Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, July 7, 1917, Page 10

Windham County CENTRAL VILLAGE Westerly Man Sent to Jail for In- toxication—Summer Visitors. Being Entertained—Mrs. Willlam Babcock Home From Backus Hospital Mrs. James L. Gardner has been ‘in Moosup on account of the serious ill- ness of her mother, Mrs. Valentine Burdick, who is recovering from bron- chial pneumonia. August Holgerson has returned from Brooklyn, N. Y., where he has been spending two weeks with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Tatro and children of Leominster, Mass., are sting at the home of Mrs. Tatro's brother, Larry Stanthrope. Home From College. Miss Stella Lafrance, class of 1918, has returned from the Woman's Col- lege in Providence, to spend her va- cation with her parents, Commission- er_and Mrs. Negele Lafrance. Louis Bassett has moved his fam- ilv to Plainfleld. He was formerly manager of the Central Cash Market and is now manager of a shoe store in Plainfield. George Miller has moved into the tenement vacated by Louis Bassett. Miss Emma Greenhalgh, commercial teacher at the high school in Read- ing, Mass, is spending the vacation at_Charles Prigss.’ Mrs. Charles Lew!s has from Springfield, Mass., where formerly lived where she has spending a week with friends. John Smith, who claimed Westerly as his home, was arrested Thursday in_a badly_intoxicated condition Constable Frank C. Tlllinghast He had 26 cents in his pocket so was committed to Brooklyn jall. Miss Lillian Cooper has been visit- ing at Bdward Gallup’s at Ekonk. Miss Oliva Dutton of Greenevill®, formerly of this village, spent Sun- day with Miss Mary Peterman. Guest From Canada. Mrs. Benjamin Broadhead is enter- talning her sister from Canada Alrs. Harriett Barnes of Providence js at the home of her cousin, Mrs. Al- fred Hill to spend the summer. Leroy Greene, who has been ill the past week, is much better. Miss Charlotte Rgece of Boston has been spending several days at Mrs. Mary F. Loring’s. The Colonial Orchestra furnished muste for a Sterling dance Saturday evening. Nice Looking Strawberries. At Labau Adams’ store, some fine native strawberrie: sed by George Craft, have been on exhibition. Mrs. Mark Shepard of New London, N. H, has been visiting her sisters, Mrs. Ernest French and Mrs. Herman Chapman. Alton Watrous, who has been fl], is recovering. Mr. and Mrs. Asher Stark and sons of Providence spent Sunday at the home of Mr..Stark's sister, Miss Har- iett Stark. The Akron to Boston Express auto- truck passed through here Monday afternoo Miss Clara Fletcher spent Sunday Frank Thayver's in_Putnam. Charles Fletcher of Pptnam visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Flet- cher, Friday. Miss Margaret Reed spent Sunday with friends in Providence. Mrs. Charles Byles has gone to Echenectady, N. Y. to visit her aon, Frank A. Byles and family. Alfred Prue and family of Taftville, former residents here, were Sunday vistors at Urgele Lafrance's George Greene of Hope Valley, R. 1, has been visiting his daughter, Mrs. Frank Edgerton and family. Mr. and Mrs. James McFarland are spending several days in_Boston. Some of the Fourth of July celebra- tors began Sunday evening to cele- rate. There are plenty of laws in town but some of the most important are sometimes overlooked. Home From Hospital. - Mrs. William Babcock has returned, after two weeks’ stay at the Backus hospital in Norwich, where she.had an operation performed. She is fast regaining her health. loyd Babcock has returned isit with relatives in Plain- SOUTH WINDHAM Hospitality Dispensed to Many Guests returned she been DRSS O DRSPS TRV IO NI T T U ) TR O AN IO TN SAEPR SR S T | re Over the Holiday — O'Connell- Backus Marriage Announced—Miss Abbe 111, Miss Calista Backus is the guest of Miss Alics Blakeslee of Lebanon. Richard Holmes of Narraganeett Pier spent the Fourth at his home. Perry Crane, who is employed stol, was at his home over Fourth, and returned Thursday. Marriage Announced. Mrs. Carrie J. Backussof South Windham announces the marriage of her daughter, Hazel Marguerite, and JMichael Lawrence O’Connell, Satur- day, June 2. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. M. W. Barry, pastor of St. Augustine’s church, of Hartford. The attendants were Miss Lenora G. Dunlevy of South Wind- ham, and Thomas G. Garvey, Jr., of New London Holiday Guest Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Kinne have been guests of their sonm, Ciifford Kinne and family, of Hartford. Their son and his family returned home and spent the Fourth here. Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Allen of Mystic, ase guests of E. W. Avery. Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Aflen Mystic are guests of E. W. Avery. Mrs. Clarence Avery and daughters, Helen and Florence, are guests Avery's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Avery of Uncasville. Mr: B. Smith had as her guests over the Fourth her daughter, Mrs. Clarence Chamberiin and child, Walimanti (o Miss Sarah Abbe is i1l with typhoid ever. Mr and Mrs. Car] Oman and sons, Wilam, Albert, Neils and George, were in Bridgepogt, Sunday. in the —————— =on, Harol. and Mr. and Mre. Carl . Sundeli _and son, spent Sunday Watch Hill. Mr. and_Mrs. L. A. Clark ®ere,in Scotland, Sunday afternoon calling on friends. ©__Mrs. James Main is visiting in Hartford for a week, with Mrs. E. L. Palmer. Mrs. Walter Backus _has as hér : Buest, Miss Packer, of Mystic. B. T. Clinton had as guests over the Fourth, Rev. and Mrs. Robert S. Morse, and daughters, of Willimantic. To Suspend Services. : Sunday evening will be the Christian Endeavor Union that will September. Mrs. C. L. Clinton is visiting Hartford. LETTERS FROM TWO STATES of | Mrs! Mr, and Mrs. Bimer Engstrom and|of Westminsters ™} | present, those twelve and under, tak- -| filled with flowers. T service | pastor; be held until the first of | scripture rea® in | music of @ guest over the Fourth of his sis- ter, Mrs. Stephen Cranbury. CLARK’S CORNERS Liberty Pole of 1849 in Place — New Guideboard Erected With Patriotic Ceremonies. A liberty pole was.erected here in 1834 by Jonathan Clark; this was taken down July 4, 1849, and a new one erected in its place by Mr. Clark, also a guide-board 8 feet long and 2 feet The first line reads “Free-soil Mail, Stage Road Daily. This board having decayed, the com- munity- felt # to be fitting to gather as our forcfathers had on previous Fowdths of July, so neighbors and friends assembled .at tem o'clock on the green, 'where ithe Liberty Pole stands. The following pragrgmme was carried out: Columbia the Gem of the Ocean, placing of Guide Board on pole, followed by much cheering History of Our Liberty Pole. by J. George Clark of Liberty Hiil, and Allen Jewett, of this place. Mr. Clark is a grandson of the erector of this pole. A letter from D. C. Rawsen., who was present in_ 1834 was read; ‘Beigium's Wrongs, Essay, by Luther Martin: Star Spangled Banner; Food Conservation, essay, Willlam Scott; Independence Bell, ' by the school: Liberty Poles in History, Mrs. Viola J. Clark; flag salute, school; America, sung by all. After the exercises re- freshments were served on the green. Mr. and Mrs. Clark were escorted to the train, expressing satisfaction that the Liberty Pole was preserved. Holday Visitors. Out of town guests here for the holiday numbered Mr. and Mrs. Bu- gene Fairbanks and sens, of Black- stone, Mass., Clinton A. Oliver at W. C. Alivers’, Mr. Philip J. Palmer of Woonsocket, R. I, Mrs. Willtlam Jew- ett of Hampton, and Marcus Jewett of Machine Gun Troop of Hartford, at Lester H. Jewett's: John Ham mond of Mansfield at Willis Wade's; Mrs. Carlton White of Webster at Calvin Burnham's: Mrs, Cynthia Chase, at Moses Balcom's; Mr. and Mrs. Racicot, Hurley Kean, Catherine Savaj of Willimantic, and_ L. O. Murray” of Meriden at P. J. Navin's. NORTH STERLING ‘Red and Blue School—Dyes Daily. Contest at Sunday Sent to Providence Postmaster and Mrs. George M. Piiling of Danielson were Sunday vis- itors at George C. Spooner’s and H. H. Crowell's. The red and blue contest in the Sunday school at the “Line” was much enjoyed by young and old. Miss Mary Griffith, who has been spending a week in Boston, returned home last week. Roses are extremely late this eea- son. F. E. Potter and family and Mrs. Christy and_chiiren of River Point, R. I, were Sunday visitors at F. O. Plummer’s. Mr. and Mrs. C. Providence last weel Miss Julia Cole is_ visiting grandmother at North Scituate Frank O. Plummer and danghter, Dorothy, spent several days in Wor- cester, the past week. The children’s concert at the Line Meeting House was especially fine. Heavy trucks are taking loads of dlye :o Providence daily from the dve plant. H. Corey were in her EKONK Family Party Enjoys Sea Food Dinner ~—Children’'s Day Concert and Ser- mon. Mr. and Mrs. Bd. Frink, Mr. Place and Henry Congdon motored to San- dy Point, R. I, Saturday, and re- turned with a load of clams and fish and on Sunday entertained a large family party with clam chowder, steamed clams and many tempting other eatables. Children’s Day Exercises. The church was prettily decorated with laurel and roses Sunday. Mr. Pryor gave a very interesting talk to the children, contrasting child life in heathen lands with that in our own country, where Jesus is known and loved. The concert in the evening was well attended and very interest- ing. Picking Strawberries. _ Wiiliam Jarvis has begun sather- ing his <rop of fine strawberries. He sent forty quarts to Oneco, Saturday. Sunday, Mrs. Jarvis entertained at dinner a party of relatives from Prov- idence and Sterling. The Fourth passed here. WOODSTOCK VALLEY Burchard Blackmar’s Injuries Prove Fatal—Birthday Surprise Party. Burchard Blackmar, who was in- jured in Union by a falling tree, Sat- urday, died Tuesday night at the Day Kimball hospital. He leaves his wife and four children. very quietly Mr, and Mrs. George Hayter of Clinton, Mass., are at their summer home. ‘Mrs. Leonard- and daughter, Miss Maude, have arrived at their summer bme from Flatbush, N. Y. Miss Blanche Horner of Dorcester, Mass., is spending the summer at Ar- thur Eldredge’s. Several from here attended a birth- day surprise party given Charles Hopkins at North Woodstock, Tues- day evening. He was a former resi- | of | dent of this place. Mrs. G. L. Keach motored to Hart- ford, Monday, to visit her daughter, ‘Wilber Barrett. WESTMINSTER of | Children’s Flower Day Observed With Special Patriotic =~ Features — Red Meeting July 10th. “It paid to wait,” was the general verdict with regard to the weather children’s flower- <hildren were day. Thirty-three ing part in the fioral procession. Of these, the girls wore white dresses and crowns of daisies, the two littlest darried flags, and the Test leaf baskets While the two smallest boys had flags and all had bouquets of rovely blossoms. The services of children’s day and of the communion of the Lord’s sup- per followed, one after the other; those of the children who wished Be- ing allowed to retire before the latter was observed, lest they get too tired. The following was the program: Or- last [ gan prelude, Call to Worship, by the Lord’s prayer in unison; ; The Pastoral Pray- the chiidren’s floral march to the “Onward Christian Sol- diers;” salute to the flag; America, by er; Miss Mabel Clinton went Saturday |the children and the audience (stand- morning on an automobile ¥rip 1o | ing); offerings collected by the chil- Waterbury and the western pATt of |dren (for starving chilffren in war the state. Joseph Scribner and. Victor Cham- countries); notices; pastors talk to the children; hymn, “When I Survey berlin spent the Fourth with Prescott |the Wondrous Cross:” communion Chamberlin, of Chesham, N. H. Charles Woodward of Hartford .was WY B e ek et — service: offerings for the work of God in_other lands; the 1mst stanz of with other artistic arrangements of boughs and flowers. ' The Moody's large flag and others emphasized the patriotic spirit, suitably signalized so near the date of national Independ- ence Day, for the continuance of which freedom this and most of the great nations are now battling. Great credit for the success of the children’s service and for decorating the church is due to the men and women whose good work achieved it. Red Cross Meetin The three sections of Canterbury’'s Red Cross auxiliary hold their regular union meeting mnext Tuesday after- noon, July,10, with Mrs. Ida M. Short- er. Matters in General. home prayer circles of Wednes- day were more impressive because on the date July 4th. Axel Hartstrom has returned to Montana on basiness which may de- tain him some time. Viola Tovett is visiting her srand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Green- man. Bennle Rosenweig is at his mother’'s at Rosedale. ‘At the morning service Sunday the pastor read Governor Holcomb's proclamation with regard to July 4th. The national colors were freely displaye on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Bagster Kinne. who are spending the niece in Norwich, were guests Sunday, of A. T. Mac Leod's, Kinne’s brother. Social Evening. A good time was enjoyed at the home of Misses Almer, Bthel and Vio- let Newton, July 4th. Fireworks and dancing were the diversions of the evening, after which refreshments were served. EAST WOODSTOCK €. E. Sale and Entertainment Nets $7250—Death of Edward B. Killam —Big Celebration on the Fourth. Marguerite Clemons of Northfield is home ill. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Potter arrived at their home Wednesday. Mrs. Potter has been spending several weeks with ;’ieill-l sister and cousin at Woodstock Silas Alien and family of Hartford are spending a week with L. F. Lin- derman and family. Clears $7250. The C. E. fair and entertainment last Friday evening was very success- ful and drew a large audience. The program consisted of piano solos by Miss Estella Frink; a farce, Burglers, with George Witherbee, John Killam Miss Alton and Mrs. A. F. Neely in the cast: a doll drill by eight little girls; The Sweet Famdl a Sweet, Mrs. Bverett May: Arminty Ann, Ma bel Richardson; Betsey Belinda, Mrs. A. G. Morse: Caroiine Cordelia, Syl¥ia summer with a last Mrs. Frances Fedora, Marguerite Bosworth: Glorianna Gadabout, Clara #ddy. The entire program was well carried out and elicited hearty ap- plause. A sale of aprons, fancy arti- cles, candy and ice cream followed. The proceeds was 3$72. OBITUARY. Edward B. Killam, Edward B. Killam died Monday from tuberculosis. He had also been af- flicted from vyouth with asthma, end had sought relief in Colorad: Flori- da and the White mountains; for the past two years he had been at the home of his parents, Mr..and Mrs. C. H. Killam. His widow,survives, with a daughter, Harriett, one brother, John, besides his parents. He was born June 17, 1879. Flag Raising on the Fourth. On the Fourth a flag raising drew a crowd numbering more than 200. The exercises were as fo'lows: Raising of the flag by Veterans Witherell and Robbins song, Star Spangled Ban- ner, audience; address, Rev. T. A. Turner; sons, school children; _ad- dresses, Prof. E. R. Fall, Hon. Ran- dolph Chandier and Prof. Arthur S. Hardy; America, by audience. The addresses were of a high order and hearty applause was given each speak- er. A ball game followed, Pomfret vs. ‘Woodstock, and a dance in the hail in the evening. THOMPSON Local Young Men in Training Camps— Sunday Services. Mrs. F. E. Reed of Putnam was_the guest of Miss Mary E. Blackmar July 4th. Mr. and Mrs. Cook and family of Thayer street, Providence, are with Mrs. F. L. Hu ins for the summer. Mrs. Peckham entertained Tuesday in honor of her cousin, Fred Page. Ollgey Brott is in camp for military training near Cambridge. Hamiiton Paine is at Marion, Mass. The Iatter was accompanied by his parents and sister, going by automoblle Monday. Sunday Services. Rev. E. Talmadge Root assisted Rev. W. B. Chase at the baptismal and communion service Sunday morning. Mr. Chase preached on Baptism in the forenoon and on Food Comservation in the evening. Mrs. James Warren is with daughter near Providence. her Haying at Ream Place. Haying began last week on the Ream estate. Mrs. Harry Whittemore and little daughter were guests of Mrs. Fred A. | Munyan several days the past week. The Woman’s Missionary society meets next Wednesday afternoon with Miss Sarah A. Munvan. Mrs. Arthur Mills is leader. Mr. Leathers of Putnam was the guest of Miss Jane Lewis Sunday. The beautiful display of Canterbury bells at Miss Mattie Frawley’s is just commencing. She has aiso some of the finest larkspur in town, besides other blessoms. Mr. and Mrs. Hill and Richard Hill attended the funeral of a relative Tn Dayville last Saturdey. SOUTH KILLINGLY Warren Brown, who has been a vie- itor at G. R. Barlow’s, was a resident of this place for several years. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Gates and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Barlow motor- ed to Valley Fails Sunday. Mrs. Arthur Jacques and son and Mrs. Tripp of Hartford were week end visitors with local friends. A. A. Jacques entertained Messrs. Bain Arnold and Stafford of Provi- dence Sunday. Francis Coffey has returned from a visit with his aunt in Foster. ‘Winsor Barlow of Auburn spent the week end with his parents. Fred Gamo hza been visiting frienls in Southbridge. A. E. Phillips and family motored to Bast Greenwich Sunday. Ruth Coffey is visiting in Auburn and Vafley Falls. Rev. and Mrs. Leonidas Spaulding are visiting at Henry Spaulding’s. Mr. and Mre. A. E. Hall were in ‘Wakefleld, R. I, Saturday to attend the funeral of a relative. Lightning Sets House Afire—Jail Pris- oners Help Extinguish Blaze — Pranks on Holiday Eve. Rev. E. A. Blake went to Philadel- paia Thursday, returning the’ follow- ing day, bringing with him his wife mother for a visit. ‘ Mr. and Mrs. Merrili Johnson of North Providence spent a few days| as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frapk L. Martin, taking Walter Nichols with them to their home for a visit. Lightning Starts Fire. Friday afternoon a severe thunder storm visited Brooklyn and a bolt of lightning struck the house of Mrs. Lily Kingsley and daughter Louise. About two hours after being struck, fire made its appearance -near the peak. The alarm was sounded upen the bells in the village and' men with pails rushed for the house, ten or more prisoners from the jail under a keeper among them; and very soon the fire was extinguished. Miss Louise Kingsley came to her home that night for the summer vacation and the flames appeared as she approached the house. There was an insurance on_the house. Saturday, early in the afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Witter and Miss Helen L. Witter loft in their automo- bile for Mansfield, Mass., to spend Sunday with a brother of Mrs. Wit- ter. Robert Lathrop is spending his va- cation of = week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Lathrop. His aunt, Mrs. James W. Eadle and son of Cambridge, Mass.,, are with him. Vacation Visitors. Master Roger Blake and sister, Miss Annie, children of Mr. and Mrs. Al- fred H. Blake of Sheldon, have come to their aunt’s, Mrs. Katherine Luth- er's to spend the summer. Mrs. Emma Taylor and daughter, Mildred of Newton, Mass.. are guests of the former’s brother, Edwin Ben- nett and his wife. Fourth of July Pranks. The Fourth was passed quietly. The only thing from the ordinary that happened was the moving of plants and other articles into new positions and the building of a barricade across the sidewalk nearly in front of the residence of Judge O. F. Atwood. Local Man Struck by Lightning Wi Mowing—Flag Raising Next Week. Edward Weaver, a resident of Wood- stock, died iast Monday at lis place in Sprucedale. He was buried Tues- day at 11 o'clock. ., Struck by Lightning. Mr. Berger, while fixing his mowing machine last Monday, was struck by lightning. He was badly burned and was paralyzed, but has recovered. The Ladies' Aid society is to have the annual sale next week. “There is to be a flag raising next Wednesday at 3.30. Clarence Williams lost a valuable horse from sunstroke one day this week. Senezet granige had a strawberry supper at 6 o'clock last Wednesday, after which a class was given the third and fourth degrees. Mrs. Fred Williams was in Eestford one day this week. WILSONVILLE Master Ernest Staly had his throat operated on last Thursday by a doc- tor from Wehster, with a_throat spe- cialist from Worcester. The operation proved successful. Sunday Fred Child had as visitors Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kingsbury and two daughters of Spencer, Mass., and Austin Kingsbury of Dudley. Veronica Toomey spent a few days the past week with relatives in South- bridge. Her cousin returned home with her. Miss Fanny Jennings. with Carrie and Ernest Staly, spent the holiday with her sister and family in Fabian, Conn. Mylo Dodge of Fiskdale is spending a week with his wife's people in town. Francis Haggerty of Grafton was with_his aunt and grandmother over the Fourth. RAWSON Among those who spent the Fourth out of town were Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Fitzgeraid and son Richard, Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Phillips and daughter and L. C. Albro. Miss Marian Hammond was a recent visitor in Elmville. Mrs. Edward Berggren spent Thurs- day in Putnam. A number from here attended the dance in Grange hall, Hampton, July 3d. Some also attended the garden party for the benefit of the Red Cross at the Pell cottage in Hampton on the Fourth. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Flitzgerald and son Ambrose called on relatives in How- ard Valley Sunday. Mrs. Grain and daughter Agnes are spending several days at Edward Berggren's. Mrs. E. Whitehouse was in Putnam Monday. NORTH WINDHAM Recent visitors at Mrs. Annie Stimpson’s were: Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Maine and two daughters of Mystic; Mrs. fva Clark and jchildren, Bfrs. Gladys House and children, of Co- lumbia: and Mr. and Mrs. Brnest Paulson of Mansfield. Several from ths place attended the Fourth of July celebration at Chaplin. Mrs. Charles Small entertained her brother from New London, Sunday. Tolland County , COVENTRY Varied Entertaining Features of Fourth of July—Bachelors Defeated By Benedicts at Ball, 11 to 8. A very large company attended the arill on the Green by the Home Guard at two o'clock Wednesday. After- wards there was a basebail game be- tween the married men and the sin- gle men. The score was 11 to 8 in favor of the married men. The Ready Helpers sold ice cream and lemonade. The Ladies’ Society held their an- nual strawberry supper in the eve- ning. A very interesting program was given. Entertained Recently. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Pender and family from South Manchester, spent the Fourth with Mr. and Mrs. Al- bert Newell. Mrs. John Snyder of Jersey City is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Bverett Buck- num. Mr. and Mrs. Watrous spent the Fourth at the home of W. 8. Green. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Shepard of Hamden were in town over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. James Wood and family were at Giibert Storrs' over the Fourth. BOLTON NOTCH Miss Sadle Howard, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. M. E. How- ard. hes returned to her home in New York. Misses Ruth, Mary-and Hattie War- WOMEN’S and MISSES’ SUITS CHOICE Sale Price $10.00 WASH DRESSES in Figured Voiles and Solid Colors Sale Price $3.95 SILK WAISTS Fancy Silks and Solid Colors including Blacks which sold at $5.00 Sale Price $3.95 DRESS and QUTING HATS Former prices $2 to $3.50 Sale Price 98¢ WOMEN’S SHORT MUSLIN KIMONOS regular 50c Sale Price 42¢ “The Store of Good Values” This July Clearance Begins Saturday, July 7, at 8.15 A. M. THIS ANNUAL STOCK REDUCTION EVENT HAS A SIGNIFICANT IM- PORTANCE BECAUSE IT PROVIDES SUBSTANTIAL SAVINGS ON WANT- ED MERCHANDISE AND IN THE FACE OF ADVANCING COSTS. THIS JULY CLEARANCE THEN PRESENTS THE UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITY OF MAKING MONEY BY SPENDING IT. ONLY A HINT OF THE GREATER NUMBER OF SAVING OPPORTUNITIES YOU WILL FIND IN THE STORE. LOT No. 1 WOMEN’S and MISSES’ COATS Sale Price $10.00 WASH SKIRTS which sold at $1.59 and $1.98 Sale Price $1.00 SILK WAISTS Crepe-de-Chine White and Flesh Color Sale Price $1.95 CHOICE OF ANY COL- ORED STRAW DRESS HAT IN STORE Sale Price $1.98 CHILDREN’S ROMPERS Percales, Seersuckers, and Ginghams regular 59¢ Sale Price 47¢ éale THE PRICES IN THIS AD ARE LOT No. 2 WOMEN’S and MISSES’ COATS CHOICE Sale Price $7.50 WHITE WASH SKIRTS which sold at $1.75 and $1.98 -~ Sale Price $1.45 COLORED STRAW SHAPES large and small former price $1.00 to $2.00 Sale Price 25¢ FANCY RIBBON for banding regular 25¢ Sale Price 15¢ WOMEN’S HOUSE DRESSES all sizes regular $1.25 Sale Price 98¢ B. GOTTHELF & CO. 94-100 Main Street ner visited their grandmother, Mrs. M. E. Howard, over the Fourth. Miss Hattle House is at William MofBitt’s. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thompson and children of Hartford, visited Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith, over the Fourth. Mrs. Hattie French of Hartford, visited Mrs. Loren Maine, Sunday. E. A. Shaw was in New York over the Fourth. SOUTH WILLINGTON John A. Houchens Now Employed in Hartford—Miss Clara Hall at Lake George Camp. Ernest Robbins has moved his household goods to Stafford where he will be located for the present. Master Holman Hall will spend the next two months at Schroon Lake as the guest of Mrs. Clara Potter. Miss Abbie Lee Viener of Natchez, Mississippi, has returned to her home, after visiting Miss Doris Hall. John A. Houchens has given up work in the machine shop at the G. Hall, Jr. Co., and will reside in Hart- ford where he has employment. Miss Marjorie Toukin of Victoria, B. C,, is the guest of M Doris Hall. At Lake George Camp. Miss Clara Hall will spend the next two months at Black Flephant Camp, Lake George. She will be joined by 10 classmates of the Dana Hall schools of Wellesley, Mass. A squad of Co. K, C. N. G, of Hart- ford, who have been on gnard duty here, left town Monday night, and went to Willimantic to await further orders. Miss Ellen Hayes of Washington, D. C., has returned to her home after a three weeks’ visit with Miss Doris Hall. Mise Dorothy McFarlane of Bristol is spending her vacation at the home of her parents. STAFFORD Arthur French Enlists In the Navy— Happenings of the Week. Arthur French has enlisted in navy. Miss Ethel Rollinson of Salem has been the guest of her parents, Mr and Mrs. J. W. Roilinson. Mise Hazel Puffer was graduated from a business coliege of Hartford. Miss Mildred 'Webster has enteref the employ of A. C. Hunt & Co., wholesale dealers of Springfield, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Asa Harris have pur- chased of E. C. Pinney the house they have occupied for eeveral vears. Mr. and Mrs. Claud Pinney of New York have been guests of the for- mer’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Pinney. Mrs. Sarah Black has returned from Maynard, Mass. where she has been _spending several weeks with Mrs. J. Ingham. Mr. and Mrs. William Brown two sons of Skaneateles Falls, N. Y., are spending a week with Mr. Brown's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alva 8. Brown. A Quiet Fourth. Fourth of July was very quiet this year., Tlw- a0 or- and dinance forbidding the sale and use of fireworks. Mr. Vining of Springfieid apoke to an interested audience in the Bap tist church Sunday evening “The gardens are making good “Tiese sunny days. A Junior Chautauqua is being formed here. WILLINGTON Sixty-seven Attend Bible School— Brother of Mrs, Suddenly. W. H. Marsh Dies There were 67 at Bible school Sun day. The new superintendent, Re Mr. Parker, made the opening exer- cises interesting. At the service he gave a most interesting review of the Sunday school convention to which the school sent delegates the previous Wednesd w. N Mr. France. Marsh, who for many years has made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Marsh, died quite suddenly last Wednesday. although he had been suffering from heart trouble for some months. The at the home Friday Charles A. Parker officiated. The was In Mystic, Robbins commenced his Sunday as etaker of h. The Jawns have been mow the grounds cleared from the rubb left after the recent repalrs and general improvement Is nofticeables. " BOLTON brother of Mrs. funeral was held Rev, burial B. du- City People Arrive at Summer Homes —Visitors to Hartford Rose Gar- dens. Albert TLee has enlisted and left town Thursday Mrs. Louis Il. Sevey and friends left Indianapdlis Monday for the Ne- | vey summer home in town and will reach here next weel Guests at Mrs. Jane Finley's over he Fourth were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fryer, Mr. and Mrs. nt 8. Pryer and two children of Willimantic Mr. and Mrs. John Sutter of North Bergen, N. J., have been visit the former sist Mrs. F. J. Mathein Willam ‘B. Loomis, Rebert (' Loomis and Dennison H Loomis of Westfield spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. William H Loomis. Mrs, Charlotte E. Pomeroy of Wind sor is with her daughter, Mrs. Wil- liam C. White, fc e summer. At Their Farm. Prof. and Mrs. Samuel M. Alvord and son Morgan Alvord of Hartford 'm for the sum- have come to their f swett and son mer. Mrs. Louise Kennon Jewett of Hartford spent the Fourth with them Alvord Acres. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer J. Finley, three children and maid of New York have come to their summer home in South Bolton. Mr. and Mrs. Willlam H. Se- gate of Hartford were their guests the Fourth. Miss May T.. Carpenter and Mrs, A, E. Wooding have returned io Nauga- tuck after some time spent at Mrs. Frances 5. Rusggles. F. J. Mathien of Lestershire, N. Y., is visiting .at his home in town. Bolton people have bee Hartford this week . ties of the rose Park Sesai i Pos: ha from a visit to frien ELLINGTON Miscellaneous Showsr for Miss Mo Knight—Shade Grown Tob Se Out—Woman's Club Motors ¢ Windsor. 4 insiber of friands ot Miee McKnignt » shower Batu her approac old G. Davis the home of Spencer. TRef: by the hostgss Bet Out Siberhelz and the larg tobac have fintshed acres of shade grow ha hands wera employed ' will be needed am of the leaves Mrs. J. M 5 $he: réurt formerly Chapma Kaneas, p Mrs. Ge from a v Norfolk shments Tobacco Plants w At Lake Cottage The Junior their pe cupyin, Mr. son with Re George Hartford o Congregationa Motor “amp Fire Revnolds of horeh Outing. The outing bile to Weth lun Ellswor Woma Wed house Personals. Miss Elien grandmother Wo Ma Misges THazel a noids of Essex are & Mra Hayder Win the fleld B and Mra. J Mrs. Agnes ' family party on July #th - tifieally by skilie "Wl physicians. No Maceh nor s Metbods. 1l Bookiet FREE sealod). Telophone 675, Norwich, Cona. GRAND VIEW SANITARIUM, Morwich, Conn.