Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, June 23, 1917, Page 9

EASTERN CONNEC TICUT New London County cosHER versacy—General News. ren's day exercisés were held ey T gfllowlg‘ Foszazi was rried out: Singing, For ;‘:i:h.flb‘;' the -c'g:er. recitations, Ralph Kenyen and George Main; Ailfred Springer; Suppose, Grace Mahoney; song,, O God, Beneath Thy Guiding Hand, schooi: recitations, Raymond Mather, Ruth Fargo: song, Alice Ma- homey; reading, Alfred _Onderdonk; recitation, Dorothy McCall; The Pil- grim Fathers, Andrew Lauranda; reci- tatfon. Alvin Fargo; Psalm tune. The Lord to Me a Shépherd Is, by echool: Welcome to the Cradie Roll, three : song, God Took Care of the Grace Mahoney: reeitation, Sunday, Ella Springer; The Boyless Town, William Lester; recitation, Den- nis Aspinall; flag exercise by "three girls. The Ten Commandments, Brad- ford Jomes: America, School: recita- tion, Sunshine, Marion Watrous; song for closing, Day by Day With Songs of Gladness, school. Silver Wedding Surprise. tise was given Mr. and Mrs. 3. “Hngan 'S Jrday evening when about 90 friends and relatives met at their home on Maple Hill to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. Dur- ing the evening the following program was greatly enjoved: Flano solo, Vera Briggs: hymn, America, by all; reci- tatione, by Miss Annie Gillette and Edward H. McCall, Jr.. plano solo, Miss Vera Briges. recitation, Ma’'s Tools, Miss Doris Briggs: song, The Sunshine of Your Smile, Bessie Ran- dali: an original poem, At Maple Hill Farm. Miss Clara Gillette. The pres- entation of 325 in néw allver coin to Mr..and Mrs. Randdll was by Rev. J. . Knott of Exeter. After the songs Auld Lang Syne and Blest Be the Tie That Binds, sandwiches, cake and ice cream were served. Mr.'and Mrs. Randail received nu- merous gifts, $50 In new silver coin, also many congratulations and good wighes. Notes. Sevéral from here made the trip down the Mohegan trail and attended the celebration at Mohegan Friday Roval McCall has joined the nav Mr. and Mrs. Nathantel Manning of North Franklin were visitors here Fri- day. drs. F. G. Stark has returned after spending two weeks with Norwalk relatives. Mrs. B. R. York, Miss Hazel Osborne and Jack Osborne have returned from Maiden, Mass. A. J. Randall and Miss Etnhel F. Randall were visitors in New London and Groton Monday. FUNERAL. William W. Gillette. The funeral of Deacon William W. ette was held ‘Wednesday &t two o'@ock. There was prayer at the houseé at one o'clock, the public serv- ces were held at the church. There ere numerous beautiful floral forms. There was a large attendance. The service was conducted by Rev. John H. Knott, a former _pastor. Abide With Me and One Sweetly Solemn Thought were Sung by Mrs. E. L. Waterman. The bearers were E. W. Jones, J. A. Thomas, W. C. Thomes, Clarence Thomas, George Thomas and Alfred Onderdonk. Burial was in the family lot In Goshen cemetery. Mr. Gillette, who had lived in this town over four score years, will be greatly missed. As deacon of the church for mahy years, his constant thoughts were for its highest weNare. For many years he was tenor singer in the choir and teacher of the men's Bible class, in the Sunday school. By his removai a pillar of the church is gomne. His occupation was general farm- ing; he posgessed also unusual me- canical ingenuity. This talent he de- veloped by building and equipping a handle factory on Noisy Brook. a short distance from his home. branch of industry proved a profitable investment and it also made a market for many cords of domestic timber from the surrounding farms. A few years ago the mill_burned down and was not rebuilt. His declining years were spént in retired life. Mr. Gillette is survived by his wife and two daughters, Clara and Annie Gillette of this place, and a sister, Mrs. Sarah Moore of Hattford. Candidate to Preach. Rev. Thomas Wiiliams of Union will preach here at 11 a. m. Sunday. It is understood that Mr. Wiliams comes as a candidate. SALEM Memorial Service to a Lyon Pratt —Graduating Exercises—School Pic- nic—Heln-Darling Wedding. At the Congrggational chureh Sun day evening a servics memorial to Bela L. Pratt was heid. Miss Nelile Clark is spending sev- eral days at the heme of her brother, N. L. Clark. « 8chool Graduation. Graduating_exercises were held in Grange hall Wednesday eveninig. The sraduates were Cleon Gardner of the Gates Hill school. Philip Cohen of the White Birch district and Bernard Eloom of the Harris district: The pupils of the Central district and White Birch district enjoved a picnic in Bailey’s .woods Thursday, having a luncheor of sandwich: cake and Jemonade and, ice cream. Fred Ames, foreman on the Mitchell estates turnished the lce cream. Hehr—Darling. afternoon at 4 o'clock at the of Miss Elia“ Dariing, Miss Ada Veima Darling, ‘Ther , wWas uni in marriage with Victor G. Hehr <f Gardner Lake. The coremony was performed by Rev. John G. Hehr, fathet of the groom. -The room wis decorated with bridal wreaths. Afier the ceremony a lunch of éhicken sal- cdke and ice cream as servod. near relatives were present. &: o and Mrs. Hehr will reside with groom’s parents at Gardner Lake. ot S B e . S = Ald Socisty Méets—Old Folks’ Conoert —38 of To Young Men Have En- lited. | ladies “Aid society of the Un- ehtirch me: with Mrs. John T 'y afternoen. “Bev. Prank Ciark spert Susday in Bg"ld'm'in'l'heeCmfifl. — | | purchased two new team horses from Elmer Pierson of Norwich. Miss Carrie Glu;l{ln visited friends at Gardner Lake Thursday. 3 ‘Williamm Watts motored to Daniel- son Sunday. Walter Edwards is visitin in_ Waterford. i Henry Alien and Roy Johnson spent the week end with Che: leld friends. Miss Fiorence CI visited in New Haven Sunday. 3 2 Mrs. George P. Smith of Meriden visited friends in town recently. Guest from Yantic. Mrs. John Bogue of Yantic was the gue#t of Miss Nellie Chapman of Rock- land Glade Wednesday. H The main road from New London to Norwich being closed, many of the tourists make the deiour through Montville. Oid Folks' Concert. An_old folks’ concert was held in the Union Baptist church Friday evening under the auspices of the La- dies’ Aid society. Thirty-five Enlist. About 35 young men from the village | have eniisted under Uncle Sam, ex- pecting to be called any day. C. Everett Chapman has a large gang of men grading his front lawn. Mrs." Willis Kempton of Yantic call- ed on relatives in town recently. Rev. Frank Luddington of Quaker Hill occupied the puipit of the Union Baptist church Sunday. Mrs. Ida Johnson was a recent caller on Scot’and road. CLARK’S FALLS s relatives { { 1 School Closes With Public Exercises— Pichic for Pupils—Death of William E. Paimer. Miss Doris M. Coilins was the guest of Miss Marian White Monday and Tuesday at her home in North Ston- ington and attended the graduating exercises and the reception at the Wheeler school. Close of School. Miss Marian White and pupils had a picnic at the schoolhouse Friday afte: noon. The evening before a literary program was well rendered with sing- ing of patriotic songs. Miss Venera Marra won the prize as best speler. while her younger sister Alba brought the greatest number of wild flowers to her teacher and was rewarded. Miss White has had pupils from districts No. 6. No. 4 and Laurel Glen in her chool and has proved her ability to interest and instruct them all. Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Mallalieu, Mrs. Herbert Maine and daughter Mildred attended the graduating exercises at Wheeler school Monday, Miss Doris Mailalieu being one of the graduates. Death of William E. Palmer. William E. Palmer, 39, died Wednes- day, June 20. He leaves his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Horace F. Palmer, and | brother. S. Frank Palmer. The fu- neral services will be held today (Sat- urday). SOUTH GRISWOLD Sale of Benjamin Place—Local Men Estimate Damage Done to Cattle by Dogs. Benjamin W. Young is spending his | vacation with his parents. Rev. Dr. Crandall J. North n daughter and Miss Ida Gustafson ar- rived Saturday from Auburn, N. Y. They will make a lengthy visit with Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Gustafson. Mrs. Henry L. Rurton was calling on_Preston friends Friday. E. O. Burdick killed a Monday. Edwin F. Benjamin has sold an ideal summer place to New York people. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar H. Clark and daughter were Sunday callers at Wil- liam W. Biilings'. Thomas F. Erdman and John F. Yerrington were. in South Griswold on a fishing trip recently. Miss C. Pearl Sanford is caring for Mrs. R. H. Youns. Oliver M. Young is doing Red Cross work in this p-ace. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Luther leave today (Saturday)’ by automobile for Springfield. Albert G. Greene and H. Frank But- ton were called Monday to Pendleton Hill to estimate the damage done by dogs to the voung cattle owned by A. R. Button of Glasgo. LEFFINGWELL Silver Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram H. Amburn Noted iarge srake by Friends. Mr. and Mrs. Hiram H. Amburn were given a surprise at their home Monday evening in honor of the twen- ty-fifth anniversary of their mar- riage. Through the courtesy of L. J. Dolbeare. chocolates were enjoyed and cake and cocoa were served. Out of AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND OLD MYSTIC Patriotic Service and Flag Raising at Baptist Church—Annual Two Days’ Meeting of Stonington Union Asso- ciation This Week. The Baptist church held a patriotic service and flag raising, Sunday, June ::th, at 4 p. m. The programme fol- WS Piano, Pilgrinty’ Chorus, Wagner; Watcher's Night Song, Ed. Grieg, Clar- ence W. Beckwith; Battle Hymn of the Republic, choir; introductory word by th# pastor, Rev. Fred E. Coburn; scrip- ture Rev. Frank Chamberlaln; prayer, Rey. Osmer G. Buddington, of Poquq- noc; America, choir and congregation; address, The Boy Scouts, Rev. Geo. R. Atha, Groton; address, The Home Guard, Rev. Welcome E. Bates, Mys- tic: address, The Red Cross, William I Spicer, Noank; offering for the Red Cross work; offertory: Melody in F, Rubenstein; piano sol. recitation, Call To The Colors, Theodore John- son; address, Patriotisth, Abel P. Tan- ner, of New Londor prayer, hyrn, O lLord Our Ged, Thy Mighty Hand, | Henry Van Dyke, choir and congrega- tion: piano, Declamation March, Clar- | ence Beclkwith. Flag raising under the direction of Companies A and D, _Connecticut Home Guards, Mystic. Charles Q. Eldredge, presiding, - Clareace W, Beckwith, pianist, Mary F. Hanks, violinist, Herbert Brooks, buglar. Two flags were presented the church, one for the outside, the gift of Charles Q. Eldredge, the other for the interior, the gift of Charles T. W. Main. After the singing of the praver hymn_by Dr. Van Dyke, the Home Guard ~filed out of the church and took position on either side of the main eptrance. Four Boy Scouts followed carrying the flags after which the people formed in @ line directly in front ana about the Home Guard, forming a hollow squars. A delegation of Boy Scouts from Gro- ton and a Red Cross delegation from Noank were present. The flag was raised by Charles Toburm, oldest son of the pastor, Rev. Fred E. Coburn: he salute to the flag. was given b Bugler Drooks. Praver and benedic- tion the pastor closed the exercis- es. > The church was decorated with flow- ers. STONINGTON UNION. Annual Two Days’ Mesting of Associ- ation Held With Old Mvstic Church —To Meet Next Year at Jewett City. The annual meeting of the Sioning- ton Union Association was held on Wednesday and Thursday w the Groton Raptist church. Old 3 The meeting opened Wednes- day at 10 a. m. The introductory ser- mon by Rev. J. B. Knowles—Subject, A Faithful Christian Ministry and Iits Reward. An offering for the widow fund was taken and was followed by a_business session. _The introducti of the new pastor was followed by in vitations to visiting brethren. Report of committee of arrangements, reading of letter from the entertatning church. The obituary report was presented -by | Robbins. A talk on Our E ons was given bv Rev. | H. Schurler Foster of -Noank. hefore | nment at 12.1 afternoon session opened at 1.20 with a Woman's Home Missionary ad- dress hy Ggorge ~W. Rigley, of Richmond. Va. Next reports were pre- ented followed by a devotional ser- vice led by Rev. Georze R. Atha of oton. An address. sublect. Challenge | »f the War to the Church was given by | v. H. J. Lerrigo, D. D.. of New York | | | citv. Then followed a conference on Efficiency in the Local Rural Church. How Can the Church Reach Her Problom, was assizned Secre g B. Coates, D. D., of Hartford. This was omitted, owing to the absence of Dr. Coates. What Equipment Does _the Pastor Need? was discussed by Rev. 0. G. Buddington of Poquonoc. Mrs. Charles E. Gardner. of Waterford. read a paper on What Can the Bible School Do For the Community? The latter part of the mession was devoted to ap- pointments of standing committees and reports of committees. - The Ladies' Aid soctety of the church werved dinner at the noon hour in the Methodist parish house. Sup- pe: also served at the close of the aft- ernoon session. The evening session opened at seven o'clock with a_Praise and Devotional service led by J. Allan Spidell. S. T. D. At the close of this meeting Mrs. Rob- ert I. Henderson impressively sang When the Boys Come Home. She was accompanied on the plano by Miss Nellie F. Schoonover. Following this a Young People’s service was held Next in order was the evenins address entitled. Doing_the Impossible, by the Rev. Clarence H. Frank, pastor of the Baptist church, Stamford. After the offering_was taken, Dr. A.'B. Coates gave a fifteen minute talk followed by a brief talk by Dr. White of Pendleton Hill. This service closed by the sing- ing of a hymn and prayer. ‘About 300 attended the services of Wednesday. Rev. John B. Payne was clerk, and Rev. H. Schuyler Foster and Rev. J. B, Knowles as Moderator. Thursday morning's sesslon opened 1 town guests included Mrs. Minnie Amburn, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stamm and L. J. Dolbeare of Norwich, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fish of East Great Plains. Miss Pauline A. Glassbrenner of Montville, was a_recent guest of her classmate, Miss Elsie Beard. Clarence H. and Fred V. Amburn were visitors in Willimantlc on Wed- nesday. AMr. and Mrs. J. J. Beard and son, Chester, of Attieboro, Mass., were the guests of H. E. Beard and family this Wweek. . Theyv attended the graduation of Miss Elsie Beard at the ~Norwich Free Academy Tuesday. Rev. L. O. Gates will preach at the Baptist church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, Sunday_schooi at 12.15. At 7.30 at the B. Y. P. U. meeting there wiil be a speaker from Norwich and special music. BOZRAH Rev. Sherrod Souls, D. D., to Preach Tomorrow—Over 100 at County Po- mona Meeting. Rev. Sherrod Soule, D. D, of Hart- ford, superintendent of the Connecti- cut Home Missionary Society, will preach in the Congregational church Sunday morning. -In the evening he will deliver a lecture with stereopti- con views. Mr. and Mrs. Remington of Col- chester spent Wednesday with Mrs. E. A. Bishop. County Pomona Meeting. New London County Pomona met with Bozrah Grange Thursday. Over one hundred were served dinner by Bozrah grange. The lecturer had a very interesting programme. . Mr. and Mrs, Ira Wheeler and Mrs. Albert G. Avery attended the picnic at_Coventry Lake Thursday. Miss Grace Frink of Franklin is iding some time with her cousins, and Mrs. James Barbar. v A with a prayer service at 9 a. m, led by Rev. F. A. Tholan. At 5.30 a busi- ness session was held when reports ‘were presented by the treasurer, the treasurer of Widows’ fund committee and were accepted. This was follow- ed by election of trustees 6f Widows fund. - At 10.30 the Doctrinal sermon was preached by Rev. George B. Marston, pastor of the Stonington borough Bap- tist church. At 11 o'clock Miss Mary L. Howard of Hartford gave an ad- dress on The Impossible Task. At 12.15 adjournment for the dinner hour. At 1.30 p. m. the Woman's Foraign Mis- stonary society meeting was held. Ad- dresses were made by Mrs. J. D. Rough of New London and Miss A. W, Coe of India. After singing ANl ail the Power of Jesus’ Name, reports were presented and approved. A devotional sermon was led by Rev. C. 8. Night- ingale. The address of the afternoon was given by Rev. Byron A. Hatfleld of Deep River. Subject, The Scope of The Church. The closing prayer was offered by Rev. H. Schuyler of Nzank. After singing God Be With us 'Til We Meet again, the benediction - was pronounced by Rev. Welcome E. Bates, pastor of Union Baptist enrch of Mys- tie. The pianists during the services were Miss Nellie F. Schoonover, Rev. and Mrs. Fred E. Coburn. The associttion accepted the invi- tation of the Jewett City _ Baptist church to meet with them the third week in June, 1918. LAUREL GLEN Mr. and Mrs. Rusich moved here from North Stonington into the house with Mrs. Rusich's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Hill, last Saturday. Many ;ri!nds are glad to weicome them k. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Main and ‘Waltar Main motared to the home af | Sunda; T Clyde Main, near “Springfield;, Mass., Waiter Lewis of-California has been visiting friends in-town. - ‘VOLI Theatre Receipts Turned Over to the Red Cross—Court Liberty Donates $25—Iinjured Man Taken to Backu: Hospital. " Those atteriding tha Stonington Union associaticn at Old Mystic Wednesday were Rev. and Mrs. J. B, Knowles, Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Anderson, Morris Anderson, Miss Dora Miner, ‘Mrs. J. N. Lewis, Mrs. J. H. Hoover, Miss Ber- tha Gallup and Miss Iva Rice. Red Cross Benefit. John N. Lewis, manager .of _the TUnion theatre presented a splendid bill of photoplays Wednesday evening, the tota) receipts of which will be turn~ ed over towards Voluntown’s propor- tion of the $100,000,000 Red Cross fund. Foresters’ Contribution. Court Liberty, F. of A, No. 132 voted to give $25 towards the Red Cross fund. Miss Bertha E. Lewis is spending several days In Maine. Mrs. C. W. Chatfleld is visiting in Boston for a few days. ir. Kilbourne of New Britain is isiting at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. E. Clarke. Mr. and Mrs. George T. Priggs have been at Tilton, N. H,, for a few davs to attend the graduation of their daughter. from Tilton seminary. Miss Ola Tanner who has been teaching at Hop River for the past vear is at her home to spend her va- cation. Taken to Hospital. A Polish employe of the Briggs Mfg. Co., in No. 4 mill, was badly in- jured while at work on the elevator Thursday. He was taken immedi- ately to the Backus hospital, accom- panied by Dr. J. H. Hoover. Pupils Entertained. The scholars of the Parochial scheoll at Baltic were guests of Rev. R. P. Morrissey at the rectory last week. Games were plaved and prizes were awarded and the outing was enjoved by all. Rev. Albert L. Townsend, a form- er pastor here was in town Wednes- day calling on friends. " NIANTIC Funeral of Eugene K. Beckwith—Per- home in North Adams, Mass., and make a short stay there before e ing in the United States Navy. . and Mrs. A. T. Boon anl Mrs. A. Boon of Norwich, soent in the Grove. wa large the funeral services of Beckwith, Tuesday a was in Jordan cemetery Lloyd Hobron is clerk at ths Arnold- Rudd store, William N. at K. Burial attendance Tubbs is clerx at T. J. Lucy Miner of Lyme is visiting n, J. Percy Morgan and famly Henry Douglass of Waterforl was the village Monday calling on in Harf).d, in_the Fox of her cottage Carrie Sunday h A. spent at Grove. N\rs. Henry Eshenfeider of New London visited the Pines, Monday. R. $3. Gorton is able to be out, after rge Neuschafer and Mr. (‘ugan of New York, are at the Alabama bungalow at th Lawrence Spencer is making a short ay here before going to his home in lem to pass the summe Henry' E. Smith and Alfred Brown of New Haven spent Sunday in the! Grove. Harold Barrett and George Lohs of Hartford are staying in the Grove. ROAD Middleton Summer Home Opened— Canning Demonstration. [EEp— SOTIinTY Lord attended the Wheeler school graduating exercises at North Stonington Monday ~aftér3 noon. Her niece, Miss Fannie Mer- ri’l, youngest daughter of Mrs. Maria Merrill, was one of the class. Mrs. George Wadsworth Middleton and daughters of New York have ar- rived with eeveral guests -at their summer home, Quaquataug Hill. Mr. and Mrs. N. Stanton Gates and Mrs. Phebe Ford left the first of the week to visit relatives and friends at Shelberne Falls and Edgemont, Mass., for several daye’ automobile trip. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Fletcher of Westerly have been spending several days with Mr. and Mrs. Horace Frink. Mrs. Fannie Wiiliams Jeft Wednes- day for Boston to attend the com- mencement exeroises and festivities during the week with her daughter, Miss Martha Gallup Williams, who was graduated with honor from the New England Conservatory of Music. A number from here attended the canning demonstration at the village in Golden Cross hall Thursday after- noon. It was held by the county farm bureau under the auspices of the local branch of the National League for Woman's Service. GRISWOLD Par] Montgomery of Plattsburgh was home for a short furlough recently. Pachaug grange visited Plainfleld grange on Tuesday evening and fur- nished a program. Miss Susie Morgan is visiting rela- tives in Plainfleld. Mrs. E. A. Geer visited her sistef, Mrs. Walter Frink, of Danielson re- cently. Mrs. Walter Johnson recently viait- ed her sister, Mrs. Amos Main, of Gales Ferry. Mrs. Jane Lester is spending a few days in Mystic. Mr. and Mrs. William Whiteman have been attending_the Stonington Union aseociation at Mystic this week Wednesday and Thursdaw Deacon E. A. Geer and family, Sam- uel Norman and family, Charles Mor- gan and family, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Campbell attended the cenference at Lisbon Wednesday. The ladies met with Mrs. W. B. Montgomery Thursday to do Red Cross work. Mrs. W. B. Truesdell enteflained the Ladies’ Aid societv last week Thure- Mrs. James day. A large number attended. School closed Tuesdav with exer- cises in the chapel in the afternoon. A number of visitors were present. Mrs. D. B. Vergason of West Ash- wil'ett was a recent calleron Mrs. Julia A. Crumb, also Mrs. Sarah Barnes. George Pierce was a recent caller in Westerly. All the farmers will have finished planted this week if the weather hélds =Zood. Parting Gift For Supt. Robert Wilbur —Meeting of Ladies’ Aid Socisty Deferred. The funeral services of the little daughter,- of Mr. and Mrs. Napoleon n, were held Wednesday . after- neon from St. Ann's church. Parting Gift. Robert Wilbur went to his new du- ties in the Willimantic Thread mfil the first of the week. The operatives in the spooling and spinning rooms, Glasgo mill, of which he was overseer presented him a fine traveling bag, in appreciation of his kindness toc them and expressed good wishes for his success in his new work. Goiwg to France. Robert Burroughs, an intimate friend of the family of Rev. John Thompson, is to go to France the first of July in-the Ambulance Corps. Miss M. G. Rathbun atten the exercises of the Mohegan at Mohegan Hill, Friday. School in the Eighth district closes the summer term, June 28th. __Meeting Deferred. The Ladies’ Aid Soclety meeting will be postponed tiil July 1ith, be- cause of the serious iees of one of the members, Mrs. R. H. Young. Miss Mabel Blanchard has been so- liciting . members for the Red Cross society the past week. rail Miss W. F. Green and Mrs. Walter Thorp. returned to their homes in Hartford and Westerly, Saturday, after visiting Mrs. W. G. Burdick. Plans have been completed for a strawberry supper. The members of Pachaug grange remembered one of their members, Mrs. R. H. Young with a beaufiful bun;h of carnations the first of the weelc. GARDNER LAKE Advance Guar® Arrives at Camp M sapeak—Mitchell Cottage Being Im- proved. : Mr. and Mrs. Hipkins of Montelair, N. J, were at their cottage over Sun- day. Rev. Michael Maynard will hold services at the M. E. church Sunday morning at_11 o’clock. Mr. and Mrs. Carlson and the ad- vance party have arrived at Camp Massapeak. Theron Morgan, who has been oper- ated on for appendicitis, at the Backus hospital, is doing wel. . “ Local Man Wins Salem Bride. Sunday afternoon, Miss Velma Darl- ing of Salem, only daughter of Eugene Darling, was united im marriage with Victor Hehr of Gardner Lake. Rev. John G. ‘Hehr, father of the groom performed the ceremony. Milo Light of Hoboken, N. J. has arrived at his place for the summer. Archibald Mitchell Jr., of Norwich, who recently bought the Chapman cot- tage, at the Lake, i making improve- ments to the plac Charles Harris was business one day recently. Joseph Oat and fami'y spent the week-end gt in Norwich on of Norwich their cottage. “HANOVER Mt. Vernon Lodge from Jewett City to Attend St. John's Day Servics at Local Church. Several frem here attended the con- ference of six churches at Lisbon on Wednesday The . F. meeting ning was led by Miss Mary Ausian. Mrs. Angus Park spent a few davs waok with ker daughter, Mrs. . Way, of Bast Glastonbury Mount Verpon Lodge, No. s W, A. M., of Jewett City will observe St. Jdohn’s day at the Hanover Congrega- st Sunday eve- tional chureh. A speeial programme is being prepared by the pastor, Rev. Herbert D. Rollinson. Nofman Armitage of Haliville was in town Tuesday. A number of the bovs went tomobile to Rocky Poin The work on the pa progressing quite rapid Myron Allen lost a faithful and val- uable horse last week. Mr. and Mrs. John Scott land and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Allan of Willimantic were visitors at the bome of Mr. and Mrs. Myron Allen Wednesday of Scot- FRANKLIN Children’s Sunday Exercises—Robin- son Family Reunion on June 28. Mr. and Mrs. Louls Smith recently entertained Mrs. Charles fhay and son, Charles Shay. Mr. and Mrs. Basil Austin and fam- ily and Sydney Andrews, of Hartford, Children’s Sunday. Children’s Day will be observed at the Franklin church Sunday. Ralph Armstrong ,was__ graduated from Brown universi ‘Wednesday. Mrs. Snowden Tho! of Saratoga, and Owen S. Smith of Norwich, were calling on Mr. and Mrs. Louis Smith one day the past week. Mrs. Arthur Smith attended gradu- ation at Norwich Free Academy Tues- day afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Armstrong at- tended the graduation exercises of Brown University, Providence ,Wed- nesday. Robinson Reunion. The Robinson reunion will be held next week Thursday, June 28th, at the old Homastead. NORTH LYME School Terms Closes, With For the Children. Picnics Miss Frances Emily of Moodus is visiting Miss Gladys Cone. School closed in the North Plain dis- trict last Friday; with exercises and a picnic held at the home of the teacher, Miss Gla Cone. Mr. and Mrs. N Strong, Mrs. G. H. Strong, Mrs., Erwin Rogers, Mrs. George Babcock, motored to Middle- town last Thursday. Mrs. Babcock went to Meriden, where &he visited her son and doughter for the re- mainder of the week. Miss BEthel Maynard closed her achool in Hadiyme last Friday and is at _ner home for the summer vacation. Miss Olive Stark closed her school in Foxtown Jast Friday. A. F. Hewitt, William Babcock, Mrs. Dora Hewitt and sons, of Groton, vis- ed at William Sisson’s Sunday after- noon. Mrs. Hewitt returned with them, after a week spent with Mrs. Sisson. School closed in this district Thurs- day afternoon,” with a picnic. LEONARD BRIDGE S. Berkowitz has sold his farm, stock and tools to New York pur- chasers who will take possession June 27th. Selectman Fred O. Brown is busy these days scraping the roads. Mr. and Mrs. Will Clark and family of Lebanon spent two days recently with local relatives. Mr. and Mrs. S. Berkowitz and two friends of New York were at their farm recently. Announcements have been received of the marriage of Miss Emma Louise Tavior. enly daughter of Mr. and Rfi'dflfikm Saturday, June 18th. | on : ‘ot Middiétown, aznd bott Hul Davis at Middletown ek o D. A. R. Chapter Entertained By Local Members—Well-Driving Re- . symed—Canning Demonstration — Mr. and Mrs. Carleton P. Browning Start West. Anna Warner Bailey Chapter of Groton and Stonington, were enter- tained at the home of Noyes B. Allyn Flag day, Thursday afternoon from 2 to 5 o'clock. The local mem- bers of the chapter Mrs. Delphine Fish, Mrs. Fanny A. Moithrop and Miss Alice Satteriee received the vis- itors, assisted' by Mrs. L. D. Whipple of Groton, and Miss Addie A. Thomas of -Pequonnoc, who prepared the lit- erary program given in the summer house, on the lawn. which was draped with flags and decorated with baskets of flowers. The program opened with singing the Star Spangled Banner and salute to the flag. Compositions writ- ten. by a boy student from Groton, who attended scheol in Norwich in 1856, were read by Mrs. Warren B. Burrows, of Pequonnoc; reading, a patriotic selection from the Outlook, Arthur McQuade; Patriot, was by Miss Betsy Larrabee, of Groton; read- ings, The Flag Goes By, and To Amer- ica, were by Mrs. Liliian Joseph, of Groton. Mrs, Frederick Bill, vice- regent of the chapter, in the ‘absence of the regent, Mrs. Beiton A. Copp, read a letter inviting the chapter to participate In the opening exercises of the Mohegan Trail, and spoke on the matter of D. A. R. registration. A poem, June 5th, was read by Mrs. Burrows. The singing of America closed the exercises. During the social hour sandwiches, cake, ice cream and tea were served. There were 35 mem- bers of the Chapter present. The guests included Mrs. Lucius Brown of Norwich, Miss Emma Larrabee of ‘Windham, Mrs. Horace H. Sears of Boston, Rev. Allen Shaw Bhsh and Mre. Bush, of the village. Graduating Exercis: The graduating exercises of the schoo’s of .the town were held at Ledyard Center Congregational church Friday afternoon at 2:30. o'clock. The village school with their teacher, Miss Grace A. Chapman, opened the exercises with music “Voices of the Win and gave History Stories in the program. The Long Cove school, Miss Evelyn Whipple, teacher, gave First Grade Reading. Among those that attended from this locality were Mrs. Richard Chase and Mrs. Fred W. Turner, Long Cove, Mrs. James M. Potter, Mrs. Andrew &iller, Mrs. Eu- gene LaFontaine, Mrs. Wallace Nor. cross, Mrs. Lincoln Fairfield, Mrs. John Harold, Mrs. Kiuess, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Colver and Mrs. Fanny A. Molthrop. Driving a Well. The well driving machine ownsd by George W. Fritts. of Quaker Hill, a rived on the Bluff last week, and will complete the work on the weli which Noyves RB. Allyn contracted to sink last year for Judge Alfred Steers, of Brooklyn, N. Y. at -his summer cot- tage there. A depth of 40 feet had been reached when boulders were en- countered and the work was aband- oned, after attempts to finish it with blasting were found unsuccessful. Held Bu: ess Meeting. At the annual business of ies’ Aid Society of the M. . ceaure Thursday afternoon at the vestry, e following officers were reele President, Miss Kate B. Colver; vice president, Mrs. Henry W. Huributt; secretary’ and treasurer, Mrs. Dudey C. Perkins. The directresses were al- $0 reappointed: Mrs. Harmon L. Per kins, Miss Alice, Satterlee, Mrs, Del- phine Fish, Mrs. ny A. Molthrop, Mi8s Amelia Mathewson and Mrs. Andrew P. Miller. Mrs. James M Potter acted as teiler. The reports of the president and secretary were ven and accepted. Canning Demonstration. than thirty were present at canning demonstration - by Miss More the Nellie 3. Campbell, of Norwleh, Tues- | day merninz at 10 o'clock at.the home of Mrs. Walter M. Buckingham. \Miss Campbel: showed the canning of spin- ach, asparagus and strawberries, un- der’'the cold pack method. and gave a | Plans for | of. | iaken to Ledyard | talk on the drying of fruit. organizing a olub were Miss Campbel! was spoken for an afternoon demonstration by Mrs. Billings F. Crandall Club Picnic. The “Tabbies” Hill, Norwich, of day, The party inciuded Mrs. H. Oat, Mrs. George R. Fellows, Mrs. B. Franklin Barnes, Mrs. George L. Fuller, Mrs. Harvey M. Briggs, Mrs. 1. Eugene Smith, Mrs. Everett Dawley, Miss Lucy M. Greenman and Mrs. James A. Stoddard of Ledyard. Burial of Mrs. Penno. The burial of Mrs. Sarah B. Pennd, wife of Edward Penno, who died at South Chaplin, was in the village cemetery last Saturday at 12 o'clock. The committal service was read by Rev. James M. Potter of the M. E church of this place. Quarterly Conference. The first quarterly conference of the M. E. church was conducted by Rev. John H. Newiand, of Norwich, in the absence of District Superintendent, G G. Serivner, in the vestry of the church Saturday eveninz. The re- elected president of the Epworth Lea- gue and the reelected president of the Ladies' Aid Society, Miss Kate B. Colver, with the reelected president, Miss Sarah T. Latimer, of the Wo- man’s Home Missionary Soclety, were elected to membership in the quar- terly conference. The membership of the church was announced as 63. The pastor, Sunday school superintendent and treasurer’s reports were read ana accepted. Thé treasurer of benevo- lences, Mise Jennie G. Perkins gave in her yearly report, and that for the estimating committee given by Dud- lev C. Perkins. The pastor, Rev James M. Potter was authorized b; this conference to ask for an offering for the Red Cross (tomérrow) Sun- day, June 24th, Leave For British Columbia. Mr. and Mrs. = Carleton Perkins Browuning left the home here of Mrs Browning's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Nathan A. Gibbs, Tuesday, for their home in Brittannia Beach, British Columbia. Their journey to the Pa- cific coast will cover some two weeks. Coroner Franklin H. Brown attend- ed Brown University commencement Wednesday, and had as his guest for the day, Dudey C. Perkins. Rev. James M. Potter left Monday to attend the Rural Preachers’ meet- ing in Boston. from the 19th to the 25th. His puipit will be supplied to- morrow (Sunday). LEBANON Summer Days Bring Numerous Guests ~—Charles M. Geer Shoots Ten- Pound Fox—Local Boy Graduated From N. F. A, a club form, Laurel picnicked at the liome he Lad-| Walter M. Buckingham, Tues- | William | Some Nerwich People Fail to Realize the Seriousness of a Bad Back. The constant aching of a bad back, The weariness, the tired feeling, The pains and aches of kidney ills May result seriously if neglected. Dangerous bladder troubles often follow. This Norwich woman shows you what to do. Mrs. Walter Thompeon, 44 Summit St., says: “Overwork, such as wash- ing or sweeping and often dampness, brought on very bad attacks of back- ache. The pains were terribly sharp and plercing. Mornings when I got up my back felt so lame and sore that T could hardly straighten. When T bent over, those pains caught me across back and it was hard to straighten up. I used other medicines but nothing gave me ‘such fine relief as Doan's Kidney ills. Doan’s are deserving of the highest praise’ Price 50c, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy—get Doan’s Kidney Pills—the same that Mrs. Thompson had. Foster-Milburn Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, N, Y. — former’s son, Royce Loomis, from Pratt Institute. Motor Guest: Mr. and Mrs. R. §. Browning enter tained last week an automobile pa from Providence, consisting of Mr . T. Browning, Mrs. E. H. Browning, s Marion Cargill and Mrs. Jeanette hannon Be Rev. A. B. Coates of Hartford spoke at _the Baptist church last Sundas Miss Lila Carroll and Miss Wilso of Worcester, spent the week-ond the former's sister, Mrs. Clarke Standish. Mrs, E. H. Browning of Providencs is at Roland Browning's for the sum- mer. Charles H. Abell of New Brita spent the week-end with his parents. M nd Mrs. C. J. Abell Mrs. Jeanette Berthaman of Prov- idence spent ast week with R s Browning and family Visitor From Norwich. Mrs. C. G. Copb of Nor has been pending a few days r 1 Mrs owning Adell nd Hen and Dr D sist a man of Providence. ) Boston, were Sunday visitors at R Browning's. Misfi Alice Liliie of W ia ¢isiting her brother, Amos Mr. and_Mrs. Roland Erov nette Berthaman d T spent last Sunday evening v and Mre. E. J. Jones, of Bliss No: ch Tuesday, Miss Mabel Noves. Mre Adell Spaulding, Mr Mary B and Mrs. Robert Lillie and daughter rlene. motored to Norwich. R. Browning and W. T. Brow nt al s on the Browningz, wh Pa hospital, Norw Attended Picnic. h tte £ > Adal R ing Mrs tient Charl at a pi re dauehtr Mral Mrs iene ide pau Ha LA Mar Mrs n and he forme of Wiit tark has returned home after spending some | time t Dwight Spaulding of & Perry, Miss Bertha Per yvall and Mr Norwick ‘and family ts “lorence L. m f oturncd Shot a Fox. recently hing past vear. Charles M. Geer shot a 10 pound fox. Miss He visiting s Arthu spend his si Mr. Wetmore of is L. Da Hel Hartford ron and Mrs children of Brooklvn ing the wee Mrs Alfred Ma of Ha ing his r Mr. Mason Miss Lena is visiting her and Mrs Mrs. A ing_he Mr. and Mrs. duating Tuesday Cleon A. iller ¢ unts Monroe of Norwict Tda A&l atter mphbell e 2, son ated. School closed in Twelftr day with a_plenic in the m Tyme attend reka Soclal Benjamin Kaplan | new 1917 touring car. Tlsworth Powers was prise hirthday Tu noon. Misses Lula, Ann and Florence Powers and Maurice Powers, Elsie and Raymond Chapnta were present. Many games wese ed. after which fce cream. cake and candy were served hy Mrs. Charles Powers and Miss Mahel Chapman afternoon 1'the dance b, Friday. purchased s a given party Leipz shed at ae It s announced in the Volkzseitung that a Zeppelin Mockau, near Leipzig, has been troved in a storm. Im simply covered with eruption-What canldo? T can't rest, I can'tsleep, and most® of all, I hardly dare go out, for when it starts itching, I simply Aave to scratch, no matter where I am. ‘““‘Don’t worry a bit—just get a cake of Resinol Soap and a jar of Resinol Ointment. Use them according to di- rections and 1 am suré you will get prompt relief, and that your skin will be all right in a few days. Steven Carpenter of Hartford spent the week-end with his father, Benja- min Carpenter. Mr. and Mrs. K. F. Bishop were visitors last week In Hartford, guests of Dr. and_Mrs. Henry Sweet. Mrs. N. 8. Loomis and ‘daughter, Virginia, were In New York, Satur- day. attending the graduation of the Resinol Soap and Ointment s01d by all druggists.