Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, May 5, 1917, Page 9

EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND Who is Goeing and Coming — Incidents, Accidents and Building in Three Counties. — New London County NORTH STONINGTON Delegates to Norwich Meeting—8chool House Repairs Planned—Red Cross Meeting. The pastor, Rev. O. D. Fisher. with Mrs. O. D. Fisher, Deacon and Mrs. hn D. Avery and Mrs. H. M. Pendle- ton as delesates, will represent the local Congregational urc! a meeting _of the aodktion tn Park church, Norwich, next Tuesday. At the close of the morning service in the Third Baptist church Sunday, Ernest Gray, Evelyn Main and Annie Morgan appiied for church member- sbip. When they had been examined the church voted to recelve them as candidates for bgptismal membership. To Repair School Buildings. The town school committée and the school supervisor visited some of the schooihouses last Saturday to plan re- airs which are to be made during the summer vacation. The extra repair nd voted by ths town INst fall has just become avallable for uss, town taxes having been patd in For Red Cross Benefit. Tt Red Cross auxiliary held a eat! Wednesday afternoon. A tea is being arranged for and later a play wiil be given. Grange Gives Play. he grangs pressiiled a comedy, The pement of Eljen, in grange hall on aturday evening. : JMies Armstrang of Jewett City has returned home after spending the past tix months with Mrs. I. W. Drigss of s village. N. Brown, who has been confined home for the past three weeks is improving. Mrs. Leonard Main. Miss Gertrude Main of Preston 1s spent Sunday with her eousin, s Bvelyn Malin D ROAD SOCIETY Miss Martha G. Williams Pianist at Boston Recital—Funeral Services for Dr. Edna Chesebrough. red Hewitt of West Hartford spent Eunday with his uncle, A. G. Hewitt. Seth N. Williams and Mrs. Fan- 7illiams® were at the Fanny Led- vard chapter, D. A. R., meeting at Mys- c Wednesday. tiss Lucy Randall of Groton, ent the winter with her bre H. Randall, in Newark, 2 J., has been a receny visitor at Maple wn Hattie A. Wheeler has been of friénds in North Stoning- recently. s Martha 6. Williams was chosen )+ the dean of the New England Con- reatory of Music to be one of the isis at the advanced students’ re- held in Jordan hall Wednesday & Fureral of Dr. Chesebrough. e funeral of Dr. Edna Chese- brough, who died In Missouri last week, was held at the home of her sister, Mrs. Pugene Palmer, on Saturday af- noon. A number of out of town de and reldlives attended the ser- Her sister, Miss Grace L. brough, who has been in Cali- all winter, came on to Missour! Wednesday and they reached Stoning- ton Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. John Dauchy of New York, Mr. and Mra. Staniey Johnson and son from Provi- dence, Dr. and Mrs. Edmund Chese- brough and Mrs. Samuel Z. Chese- sh were pregent. Burial was in Everzreen cemetery in Stonington. VCLUNTOWN Funeral Services for Perry G. Hoxie Held Wednesday—Personal Items. J. L. Herbert has purchased an eight cyiinder car. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Eddy and Mrs. Greene of Windsor were recent guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eazra Briggs. Mrs. A, W. Chatfield has been visit- ing in Putnam for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Chartier and their daughter FEthel and Herbert Chartier of South Manchester were in town Sunday calling on friends. The funeral services of Perry G. Hoxie were held at his home at 11 o'clock Wednesday foremoon. Rev. J. B. Knowles officiated at the services. Burial was in Preston Ciy cemetery. He 13 survived by his wife, two step- daughters and a number of nephews and nieces. The body of Mrs. Mary Douglass, hich was piaced in the vault at the Jawett City cemetery, was brought to Robbins cemetery here Sunday A committal service was read by John Thompson. LEONARD BRIDGE Milk Now Sent to New Haven—Death of Margaret Holt Smith. Carlton A. Cummings of Sowth Man- vhester was at Shady Lawn farm Sun- day afternoon. Howard B. Williams of Lebanon has entered the employ of Rexford E. Cum- mings. Otto A. Nettleton was in Colchester Wednesday. The farmers in this sectian are now =ending their milk to New Haven in- stead of to Providence as heretofore. The milk team transports the milk to Amston for shipment. Word has been received of the death of Margaret Holt Smith, the week old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Smith, of Bast Haddam, at the Mid- dlesex hospita?. Middletown. Miss Ruby B. Williams attended the teachers’ meeting at Lebanon Wednes- day afternoon. 4 GLASGC Joseph Dutka Breaks Arm by Fall— Cold Weather and Rain Delay Farm Work. ast. Rev Miss M. G. Rathbun spent the week end at her home in Mpystic, and Miss Delia Malioy at her home in Preston. Mrs. Russel Brand is ill with pneu- monia. Joeeph Dutka. while at play in the ool yard, feil and broke his arm. father took him to a doctor who duced the fracture. Miss Grace Thompson is at her home spending_a week’s vacation from An- dover, where she Is teaching. % M¢s. Young Improving. Mr«. R. H. Young. who has been il lor tha past six weeks, Iwm siow- ~. ‘The iduate nurse has been taring for birs. Young for fous woaks e R N returned to Norwich the first of the week and another one has taken her vlace. Mr. and Mrs, Napoleon Blanchette were guests of friends in Taftville Sun- day. Mr. and Mrs. Pechie spent the w end with friends in Phinfield. . Mrs. B. A. Chirk Is caring for her, sister, Mrs. Russel Brand. . . Coid days and eold raine Hinfer. farmers in their spring work. FITCHVILLE = Local Parishioners of Rev. David R. O'Donnell Present Generous Pures as | a Farewell Gift. Misses Helen Murphy and Nellie Sweeney were guests of Miss Swee- ney's sister, Mrs. Walter Brown, of Bristol, Sunday. Miss Kathryn McCarty and Miss Essey Popham were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy O'Leary of New London recently. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Craney of Norwich spent Sunday with Miss Mary Lynch. Farewell Gift to Father O'Donnell. Several members of St. John’s church of Fitchville went to Colchester Sun- day afternoon and- bade farewell to Rev. Ravid R. O'Donnell, for six years pastor of Bt. Andrew’s cifurch, Col- chester, St. Mary’s church, Bograhville, and St. John's church, Fitchville, who was recently transferred to the pas- torate at Waterville. For several years past Father O'Donnell has -labored among the peopls in the three churches mentioned and until a coiaple of years ago was also pastor of St .Bridget's Catholic church at Moodus, until that church became a separate parish, Dur- ing his labors here as well as else- where he has endeared himself to the residents, botn Catholics and non- Cathoiics, of the places where his du- tles called him. Though his friends greatly regret his departure, they re- joice to know that his transfer means a promotion. During last Sunday af- ternoon a committee from the local church presented Father O’Donnell a purse of $210 as a token of the appre- ciation of his labors here. While the |local men were calling on him a com- Imittee of Colchester people presented | the pastor another purge containing over $200, and a committes from Boz- rahville also presented a purse from the members of St. Mary's church, Bozrahville. Baptist Church Not: The pastor at the Baptist church will preach Sunday morning on The Friendship of Christ. Communion will be observed at the close of this ser- vice. Sunday School at 12.15. Bven- ing praise and preaching service at 7. Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 30. | LEBANON Rhode Island Pulfets at Burgess Farm Hang Up a New Laying Record— Briefs and Personal Mrs. H. A. Campbell is visiting her brother in Springfield, Mass. Mrs. Nellle Moffitt and Miss Florence Moffitt of Hartford spent the week end with Mrs. E. C. Liltie. Mrs. A. C. Hoxie and daughter Phyilis were in Yantic and Norwich Wednesday. Mrs. N. B. Royall has returned to her home in this place after spending the winter with her son Ralph of New York. Mr. ard Mrs. G. Henry Hewitt were Norwich Tuesday. Guests from Madison. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Holbrook of Madison were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Pitcher. __B. A. Hoxie and M. J. Hoxie were In Norwich Monday. Mrs. Mary Brown was a recent vis- itor In Frankln. Mr, and Mrs. Arthur Clark of Willi- mantic and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Clark of Hartford were Sunday callers on Mrs. E. C. Liflie. Miss Tlorence Woodstock spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Loo- mis. Loomis of North Industrious Puilets. Miss Grace Burgess' hens have an egg-laying record that can’t be beat. She has 16 R. 1. pullets and Monday gathered in 23 eggs. Dr. and Mrs. E. L. Danielson were in Norwich Monday attending the doctors’ meeting. ‘Mrs. Sarah Gager I time in Wakefleld, R. Mrs. Lewis Potter. Motored to South Killingly. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Manning of Yantic motored to South Killingly on Sunday and were accompanied by Mrs. H. M. Peck, who is to spend some time with her daughter, Mrs. M. D. Whitaker. spending some the guest of Among Williimantic visitors Wednes- day were Mrs. Sarah Gager, Mrs. Adell Spaulding, Mrs. Mary Brown, Mrs. Robert Lillis and daughter Arlerie, Norman Pultz, Mr. and Mrs. K. F. Bishop, Mrs. David Pitcher, ) s Fan- nie Perkins, Mrs. Charles Troland, George Hewitt and Mrs. H. 'W. Sweet. May Basket Social—Guests at Birth- day Gathering. E. The C. society enjoyed a May basket social Friday evening. Birthday Gathering. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davoll, Milo Davoll and his son Winthrop and wife and son were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Davoil in Mansfleld Center on Wednesday, it being Will Davoll's birthday. Rev. W. E. Lamphere of Hartford will give an address at the Liberty Hill church Sunday morning, after which the sscrament of the Lord's supper will be observed. Mrs, George A. Trotter of Newton is spending a week with her mother, Mrs. E. A. Noyes. Leslie Clark is spending the week end in Boston, the guest of George A. Trotter. . Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Gurley, who have been spending the winter in Winter Haven, Fla., will ment In the Gay hou: store. 3 and Miss Ha- zel Osborne of Maiden, Mass., are visi- occupy a tene- opposite the GOSHEN Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Lamb of Frank- lin were visitors hers Sundayv. There was a good attendance at the Pillar auction, Tuesday. The farm was not sold. : The notes of the Whip-poor-will were heard here Siinday night. A Reynor lor; at %hh lefta erey. an an of Nor- wich were Week-end callers hore. {was away 'WESTERN RHODE ISLAND CLARK’S FALLS Corn Crib and Contents Burned at Harris Place—Birthday Surprise it. Tuesday morning Mr. Harrls lost his corn crib by fire. It is tl ght the caught from ashes whi the stove that mmln; he dld not see any live e took although ‘when he {emptied the ashes into the barrel. He Fad some valuable things stored in the ding, among them two new bicy- cles-and a parlor suite. Mr. Harrie en the fire started, but bors assisted him in keeping the ‘e from the house and barn. Mrs. Harris is away in a hospital, but her mbther, who is caring for the children, Jed the horses out of the barn, which | fortunately was saved. Birthday Surprise Visit. Mrs. John B. Perry was pieasantly surprised Saturday evening by a num- ber of young people who helped her celebrate her birthday, which occurred the day before. The hung a May basket for sport, played game sand had music. Mr. and Mrs. Perry’s son Oscar of New Haven was home. Cake which the visitors brought was served. Mrs. Perry made cocoa. Visit Summer Home. Mr. and Mrs. Clarkson Collins and daughter from Boston have been at their summer home east of the viliage. They Intend to be here nearly all sum- mer and have planned important im- provements to the house. Mr. and Mrs. John Perry were Westerly Saturday. Frank Tillinghast is at work on the road and has several men helping him. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Burdick and daughter Bvelyn were guests of Horace Palmer and family Sunday. CAMPBELL’S MILLS George Willian:: Bound Over for Bur- glary at Mrs. Sarah Green’s— Teacher and Pupils Plant Garden. in Mrs. Sarah Green’s house was bur- glarized Monday morning. Food, cloth- ing, a razor and other small articles were taken. A colored man giving the name of George Williams was arrested in Plainfield Monday afternoon by Con- stable Allen of that town after an ex- citing chase. He was brought to this town by Deputy Sheriff Gingras of Jewett City. He pleaded guilty and was bound over to the superior court by Justice Burdick on complaint by Grand Juror Barber. Most of the goods were recoverad. Mrs. Wilifam Bitgood s ill. Plant a Garden. The teacher, Miss Marion Biakeslee, and pupils of Wylie school have fenced and planted a garden. Mrs. Joseph C. Tanner, who injured her foot recently, is able to walk about the house. John Whitman has moved to the Chapman farm owned by John E. Tan- ner. ed Gardner and family of West- erly and Herbert Phillips and family of Plainfield were recent visitors at Willard Gardner’s. JMrs. Eugene Partlow of Westeriy is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Al- bert Brown, and other relatives and friends in this vicinity. LAUREL GLEN Mrs. Oscar Burtch and Family to Move from Norwich to Their Farm. Thomas Wheeler has been coliccting taxes In this place recently. Roy Upton of Providence was a week end visitor with his famiiy. Mrs. James White and daughter of East Lonsdale are visiting Mrs. Clyde Main. Eli King Hiscox at Jewett Mr. and_Mrs. William Main were in Westerly Wednesday. Mrs. Oscar Burtch and family of Norwich are to move to their place here today (Saturday). Her son Clif- ford has been here during the week. SOUTH GRISWOLD Miss Grace S. Thompsen of North Andover will soon resume her duties 2t Johnson High school after a week’s vacation spent with her .parents, Rev. and Mrs. John Thompson. Mrs. Maurice Chizzola left Saturday for Philadelphia, where she will spend the summer. John T. for William McGovern and daughter were recent guests of relatives and friends in Oceum and Taftville. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Luther, Mrs. Maurice Chizzola, John R. Luther and Jacob Luther were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. 1. O. Burdick. _Miss Lulu Curtis has returned to Norwich after caring for Mrs. R. H. Young for several weeks. NORTH LYME Mrs. Carrie Granger and Miss Eliza Martin are at their home hers. Mrs. Mary Fosdick has been spend- ing a week at her home here. Mrs. Leslie RogeTs and daughter and Miss Lois Rogers of Lyme were week end visitors at Erwin Rogers’. Mrs. William_Sisson vieited friends in Groton and East Lyme several days last week. Mrs. C. F. Jewett and Hamilton Jewett were in Saybrook Saturday. J. L. Raymond and C. F. Jewett were in” Norwich Saturday. CHESTERFIELD The young people of this place and Waterford gave Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Wilcox of Lakes Pond a serenade Wed- needay night. Games were played and refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. A. Miller are entertaln- ing friends from New York. Mrs. Charles Powers was a Sunday caller in_Montville and Uncasville. Irving Dupre and Frank Wilcox were Sunday callers in Norwich. Mr. and Mrs. S8aul of New York, who have been visitir z Mrs. Saul's parents Lere, returned home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ear] Partlow of New London were callers here the first of the week. Arthur Merriman of Oakdale was in this place on business Monday. PENDLETON HILL Malcolm Thompson i« making im- provements on the land recently pur- chased of the Thompson Brothers. Blisha Briggs and family, who have resided at the Totten farm for the past winter, have moved and the house is now occupled by a family who arrived from Chicago last week. - Mrs. Henry Johnson attended the teachers’ meeting held in North Ston- ington Friday aftermoon. She spent Sunday in Norwich. Her husband ac- companied her home. * 3 Miss Cecile C. Palmer was unable to return to her school tBis week account of iliness. 1 — i LEDYARD About $400 Paid Lafayetto Main for Sheep Damage—Samuel Whipple Refuses to Answer Military Cersus Questions—Twelve Foxes Selectmen Charlés A. Gray and Fred- | rick W, 1 went to L iyette in"s r to appraise more sheep damage. ey could not agres on the damage and they will have to go again and call in a third person to appraise the ioss. Selectman Gray has been to Mr. Main's eight or nine times since Jan. ist to appraise sheep damage. The selectmen pald Mr. Main on Saturday about $300 for sheep damage, and the sheep continue toube‘kn{:a. P two children of Westerly, I, wers visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Isaac G. Geer last week from Friday until Sun- aay. 3 Norwich Woman President. The annual missionary meeting of the Congregational church ;u held with Mrs. lliam J. Allyn Thureday afternoon.” Many were present and the following officers were chosen: Presi. dent, Mrs. Anna Gallup of Norwich; first vice president, Mre. Isasc Chap: man; second vice president, Miss Nel lie Geer; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. John M. Gray. The regular exercises and report of the secretary and treas- urer were heard, after which all sat down ‘to a delicious repast furnished by Mrs. Allyn. Mr. and Mrs. William Cromwell and daughter of Mystic were callers in town Sunday. Mrs. Sarah H. Main has returned home after visiting her daughter, Mrs. Julia Cromwell, of Mystic. S. E. Holdridge has soid a pair of steers to Irving Foote of Preston Plains. Refused to Answer Census Questions. Everet Gallup, one of the military census takers in this town, called upon Samuel Whipple, who lives on the Ni than S. Gallup farm, to take his census but did not, as Mr. Whipple refused to answer any questions. The blank was returned to Hartford, not being compieted. First Selectman Gray was notified by the authorities at Hartford to go to Mr. Whipple’s and ask him the questions required. Mr. Gray did, but Mr. Whippié refused to anewer any questions. His attitude has been made known to the Hartford officials iand it is up to them now whether they make him answer or not. Rev. G. F. Goodenough Sunday morning read the scripture lesson from Job 26: 37, and Isaiah xl. His text was Tsaiah xL 28 The Ledyard Thimbig club met with Mrs. Charies A. Gray Tuesday atter- noon. Owing to the etormy afternoon there were several members absent. Refreshments were served at the close. Captures Fox and Young. James H. Belden, the veteran trap- per and hunter, was fortunate récently in capturing an old female fox and five young ones in his traps. This makes 12 foxes that Mr. Belden has captured this spring. Arthur and George Lucy of Hanover were visitors In town on Sunday. Miss Elsie McGuire has returned af- ter a visit with 3rs. Julia Cromwell of | Mystic. School Board Meets. The meeting of the town school com- mittee was held at Ledyard Center Tuesday afternoon. Al the members were present, together with Supervisor Lowell. The reguiar bills were ordered paid and there was a discussion re- garding the teachers to be retained. The supervisor wishes all the teachers to take a state examination or attend the summer normal school. It is thouzht there will be some changes in the teaching forc NIANTIC Cottage Owners Arriving In the Pines —Shipping Flatfish to City Mar- kets. Henry E. Shith of New London spent Sunday at Whippoorwill cottage. R. B. S. Washburn of Norwich passed Sunday at his summer place here. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Whiting of New Haven are passing a week at their cottare. Mr. Waterman and party of Hart- ford motored to the Grove Sunday, making a short stay .,at the Water- man cottage. / F. A. Aston of Middletown is mak- ing a stay at his cottage. ‘Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Robbins of Au- burn, Me., are at_their cottage. Ivan Coulter of Waterbury passed Sunday with friends in the viliage. Opens Bungalow. Mrs. O. M. Case, who has been spending the winter In Hartford and Brookiyn, N. Y., has opened her bun- galow in the Pines for the season. J. B. Hurle sntertained callers from Guilford, Sunday. ‘Wiiliam Belknap of Bridgeport spent the week-end at his place. Elmer Maynard, formerly employed at the A. and P. store, is working at the plant of the Ship and Engine Company in Groton. Mr. and Mrs. J. Percy Morgan and son, Travis D. Morgan, motored to Lyme, Sunday, and called on Mr. Morgan’s mother, Mrs. Lucy Mimer. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Parks of New London spent Sunday with relatives here. Guest From Oklahoma. Palmer Tubbs of Oklahomma is vis- iting his brotners, Charles and Wili- iam Tubbs. Miss Catherine Gorton, who is at- tending school at Northfield, Mass., is making a visit to her mother, Mrs. Oren B. Gorton. Milton R. Whited of Albany, N. Y., passed the week-end with Mrs. Whited at the home of her parents. Repre- sentative and Mrs. A. R. DeWolf. Miss Emma 'B. Whaley returned home Monday evening from 2 lengthy visit in Hartford. ‘The roofs of Gorton's brick mill are being shingled, for the first time in many vears. of flatfish are reported. Catches here are daily shipments to Boston and New York merkets. ASHWILLETT H. Frank Button of Ludlow was s caller in this section the first of the week. G. C. Main weas plowing for N. N. Main the first of the week. Miss Olive Guile has sod. through the local school and is studying book- keeping and shorthand at home. Everyone is planting peas and small seed a3 fast as he can get the fand in shape. MOHEGAN Services were held here Sunday morning and evening. Sunday school in_the afternoon as usual. Lemuel M. Fielding of Norwich called on his mother, Mrs. L. M. Field- ing, Stnday. Mr. and Mrs. Mason of New London called on friends here Sunday. __v — C Day Observed—Prim. Denominational - rim- ary Department Holds Social—May- day Party—Girl Scalded by Hot Syrup. v 3 by _the Bap- por church, ¢ as Mfl; ducted opén forum on Stock - ing, and 3 ng service at 7 o'clock he . Religious The primary department of the M .m Sunday schnol l!ehlot, s0- evening in, the _parish house. The following program = was pleasingly given Se] ion on vie- trola; recitation, Too Little, Joseph ; A story told on victrola, Lit- Riding Hood: reeitatinns, Too isations, A Happy Little Sunbeam, “&':ofl‘::. Lamphere; Rob- bie's Flshing T ,%mnamm: ‘Bhl.,unl. Jrl' lifred BE. Brown, Jr.; song, Lullaby, Thomasine OMar- Brown; o rands - Willie Shamk; Btraignt Halr, Jane Robinson: story toid on the yictrola, Chicken Little; play, The recitation, A Happy Day, Mary Smart; plano duet, Guard's Mareh, Thomasine archand, Frnestine Brown; song by class, Star Spangled Banner. Light refreshments wero served. ‘Surprise Visit on Birthday. Horace §. Wiillams, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Harold Williams, was given a surprise party Tuesday evening at the home of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. lliams, in honor of his mineteenth birthday. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. J. Har- 1d Willlams, Mrs. J. Hamilton Smith, iss Florence Johnson, Miss Ruth A. Burrows, Miss Charlotte Marchand, Msis Fay Johnson, Archibald Lambert, ‘Willlam Kennedy, Theodore Johnson, Richard Waldbridge and John Patton. Refreshments were served. May Basket Party. Mr. and Mrs. Charleés Edwin Lam- phere entertaned the O. M. M. club of O1d Mystic at a May-day party held Tuesday evening, May lst, at their residence. The ladies were dressed as flower hunt, a_bouquet of daffodils. husbandmen. Sidney Siswick won the prize in the matching flower contest, a aandsme flower bowl, Mrs. Charles Q. Eldredge took the prize in the flower hunt, a bouquet of daffadils. In the sewing contest Mrs. Henry Chesebro won the ladies’ prize and Frank E. Williams was awarded the men’s prize. A course Supper was serval at 11 o'clock. The tables were decorated with sweet peas and daffo- atls. Painfully Scalded. Bessie Chesebro, voungest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Chesebro, of Burnet's Cprners, was badly burned one day iast week. She was Jifting a kettle of hot soup off the stove when the handle of the kettle gave way and the hot liquid was spilled on her, ¥ad- ly scalding her legs. Personal and Seocial. Wilfred E. Brown of Old Mystic was a member of the party who went to Detroit on a business trip with Jnhn C. Noyes of Mystic to bring back a number_of automobiles. Mrs. Horace O. Willlams entertained the Baptist Ladies’ Ald Society Wed- nesday afternoon. Renjamin F. Miner and a friend Herbet Shaw, have returned to Mon- tague, Mass., after a visit to Mr. and Mirs. Charles Q. Eidredge at Riverview Mrs. Wilbur Davis of Springfield, Mass., were recent guests of lncal rel- atives. Miss Virginla Root has returned to Mast Boston. after a visit to relatives in New London, Stoninston borough and Qid Mystic. Frederick Rodentrock of New York who is chnnected with the Associated Press, has been spending a weeic's va- cation at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fdward Perry. Frederick ~Caswell and brother, Clarence Casweli, have moved from the N. N. Gallup place to the Benja- min Caswell place in Ledyard Mr. and Mrs. Danie] McGuire of Al- bany have been spending a week at the McGuire homestead, at Burnet's Corners. Miss Ruth A. Burrows is the guest of relatives in Pass I SOUTH LYME Death of Captain Seth Peck—Mrs. Frark Gorton and Son Arrive From Virginia. Seth Peck Died from the infirmities of age. For many vears he followed the water and was known to all as Cap- tain Peck. Charles Burap has returned to Staten Island after a brief visit to his mother, who resides here. Mrs. 'F. W. Comstock of New Ha- ven is the guest of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Payne. Stephen Bond has a force of men at work shingling and making repairs on the Rocky Neck farm house. Ste- phen Bond, it is rumored, is the own- er. Charles R. Waterhouse is rapldly re- covering from scarlet faver. No ntw cases are reported. Arthur Miner is still at his home here, being too M to resume his work ut_present. F. W. Shearer, supervisor of schools was a visitor here Friday. Arrive From Virginia. Mrs. Frank Gorton and son, Wayne, have arrived at the Luce home, in Lit- tie Beston, for the summer. ‘They spent the winter at Lexington, Va., where Mr. Gorton is physical director of & boys' sehool. LEFFINGWELL The Week’s Visitors—Meeting of the Mission Cirele at Mies Rosabel Pal- mer's. Pearl W. Ross was an over Sunday suest of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Chap- pell of New Britain. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gardner of Yantic were guests Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. L Ros: Fred A. lLeffingwell, Charles L. Rathbone and Fred V. Amburn of Norwich were at their respective homes Sunday. M. O. Swan and family were visitors et_South Manchester, Monday. Mrs. Ella Champlin of Gardner Take passed Thursday with Mrs. E. E. Reynolds. Mrs. A. H. Beebe and daughter, Car- olyn, spent Thursday and Friday with 3rs” Joseph Eiliott of Providence, R. “Charles C. Leffingwell is {ll at his e . Chase and son, and Dwight Kelsex, of Norwich, were recent guests of Mrs. A. J. Johnson. Misaion Circle Mests. The Mission circle met Thursday afternoon with Miss Rosabel Palmer. The president, Mrs. Grace Peckham, presided. The meeting opened by the singing of Blessed Assurance. The twenty-seventh Psabm was read re- ly followed by yer. The report of the Lord's 2 nfir the secre- tary was read acegpted. Readings Women in the Church, Mrs. Hila Bee- Hope Alst Abandoned When She Found Remedy Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin Relieves Chronic Case of Atter a long ot suffering with u";fl“d during which on piles, wi many remedles without obtaining lef, Mrs. Mary J. Jewell, uf Berrien Springs, Mich., heard of Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin and obtained a bottie from her drugsist. This simple, inex- gmi!r laxative compound brought al- 0st immediate relief and Mrs. Jewell wgote to Dr. Caldwell about her case. n her letter Mrs. Jeweil says, “I had tried so many things for the piles, thout be helped at all, I bad about given up hope of ever being any better. 1 knew it was the condition of my.bowels tbat caused them, and after 1_had taken a bottle of your |Syrup Pepain L knew it was just the ‘medicine 1 needed. I am very grate- ful to you for sending me the little book—tho advice and Instructions it 'gives would teach anyone how to get ‘well and how to keep well.” Dr. Caldwell's Syrup P is a combination of simple laxative herbs with pepsin, free from oplate of nar- cotic drugs, and is mild and gentle in its action, bringing relief in an emsy, natural way, without griping, or other pain or discomfort. Druggists everywhere sell Dr. Cald- well's Syrup Pepsin for fifty cents a bottle. To avoid imitations and in effective substitutes be sure you get Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin. See that a facsimile of Dr. Caldwell's signature and his portrait appear on the yellow carton in which the bottle is packed A trial bottle, free of charge, can be obtained by writing to Dr. W. B. Cald well, 466 Washington St, Monticello Tlinois. be, Rev. George A. Learn, Mys. Mi O. Swan. The Baptist Ohphanage, by Miss Rosabel Palmer. Current Events, several ladies; singing, Count Your Blessings; reading, Mrs. Lena Gor-/ rell, Miss' Rut: Ellis; reports of con- vention held at New Yondon, Mrs. Beebe, Mrs. Ellis and Miss Ruth El- lis. After a short business session the meeting closed with the Mizpah bene- diction. 'There were ten present. The offering wags $3.00. Communion Sunday. Sunday morning, sermon at Baptist church, followed by the Lord's Supper and Sunday schooi. The _consecration meeting of the B. Y. P. U. will be held at 7.30 p. m. Miss Fisle Beard will lead, using the mubject, Love. 1 Cor. 13:1-18. GALES FERRY Flag Flies from Staff on Mount De- eatur—Sunday Scheol Pupils Form Canning Class — Owners Beginning to Open Summer Cottages. Every day this week the flag has been fiying from a staff on Fort De- catur. It is supposed that the flag- pole is placed near the boulder that the Belton Allyn society, Children of the American Revolution, had carved in February, 1868, with this inserip- tion: “This boulder was marked by the Belton Allyn Society, C. A. R, of Gales Ferry, as being the north boun- dary of Fort Decatur that was erected in the years, 1813 and 1814, to protect Decatur’s fleet from the British.” 1t is stated that the Boy Scouts from Groton undér Scoutmaster Charles H. Abbe, took a hike to Fort Decatur Jast Saturday aftérnoon and in an unosten- tatious manner brought the flag and piaced it on this historical spot where it can be seen for miles around. TFort Decatur is a part of the prop- erty near AMyns Point, now owned by Charles H. Brown of Norwich, and Jo- cated on Allvn’s mountaln, north of Gales Ferry. Engagement Announced. Friends in the village have received the announcements of the engagement of Miss Carrie May Colgrove to Fred- eric Arthur Shattuck, both of Willi- mantic. Miss Colgrove was formerly a teacher of the schaol here. Sunday Services. - At the Sunday school sesslon of the M. E. church on Sunday last by re- quest of the Connecticut Temperance Union, it was voted by the school that the grain of our country this year should be used for fond instead of for Plcoholic stimulants. The banner class in offering was Mrs. James M. Potter's, Mrs. A. Birch and Mrs. Eugene LaFontaine banner classes ih attendance. Rev. Mr. Potter spoke at this session briefly on President Wil- son's desired plans for home gardens. At the wse of the schol Miss Car- oline B. Freeman addressed the chil- dren above ten and desired A class of surely six to pledge themselves to listen and act on a demonstration of canning fruits and vegetables, that State Agent F. C. Warner wliil arrange to place before them in the vestry at an =arly date. The class was formed immediately. Rev. James M. Potter spoke from the Matthew 16:13-15 last Sunday, theme being Two Views f Christ. The leader of the Epworth League evening service was C. B. Colver. The Week’s Happenings. Mrs. E. Curtis Wiicox of Jewett City spent {he week-end at the home of her mother, Mrs. Eflen Turner. Mrs. Fred W. Turner returned last week from Turner's Falls, Mass., where she had been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Edward Woodin .and family. Miss Mildred Emily Plerce, wha has been somewhat 1ll, spent the week at the home her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Pierce at Allyn’s Point, re- turning tn New York, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Risdon of New York spent several davs here last week at their summer home here, re- turning Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Aplin of Mt Vernon, N. Y., spent the week-end at their cottage in the village, making pians for the summe; Miss Kate B. Colver of the Navy Yard and her guest, Mrs. Orrin E. Crossman, of Noank, were visitors at the home of Mrs. Fanny A. Molthrnp, Monday. John Allyn Jr, and Mrs. Allyn, with the latfer's brother, Mr. Perkins of Mystic, motored to the village Sunday 2nd called at the home of Mr. Allyn's uncle. Noyes B. Allyn. Jack Hindle of Mount Vernon, N. Y., was a recent guest at the home nf Mr. and Mrs. George E. Lawson. Mr. and Mrs. Wiillam Leefler and daughter, Dorothy, of Norwich, spent Saturday and Sunday at their cottage on_the Bluff. Mr. and Mrs. Schnell of Brookiyn, N. Y., who spent some time in the place Jast summer, the season. Miss Lnuise De Rose of Norwich, directly | heve returned for | birthday HAMBURG Hopkins-Alien Employe Enliste—Lyme Boys’ Club Gives Play for Local Club. Mr, Fryor of Yale preached hers last Sunday and will preach the com ing Sunday. La Place and Martin are building = garage for James Lord The Hosford family from Ha burg, Pa., have arrived at their s mer home on Bill Hill. Mr. and Mrs. M. Clarl. Theima and Hamllton Bill of Deep R ited at L. Bill's, Sunday Morris Peck Volunteers. Morris Peck, who has been emplo. ed at the Hpkins-Allen Co. f past year, has volunteered h to Uncle Sam. Jewett Tiffany has been 1lI severe cold the past week Club Gives Pl The Boys' club of Old L P the play “Up Caesars Creek” at t public hall Monday evening April for the benefit of the Hamburg bo club. Charles Tiffany and fleur h cha arrived from New York and oid homestead J. R, Chest Wood of Manchester Mrs. Mary Tiffany's weelk. George Havens and Norwich were visitors Harding’s lase wec! Birch Mill birch wer the son Ca at Closes. Dickinsonls for the scason Mrs. James Lord and eon Hartford Monda LISBON | Delegates Appointed to Park Church Meoting—May Baskot for Mrs. Rey nolds—Flock of Hens for Pastor mix m The theme morning sermon v Right Belief. The that it does not mat lieve if they are hones is perilous in believe, ultima things we bellev are and this is the history of such e key, China and the Ur Delegates Mrs. W. J Baldwin, Char Kendall have b to the annual London Assoc }ehurches to Wiliiam Ouli Bridgeport, & who had been two months. Frank Roethel's far e to the Joseph formerly owned William Morehouse of B epending tw w Woodland Fire. fire burned tract Sunday afternoor ens soon had it unde May Basket Mrs. W. J. Reynold Wednesday forenoon doorbell to find on the sized May-basket. H of e past he to Norwick Reynolds. Bud mee held at r ar »mp at his be A forest Surprise. mass of jonqull pastor's ~minlature ing of canned good s orange d can It was t the ent teacher, Mrs schoo pupils IG r B Chicken Shower. The pastor was surprised Thu evening by about twenty-five pat foners who brought him flocl nice young hens. An er ning ~was passed with games nand story-telling. Retreshm: we passed Miss Martha Rogers Home From Florida — Giles-Crammer Engages ment—Surprse Party Rev. John G. Hehr of Gardner ake occupied the pulpit in the Congrega- tlonal church Sunday morning and led the Y. P. §. C. E. meeting Sunday evening. After spending the winter { sota, Florida, M a turned t Fri in town. Mr. and Mrs. James Beebs and daughter, cailed on Gra H relat! Birthday Surprise. G. J. Murray wa surprise party at last Friday evening. A plea social evening was enjoyed Mrs. fres was a guest of Miss Mildred Pierce at | ments were served. her former home at Allyn's Polnt, Sunday. Holy communion will be admin- istered in the Methodist church (tomorrow) Sunday morning at 10.40. GRISWOLD Fred Saulisbury moved to Hartford. and family Harold Geer and Frank Morgan were | sixternth in Ekonk ‘Saturday evening to attend a | pleasantly kitchen shower Barl Gajlup. ‘Mr& Jane Lester is visiting in Mys- tie, given Mr. and Mrs. Episcopal | Miss Caroli have | Hanney Giles-Crammer Engagement The engagement ine R. Giles Crammer of Shelton, is an " of to Conn Hor The Ladies' Aid Soc met Mrs. Mary Darling, Thursda: noon. Another Birthday Party A party of friends gave Weles's a surprise party at Wednesday evening In I birthday spent wit music. Cake, swudwiches were served Representative Rogers and Miss Hele Friends of Mrs. Ransom Young are | Thursday in Hartford, g!v to hear that she is galning . r. and Mrs. Samuel Norman Sun- ‘day called critically iil. on Samuel Geer, who is | spending the Charles Champlin of Bridgeport and Willlam Chapman = of Westerly are week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Nathanlel Clark.