Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, January 27, 1917, Page 10

LEDYARD Thimble Club Meets With Mrs. Charles D. Geer—Cabbages Bringing $5 Per "uf"’ with PR ey Barrel _in Norwich Market—Effort ‘A Morgan of Ashwillett has moved here to reside. to Appnh' M Damage. g.“‘m U“hlfl‘ = R Ledyard Thimble Club met with |have ts here for a num- Mgecha.fl;:dn. Go; -fl’-’ A |ber of years, hl". move to Quain- very - pleasant afternoon by the members present u.nd dainty refreshments were T;ervefl n: the close of the meeting. e next meeting will be held with Clarence t. Mrs. Arthur D. Barrett and son, John, who have been. Mrs. Barrett’s mother in New York city for the past four weeks, returned home Monday. Appraising Sheep Damage. Selectmen Charles A. Gray and Joseph E. Holdridge were recently called to Lafayette Main's to appraise sheep damage. No satisfactory agree- ment coufimx:.a reached and they will appear heac G. Geer has completed flling his_ice house with 12 Inch fce from Holdridge's pond. Theodore Taylor has concluded his work as lawyer for Thomas 3 There has been much iliness in town with colds and grip. Mrs. Sar- ah Corey and Mrs. Issac Chapman, who have been ill are reported to be better. First Selectman Charles A. Gray was a business caller in New London and at the Navy Yard Tuesday. Witnesses at Norwich. Samuel E. Holdridge and Al- onzo Main were witnesses-at the su- periof court in Norwich Tuesday and Weaflesday, in the case of Mrs. Lucy Main Massey of Stonington vs. her daughter, Mrs. Lydia Foote of Pres- ton. Mrs. Isaac G. Geer and Mrs. Charles A. Gray, returned Wednesday from Boston, where they have been guests of friends for more than a week. They have had a very pleasant time. There will' be some changes in farm tenants this spring. Cabbages $5 Per Barrel. Local growers are receiving $5 per vegetable barrel for cabbages in the Norwich market. This is the highest price they ever received for cabbages. Dudley C. Perkins of Gales Ferry and Miss Laura Perkins of Poquetan- nuck were business callers at the pro- bate office_Wednesday afternoon. Roscoe Norcross lost a valuable horse Tuesday. Mr. Norcross was working in the woods and his horse's leg was caught between two rocks and was broken. Mr. Norcros _has pur- chased another horse from Yantic par- baug, Stonington. They will be great- 1y mll!.fl by friends l.nd neighbors in Shunoe. de Culver, a former resident lun. now ‘was calling n_ friends in town Monday. ““Mrs. H. M. Perkins is seriously Il The mail on route No. 2 is being looked after this week by the substi- tute carrier, Lyle C. Gray, of North Stonington. Noyes A. Eccleston has gone to work on a milk farm at East Great Plain, near Norwich. FITCHVILLE nneth McCrary Returns from Mexico —Malevolent Person Strews Tacks in the Road. » At the morning service at the Bap- tist church Rev. George H. Chambers. the pastor, will preach from Matthew's gospel 10th chapter, verses 34 to 42, on the subject What the True Follower of Christ May Reasonably Expect. Sunday school will be held at 12.15. The evening service at 7 o'clock with a sermon by the pastor from the text “And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only” Matt. 17: 8. The prayer and covenant meeting of the church is to be held Thursday evening, Feb. 1st, at .30 o’clock Home from Mexico. Kenneth McCrary of New York, whe has been stationed at the Mexican bor- der, returned north this week and has been the guest of Francis Kelley for the past few days. Mrs. Peter Olsen of Jewett City was a recent guest of her sister, Miss Essie Popham. Mrs. A. L. (Maynard of Norwich spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Phillips. ‘Warren Thompson was a recent guest of his family, who are spending several days with relatives in New Britain. Tacks Puncture Tires. Some person or persons seems to have a grudge against the autoists using the highway between this place and Yantic and put handfuls of tacks in several places in the road between the two villages. About 20 or more punctures were reported between last Saturday and Sunday evening. Sun- day three drivers were changing tires at the same time and another car re- celved punctures in,all four tires. LEBANON Eleven Tables Occupied at Whist— Tourists Motor to Georgia to Spend Remainder of the Winter. - Jud Studying in Newark. Miss Anna Blatherwick, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Blather- wick, left last Saturday for Newark, J., where she will attend school un- July to complete her eighth grade work and will return in time to enter the Norwich Free Academy in the Fall UNC/ASVILLE Mrs. Clara G. Potter Tells Club About the King’s Daughters—Lewellyn Pot- ter Badly Scalded—Azalea Presented Mrs. F. J. Alexander. At the meeting of the Thursday ternoon club held at the Meth “hurch the first part of the meeting was devoted to business, after which Mrs. Clara Gordon Potter gave an in- structive talk on the history and work accomplished by the King’s Daughters. The refreshment _committee, Mrs. Charles F. Bartlett. Mrs. Cora Botham, Mrs, Jennle Phillips and Mrs. Joseph Smith, served a lunch. Surprise Party. A surprise party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Hickey in Pequot. An enjoyable even- ing was spent with dancing, games and music. Refreshments were served during the evening. About 20 were in attendance, including several from out of town. Aid Society’s Officers. At a recent meeting of the Ladie: Aid society the following officers were elected: President, Mrs. Ray Wood- mansee; vice president, Mrs. Julia Coen, Mrs. C. A. Chapman, Mrs. John Huggard; secretary and treasurer, Miss Melvin H. Furber; relief commit- tee, Mrs. William Webster, Mrs. A. P. Latimer, Mrs. C. A. Chapman, Mrs. C. G. Turner, Mrs. N. C. Allen; collector, Mrs. Woodmansee. Mrs. Michael Bowman, who has been receiving treatment in a New London hospital, has returned home much im- proved in health. | Pequot council, K. of C, has changed its meeting time from the first Tuesday in the month to the first unday afternoon. Badly Scalded. Lewellyn Potter, son of Mr. and Mr Wallace Potter- of Hilltop, was badly scalded by pulling a pan of hot milk over himself, burning his shoulder and arm. Willlam Watt has purchased a new automobile. James Phillips, employed in 'Green- 1d. sment the week end at his home Pequot. Mrs, F Rev. H. A. Campbell was a Norwich visitor last week. Mrs. Herbert “W. Sweet spent the week end with friends and relatives in Hartford; Dr. Henry and Dr. John Sweet of Hartford were recent visitors with the former’s daughter, Mrs. K. F. Bishop, of this place. Miss Adelaide Hatten was a Hartford visitor,Saturday. Clifton Sweet of New York was a recent visitor with his mother, Mrs. Mary Sweet. Miss Nettie Williams spent the week end with W. N. Palmer and family of Chestnut Hiil. Mr. and Mrs. Clement Fowler were am;‘)nx Worwich visitors Saturday. T, Sr., is visitin her. sumfi‘aesu v ple are confined to At the whist party in Grange hall Friday evening eleven tables were played. Prizes went {0 the following: Ladies—First, Mrs. N. A. Pultz; sec- ond, Mise Biia Hociwoad: third: Miss Hattfe King. Gentlemen—Jrirst, Arthur Hewitt; second, J. A. Thomas; third, Walter Williams. Refreshments were served. Motored to Georgia. Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Gardner and son and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Taylor left Thursday for Georgia o spend the winter. " The trip was made in Mr. Gardner’s - automobile.. While - thers they are touring the southern states. Mrs. O. L. Pultz, Mrs. W. M. Pultz and two children and Miss Adelaide Hallen spent Tuesday with Mrs. C. S. Goodwin. GOSHEN ice-cutters Delayed—Edward W. Jones Messenger in House of Representa- tives. P. A. Lathrop and son Andrew La- throp have purchased a fancy pair of Devon steers. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Raymond of He. bron ‘were visitors at Hillside farm early this week. - Miss Besie H. Randall of Old Lyme :an a week-end guest at her home ere. d J. Hope is suffering from . a severe attack of bronchitis. 3 Mrs. Charles C. Tibbetts left town this week to spend a few days in Syracuse, N. Y. Rev. G. G. Scrivener occupied the pulpit Sunday | morning and evening. The women of the Methodist church held a chicken pie supper in the - chapel Wednesday, after which an en- tertainment was given, Presented Azalea. As the Ladies’ Aid society meeting held at the home of Mrs. F. J. Alex- ander she was presented a beautiful | W. azalea. Two new members were voted into -the society. The Good Cheer Sunshine society has received its incorporation papers from Hartford and its property has been insured. Mrs. Frederick E. Per- kins entertained the members Thurs- day afternoon. Mrs. Peter Taylor has been spend- ing this week with her daushter, Mres. Ernest Semming, of Worcester. . Mrs. Loulsa Fox epent Sunday at the home of her brother, . . Newton, in yme. Miss Mary Shugrue has returned to ‘her home in Norwich after a few days spent as the guest of Miss Leona De- vine of Pequot. Medos Lusignas and Peter Lusignas, who_have beén spending some time in New Hampshire, have returned to their home m Pequot- Sunday morning a fire in a pile of waste leatherboard was ntinxul-hd before much Cochegan, e-mp M. W. supper after the recent ing. SHUNOC Rev. §. M. Catchcart of Westerly occupieq the pulpit or the nnmn Baptist church, delivered an lnmcsfinc discourse to a mood sized congregation. ‘The school in District No. C‘hn.l ‘been 2&. closed and the scholars there are be-| 1 ing fi‘-pgfl to- the. Shunoc school 2 haps to lce-cutters. An unusual day of mishaps was what seemed to befall a number of farmers on their second day at ice bharvesting at Pitchers pond. ‘The first accident was a broken rear axle- tree. The mishap to the next team was a broken tire. The third team ran away. A forward wheel came off the fourth' team wagon.” The farmer slipped and came near tak- !ing a cold plunge into the pond. Charles Howard of Montville is spending several days at the home of I. Mott. Edward W, Jones is Messenger. Edward W. Jones is messenger in the house of representatives instead of doorkeeper as stated. Mr. Jones is a hustler in whatever he undertakes and his present duties in the state capitol will be no_exception. Mr. Jones and W. T. Curry were in this weele Hartford VOLUNTOWN Court Libertv. 1. O. F. Holds Installa- tion—ilocal Guests at Pachaug Sup- per. ‘ourt Liberty, No. 3836, 1. O. F.. held ln-hlh.tkm Monday even ng. The of- ed were: Chiet ranger, chief ranger, Joseph Bitgood; Morris J. Anduun' flnl.nd.ll secre- s et : 'm:e plctu!!‘ shown here last Sat- | Chesebro Jeader. E. Ri 1? herbnrymtsudgy-mn e Mrs. T. P. Norman. Miss was _ke B, Avery gi friends in Providence over H. her home by D. F. Mrs. n has so % Te- covered from her recent bad as to be out. Married Fifteen Years. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hartley cele- brated the fifteenth anniversary at their marriage Jast Saturday noon and evening. A number of friends called and left gifts. Among the number was ex-Judge of Probats Calvin A. Snyder, who performed the arriage ceremony for Mr. and Mrs. Hartley 15 vears ago. Miss Wila J. Wheeler of the Shunoc district was a caller in the village on Thursday. Mrs. William P. Babcock is staying with her daughter, Mrs. George H. GLASGO of Residence—Bethel Pastor Unanimously Invited to Return for Another Year. Mr. and Mrs. Levine, who have been living on the Calvin Wilcox farm for the pzst three or four years, are to- day (Saturday) moving their house- hold goods into the lower front tene- ment of the Lewis house. Basil Vin- cent and wife occupy the ell of the house. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Richardson and two little daughters, who_reside on the Button farm attended Sunday mornihg service at the Bethel church. Byron P. Young of Sterling was a caller at W. G. Burdick’s, \Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Cole have named their little dauehter, Priscilla Eliza- eth. The Ladies’ Aid Society is to meet with Mrs. Ernest Luther next Wed- nesday_afternoon. Mr.” McFarland of Willimantic_was a caller at John Woodmansee’'s Wed- nesday. Ardell Gallup has moved his house- kold goods and family to Hartford. Invited to Return. At the quarterly conference recentd’ held at the Bethel church with the District Superintendent, Rev. G. G. Scrivener, presiding, there was a unanimous vote for the return of Rev. John Thompson the coming year as pastor of the Bethel church. =« .= GRISWOLD at the Grange—Social Well_Attended. William Kelsey of Boston was a_vis- itor at S. G. Norman's the first of the week. * Mrs. . B Montgomery entertained the Ladies’ Ald soclety last week Thursday Mrs. W. P. Holmes is home from Wil- imantic for a few days’ visit. Grange Installation. Deputy F. N. Taylor of Lebanon in- stalled_thes owing officers last week Thursday evening: Master, Wil- lis Morgan; overseer, W. B. Montgom- ry; lecturer, W. C. Ferry; steward, Benjamin Wilcox: ~assistant steward, Alexander Tanner: chaplain, Mrs. Emma Terry; treasurer, Susie Mor- gan; secretary, Frank Morgan; keeper, W. P. Holmes; Ceres, Pomona. - Bertha Montgom- ery; lecturer, W. C. Terry; steward, steward, Mrs. Blanch Montgomery. Mrs. Willlam Whiteman and ®ilen Campbell received each a certificate of $174 towards a pfano at Lord & Co’s, Norwich. A good number attended the soclal at Pachaug last Saturday evening. Six dollars was the net profit. LAUREL GLEN Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Main and Mrs. Nathan Main attended the funeral of Mrs. Emily Main at Ashaway Tues- Installation day. John Hereaux, who has been work- ing in Middletown, has been visiting his parents in this place. Marshal Riu’s dog was run over and killed by an automobile. John Geer and Elwood Miner wers business callers in Westerly Saturday evening. ‘Willlam Watson and family have moved from the Burtch place to Pen- dleton Hill Mrs. John Main has been vumn: her mother, Mrs. Blmer Main. William Walden Shoots an 11-Pound Fox—Skating on the Lake. ‘William Walden, a deaf mute, noticed a commotion among his chickens. He got his gun and shot & fox weighing 11 _pounds. Farmers are filling their icehouses with 12-inch ice. A number attended the dance in ‘Bozrah Saturday family. Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Lathrop were in Norwich the past ! L. J. Dolbeare of Norwich and party enjoyed skating on the lake one day rday evening greatly liked by | than “"‘“"..:“.:.3%” District Superintendent Scrivener to Hold Quarterly ’Conference This Afternoon. Miss Edith Buell has been il the ‘weels. m:mma Sandstrom has been 111 also. = ‘W. Brayton’s family are recover- Chl.rlel Miller is drawing wood from the wood lot that Mr. Sandstrom lately bought. Frank Johnson is drawing wood to the parsonage. C. W. Miller has taken the contract to build the fires in the schoolhouse for the remainder of the winter. Sunday Services. There was a gopd attendance at both morning and evening services at thq M. E. church k Sunday. The pas- tor's subject was the Prayer of Ne- hemiah. Text, Nehemiah 6th chapter, 3rd verse: “I am doing a great work so that I cannot come down.” And also Nehemiah 8:10 “The joy of the Lord is your strength.” At the evening service the subject was “Doing the Will of God and By So Doing Would Know of the Doctrine. Next Sunday, Jan. 28, preaching at 10.30 a. m. and 7 p. m., Sunday school at 11.30 a. m. Quarterly Conference. The fourth quarterly conference will be held this (Saturday) afternoon at 2 p. m. in the vestry of the M. E. church. Rev. G. G. Scrivener of Nor- wich will preach. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark of East- ford was at the parsonage Sunday calling on Mrs. Clark’s parents. They came in their car. SOUTH KILLINGLY Willing Workers Hold Fish Supper— Relatives Attend Funeral of Elisha A. Hall. Mrs. R. C. Kies and Mrs. A. E. Hall spent Friday in Providenc Myrta Doane spent the Weéek- end with friends in Hopedale, Mass. Felix Lefleur is working in Williams- ville. Fish Supper. The Willing Workers served a fish supper in Grange hall Saturday eve- ning. Mrs, Joseph Hillary, who has been ill, is improving. Her sister, Mrs. La ton of Worcester is caring for her. George Woodmansee has moved to ‘Waterbury, where he and his son, Har- old have obtained employment. Jacob Pidge at Dayville. Jacob Pidge the oldest resident in this section has gone to Dayville to spend the winter. Funeral of Eiisha A. Hall. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Hall and Eve! ett Hall were in Oneco, Monday, to at- tend .the funeral of Elisha A. Hall, an uncle of Mr. Hall. Burial was at Cen- tral Village: Mr. Hall was a resident of this place for several years, occupy- ing the Horace Kies place, but for the past few years he has lived in Sterl- ing. He was seventy-five years old. He has one son, Charles, of Oneco. WINDHAM Informal C. E. Social—Jitney- Tea— Ninety New Books at Library. The regular offering of the Congre- gational church for the American Board, which was to have been taken the second Sunday of January when the morning service was not held be- cause of the storm, will be collected tomorrow morning. Mrs. Emma K. Robinson of River- head, L. L, is at her old home here for a few days. Miss Clara Johnson is visiting her sister in Winthrop, Mass. Informal Social. The C. E. society held ap informal evening in charge of Miss &rlflrle Sherman, chairman of the social committee. Jitney Tea. Mrs. George Keeney gave a jitney tea ition- in Hartford, Wed- New Library Books. About ninety new books, the gift of the state, have Just been added to the Free This collection_includes 2 wide list of subjects including many of the late works of fiction. RAWSON and Mrs. . Berggren are able to be out, after bew-se. 1 lfld by temp-rate people all‘av'ér‘flew England. POINT TO THE TAP “SIGN ON THE BAR g The stranded cruiser Milwaukee, whose crew was taken off, was wash- ed further toward shore near Eureka, Cal. As the Hull continued to fill with water, hope of salvaging the -vessel faded. "Navy salvagers have abandon- ed efforts to save the submarine E which the Milwaukee was trying. to pull off “the beach when the cruiser was' swept ashore. The factors re- speed on trials! ~Eve 3 mission “she hds bdén attached fo Pacific fleet and ™Hs rééently used 'as & tender "for submarincs that capacity 'sH& YHQ & crew 600, instead of*her’ horifial complemen of 727 men. Six other vekstle near Bureka, > €4 sponsible for the Weaching of the Mil- waukee were a dense fog, strong current “and the drag of the heavy line attached to the H-3. The Milwau- kee was built at the Fnion’ Iron works, San Francisco, sion -in 1908, mored cru amidship. She carri guns an , having a four inch belt esides her protective deck. fourteen six-inch rapid fire made twenty-two knots | saved: NORTh ST ERL[NG Mrs. ‘Richard Thurrot Thurrott of Tauman spent Saturday at F. O. Plummer’s. Mrs. Flora Place is visiting her ter in Providence. Mrs. Alice Frank and Hazel Lawton of Washington have been visiting rel- atives here. School at_the Wood . and Dorrance districts opéned Jan. 15, after. three weeks' vacation. Harold Wilson of Sterling _Center was the guest of George C. Spooner, Sunday. A number here have their ice hcuses well filled. Friends -of Mrs. Abbie Hillery are pained to learn'that she suffered a severe shock last week and is in a serious condition. Carl Olson and family of New York has moved to the Abbie Hillery farm which- Mr. Olson purchased recently. Mrs. Lena Gflm'.hl was in Provi- dence recently. - Mra G R Mesde is il with grip. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shippee and two children “spent the week-end -with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shippee.. 1 Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Belknap enter- tained M¥.and Mrs. Watson of Provi- dence over Sundey. Mrs. Hérbert Sweet 1s very HI with pneumonia. s- yer, df New YOofk state have WACR " thelt HouSebBIa futnisnin taken posséssion The_death of M Jan. 18th, at Los regretted by her m: “THOMP3GN Church Supper Clears Over $33—New! Books Added to Library Shelves. CHAPLIN Kindly Neighbors Fill Icehouse for W. s ‘Hadnah B B. Gallup—Administrator Named. Mrs. George ‘Babcock is visiting her daughter, Mrs. -Charles Small, of|, Providence. Neighborly Kindness. .. B. Gallup, whose wife has been seriousiy ill for six weeks, has good friends in F..W. Martin, F. M. White, George T. Crane, Harry Crane, Michael Landeck, Arthur Hall, Jr., James Lewis, Walter Griggs, Archie H. Gal- lup and Charles Anthony, who came Thursday the past week and filled his icehouse in less than five hours. Wharton Grubb has been appointed administrator on the Solomon Grubb estate. SOUTH CANTERBURY Dr. Hélen Baldwin of New York city is a’guest of her brother, Henry Bald- ‘ Having purchased the Joseph Farn- ham farm, Mr. and Mrs. James Saw- ppe; Over 80 were served at the s t week' at the Congregational church | and $33 was taken in. Books Received. New books are befng received at thip ublic library from ' the te grant’ 'wo recent ones are Bi Fy Child Should Know and Songs Every Child™® Should Know—to comiplete this aet X numbe’ rof gifts from indi & €'so been placetl upon the 5hn]vys rew ¥ cently. Mr, and Mis, G- E. Searls leave thely residence heer,this week. for thejr any,. . nyal southern. trip, planning to spmd,, séveral wesks. in ‘Camden, Pinehurst and Asheville; N.- €, .+ BLOOD and MEAT with chemicals constitute our Animal They are natural plant foods -nd approach most nearly tot.hfltbeotdl.ll‘phu!mdb—rfimy They, raise, the largest crops and keep the soil fertile. a booklet from our dealer showing results without potash during 1916, mammfimmm —m)mnunl 4