Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, September 22, 1917, Page 12

NEW LONDON'S CITY MATTERS ‘Ex-Governor Waller Condemns Present Methods of Fixing Tax and the Salary Advance to the Assessors—City Budget Calls For $82,732 Increase Without Ferry Ap- oropriation—The No-License Campaign. gt (Special to The Bulletin) New London, Sept. 21.—No resident of New London has taken as much active interest in the affairs of the city as Former Governor Thomas M. “Valler, for as a matter of fact no man has covered such a long period of usefulness in public affairs. There are old men in the city today, that is, men_of say sixty-five, who in their youthful days knew Mr. Waller as the “Boy Orator,” and have known him ever since not only as an orator, but as a politiclan of the highest or- der, alwavs a leader in whatever he undertakes, and always with a large following. = Although now seventy- etght vears of age his mind is just as keen as ever, his natural wit has rever failed him, and his persuasive powers with voice and quill remain just as forceful as ever. Within the vear he has taken part in the town meetings with just as much activity 2s in the old days, when the people would follow his beck and nod, so to speak. The gentleman has never lost his cunning in matters public, and he commands the attention whken he speaks or writes. Oniy a short time ago he made a atriotic speech in the open in Hart- rd, with fully as much vigor as in that memorable but unsuccessful cam- paign in the old Third district when he was the democratic nominee for congress. He traveled from place to place in the district, and made speeches by night and by day, with “Dick” Morris acting as the advance agent. It's a mighty slow, one-sided city meeting In New London when Mr. Waller does not happen to be present. He stepped into the flood- light the other day when he came out with a communication in a local newspaper in which he condemned the present method of fixing the rate of tax at the meeting when annual ap- propriations are made, rather than when the grand list is fixed by the assessors.. As it is now the city votes the appropriations and the rate of tax, and then the assessors fix property valuation to raise an amount suffi- cient to meet the appropriations. This he claims is a wrong method and it is_about time a change is made. Whether he will advocate such a plan in clity meeting {s an open question. For sometimes men, even of the cali- bre .of Mr. Waller, do not always practice what they preach, or write. Such a change could be made in city meeting, or else Mr. Waller would intimate that it could be in public Waller also publicly proclaims tion to having the salarigs of the assessors raised to $1000 each, or more than three times as much as when he was the mayor, and_ double what it was a year ago. He declares that the job as it is performed is not ‘worth that money, but hé does not even hint at the $300 raise in_ the salary of clerk to the assessors which will make the pay $1800 a vear, the very best political job in the ecity, and 1t is that and nothing more. When that office was created it was with the idea that it would be filled by a civil engineer, who would make a survey of every piece of real estate in the city, and to collect all infor- mation that was required by the as- sessors. In fact do all the work of the assessors, who then recelved a salary of $300 each for a couple of months’ work at the most. This has never been done. The work” of the office may have increased and per- haps that’s a reason for the raise in pay. However, the conditions In regard to the increase In pay of the ass: sors is that they devote all their time to the work of assessing property and all that pertains to their duties. That is the three assessors are to be on duty every day. If they do this, the work of the clerk ought to be some- what lightened. The present incum- tent has held the office since its crea- tion, and therefore ought to be fa- millar with the work that he has himself outlined. He is elected by popular vote and no democrat has been nominated In the past that could give him any kind of a run for his money, especially as has had the back- ing of scveral fraternal organizations. It so happens that the democratic nominee to be balloted for in the com- ing city election, is also some “Jiner” and_there may be a split in this vote. Such a thing has happened in New London, when a city official's pay has heen raised’ when his term ended, but defeat came on election day and the other fellow stepped into office and received the increased salary. While Mr. Waller objects to the raise in salary of the assessors, the gentleman does not take the public into his confidence and tell how it can be prevented. There must be some way, and the governor ought to know that way, and tell his followers how t can be accomplished. The layman s not wise in such matters. He only knows that the members of the court »f common council vote the salary in- GUTICURA HEALS BOY'S ITCHING RASH Intense ltching and Burning Made Him Scratch. Skin Was VerySore. He Would Lie Awake Freiting. Healed in One Month by Cuticura, ““When about one year old our g body began to be cazercd with am of pimples which developed into a rash. s It caused him a great deal of intense burming and itching which made him scratch and his clothing f scemed to aggravate the breaking out. The skin was very sore, and he ;loul.d lie }:;wa!‘c; nights retting. is body w: barel v:}f‘ skin in !:omegplaces, T ‘I then purchased Cuticura Soap’ Ointment. There was a great x:inpfr.or\‘: the first application, and in a month he was healed.”’ (Signed) Arthur W. Baglin, 44 Falrview St., Hartford, Conn. little care, a little patience, the use of Cuticura Soap and no other on the skin for every-day toilet purposes, with touches of Cuticura Ointment, now and then, to any pimples, rashes, redness, ess or often means a clear, healthy skin, clean scalp and good Whyme. H Free Sample Each by Return address ““Cuticura, Sold everywhere. post-card: Mail. Dept. R, Boston.” creases, then adopt ordinances to that effect, and all the heneficlaries have to do is to sign vouchers for the amount as increased. Such _trifiing matters are not referred to the dear public, not even in town meeting. The salaries are raised and that's all there is to it. But increases here, there and everywhere is what makes the grand total of increases and_ the raise to the rate to 32 on every $100, a higher rate than ever, and with- out justifiable cause. The only voice the Deople have in such matters is a vote in city meeting to cut off from the appropriation made for these un- would be considered as usurping the rights of the city fathers in framing ordinances to suit themselves rather than their constituents, regardless of the necessity or the cost. The city budget calls___ for appropriations amounting to $613,655, an increase of $82,732. This does not include the $75,000 appropriation asked for to take over the operation of the New London-Groton ferry business, and all that the change means. The mayor says that little matter will be cared for in the form of hotes at low in- terest, but the dear people must pay 7 the oost ‘just the same. So why not ‘ MASHAPAUG include the little item, in the annual budget, and put still another little in- crease on the tax rate? In this correspondence a week ago something was written of the liquor ense question that is to be voted upon in New London for the first time in many years at the coming election, and suggestion was made that it was about time for the liquor men to come to the front and center and tell their side of the case, as it was a very poor question that had but one side. Since then it is plain that the license advo- eates realize that it is time to put up a fight and they seem to be doing it by newspaper advertising, which 1is a/very effectlve way. Say what they will and do what they may, it is about time the advocates of no-license real- ized that it is purely a political ques- tion and ought to be treated as such by the newspapers. It would be sure death to have the newspaper advertis- ing on this political matter all ome- sided, and no one knows this better han the professional anti-saloonist. The no-license advocates are holding public rallies for the advancement of their cause. N The license chaps realize the force of the talking campaign and is meet- ing it In kind, but is evidentiy cling- ing to the newspaper _advertising game, just as did the great political parties in the Jast national campaign. The newspapers are competent to give expression to public matters, at will, but are not expected to keep booming matters political, just for the fun of doing it, that is the newspaper ought not to be expected to pay out good money for the purpose of booming any speclal boom, or give away waat they have to sell—advertising space. It is not believed the newspapers in New London are doing any free advertis- ing on the liquor license question. In-unuy excesses. That, however, Toltand County - BOLTON Supervison C. L. Warner Holds Teach- ers’ Meeting—Ticket Nominated by Republicans. Miss Helen H. Berry, of Hartford, spent the week end the guest of Miss Adelian Loomis. Mr. and Mrs. Wright R. Baker of Fostoria, Ohio, who are visiting the former's parents,- Mr. and Mrs. Louis H. Levey's have returned from a trip to New York. ® [ Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. Lomis havg been in Cromwell visiting their daugh- ter. Mrs. Willlam E, Stetson. Mr. and Mrs. Clair S. Hutchinson and daughter of Hartford spent Sun- day with Mrs. Hutchinson's mother, Mrs, Jane B. Summer. Mrs. Sarah L. Bistop is ecritically ill_at the Middletown State Asylum. Miss Annie Hebenstrelt of East Hartford, formerly of Bolton has re- turned home from Aspury Pork, where she has been the past summer, - Leaves for Aver Joseph Hebenstreit of Bast Hartford previously of town, who has been draft- ed left last Saturday for Ayer. Mass. Clarence Stetson of Cromwell was a local visitor recently. * Mrs. Calista Shurtleff of South Man- chester is the guest of her sister-in- law, Mrs. Jane Finley. Teachers’ Meeting School Supervisor C. L. Warner con- ducted a teachers’ meeting in ithe South School last Tuesday afternoon. Republican Town Ticket The Republicans held thetr caucus the 13th and made the following no- minations: Town Clerk, J. White Sumner; Treasurer, J. Wesson Prelps: | Assessor, John Lenti: Board of Relief, Louls Cavagnaro: Selectmen, Calvin Hutchinson, Willam R. French: Aud- itor. Waldo E. Rice: Grand Jurors, F. H. Eaton, E. A. Shaw, W. O. Sanford; Collector of Taxes, Andrew E. Man- ezgia; Constables, Wldo E. Rice, An- drew Maneggia, Charles R. Warner; Registrar of Voters, Samuel R. Woodward: , Town School Committee, Andrew ‘Maneggia. " CHESTNUT HILL Two Local Young Men Go to Ayer— { Birthday Dinner for A. D. Davoll Two young men from this neighbor- hood, Llewellyn Latham and Earl James left Wednesday to their way to Camp Deven, Ayer. Mass. The former went_with the Willimantic company. Mr. James went to New London to Join his company there. Silos in this place were filled the past week. 3 Those who have harvested potatoes find them large, smooth and of éxcel- lent quality. Charles Goodrich substituted as ru- ral mail carrier the first days of this s Tessto 7 ss Jessio James spent a fe with friends in Flainville. e Mrs. Rose Cochrane has returned to "hver k?,tom;“&n Y;';n;’ster. Mass., after a eek’s yisit wi er aunt, Go'g:llflch. unt, Miss Abby ose attending the sale and supper of the Ladies’ Aid Soclety at Lib‘:‘;fl' Hill Tuesday afternoon and evening had an enjoyable time. Birthday Dinner Mrs. Milo Davoll gave a dinner par- ty at Calmere last Friday in.honor of her son, A. D. Davoll, it belng his twenty-seventh birthday. News from the Front Station Agent Walker has recelved an interesting letter from a friend not yet twenty years of age w ho Went to France over a year ago. He en- listed in an artillery corps and has been in three engagements. He speakh of the jokes at the expense of the boys from the “States” on account of long delay of U. S. in getting into the struggle. He hopes that now they are in they will help so valiantly that the war may soon end and he may get back to “God’s country” as he terms it. MANSFIELD DEPOT Four Generations Represented at the Botham Home Recentlv—Stats Mi: sion Sunday Tomorrow. Miss Anna Hall of Boston is mak- ing her annual two weeks' vacation visit at the home of her mother, Mrs. Jane Stedman. Mrs. l‘[&ry Durkee of . Manchester made a week-end-visit with her child- Ten and grandchildren.in this village. The entertainment in Dunham Me- morijal Chapel last Saturday evewing ‘was a great success. Mrs. David Snow has bee ncritically I for some time, amd recently. was very low. Her daughter, Mrs. Palmer of Lisbon was with her until last Monday: and her daughter-in-law, Mrs. John Snow of Hartford, is with her now. Four Generations Mrs. Wallace Dean and infant daughter, Beulah visited at the home LETTERS FROM TWO STATES Miss Ruth W f{lcox, Mrs. Dean and Beulah Dean. The first teachers’ meeting of the school year was held Wednesday af- ternoon at_the Storrs’ Model School Mansfleld Depot and Eagleville teach- ers attended. Miss Effie Ross left Tuesday last for New York, to enter Barnard Col- lege, the Woman's division of Colum- bia University. State Mission Sunday State Mission Sunday will be obo! served tomorrow at Dunham Memor- ial church Sundas School. Concert in the evening. All the offerings of the day will go to State Convention treas- ury. COLUMBIA Sale Clears About $7—Cyrus Hilton Now Corporal—Band Loses Valuable Member—Yeomans-Burke Wedding. The food and miscellaneous sale given by the Ladies’ Aid Society on Wednesday of last week under the management of Mrs. E. P. Lyman net- ted about’ $7. - Mrs. Julia Tuttle and daughter, Alice of Hartford, have been spending sev- eral days with frlends in town. 8aving Frosted Corn. The work of filling silos was begun last week, a good deal of badly frot- ed corn will go Into silos this season. Much damy was done bY the’ frost of last week, especially on the low meadow lands. Promoted to Corporal. Friends of Cyrus Hilton, a former Columbia boy, now a corporal in Co. K, 102nd U. S. Infantry, learn of Mis promotion. He enlisted at Hartford, June 5, 1916, In the first Connecticut Infantry for three years, and was'a member of Co. K. June 18 of the same year the regiment was called in- to the service of the United States and served at the Mexican border un- til October 23. It was again called into Federal service March 27 of the present year, and did guard duty in various places until Aug. 5th when the entire regiment was drafted into fed- eral service. Private Hilton was made corporal July 26 of the present year. Edward P. Lyman, Rural Mail Car- rier, is taking his 15 days’ vacation. Substitute L. E. Winter ls covering the route. Rev. Mr. Beebe of South Voventry occupied the pulpit im this place last Sunday by“exchange with the pasfor, Rev. Mr. Owen. Had Picnic Lunch. The Ladies’ Aid Seciety held an ‘all day ?.uimng bee at the chapel Thurs- day, having a basket lunch. Plays at Fairs. The Columbia band was booked to play at Lyme Grange Agricultural Assoclation fair at Hamburg last Wednesday. The band_ will also play at the Grange fair in North Stoning- ton next Wednesday. Band Loses Valuable Member. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Hunt, who have resided in Pine street district are to move to, or near New London. Mr, Hunt has secured a situation with- the Groton Ship and Engine Co. He is a member of Columbia band, an ex- cellent musician, and will be greatly missed. He was also a member of Lyman's orchestra, where he played the violin. Prof. Lyman has secured Max Gitlin of Colchester to take Mr: Hunt's place in his orchestra. Mrs. Kate Wolff has been spending! a wea‘( ‘with Norwich friends. Teachers and Students Leave. Miss Harriett K. Porter resumes her work as instrctor In the Walnut Hill preparatory school ,§r girls at Natick, Mass.: “her brother Randall Pofter re- turns to his studies at Wesleyan Uni- versity, Middletown;- Miss _Marion Randall returns to the Milwaukee Downer Seminary, Wisconsin, and her brother, Harold, to_ Philip Exeter Academy at Exeter, N. H. About @ dozen of young people en- joyed a corn roast at the home of Miss Edith Lyman, Friday evening of last week. Yeomans-Butke. Mrs. Mary B. Yeomans left last Tuesday for Plainfleld, N. J. to be present at the marriage of her son, Howard W. Yeomans of Cleveland, Ohio, and Miss Elsie- Burke of Plain- field, N. J., Thursday, Sept. 20, at noon. Oniy relatives and ‘intimate_friends weze present. Mr. and Mrs. Yeomans will reside at Cleveland. Columbia band went to Colchester Tuesday evening and furnished music at the send-off given the Colchester drafted men. - Four To-Be-Made. Town officers meet today (Saturday) to make electors. But four names are on the to-be-made lst. ¢ COVENTRY Rev. W. H, Hall occupied. the pul- pit of the Congregational church last Sunday morning as a supply. The Coventry branch of the Red Cross met in the chapel Wednesday afternoon for work. . A :large number attended Rockville fair this week. s NORWICH BULLETIN, SATURD Surveying For New Dam—Potato - Parings Planted Yield One-half Bushel—Mrs. Howard to Teach Pu- pils Knitting. Supervisor W. H. Bliss held a teach- ers’ meeting at the Mashapaug scheol house Tuesday. The subject of read- ing was discussed. Damage by Frost. The frost of last week did consid- erable damage here. It was not con- fined to_any particular part of the town. Nothing escaped the nip of Jack Frost. Mrs. H. Alden of Stafford Springs spent the past week at the Inn. Dr. H. Ross Black and family of ‘New London, have been occupying the cottage on Dolbeare’s.Island. Mrs. Tilly Curboy has been viwiting friends in Southbridge. Sunday guests at the Inn included Mr. and Mrs. Ernest W. Avery of Rockville, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Bogar- dus of Chicopee Falls, Mass, and Winfield S. Fitts of South Dartmouth, Mass. Mrs. Alex Bouvien has been enter- taining 'her #ister, Mrs. Dumas of Worcester. # Stars Knitting Class. Mrs. H. R. Howard, who is chairman of Red Cross work here, is to_teach knitting to the pupils of the Mash- apaug school. An invitation is being extended to any others who desire to do their bit to_join the knitting class at _the school Friday afternoons. Charles Putnam and family of Southbridge were visitors at the Lake, Sunday. Supervisor W. H. Bliss and Levi T. Garrison were visiting at, schools in town last week. New Dam Planned. Survevors have been here the past week taking measurements for a new dam at the south end of the lake. The dam has been in need of repair for some time. Many gallons of ‘water have been lost because of its poor condition. Potato Paring Crop. Last spring friends of L. E. Ferry were amused when ‘they found he was trying the experiment of planting po- tato parings. The joke is now on them. He dug those potatoes and from twenty hills got the satisfactory quantity of half a bushel, all of fair size. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hathaway and Florence Young attended Stur- bridge falr. STAFFORD Miss Elsie M. Phillips Teaching in Vermont—R. J. Guyer in Charge of Kentucky Camp Athletics. Samuel Murray is again employed Vail 2 James Sunday in Glastonbury. Miss Harriet Wier is the guest of friends in Hinsdale, N. H. « Miss Anna Shepherd of Springfield, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Jenkins. Mrs. L. M. Reed of Union has been visiting her sister, Mrs, F. L. Up- ham. Miss Louise Gerdes has gone to Tor- rington, after spending a week with Mrs. Inez Lasbury. On Shore Leave. Fred French was home on a twenty- four hour furlough from his ship the U. S. S. Nlinois. Camped at Beach. Mrs. William Dunham and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dimmick spent a week in camp at Groton Long Point. Private John E. Sellars, of Co. K, 102 Connecticut infantry, was with Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Upham last Wed- nesday, returning to his regiment in New Haven, Thursday Miss Elsie M. Philllps, who recent- ly was graduated from Westfleld Normal school, has gone to Brattle- boro, Vt, as teacher of the sixth grade. spent Gone to Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Guyer, who have been visiting Mrs. GuYer's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Phillips have gone to Louisville, Ky., where Nr. Guyer will take charge of athletice for the soldiers. His work will be under the supervision of the National ‘War Council of the ¥. M. C. A. SOUTH COVENTRY Lake Cottages Closed—Thimble Clubs Meet at Homes of Members Don Hattin was at Mt. Hope Sun- day attending the Yuneral of his bro- ther's wife. rs. Ida Smith and son are home for the winter after visiting during the summer. Nearly evervone has left the Lake now on account of the schools open- ing. Some of the cottagers come and spend week ends. Charles Littlefield and family moving into the Cohn rent. The Home Guards are holding reg- ular weekly drills Friday nights. There was d business meeting of the Epworth League Monday night in the M. E. church. Thimble Clubs Meet There are several thimble viube in town, meeting at different “houses. George Maynard has purchased the Cogswell place, occupied by Henry Bassett. Mrs. Alvin Bennett returned home Sunday after visiting her sister in Brooklyn, Conn. ROCKVILLE Mrs. A. S. Babcock, Mrs. Byron L. Kenyon and Mrs. Emory C. Kenyon at- tended the funeral of Henry Kenvon at Canterbury, Conn. Sunday. Mrs. Ira L. Cottrell has returned from a lengthy visit with her mother in_New York state. Miss Lottle J. Burdick of Stamford, Conn., Is the guest of relatives here., Leroy B. Kenyvon has been {1l for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Willlam E. Ham® mond and daughter, Ruth, were re- cent guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jared G. Barber, at Ferndale. J. P. Greene, who had partially re- covered from his recent illness, so as to be out some, was reported Tues- day. to be 1l again. Miss Lucetta Crandall spent Thurs- are day of last week with Mrs. Phebe Kenyon. Grange Resumes Meetings—Kitchen Shower—Five Women To Be Made Voters Todavy. The Grange resumed meetings, aft- er the summer vacation Monday right.: A play entitled “The New Woman,” also musical selections were giver. Deputy Sykes was present and gave a short talk. The regular meetin® o Cross was held Wednesda; The Ladies’ Aid Society met at the hom. of Mrs. Frank Demming, Thurs- day afternoon. There was a surnrise in the form of a kitchen ehower given Tuesday evening to Mr. and Mrs. Royal Web- the Red of Mrs. Irvin; tham Mr.| - TH Gam ster; at the home of the former's Dean ‘is e Bothame son < Lagt| anual dianer Yridey o> e =) mgther, Mrs, Mary Webster. Friday when Mrs. Dean and. child| Percy Carver -wea. caled to Camp To-Be-Made. called on Mrs. Wilcox, mother of Mrs.|Devens, Thursday. - The following named women are to- ‘Botham, & four generations-party was Some of the farmers are filling their | be-made voters today (Saturday): together: Mre. Wilsox, her daughter, - W . iMrs. Ruth Benton, Mrs. Helen - oy S, . SR et N~ AN ST Sy , SEPTEMBER 22, 1917 chell, Mrs. E. M. Yeomans, Mrs. Guy Bartlett and Mrs. Charles Wright. Committee Named. At the Home Economic meeting, the following committee was appoint- ed, Mrs. Gertrude White, Mrs. G. N. Stanley, Mrs. R. W. Boss, to repre- sent the town in the organization. Miss Alice Burt of Hartford is ifl at the home of her father, Luther urt. Tryon Smith and family of Ocean Beach have been visiting Mr. Smith’s mother, Mrs, Janette Smith. ‘Horace Backus is building another bungalow at Columbia Lake. Mrs, May Yeomans has returned after two weeks' visit in Bradford, R. EAGLEVILLE Party of Cousins Entertained at Orin F. Lincolin’s Mr. Miller in the Willimantis Fos- pital is reported to be improving. Mr. Gurley has moved into his new home and Mr. and Mrs. James Greene, Jr., have moved into the former Gur- ley house, recently sold to. Mr. Chad- wick of Mansfield Depot. Cousin’s Party E. Lincolm and Mrs. A. M. Shates entertained a Counsin'c Party at the home of their father, Orin F. Lin- coln in Eagleville Thureday gurnvon and evening of last week. The af- ternoon was spent on the lawn in social chat and watching some sclen- tific games of croquet, and the party | breaking up to the music of “A Per- fect Day.” The cousin guests were Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lincoln, and son, Miss - Lucy Lincoln, Mr. John Lincoln, Har- old Lincoln, Mrs. Louise B. Lincoin, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Latham. Ed. La- tham, Mr. and Mrs. John Bell. Mrs. Mary Russ. Mrs Nettie Webb, Mrs. E. J. Brown, Mrs. Bva Lyon, all of Willi- mantic and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mar- tin of Chaplin and Mr. and Mrs. Leo- nard Porter of Andover. Home From Mountains Mr. and Mrs. Angus Park have re- turned after spending the summer at Bethlehem. N. H. Mrs. William Waters, of Norwich Town was the guest of 'her mother, Mrs. John Camplin over Sunday. Miss Helen Canther, of Hartford was 2 recent guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Lee. ELLINGTON Willimantic Man Sells Property — Members of 1916 Entertain at Grange. Tocal real estate agents have sold for Simeon A. Brown of Willimantic, his house and a tract of land on Sand Hill to Robert Walker of Rockville. He will take possession October 1. Mr. and Mrs. Abbie Hale of Nor- wich Town are visiting their son, Ar- thur Hale, this week. Mr. and Mrs. Wailter McCray and daughter, . Dorothy, of Springfield, Mass., spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. F. E. McCray. Sunflower Chorus. There was a large attendance at the Grange Wednesday evening, when the members who joined in 1916 furnished the program. It consisted of a sun- flower chorus which proved highly en- tertaining and_amusing. Rev. James Rees, who occupled the pulpit of :he Congregational church Sunday, was the guest of Professor and Mrs. St. John. Mr. and Mrs. A, D. Cordsten and Mr. and Mrs. A D Hale, were visitors in Deerfield, Mass.,, and Mt. Holyoke, Saturday. Arthur Charter and family were g“ledu: Runday of relatlves in Spring- eld. HEBRON Given by Columbla Amateurs $25 for Red Cross—Four Men e for Camp. Play Mr. and Mrs. George L. Hunt re- turned to their home Wednesday in Pittsfleld. While in Hebron they were guests of Mrs. Hunt's niece, Mrs. W. O. Seyms and family. A number of Hebron people attend- ed_the Berlin Fair. Mr. and Mrs. Prouty and daughter Miss Marrilla Prouty of Meriden. Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Blaesell of East Hampton were calling in town Sunday. Tdeut. Horton was home for a short furlough Saturddy and Sunday. Mrs. Gott and dauhter, Miss Marion who have been in Hebron for part of the summer, returned Sunday to their home in Hurtford. ° Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Peck and Mrs. Ann Wilcox of Danbury were guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Porter Sunday. Play Cleared $25 ‘The entertainment given in the town hall Saturday evening by the young people of Columbia, was well attended and much enjoyed. The sum of $25 was realized and given to the Red Cross Chapter. Four Leave for Camp Four of the young men answered the _Country'u call and left Thursday morn- ing for camp: Walter Hewitt, H. Gray, H. Thompeon and S. Griffin. SOUTH WILLINGTON Tolland County’s Contribution of $25 Helps Toward National W. C. T. U, Ambulance. Members of the Women's Christian Temperance Union learn that the Na- tional C. T. U. have purchased and equipped an ambulance to go to France. They also have the money to purchase and equip another which will soon be sent to the front. TIH® is made possible by the small amounts contributed by local unions to the Na- tional W. C.'T. U. The Tolland Co- unty W. T. U. gave twenty-five dollars The W. C. T. U. have also done much work for the Red Cross Socfety through their Dept of Sail- ors and Soldiers. Edward Markthaler of Elizabeth, N. J., who had been the guest at the home of Mr.gnd Mrs. W. H. Hall the past week has returned to his home where he will join the colors. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kolberg of Springfield. Mass,, spent Saturday, and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Hans Han- son. H. A. Worden of Providence, R. I. has been visiting at the home of hie brother the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Korper and fam- fly om Hartford spent Saturday and Sunday at the home of his mother. STORRS Garden Supper—Arteslan Well Down 700 Feet—College to Open Oct. 15. . The Woman's Club met at Grove Cottage Tuesday evening. The pro- gram consisted of vacation talks by several of the members. Harvest Supper The first of two graden or har- vest suppers was given for the child- red at the church Friday evening and was very successful. The supper for the adults will be held this (Saturday) evening.. _The food was furnished from the home gardens. Mrs. H. D. Edmond and Miss Fd- wi Whitney epent the week end with Miss Rice in Boston. The new artesian well has e : Y S s e e AUDITORIUM MONDAY AND TUESDAY | PRICELLA DEANE--EDDIE POLO in THE GRAY GHOS ALICE BRADY in THE DIVORCE GAME TODAY—THE LEE KIDS IN TWO LITTLE IMPS UNIVERSAL'S GREATEST SERIAL 4 Shows Today, 1 3, 7, 8.30 Matinee 10c. Ew a depth of about 700 feet, without striking the required amount of water. The remainder of the underground pip- ing for the central heating plant has been laid. No Football Games The college football schedule has been cancelled owing to war and the jateness of the college opening. The college will open Oct 15th and continue through the year without vacations. WH:LING?ON Teachers in Town Schools—Deacons Chosen Delegates to Warrenville Meeting. 5 The schools with teachers as follows: have begun the term Center, Miss Duffy; Daleville, Miss Nichols; East Willington, Miss Jacobsen; Moose Meadow, Miss Fenton; Potter, Miss Pobuda: Rearing Brook, Miss Mur- phy; Village, Miss Marten; Glass Fac- tory, Miss Lynch, South Willingtor; Primary, Miss Green; Grammar, Mrs. Jewett. Miss Alice Walker Pratt is teaching at Tolland side. Mies Maud Ricketts of Elizabeth, N. J., is at Hiliside for a visf. Miss Catherine 7P. Ricketts went Wednesday to Boston, for a little vis- it with relatives and friends, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Resd on the 11th attended the reuion of the for- mer’'s regiment held at Winsted. There is a membership contest on in_the W. C. T. U. Mrs. Eva S. Fuller, who has been for several wecks with her sister, Mrs. B. G. Robbins, has returned to her home in Marlborough, her son coming for her in his automobile. Mrs. B. G. Robbins shares the anx- jety of many mothers having heard nothing from her son, Roy Wilbur, since he hastened to take up his work as seaman when this country entered the war. Mrs, Preston has returned from p visit with her gister and her family in_Providence, R. I. There were 50 at Bible school Sun- day afternoon. Delegates were. chosen for the sociational meetings to be heild In Warrenville the last Tuesday and Wednesday of the month, as usual. The four deacons were chosen. Dea- cons Brackett and Service from Me- morial church, Deacons Bugbee and Marsh from the Hill. Mid-week prayer and Bible study meetings are to be held Tuesday eve- nings. AMiss Edna Gould Pierce of Prov- idence has returned home, after a visit to relatives and friends. SPRING HILL Changes Necessary in Republican Ticket—Auditors Begin Their Work. As- The republican town committee has been obliged to make several changes in the ticket for the October electio Frank N. Slate refused to stand _for assessor for three years, and Fred B. Faton was put in that place. Rev. Leonard Smith resigned from the board of relief to be put in the place of Fred C. Parker, who was nominat- ed to fill the 'vacancy on that board; and Walter I. Storrs was put on for board . of relief. Edward L. Smith would not allow his name to be used for first selectman, and Daniel C. Flaherty was put on for that place. The auditors commenced work Monday on the reports of the town officers. S Miss Healy went to her home in Worcester, Mass., last Friday evening, and the next day word came that she was ill and would be unable to re- sume her duties at present, and there was no session of the school Monday. Tuesday Miss Abbie Storrs stepped into the place temporarily. Teacher Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Bingham of Hartford, called on old friends here recently. : Frances Davis has entered the high school in Willimantic. Miss A. C. Leadbetter, who has been at Alanweld for a couple of months, returned Wednesday to her home In Newark, N. J. Walter Whitney and family of Westboro, Maes.,, spent last Friday night at Alainweld, on their way home from Pennsy¥vania. Byron S. Hawkins and family of Middletown are visiting at the home of D. C. Flaherty. Mildred Cummings returned to her home on Staten Island, N. Y., Tues- day. MT. HOPE Funeral Services For Mrs. Otto Hat- tin Held Sunday. The body of Mrs. Otto Hattin was brought from Norwich hospital and buried in Mount Hope cemetery, Wwith services at the Grove, Sunday at 3 o'clock. Many friends and relatives were in_attendance. Miss Rachel Packer of Hartford has returned to Willimantic, after spend- ing a few days with her aunt, Mrs. Jennie Baron. Mr. and Mrs. George Moran are spending _several days with their son and daughter at Spring Manor farm, Mansfield Depot. o Washington County, R. RICHMOND et S large crowd attended Kingston but not so many as in A falr Thursda: previous yea Robert Moore and Joseph Dunn went to Narragansett Pier, Thursday. Mary Smith and nephew, Edwin Smith _and, George Preco, went to North Stonington falr. Lillie Joslin, who has fever is re- covering. Mys., Eber Sherman is home. Mrs. George S. James of Hillsdale, who died two weeks ago, will be greatly missed through the neigibor- hood. She was a kind old iay. Ralph and Philip Moore are w ing for Roy Rawlings near Wyoming, cutting corn. 1. at her USQUEPAUGH Mrs. R. Carpenter of Brooklyn, N. Y., who has been visiting her par- entsi Mr. and Mrs. J. S. returned home. There was a supper in the church vestry Friday evening under the aus- pices of the men. Mrs. Crandall of Exeter was a call- er here, Wednesday. 4 J., K. Lamond and family have re- turied to Gettysburg, Penn. after spending their vacation with Mr. Lamond, has ing 10c, 150 BREED) THEATRE . TODAY AND TONIGHT Hazel Dawn and Bert Lytell IN THE LONE WOLF A WHIRLWIND OF THRILLS HEARST PATHE WEEKLY COMING MONDAY and TUESDAY NORMA TALMADGE IN “POPPY” THE KIND OF A STORY YOU REMEMBER Matinee at 2.30 All Seats 10c Eve. at 645 and 8.30 All Seats 15¢ 4—SHOWS TODAY—4 Keith Vaudeville FARRELL, TAYLOR CO. Four People in the Roaring Comedy “THE AFRICAN DUKE" 3—TIVOLI GIRLS—3 A Trio of Charming Singers 2—VIOLETS—2 Dainty Singing and Dancing Girls —————eeeeen. WILLIAM DESMOND In the Five Part Triangle Play MASTER OF HIS HOME ——————— HIS COOL NERVE . . Komedy —_—————— CONCERT ORCHESTRA Mat, 1.30, 3.15.—Eve. 6 and 8 p. m. —_— Lamond's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. 8 Lamond. Miss Susie home, after a F. K. andall. HOPKINTON New 60-Foot Stack Completed at Lin and Twine Company’s Plant. Kenyon has returnec week’'s visit with Mrs Roger W. Lewis and family havi been occupying for two weeks a smal building recently erected by him a Quonocontaug. Miss 12dna M. Somners has return ed home from leagthy visit witt friends in New York state. Lewis F. Randolph is renovating the interior of his residence on High street, Ashaway, by erecting a new chimriey and enlarging some of the rooms. The new chimney of the Ashaway Line and Twine Company is com- pleted. Tt is 60 feet in height and an ornament to the plant. Harriet C. Kenyon 1s visiting her nephew, Elwin A. Kenyon and family in_North Franklin, Conn. Rev. George B. Shaw is expected to occupy the pulpit of the First Hop- kinton Baptist church next:. Sunday afternoon in the absence of the res- ular supply on a vacation. Edward Allen of Redlands, Cal, is visiting_his brother, Ex. Lieut, Gov, Edwin R. Allen. State of Connecticut All Residents of Connecti- cut owning taxable securities are liable to tax at local rates unless the State Tax of four mills on the dollar has been’ paid to the State Treasurer ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 30th. The estates of those who neg. lect to pay this tax must pay A HEAVY PENALTY. Balances in Banks (not in Savings Banks) are liable tc this tax. Instructions and blank lists sent on application to State Txeasurer at Hartford. F. S. CHAMBERLAIN, Treasurer. American House Special Rates to Theatrs Troupes, Traveling M. Eto. Livery Connection Bhetucket Stree! FARREL & SANDERSON, Props. WILLIAM C. YOUNG o Successor to STETSON & YOUNG CARPENTER and BUILDER Best ‘'work and materials at right prices by skilied labce. JOSEPH BRADFORD BOOKBINDER Blank Books Made and Ruled to Order 108 BROADWAY THERE 1s no advertising medium 13 Eastern Conneeticut equal to The Bul letin for busmess resurs. e s