dis- tricts in town Monday. Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Winchester, Mra. ‘William Keélley of this place and her son. John Beswick, of Eristol, spent Sunday in Montville. Mies Mary Gallagher of Providence was a recent guest of her cousins, the Misses Annie and Margaret Fields. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brown of Bristol are visiting the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Brown, Jr. Mrs. John Brown spent Wednesday with Mrs. Henry Eastland in Greene- ville. Miss Margaret McLean of Worcester, Mass., is visiting Miss Teresa Mc- Manus. John Lynch of New London spent Tuesday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Lynch. Baptist Church Notes, Sunday morning worship tomorrow at 11 o'clock, with a sermon by the pastor on Christ the Lizht of the World. Bible echool at 12.15. Evening service at 7.30. Topic, A Thkrec-fold Miracle. Prayer and covenant meet- ing Thursday evening at 7.30. The Ladies' Benevolent soclety of the Baptist church met with Mrs. Phoebe Robinson Tuesday afternoon and evening. NIANTIC Quaker Hill Sunshine Society Enter- tained by Friends in Pine Grove— Station Buildings Being Painted. Mrs, A. E. Spencer of Washington avenue entertained a number of rela- tives Sunday. Mrs. E. L. Spencer of Salem is the guest of Mr . E. Spencer. Lawrence Spencer has taken up his studies at the Manual Training school, New London. Attorney and Mrs. F. G. Brown of Southington motored to the village on Sunday. Painting the Station. A force of men employed by the raifroad company is painting the sta- tion and train shed. Mrs, G. F. Griswold was a visitor in Mohegan last week. The Sunshine society of Quaker Hill spent the day Tuesday with Mrs. W. H. Barker at her cottage in the grove, They were pleasantly entertained and enjoyed the day among the pines. Tracy Beckwith is attending the Manual Training school in New Lon- aon. s Laura Smith is employed in New Londo Miss Bernice Willey of New Haven was a recent guest of Miss Katie Willey. Homer Dorman has returned from Hartford. Touring New Hampshire. Mrs. G, K. Crandall is making a trip through New Hampshire. Mrs, Max Frank of New York is stopping at the Kummel cottage. George Bell of Philadelphia is mak- ing a visit to his sister. Dr. and Mrs. Austin Thompson of Bristol are guests of the doctor's fa- ther. Mrs. J. E. Simpson of Hartford is at_her cottage. F. Hills of Hartford motored to the grove Sunday. ~ GOSHEN Song /Birds Leaving—25 Names on List to Be Made—W. C. Thomas Recovering. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Clark of Willi- mantic are visltors at the home of their son-in C. L. Hinckl Mrs. B. R. York Is visiting in_Malden, Mass. Mr, and Mrs. Charles Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. George K. Payne of Portland were visitors in Goshen Sun- day. The sound of the song birds is con- spicuous by its absence. A whippoor- will, though, was heard early in the morning on the 20th. Mrs. J. A. Randall is visiting friends in Norwich. Planning to Build House. John Wibber is getting material ‘in readiness to build a new house at once on the farm once owned by the late Isaac G. Avery. Mrs. C. L. Hinckley is a guest of friends in Holyoke, Mass. 25 to Be Made. The selectmen mect at the town hall today for the purpose of making elect- ors. Twenty-flve names appear on the list to be made. Rev. Mr. Clark of the Baptist church will preach here tomorrow at 2 o'clock p. m. Sunday school at 12 0. S. Smith of Norw church service here Sunday, Mrs. Sanford Sherman of Seattle, ‘Wash,, was a recent caller at the home of E. F. Johnson, Led C. E. Meeting. The Christian Endeavor mesting Sunday evening was led by W. T. Curry: the subject for the evening was Little Things That Help. Arthur Randall of Storrs was home over Sunday. Friends are pleased to learn that W. C. Thomas, who underwent an opera- tion at the New Lordon hospital this week, is convalescent. Many farmers are more than busy filling silos; the hum of the machin- ery reminds one of a planing mill in operation at a distance. SHUNOC After an enjoyable vacation passed in’ Massachusetts, Rev. O. D. Fisher was greeted by his many parishioners Sunday morning at the Congrega- tional church. Miss Jessie I. Fish of Mystic spent Sunday with Mrs. Henry B. Randall and Mrs. E. B. James. Arthur Barnes of New London was a Sunday guest of S. Curtis Eggleston and fami . H. Pierce is building a new barn. Many residents from out of town were in the place Tuesday, to at- terd the funeral of Mrs. Henry L. Al- Ien. J. Eiwood Miner and family of Pendleton Hill were visitors Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. James. The decorations at the Third Bap- nds of public opin: Pride of Ownership Wherever you may find them, Paige owners are always enthusiastic—always contented—always completely satisfied. For these people, the automobile problem™ has been permanently solved. car with a warm affection which is not usually accorded to things outside the human family. Because the Paige is worthy of trust and respact, it is trusted and respected in every section of the nation—North, South, East and West. And, please remember, it is just this'great mass They regard their sn—this ever increasing owner enthusiasm and good will—that has built an impregnable bulwark of Reputation and Fres- tige around the name Paige. FATRFIELD “‘SIX-46" SEVEN-PASSENGER $1375 F. O. B. DETROIT FLEETWOOD *‘SIX-2%" FIVE-PASSENGER ¢1090 F. O. B. DETROIT Iz - IGE-DETRCIT MITOP. C. THAMES SQUARE GARAGE, Norwich Phone 654 Frank Sterry, Manager 0., DETROIT, MICH, tist church, Sunday, were under the supervision’ of Mrs. E. B. James, as- sisted by Miss Jessie Eldredge Fish, ot Mystic. Judge and Mrs. C. C. Gray and son, Ernest, also Mr. J. Edwin Thompson, have been on an automobile trip to the White mountains the past week. LIBERTY HILL Sewing Circle Nets $70 From Fair— Reception for Rev. John H. Knott and Family. The Ladies' Sewing Circle members were well pleased with the patronage they received at their fair, supper and entertainment held last. weesx Tht day afternoon and evening. The sum netted was $70. Tendered Reception. A _reception was held for Rev. John H. Knott and family at the hall Fri- ddy evening. The district school will commence next Monday. There was a frost Wednesday morn- ing on lower lands, but not much damage was done in this section. Earl Holbrook, who has been on a visit to Hartford and Niantie, return- ed Tuesday. William - Peckham, who the suest of his sister, Chapel, to been Mrs. Elmer the past six weeks, returned his home in Boston, Monday. Mrs. Herman Strong and son, Ro- land, of Ansonia, are visiting at J. Henry Clarke's. Mr. Strong was here Saturday and Monday, Mr. Strong is Mrs, Clarke's brother., Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Holbrock of Willimantic, were guests of the for- mer's brother, Earl Holbrook and wife Thursday. A Fox About. A fox has been committing depreda- tions on Miio Davoll's hennery. LEONARD BRIDGE Relatives and Friends Note 70th Birthday of Edwin Kneeland. George D. Watrous and Miss Emily Watrous are visiting the former's brother near Hartford. Messrs. Quigg and Henry McDonald of Middletown were callers Monday on the latter’s cousin, Edwin P. Knee- and. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Spencer were in_Andover, Sunday. K. L. Cummings was in Colchester, recently. Birthday Gathering, Mr. and Mrs. W. Henry Kneeland of Columbia, Judge and Mrs. Albert G. Kneeland of this place, Mrs. Everett H. Fosworth and Miss Lucie Mae Bosworth of Hartford, and Mrs, Otto A. Nettleton and _ daughter, Grace, spent Saturday at Mr. and Mrs. Edwin P. Kneeland’s. The party was ar- ranged in honor of Edwin Kneeland's seventieth birthday, which occurred that day. CAMPBELLS MILLS State bas Inspoctors Looking for Evi- dences of Blight. James H, Dixon was in Providence, Sept. 20th. State inspectors were examining cur- rant and gooseberry leaves in this vicinity for blight, Thursday. 1 Mason Gray is doing teaming in Sterling, for Charles Hopkins of Plain- fleld. Mrs. James H. Dixon attended the Brookiyn fair Wednesday. Charles Tanner is drawing wood to Voluntown. The condition of Horace Perkins, who has been in feeble health for several weeks, contintes unchanged. Mrs. Marion Chase of Abington was a Sunday guest at the homes of Hor-| ace Perkins and Mason Gray. Miss Marion Blakeslee was a weeck- end guest at the home of Stephen B. Sweet, in Voluntown. Fali Term of Schooi Begins—Metho- dist Society to Eiect Trustees. lanchard returned home after spending two weeks s in Providence and Wake- Mabel Sunday with fleld, R I E. A, Clark spent the weck-end and Sunday with his mother in Led- vard. Miss W. F. Green of Hartford is spending a few days with Mrs. W. G.| Burdick. Robert Wilbur is doing jury duty in Norwich The Ladies’ Aid_Society will meet with Mrs. Sterry Kinney next Wed- nesday. Opening of Schools. in the Eighth district com- menced Tuesday, with Miss Mary Rathburn from Mystic in the senior room and Miss Deliz Mallory in the primary department. Mrs. Reynolds, who has been Mrs. Button a few days went to erly, R. L. Sunday, to stay with ho is ili. Jurdick attended School ing the Wind- F. Green returned Tuesds 4, after spending B few 3 Mrs. W. G. Burdick. iss Marion Mallory returned Sat- urday to her school duties in Water- bury, where she has taught the past four years. Mr. and Mrs, A. C. Burdick of Jew- ett City were callers at W. G. Bur- dick’s Tuesda: Albert Gallu ip_and family are soon to move into the house with Otto Anderson, in the upstairs tenement. There was quite a heavy frost Wed- ne; morning in places in this To Elect Trustees. The 'members of the Methodist church will meet at the church today (Saturday) to elect trustees for three Palmer and her niece, visited at Mrs, Kinney day afternoo: LAUREL GLEN Farewell Party Given Mr. and Mrs. Rosich, Scon to Move to North Ston- ington. Miss s. Dwight Main and daughter e were business callers at Alton this weel, Mr. and Mrs. George Hill and sons Ray and Noel are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Rusick during Mr. Hill's vacation. ] spent Sunday with his family here. Farewell Party. evening several neighbors athered at the nome of Rusich for a farewell Rusich, assisted by her mother, Mrs. Hill, served cake, ice cream,’ coffee and fruit. Music was enjoyed. The guests expressed many regrets at losing Mr. and Mrs. Rusich and family from the community, while wishing them much happiness in their new home at North Stonington. SALEM The Week’s Visitors—Funeral of T. Hunt Sterry Held Wednesday. Tuesday and friends Mr. and_Mr: party. Mr: Secretary Hill of the Norwich Y. M. C. A. preached in the Congrega- tional church Sunday morning. The evening meeting was led by Mrs. Helen Malona. Mrs,"James Beebe entertained rela- tives from Grassy Hill, Sunday. jarah Rogers of Niantic is spending several davs with her niece, Mrs. Sherwood Miner. Guests From East Haddam. Daniel Williams of Eas: Haddam was a_week-cnd guest of his nephew, Gilbert J. Murray. Floyd Bailey and William Storms of Norwich, were Charles Miner. Mrs. Henry Tisdale returned to her home in New London, Sunday, after spending several weeks at Mill Val- ley bungalow. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson ‘Webster called on_relatives in Amston, Sunday. Mry. Lottie Ewing of Worcester, Mass., spent the first of the week with Saleri relatives. Jokn Mitchell of Hadlyme and Mise Adelaide Champlin of Jassapeag spent Sunday with- Mr. and Mre. Sherwood Miner. Bela L. Pratt of Boston was in town the first of the iweek. Mrs. Willlam Howard of Lake Pond was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Malona, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. William Darling spent recent guests of Sunday with relatives in Holyoke Mass. FUNERAL. T. Hunt Sterry. T. Hunt Sterry died at his Homq Monday morning, after a nillness of several months with Brights disease and cardiac asthma. The funeral services were held from his home Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock. Rev. C. A. Northrup of Nor- wich conducted the services. Burial was in the family plot in Moss Wood Glen cemetery, in Saiem. OZRAH Jewett City Pastor to Exchange With the Rev. J. C. Youngs—Grange Members Discuss Poultry, Rev. Albert Donnell of Jewett City will occupy the pulpit in the Con- gregational church Sunday, in ex- change wita the pastor, Rev. James C. Young. Poultry the Theme. The grange meeting was held in the ‘rown Hall, Wednesday evening The lecturer’s hour was devoted to talks on the raising of poultry. Mrs. Grace K. Peckham spoke on the rais- ing of chickens. Leroy Lathrop told of his experiences in raising turkeys. Mrs. Rana Gardner talked on guineas, Mrs. Charles Davis on ducks, and Mrs, J. Willard Frink on geese. Leb- anon grange is to furnish the program at the next meeting. The supper com- mittee furnished refreshments con- sisting of rolls, peaches and coffee. Filiing Silos. The Abell Brothers are busy filling silos this week having filled Grandy’s, Frank Lathrop’s, Stark's and_Anson Burgess' Mrs. R. Wheeler Hew! town spent Avery. s, t of Middle- hursday with Mrs. Mary Dogs Kill Sheep. Leroy Lathrop has had four sheep killed by dogs this week. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin E. Lathrop have returned to their home, after spending a few days at Noank. Harry Lathrop was an over Sunday guest of his parents, while there. Irs, J. C. Young returns toflay (Saturday) from Boston, where she has been spending a week with her brother. ASHWILLETT The schools in town are expected to open for the fall term Monday next. A few local resdents attended the fair at Kingston last week. Charles Rathbone has returned home after visiting relatives here. ‘The saw-mill has been moved from the Pugh woodlot to a lot on Chester Main’s place. Charles Albro and family of Glas- go were through here for a drive Sunday afternoon. Farmers are digging potatoes and some have begun to cul up corn. The first big frost of the season here was Wednesday morning. vy