Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, October 20, 1917, Page 9

EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE | Who is Going and. Coming — Accidents and New London Gounty HANOVER Reunion of the Pupils of Thomas Knowlton Peck—About Fifty S8erved Lunch—Endeavorers Invited to Park Church, Norwich. A reunion of the pupils of Thomis Knowlton Peck was held at the Con- gregational church Saturday, Oet. 13. in the morning registrations _wers made and a pleasant social time wa enjoyed. Dinner was served by th Tadies' Gulld to about fifty. The pres- ident of the assoclation, Mrs. James Bennett, presided at the afternoon business meeting. The roll was call- ed and many responses were read from Sarious sections of the county. After the singing of several cld schooi songs Mre. Bepnett introduced Allen B. Lin- coin of New Haven who gave a most interesting address on Schools—Then ana Now. Mrs. Frank L. Smith sang a solo. In closing all the members united in the old time closing song. Invited to Norwich. A leaders’ conference is to be held in Park church parish house, Norwich, at 2.30 o'clock to which all members of the C. E. society have beem in- vited. General News. Mrs. Willam Waters of Norwich Town was the guest of her mother, Mrs. J. Campbell over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Peck of farshfield, Mass., are guests of James - Eadie for a few days. Mrs. Robert Fadie of Boston was ¢t the home of her parents, Mr. and . J. C. Tucker, for the week-end. ames Balcom spent the week-end in_ Providence. Mrs. Edward Babbitt and daughter Bisie were in Providence for a few Qays. ‘Charles Perry of Hartford was look- ing up old friends Saturday. Algernon Gallup of Centerville, R. 1, was at the home of his father, S. E. Gallup for the week-end. Miss Caroline Gallup of Pawtucket, R’ I, was at home over Sunday. SOUTH GRISWOLD Hunting Party From Nerwich—Many at Auction—Sudden Death of Mail| Carrier Slater’s Wife. Frank Yerrington I S. Button and L. M. Burdick of Norwich were hunt- ing in this section Saturday. The auction at the Whipple place in Voluntown was largely attended by people from here. Oliver M. Young was a business caller_in Norwich Tuesday and wit- nessed the arduous climb of Jack Williams. A. G. Green was in Jewett City on Monday as were also Mr. and Mrs. Edgar H. Clark. Mr. ana Mrs. A. C. Burdick and daughters, Christine and Arline were Sunday visitors at I O. Burdick's. Theodore Brand was in this place Zunday and left for Union Monday. Attended Dance. veral from here attended the re- lican _dance held in Social hall, Glasgo, Tuesday evening. R H. Youns is il with grip. Miss W. F. Green of Hartford and- Victor Campbell of Pachaug were at the local church Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Luther were in Springfield over the week-end, also attending the cattle show. Frederick Burdick was at his home here SBunday, returning to Camp Dev- ens in the evening. He reported all in £00d_heaith ‘and enjoying camp life. 1. 0. Burdick is doing assessor's duty in_Jewett City. Peter S. Gauthier is drawing his ties to the station to get them in before the new regulations are in force re- zarding the length. Patrons of the R. F. D. are express- ing sympathy with the carrier, R. V. Siater, in the sudden death of his wife. Sterry F. Pierce has been delivering the mail during the enforced absence of Mr. Slater. GOSHEN Local People Attend Ceremonial at Plant Field—Arrangements Being Made for Game Supper. A. R. Curry and sister, Miss Bva Curry are visiting friends in Chicopee Falls, Mass, also attending the ex- position in West Springfield. A number from this place were in- New London Sunday, participating in the drill practice of the Connecticut Home Guards, Third regiment, at the Plant_fleld. A. J. Randall returned to the school duties at the Connecticut Agricultural college at Storrs Monday. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Randall and Mrs. B. F. Randall and Mrs. B. F. Ran- @all were visitors at Storrs coilege. Game Supper Planned. Members of the Goshen Gun club, with their good wives, met Monday evening to perfect plans for the game supper to be held next week. r. and Mrs. A. E. Lyman of Colum- bia were visitors here recently. Mrs. Walter Fish and daughter, Miss Fannie Fish of Mystic, are visiting &t the home of Deacon J. Y. Thomas. A nusaber from Goshen attended the funeral of J. R. Backus in Colchester Monday. Mr. and Mrs, Reynor Osborne and Jack Osborne of Malden, Mass, were week-end visitors at B. R. York’ A party of fourteen enjoved a game upper at Eim Lawn, Saturday even- Ing. LIBERTY HILL Stray Carrier Pigeon Hovers Around arsonage—Donations of C. E, So- iety—Everett C. Payson Exémpted. Mrs. George A. Trotter of Newto: Mass., is making a week's visit wit# her mother, Mrs. E. A. Noyes. Mrs. Wiliard Clarke of Columbia anq fer daughter, Mrs. Emily Randall, of olorado, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. fohn Clark last week. Prof. and Mrs. Herbert N. Loomis ind daughter of Northampton, Mass. iisited Mr. Loomis' step-father, J. H. urrill, Friday and Saturday. Mr. urrill is suffering from rheumatism. Mrs. Elmer Capels attended the fu- eral of 3 relative in New London on onday. Rev.” Mr. Blake of Colchester will [teach in exchange here next Sun- 5 . Mrs. J. Earl James and Mr. and re. John Tames went to Camp Dev- s onday to see Corporal R AN James® son. Prof. and Mrs. F. A. Verplanck were veek-end visitors here. Mr. and Mrs. Everett C. fere in Wiilimantic over Su Mr. anda Mrs. Winthrop D Payson vis- ited Mr. Davoll's sunt, Miss “Willard P i Mgover Banny ™ ¥ Stray Pigeon. A stray pigeon has been hovering around the parsonage for some time. It bas a band on each leg. * Recent Donations. The C. E. society has recently given 35 towhrd & puree selavy i Fam cao, Porto Rico, hospital, American Missionary Association has Just completed. _Also $5 to the United Committee on War Actlvitles. Everett C. Payson who has drafted and passed examination, has been ex- empted. Bimer Caples and son Cleve are having several weeks' job repairing a g::o for Ozro Fuller; in Lebanon er. LEDYARD Congregational C. E. Society Elects Officers—Invitations lssued for the Geer-8mith Wedding—Food Conser- vation Committee Appointed. At the close of the Sunday evening service in the Congregational church the following were elected officers of the Christian Endeavor soclety for the ensuing six months: Archie Hol- dridge, president: lbert W. Kin- mouth, vice president; Frieda Good- enough, secretary; Mrs. Leslie Tay, treasurer. The various committees will be appointed later. Is First Sergeant. Gllbert E. Rogers, soni ' of Mrs. Amanda C. Rogers of this town, who s stationed at Fort Terry, has béen Promoted to first sergeant and was llln over Sunday visitor with his fam- . s Mr. and Mra. Joseph A. Clark and family, who have been guests of Al- bert Clark and family in Laconia, N. H., for several days, have returned home. Mjss Annie E. Baldwin of Provi- dence, R. I, visited over Sunday at ber home in this place. Mrs. Charles A. Gray, who has been iU for some time, has been taken to l the Backus hospital for treatment, seems to be improving. Miss Ruth Baldwin has gone to New Jersey to be present at the wed- ding of her cousin. Geer-Smith Wedding.Invitations. Invitations are out for the wedding of Florence Allyn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac G. Geer, and Ernest @verctt Smith, on the evening of Tuesday, the thirtieth of Octcber at 7 o'clock. Fourteen puplls from the town of Ledyard are attending Norwich Free Academy this year. MMrs. Bertha L. Avery has been the guest of relatives in New London for the past week. Food Conservation Committee. The town council of defense, Charles A. Gray, chairman, William I. Allen 2nd S. 'E. Holdridge, together with Mr. and Mrs. Billings T. Avery and Ars. W. I Ailyn, met in the Bill Li- brary Tuesday evening and discussed several matters relating to food con- | servation. Mrs. William I Allyn was elected chairman of the food conser- vation committee and has appointed a committee to deliver cards and get signatures in every school district.- She has appointed the following: Dis. triet No. 1, Mrs. Fred E. Richards; No. 2, Miss Caroline Freeman; No. 3, Miss " Hilda Holmberg; No. 4, Mrs. Charles D. Geer: No. 5, Miss Annie Baudro; No. 6, Charles A. Gray: No. 7, Miss Haroldine S. Stursis, No. 8, Mise Grace Finnegan: No. 9, Miss Arma_ Blatherwick; No. 10, Miss El- sie McGuire; No. 11, Miss Gertrude A. Watrous; No. 12, Mrs. Henrietta Finnegan: No. 13, Mrs. Avery Main; No. 14, Mrs, Sarah H. Main. Dudley D. Taylor has returned home after visiting his brother near Bos- ton for several days. Mr. und Mrs. Willlam 1. Allyn's family and Mr. and Mrs. Waiter Mor- gan’s family motored to Storrs Sun- day afternoon. upervisor O. E. Lowell of Norwich held a teachers' meeting in the Cen- ter dchool Thursday afternoon. . Sum of $59.05 for Library Fund Billings T. Avery, treasurer of the Soldiers’ Library Fund, appointed to collect funds for the purchase _of Dooks for soldiers, announces that Ledyard’s allotment was $55 and 3$565.0% was collected. The amounts were collected by the following com- mittee: Mrs. Sarsh H. Main $5.50, Miss Nellle W. Geer $8.55, Mrs. Louise Crandale $3.00, Miss Gertrude Wat- rous 3$6.25: Rev. J. M. Potter, chair- man of the Gales Terry committee $13.25: J. Kellogg Hall $1.50; Mrs, Charlés B. Graves $4.00; Mrs. John :';h:r_:u-n, $9.25; Billings T. Avery, .75 Total $59.05. e Bia Yield of Potato Joseph E. Holdridge states that he planted four bushels of potatoes and has Harvested over 100 bushels. This is the largest yleld ‘that has beén re- ported so far. A miscellaneous shower was given Miss Florence Geer Thursday even- ing. There were many present and the gifts were varled and useful. Re- freshments were served at the close. Albert Winchester Gets Red Fox — Personal Not Elijah Abel of Bozrah this vicinity filling silos. Adelbert Winchester's dog_Snider, caught and kiiled a red fox Wednes- day morning. Mrs. Ella Champlin has returned, after visiting in Yantic. Mr. Rathbone of Narragansett Pler was a caller here Wednesday. ‘Mrs. George Hentz and dauxhter, Prisctila, of Providénce, who have been epending a few weeks with the former’s parents, have returned home. E. Shurts and John Latham of New London epent a day here this week fishing. Richard Day. who fell from an apple tree four weeks ago, is improving. Mr. and Mrs. L. Oat have returned home, after being at the Oat cottage for two weeks. CAMPBELL’S MILLS Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Partlo of Westerly were recent guests of Mrs. Partlo's parents, MY. and Mrs. Albert Brown. ylie school has 28 pupils at pres- ent. Alexander Tanner came home Sat- urday from Camp Devens. He was granted a 36 hour furlough. Miss Marion Blakeslee was a week end guest of Mrs. Clinton Rogers of Norwich. Mr. and Mrs. William J. Tanner of Wakefleld, R. I., and Miss Grace E. Lamphear and a lady from New York visited relatives and friends in this vicinity recently. is in l NEWS FROM. ONE HUNDRED LIVE CORRESPONDENTS SLAND LEFFINGWELL Evening, To,Bid Farewell to Miss_Paimer. Elbert L. Johnson of New London called on his mother, Mrs. A. J. John- son, Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Rathbun of Plain Hill and Mr. and Mrs. LeGrand Chappell, of Palmertown, were guests st C. L Paimers, Sunday. Clarence and Fred Amburn of Camp = at- their home ice. ladys Leftingwell and Mrs. George Sheidon spent Tuesday with Mrs. Irving Foote, of Preston Plains. C. S. Palmer and Miss Rosabel Pal- mer are spending several weeks with the former's son, Fred N. Palmes of Hartford. Farewell Party. Monday evening about twenty-five friends gathered at the home of Ros- abel Palmer, to bid her farewell. Re- freshments of cake and coffee wers served. Baptist Church Services. Sunday morning services at eleVen cclock; Sunday school at ewelve fif- J. superintendent. At Y. P. U. Topic, Isa: ‘The pastor, Rev. L. O. Gates Secial 1:10-17. will epeak morning and evenins. SALEM Springfield Dalry Show Attended by Local People—Annual Meeting of C. E. Society. Mrs. William Darling has been spending the week with relatives in olyoke, Mass. - After spending several weeks at her home here, Miss Susan Miner returned Sunday to' New London. / Willlam Chapman qf Westerly and Charles Champlin of Bridgeport have been guests of Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Clark during the week. At Dairy Show. Mr. and Mrs. Willilam Darling, -Mr. and Mrs. James Lane attended the dairy show at Springfield the first of the “week. Mrs. Sherwood Miner spent several days recently with her sister, Miss Hannah_Fulier, in East Haddam. Mrs. William' Sisson of North Plains spent a few days last week with her sister, Mrs. Henry Rogers. The Y. P. S. C..E. meeting Sunday evening was led ,by the president, Dwight Marvin. ‘At the close of the service the annual business meeting of the soclety was held. . Mrs. Horace Kramner of Gales Ferry was_a caller in town Sunday. ‘Were at Norwich Convention. Mrs. Willilam Darling, Rev. J. G. Flehr and Mrs. G. J. Murray attended the Sunday school conyention in the Broadway = Congregational ~ church, Nerwich, last Friday. George Moore left Monday for New Haven. where he has secured employ- ment with the Winchester Arms com- pany. VOLUNTOWN Auction at, Whipple ~Place—Happen- ings of the Week. Miss Marion Briggs was at her home here over the week end. B . Alexander Tanner of Camp Devens spent the week end at the -home of nis parents, Mr. and Mrs. Waiter C. Tan- ner. Miss Marion Hannon of Danbury visited Mr. and Mrs. Marshall -Russi over. the week end. A large crowd attended the auction held Saturday at the late William F. Whipple's estate. At Norwich Convention. Rev. and Mrs J. B. Kpowles, Miss Bertha Gallup and s Dorothy Scranton attended the Sunday school convention at Norwich last Friday. | A_large number of local peopl- went to Norwich Monday evering #8 wit- ness the Human Fly. Dona L. Gelinas, a member of the national army, is at his home here on a short furlough. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Tillinghast and children of Danielson were Sunday callers in town. Fred Deroisus spent the week end with Plainfleld relatives. Miss Bertha E. Lewis friends in Providence. Mrs, Franklin, Miss Eva Franklin and Charles Franklin of Usquepaugh, R. L, were calling on friends in town last week. 'NORTH LYME Mrs. Eva Tucker has returned to Warren Rogers', after a lengthy visit in New Jersey, and in Essex, where she had been caring for her mather- in-law, who_dled ther two: weeks ago. Mr. ‘and Mrs, G. H. Strong, N. S. and Edwin Strong, visited at A. F. Hewitt's in Groton, Sunday. C. F. Jewett, Ray Harding, J. L. Raymond, Mesers. Arnes and Cham- pion, are’ attending Springfield fair. John Evans is spending a few days at_Alvah Morgan's in East Lyme. Mrs. William Sisson visited Mrs. H. A. Rogers in Salem last week. Norman Syme of Cambridge, Mass., visited his mother, Mrs. Purkis the last of the weck. Mr. Syme is learn- ing wireless telegraphy. Miss Eliza Martin is in New Lon- don, caring for Mrs. Annie Lester, who is in failing health. Mrs, Katie Jewett went last week to Niantic, where she is employed as bousekeeper in the family of Dr. Dart. BOZRAH Lunch Served Following Mi; Meeting—Lloyd Abell ackus Hospital. is visiting onary Home From The missionary meeting was held at the home of Mrs. George Maples last Saturday afternoon. There was a good attendancs at the business meet- ing, the same officers were chosen for the coming vear. Mrs. Maples was pssisted by her mother, Mrs. Elijah ‘Abell. In serving the lunch. Charles Condon was home last Sun- day from Camp Devens. Leroy Lathrop went to Camp Dev- cns, Sunday to see his brother, Harry L. Lathrop. ‘A number of Bozrah grangers at- tonded the Pomona grange, meeting with Colchester grange Thursday. Lioyd Abell ic home from the Wm. W. Backus hospital, where he has Leen for an operation for appendlcitis, GRISWOLD Deacon E. A Geer and family at- tended the funeral of their cousin, 3"" Ellen Geer, of Norwich, Mon- ay: - I;refl saules?firy and ‘f:mlly of Hart- ford are spending a 'w days with friends in town. . Mr. and Mrs, George Ekonk spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Holntes, Mrs. Tucker has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Chauncey Robie F George Geer, Jr. of Hopeville and Harold Geer of Pachaug, attended Springfleld fair Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. George Geer of Bal- tic visited friends in town Tuesday. George Wilcox of .Camp Devens was visiting friends in town Sunday. Mrs. Jane Lester ls visiting Mrs. Nellie' Adams, of Lisbon, GALES FERRY Prof. Albert 8, Bolies Leaves For the South—Brothers Celebrate Birthdays —Academy Pupils Visit Fort Deca- tur—Delegate to Sunday School Convention. Rev. James M. Potter spoke Interest- ingly in the M. E. church Sunday morning, giving the second sermon in his series on the life of Martin Luth- er. The text as taken from Rev. 2:16, and the theme was Student and Work, Rev. Mr. Potter read by request of the chairman of this county a Itter on the Liberty Loan, previous to the ser- mon. The Epworth League evening ser- vice was conducted by R. Irving Hurl- butt, president of the league, with the topic, Country Boys in Crowded Citles. Miss: Marie and Gertrude Allen sang e duet, When the Mist has Rolled Miss Jennie G. Perkins was Bolles Goes South. Prof. Albert S. Bowles, now of Ben- nington, Vt, was the guest of his ters, Mrs. Harriet F. Crandall and Mrs. Harlan Plerce, at their home in the village, from Monday to Wednesday of laast week previous to going south to spend the winter. I Mr. and Mrs. William Kernnedy of New York, and son, William, motored to New London Columbus day, stay- ing over night, came to Gales Ferry Saturday, where they were guests of Mrs. Kenmedy's uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Satterlee, return ing to New York Sunday. At Ledyard Party. Miss Elsie McGuire spent the week #nd with Miss Eleanor Burton of Led- vird and attended the birthdar party of Miss Burton at her home ‘ast Fri- day eveping. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph De Rnusha and children, Helen and Joseph, with their guest, Mrs. Latham Smith, motored to Camp Devens, Sunday, to visit Mrs. DeRusha’s_brother, Hugo Murray, of the 201st Infantry. ‘They were most intereste¢t in the camp, which covers nine squure miles. Mrs. Edward Clark of Stonington and Mrs. A. Z. Brown of Quiambaug, were recent guests of their relative, M1 liza D. Maynard. - M Charles Hoyt of Washington, D. C. who has been spending sore titne at the home of her mother, Mrs Lydia S Maynard, left Tuesday evaning for Bcstoa and o trip in the west. Cottades Closed. Mrs. A. C. Risdon closed her sum- mer home here Tuesday and left for her home in New York. The summier home of Mr. and Mrs. TFrank Aplin was also closed Vvcdnes- day and Mrs. Aplin with maid, revurn- ed to Mt. Vernon, where the family kad preceded her. Mre. Mary Watrous returaed from the home of her sister, Mrs. Elmer Kidder of Spéncerport, N. Y., last Tpes- day to the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Comstock, and Wed- nesday, accompanied Mr. and Mrs, Charles Avery, who had been guests of Mr. and Mrs. Comstbck fo their ome {n_Boston. Mrs. Charles J. Plerce and daughter, Miss Mildred Emily Plerce, of Allvns Point, returned Saturday f»m a visit to Néw York and New Jersev. They were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pierce while in New Jersey. Mrs. Delphine Fish and Mrs. Fan- ney A. Molthrop, attended the October meeting of Anna Warner Bailey chapt- er, D. A. 2., at the Monument House, Groton, Thursday. Dual Birthday Celebration. Edward I. Latimer of the village and_ his brothercin-law, Charies Hope f Uncasville, observed their respec- tive birthdaxs which fell on Sunday last, here together. A fine chowder dinner was served to 25 relativés and friends. . Friends of Willlam Burns who wen® to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, after re- ceiving his commission as second lieu- tenant recently in the Field Artillery, are pleased to hear of his promotion to first lieutenant. Mrs. Harmon Cramer spent the week end at her former home with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williams in Salem. Mr. 'and Mrs. James Cook and Mr. and Mrs. William Brooks of, flart- ford motored to the home of Noyes B. Allen' Sunday. Mrs. Delphine Fish, mother of Mrs. Brooks, returaed with them for several days’ visit to Hart- ford. Mrs. Frank A. Aplin and Miss Car- oline B. Freeman attended the funer- al services Monday afternoon of Miss Ellen Geer in Trinity church, Nor- wich Mrs. Charles B. Jennings of New London visited at the home of her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Lat- imer, and Miss Sarah T. Latimer, on ‘Tuesday. Move to Navy Yard. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Christenson mov- ed from the village to the Navy Yard Tuesday. Mr., Christenson is con- nected with the submarine base. Mrs. J. A. Birch and daughters, Mary, Madeline and Dorothy, &e the guests Saturday night of Miss Philip Carter in Groton. Miss Gladys Harrison of Providence was a holiday and week end guest of Mrs. R. Irving Hurlbutt. Visited Fort Desatur. , Misses Helen Blackstone and Dora Cayvette, also John M. Buchanan, Robert Campbell, Alton Stoddard, stu- dents at Norwich Free Academy, were guests of Miss Marie Allen, Monday, Nutting day. The party was accom panied by Mrs. Paul village, and Walter Mather, 9n a .hike to the Larrabee Oak, then fo Fort De- catus. Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Anderson of Springfield, Mass., visited 1is. Andor- son's aunt, Mrs. Franklin H. Brown, recently. Delegate Chosen. At a Sunday Schoo! board meet- ing of the M. E. church held Tues- day evening, Miss Alic> Satterlee was nanfed_as a delezate to attend the State Sunday Schogl Association con- vention in New Haven in November, with privileges of appointing another 1 s0 desired. Substitut- teachers were appointed in the following order: Miss Laura_A. Perkins for the beginners' class, Mrs. C. E. Colser, and Miss Jen- rie G. Perkins for the primary. Mrs. Emma_Bennett, adults. = At the morning service in the M. E. church tomorrow (Sunday) morning, Gustav T. Bochman of Hartford will speak on The Anti-Saloon Movement. from the Standpoint of a Labor Man. Liberty Bondowner. A man who owns a Liberty bond at least has a better opinfon of himself than he bas of a man who doesn't own Tanner of one—Washington Herald. > " Allen of the | Invitations lssued for ~Avery-Reot Wedding—Rev. A. D. Fisher Preash- ed at Fall River:—Harvest Supper. Invitations are out.for the wedding of Miss Alice Emma Avery, daughter of Mr. and.Mrs. John D. Avery, and Samuel Leonard Root of West Hart- ford in the Congregational church, Cet. 31 at 3 o'clock. Annual Mesting. The Ladies’ soclety of the Third Baptist church has held its annual eciection of officers. Mrs, Elmer B. Maine.as president and Mrs. Reuben D. Cook, secretary and treasurer; Miss Lila G. Thompson is chairman of the soclal commiittee. The grange conferred the first and second degrees on a large class at its last meeting. i Preached at Fall River. Rev. O. D. Fisher preached last Sun- day in the church in Fall River, Mass., of wmcx‘:. his o, Raav. hstl.ul.y 1‘1:’:; Fisher, is pastor and later went. Boston. e v iy sty the L pit of the Third Baptist church - day. At the evening service he gave an address on Martin Luther, this be. Ing the 400th anniversary of the be. ginning of Luther'’s work of the re- formation. Mr. and Mrs. Byron Young and three little sons of Sterling were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle C. Gray Sunday. Harvest Supper. The Ladles’ society ' of the Third Baptist church gave a harvest supper Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Thompson. Rev. and Mrs. Lucian Drury -went to Suffleld Monday to attend the Con- necticut Baptist convention, and_from that place to Mount Hermon, Mass., to visit for a few days at the home of Mr. Drury’s son, L. L. Drury. NIANTIC Elias B, Manwaring Leaves for New Haven—Cottagers Return to City Homes. James Metcalf is assisting Thomas Rice of Dingleville with his garden work. Elias B. Manning left Tuesday.by automobile for his home in New Ha- ven. Mr. Manwaring has been ill for the past two weels. He was accom- panied by nis brother, R. L. Manwar- ing who will remain with him for a few days. Mr. and Mrs, Frank Aston have ciosed their cottages here and gone to their winter home in Middletown. Mrs. Charles ® Miner is. improVing slowly at the home of her son, J. Per- cy Morgan to which she has moved. George Bell of Philadelphia, Pa.. is isiting his sister, Mrs. Hepsy Bo- den. S Howard Pitkin has closed his ‘cot- tage and will pass the winter in the south. Eleeza Spencer has finished the car- penter work on Rev. C. L. Evarts’ place. Rev. and Mrs. C. L. Evarts have gone to Ottawa, Canada, where Mr. Evarts will have A._work. 'W. Bruce Haynes New London. “James Davy and family have moved from the Roxbury district to Harry Aorton’s farm on the riverbank. i Mrs. W. E_ Alden left Wednesday for her winter home in Southbridge. Mr. Mitchell, the artist, has return- from a_business trip to New York. Henry E. Smith of East Haven and Alfred Brown of New Haven spent Sunday at Whip-poor-will cottage. MONTYVILLE Jitney Supper Attracts Local Patron- age—Pastor Takes Part in Home Guyprd Ceremonial. charge of Y. M. C. is employed in ed Mrs. George Hentz of Providence Is visiting friends and relatives in the village. Mrs. Victor Rosenlund and daughter Ruth of New Haven are guests of Mrs. Albert Rosenlund of Pequot. Mrs. Mary McFee of Waterford was @ recent calier in the village. Mlss Irene Randall of Willimantic is visiting friends in town. Mr. and Mrs. Norman.Allen and Rev. and Mrs. Frank Clarke attended the Baptist convention at Suffield, Jitney Supper. A number from the village attended the jitney supper glven by the mem- bers of the Red Cross society at their rooms in Uncasville Wednesday after- roon and evenin$. The Ladles Missionary societv met with Mrs. Ray Woodmansee Friday af- ternoon. . Mrs. Charles Carlyle is spending a few days in New York. Sunday Services. The service Sunday morning in the Union Baptist church was conducted by the pastor, Rev. F. S. Clark, whose discourse was based on the 1lst Fsalm. ' The service was necessarily brief. Mr. Clark’s duties as a_member of the Home guard requiring his pres- ence in New London at an early hour. The music, always of a high order, included a duet, Ivory Palaces, beauti- fully rendered by Misses Lillian Saw- yer and Edith Huggard. ROAD 5OTIETY Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Shay and daughter of New London. spent Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. Horace Frink. Mrs. John Willlams entertains_her Sunday school class at Dean’s Mills today. Gurdon Gates of New York spent Sunday with his brother, N. Stanton Gates, at Pequolsepos Farm. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wheeler and scn, also Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Main, aitended the fair at Springfleld this week, going by automobile. r. asd Mrs. Parker Johnson and son arrived at Mrs. Johnson's parents, S. N. Billings, Saturday, where Mrs. Johnson and eon will remain for sev- eral weeks. Mr. Johnson returned j Sunday to his home in Springfleld. Mr. and Louis Leone of Watch Hill were at Maple Lawn. Sunday. Mrs. J. Howard Green and son, Den- ison. of Providence. returned home the first of the week, having several days at Maple Lawn. Miss Grace D. Wheeler freturned home Saturday, having spent the week with her cousin, Miss Hannah Smin in the borough: while there she at- tended the D. A. R. meeting of Anna Warner Bailey chapter at the Monu- ment house, Groton. LEBANON Mrs, L. P, Smith Collecting for Fodd for France Fund—Visitors During the Week. spent Mrs. L. P. Smith, who has been ap- pointed _chajrman for the Food for France Fund, is soliciting donations. Frank Spaulding of Wesl Haven was a recent visitor with relatives in town. Visiting Aunt. Mrs. E. B. Robertson of South Nor- walk has been spending a few days .with her aunt, Mrs® A. C. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Kneeland of Hartford spent the week-end with the former's parents, Judge and Mrs. A. G. Kseeland. s Mrs. H. W. Sweet spent the week- end in Norwich. Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Cobb and Mrs. Maria Smith of Narwich and Mr. and ford Saturday and Sunday. e S the week end with their som, Rodney | Hiewitt ana family of Pittsfleid, Mass. Mr. ana Mrs. Erwin Hewitt spent Fred M. Abell wes a visitor in Hart- Mr. and_Mrs. Frank R. Noyes and daughiter Mabel were ‘recent visitors | with friends in Norfolk, Conn. Quests from East Hartford. ! Edward Robinson and son’ of East Hartford were week-end guests with the former’s brother, Wiliiam .Robin-, son and family. Mrs. Carrie Post of Norwich has, been spending a few days this week with Mrs. Mary Gillette. Mrs. Mary Sweet has returned home after visiting her son, Henry Sweet of_Norfolk, Conn. . Mr. and Mrs. Hareld J. -Mason of ‘Willimantic are spending Mr. Mason's vacation with the laf Pparents, Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Hewitt. b e S o 5 E ster. Many from here have attended the Springfield fair thia week. Mr. and Mre. Walter Starr are mov- ing into the houss of Nathaniel S. Loomis. Louise Clark Has Fine Garden. At North Windham the daughter of Mrs. K. 8. Clark has one of the best gardens sesn this year. The Clark family used to own a farm in Leba- non, before buying a large farm at North Franklin two years ago. Their daughter, besides working in her g-r- den every day, helps care for three horses and three cows and has raised four calves this vear. Mr. Reynolds. from the high school, sald that he ha supervised the irden plot: of 300 children, but hers was the biggest and best he had seen. . Mrs, Clark took the little girl from.| the county home at Norwich three years ago and adopted her. Her name was Lillie Bogue, but now she is Miss Louise Clark. PENDLETON HilL Safe Trip from Norwich to Wisconsin for Jeptha G. Bill, 84—Sudden Death of Mrs, William Watson. ‘Word has been received from Jep- tha G. Bill of Griswold that he has arrived, after a pleasant and safe journey, at the home of his son, Dr. Benfamin J. Bill in Genoa Junction, Wis. Mr. Bill is over 94 years old and made the journey from Norwich alone. The October weather so far has been ideal, making amends ‘apparently for the cold, unpleasant days in Septem- ber. Grace Price, seven ‘yedrs old, who ‘made her home with her sister, Mrs. William Watson, was taken ill Satur- day night. Dr. Maine, who was calle Monday evening, pronounced the case serious and she was hurried that night to Lawrence hospital in New London, making the trip in Clark Coon’s auto- mobile. She lived only until Tues®ay morning at § o'clock. The disease was peritonitis. ttended Funeral. Birdsey G. Palmer attended the fu- neral of his cousin, Mrs. Maggie Gray, widow of Murray Gravy in Westerly, Tuesday. Mr. Palmer was one of the bearers: Burfal was at Hopkinton. Harrison Kinnear, Malcom Thomp- son, Mr. and Mrs.-Clifford Thempson, Miss Edna Gray and Morton Cook were in North Stonington Friday’ eve- ning at the grange meeting. Miss Lester was an over Sunday Guest of her parents at Gales Ferry. Mrs. Martha Chapman and Mrs, Henry Johnson spent Sunday with Mrs. Hannah Hiscox, near Jewett, City. 7 Mrs. Harris Boardman, Harrls and Jullet Boardman were in Norwich Co- lumbus Day. Noyes Wheeler, who has spent the past five months with his father, Thomas B. Wheeler, returned Tuesday to the Connecticut’ Agricultural Col- lege where he enters upon his third year. . Elmer E. Coon and helpers working the roads in. Voluntown. Malcolm Thompson had his sflo fill- ed this week. GLASGG sz ey Warm Welcome for Men of New Ar- my, Home on Furlough—Dance for School Benefit Nets $12. Napoleon Dayon, with several oth- ers from the village, motored to_Camp Devens Sunday, to visit Charlés Pe- chle, who recently went to the camp. Fred Jarvls from Camp Devens vis- ited his parents Saturday and Sunday on a 36-hour furlough as did also Frederick Burdick apd, Alexander Tan- ner, all returning and-te be im camp at 10 p. m. ‘Sunday:'“The boys were lven. a héarty™ -weicome ~ by - their friend: - Miss W, F. Greenof Norwich was a week-eng guest of Mrs.. W. G Bur- dick. e 3 Attended Auction. Several from this ‘vicinity attended the aucfion at the residence of the late William F. Whipple in Voluntown. John Mallory is unable to use his are right arm, -cutting it badly with a scythe I the summer. Mr.- and Mrs. George Jennings of Norwich were recent guests of Mrs. Jennings’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Richmond, also taking a trip to Mys- tic to visit their daughter, Mrs. Justin Dennison. Benefit Dance. The dance in Soclai hall Thursday eyening, for the benefit of Glasgo school, was a_success, clearing about $12, which will be used to buy pic- tures for the' school rboms. Miss Gladys Moran spent the week- end at her home in Plainfield. Byron Younz and family were at| the auction enroute to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Gray, the latter a sister of Mrs. Youhg, later expecting to attend the cattle show In Spring- tield. Will Mest Mrs. Eccleston, The Ladies’ Aid society will be en- tertained by Mrs. Frank Eccleston next Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Charles Pechie i3 staying with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Dayon while her husband is at Camp Devens. Mr. and Mrs. John Stedman-of Wes- terly are to visit Mrs. Stedman's p: ents, Mr. and Mrs, H. L. Burton Sun- day. Mr. Blanchard returned home the first of the week from New Hamp- shire, ASHWILLETT Large Fox Shot by Nathan N. Maine, Grover C. Maine is ploughing for Oto Anderson. b Arthur M. Morgam of Mystic'called on_friends in Ashwillett Satorday. Earl. Thurman tse ltle son of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Holmes, has been i1l with bronchitls, is very much im- proved. Mr. and Mrs. S. Curtis Ecclestone of Gallup's -Crossing ~were througk this e Saturday. fathan N. Maine shot a large fox ‘Tuesday. LAUREL GLEN Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Main attend- adttho Whipple auction at VolunMwn, aturday. Alice and Waiter Main. took the first § o e i lars' of the entire nation. worth $1.98 at.... The bravery of our soldiers, our blood sacrifice will Be in vain, unless our fighting line is backed by the dol- feel that you are doing your duty. WHY PAY THE HIGH PRICES? WE HAVE LOADS OF : Ladiles’ and Children’s Coats, Hate, Sweoaters, Underwear, Efo. WHICH WE WILL SELL FOR LESS MONEY THE PASNIK CO. Sell for Less Opposite Woolworth’s 5 and 10c Store SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY LADIES’ LINGERIES and LAWN WAISTS. ... 69¢ And 50 wonderful styles of LADIES® WAISTS, Why Pay More? Buy a Liberty Bond and Heavy » Efo. o e B 97c and second degrees at the North Ston- ington Grange, last Friday evenins. ‘Willlam Main is 11l Dr. McClough has moved his house- hold goods ' to Providence. Elmer Main is putting new win- dows In his house and making other improvements. NORTH FRANKLIN Meeting’ of Home Missionary Society —Brothers’ ht at the Grange. J. D. Simpson was a Scotmnd visi- tor Sunday. Mrs. Reuben Manning and children were week-end guests of her sister, Mrs. Ernest Manning of Thamesville. Mr. and Mrs. John C. Green and tamily of Pomiret called on friends in town Sunday. Herbert R. Hoffman of New London epent the week-end with his mother, Mrs. Jennette Hoffman. Mrs, Charles Barber of Scotland, Mrs. Jane Ladd and Charles Ladd, of Norwich, spent g day last week with Mrs. J.'J. Mahdhney. Missionary Society Meets. The Home Missionary Society met with Mrs. O. L. Johnson and Mrs. Al- Lert Stiles. The usual line .of work wag taken up and a quilt was tied. Mrs. A. T. Browning and daughter, Myrtice, ‘spent severa] dave at Nar- ragansett Pler and Vleekapauz, R. I Stephen .and’ Norman Marning of Thamesvijle, are visiting their aunt, Mrs. Reub Clarence Sfi a recent guest of his father, Simpson, Mrs. C. C. Mahoney spent the week with her daughter, Mrs. Paul Brennan of Balti Brothers’ Night. Tt was Brothers’ Night at the Frank- lin Grange. Saturday night. A very fine entertainment was given, after which sandwiches. fancy ' cakes, and coffee were served. 3. D LISBOMN Neighbors and Friends Pay Surprise Visit to First Selectman and Mrs. F. L. Kanahan—Gift of Handsome Ring. Rev. and Mrs_ W. J. Revnolds re- turned Saturdr4 after three weeks spent with relatives in New York and New Jersey. . _and Mrs. J. Ernest Kennedy and Miss Florence Kennedy of Pres- ton were visitors Sunday at J. H. Ken- nedy's and attended church at New- ent. Mr.'and Mrs. F. L. Kanahan and Miss Mabel Kanahan motored to Westfield, Mass., Sunday, spending the day with Mrs. Kanahan's parents Mr. and Mrs. Bates. Gift of Ring. 4] More than forty neighbors an friends surprised First Selectman L. Kanahan Tuesday evening. started for J to attend lodge meetinz meeting sever: teams and people walking in groups short distance. from his home he de- clded to turn back and learn what it meant. The company was siven a cordial welcome and a most enjoyable cvening was passed with various games an@ music. Sandwiches. cake and coffee were passed. Mr. and Mrs. Kanahan received a handsome rugz, the presentation in behalf of the com. pany being made by Rudolph Eric- son. He a - PRESTON Frank Palmer spent three days fn Springfieid attepding the cattie Henry Terry and Russell Ter- ry of Westerly were visiting friends here Thursday. Secretary Edwin Hill preached at the Congregational - church Sunday morning. Owing to the perseverence of Clifton Dawley and Miss Sophia lowell and the ready response of people of Preston fhey have sol more than the $100 wanted for tht present needs of the Preston City pub. lic_library. Mr. and’ Mrs. H. H. Palmer was In ifanover Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Hall attended Fomona grange in Colchester -Thurs day. LEONARD SRIDGE Hunter Shoots Black Snake Six Feet Long. Warren M. Kneeland of Hartford while hunting in_this place Saturday shot a black spake six fect in length Otto A. Nettleton and Kenneth L. Cummings were in Willimantic Wed- nesday. C. M. Geer and family attended the Staffora falr. Carlton }A. Cummings Brooklyn, Conn., Monday. K. L. Cummings was at Wauregas recently. went to [ Mrs, Gayette Goss, Wallace Goss, Miss Marion Goss, of Willimantic, and Mrs. Mirlanni Russell, of Maine, were callers_on Mrs. Lavius Robinson and Mrs. George Ladd recently. Miss Bertha Smith has returned after fleld Mrs, Esther Huntington Percival of pending a few days in Mans- New York, and Mrs. Myron Smith of Bozrah, aftended church in Franklin, Sunday. - Mr. and Mrs. Louis Smith and son, Ernest Smith, were recefit guests of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Geer of Ledyard CLARK’'S FALLS Collins and_her were in North joined _the teacher, Miss into the so- Miss Dorothy M brother, C. P. Collins, Stonington Center and Grange. The school Fleming was also taken clety. Past Master Ernest has had a garage built mobil George Davison Jr.. hi and daughter, Miss Ev the Federal Felt mill were in Aver, Mass., last Sunday, fo visit friends They ‘made the trip in their automo- bile. Maurice Perry was the guest of the Ashaway Grange, Monday evening. YAWBUX VALLEY D. Chapman for his auto- son, Clifford Davison, of Mrs. Harry Richmond spent Mon- cay in New London. 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