Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, November 23, 1917, Page 2

Murray's Boston Stors | with satin facing and fancy frogs and AFTER ARMY RECRUITS Party of Three in City Wednesday— However, Navy Seems the Popular Branch of the Service Locally. [ A recruiting party from the regular army was in this city Wednesday eve- ning and Thursday morning, endeav- oring to get recruits for the army. They were Sergeants Salvini, Shea wnd Donahue. ~Sergeant Shea spoke mt the opera house and at the Gem theatre Wednesday evenins. Thurs- day morning six youns men were giv- ®n a preliminary examination and then sent to New P sen to complete the examination. A recruiting party from the U. S. mavy will be in this city December 25 10 29 to obtain recruits for the nav Evidently the popular branch with Jocal youns men for most of the re- cent enlistments have been in _the Seven youns men enlisted in y Thursday, at least they took the examinations, but it is not known Low they came out. They are Sam- wel Dilworth, Albert Piche. Omer Pauthus, Florimond Normandle, An- thony Hevrin, Charles Wingertsman and William Barbour. Sent to Jail for Theft. Peter Kelley pleaded not guilty in the police court, Thursday morning, to the charge of theft of $17 from Charles A. Young. The two men were down in Stone Row, Wednesday eve- ning. Young said that he had $55 in his pocket and did not notice- its loss until he went into McQuillan’s sa- loon. Kelley said that Younss gave him the money to hold, since he (Kelley) told, him that he might lose it. Wit- nesses testified that they saw Young taking the money out of his pocket and that Kelley counted. They said XKelley put some money into Young's FOR SALE BY THE d. C. LINCOLN CO. WILLIMANTIC DANIEL F. THOMAS H. KILLOUREY BROS. FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EM. BALMERS Willimantic, Conn. (Lady Assistant) DR. F. C. JACKSON DENTIST Removed to 715 Main St, Wi Hours—9 & m. 5 2 = ne. JAY M. SHEPARD Succeeding Elmore ! Shepard FuneralDirectorandEmbalmer 60-62 North St, Willimantic Lady Assistant Tel. connection HIRAM N. FENN JNDERTAKER and EMBALMER 62 Church St. Willimantic, Ct. Welephone Zady Assistant pocket but the amount was not known. ; Lieutenant McArthur said that after making the arrest, they searched Kelley and found $17.65, which he saiq at first he earned chopping wood but later said that Young gave it to him to hold until morning. Kelley was found guilty and sen- tenced to 60 days in jail. Rain Pleas: i Farmers were glad of the rain on Thursday, since the brush was very dry and the local fire truck had been out several times for brush fires. Sportsmen were disappointed, since there is only one more day for hunt- ing. Branch Telephone Handy. A branch telephone has been in- stalled in the captain’s office of En- zine Company No. 1, in the quarters on Bank street. The telephone. is be- ing used more and more to send in alarms and since the automatic ap- paratus which is used to send in an alarm for any box in the city is lo- cated in the captain’s office, this makes it possible to send in an alarm in short notice. WILLIMANTIC WILL HAVE NO CITY NURSE Resolution in Favor Turned Down by 25 to 9 Vote, A special city meeting was held at the town hall, Thursday evening to de- cide whether a public health nurse is necessary or not. The following res- olution was offered: Resolved, That the city of Willi- mantic, in special city meeting assem- bled, do hereby vote to employ and engage a public health nurse for said city, whose duties, compensation, and term of appointment shall be determn- ed by the comen council of the city of willimantic. . There were about forty present and the vote seemed to be cqually divid- ed. M. E. Lincoln and W. C. Noyes spoke in favor of the idea and at 8.15 Mayor Dunn asked for a vote on it by acclamation, and_the sides seemed to be_about evenly balanced. | _The resolution was again read and Mayor Dunn asked for u vote by ac- jamation on whether any _action shotld be taken or not and those in favor of taking no action seemed to be {in the majority. ~Upon the request of Alfr. Lincoln, two men were appointed by Mayor Dunn to count those in fa- vor of and against the meeting taking action on the resolution. Charles Ca- pen and J. M. Shepard were appointed and 25 of the 36 voting were in favor of taking no action. The meeting ad- jowgned at .20 after a session of about fifteen foinutes. © | | Thread Mmill Employe Taken to Hos- pita.l Mrs. Thomas Owens was found un- cious in one of the thread mills where she was working, Thursday ev ening. She was taken to St. Joseph’s hospital in the ambulance and Dr. Si- monds was called in to attend her. Brief Mention. ’ Willlam Hoffman is seriously sick his home on Valley street. Mrs. Fred Meunier wis operated on at St. Joesph's hospital, Thursday by Doctor Sullivan. i GOSHEN Surprise Party for J. A. Birthday—Town Contribut for Y. M. C. A—Accidents. | 'Royvce McCall ot the United States Randall on $325 navy was a week-end guegt at the Fome of his parents. Surprised, on Birthday. A surprise party was given J. A. Randall at his home Saturday even- ing, it being his 49th birthday. A number of tihbse present were mem- bers of the Social' Corner of The Bul- I€tin. In the company were gdr. and ! Mrs.” George Chappell, Mr. and Mrs. B. R. York, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Man- ning, Mrs. Add Spaulding and A. R. Race. A delightful social evening was passed. Town Gives $325. This town contributed $325 for the srand and worthy cause of the Y. M. C. A. work for the boys Wwho have £ome to their country’s call. Of the four societies in town, Goshen stood second in the sum contributed, it be- ing $53.75. Mr. and .Mrs. H. L. Gillette with sons Norman, Ralph, Robert and Win- throp of Waterford, were visitors at Maple Hill Farm Sunday. Foot Badly Scalded. Mrs. C. S. Holbrook painfully burned her foot by accidentally upsetting a kettle of hot water. Dislocated Jaw. Mrs. Everett Chappell, while eat- ing_supper, dislocated her jaw. Nov. 20 the first snowflakes of the season were noted for all of the frosty temperature the activities of live grasshopers and the crickets are still roted. It seems the Germans won't believe our boys are in the trenches because they haven't heard the uxuleles. — Grand Rrpids Press. 'WILLIMANTIC, CONN.. Silk Petticoats, G_loria Petticoats and Heatherbloom Petticoats - A WIDE CHOICE IS HERE FOR YOUR SELECTION SOk Petticoats, in black and colors, both in regular and extra sizes—at $4.98, $6.50 and $7.50. Windham Silk Petticoats, in a good wariety of changeable colors, both reg- wmlar and extra sizes—$6.50 and $7.50. rsey TDE Petticoats, with h!-l‘n'.hefrh.jhlom Petticoats, in a wide choice o over patterns, plai figurea Nounces 4298 and’ $3.80. Gloria Petticoats, plain or figured flow and ~ BATH ROBES Women's Bath Robes, in checks, and figures, trimmed ‘cords—$3.98 to $7.50. ; H. C. Murray Co., ¢ KIMONOS Crepe, Teazledown and Silk Kimon- ©0s, in a wide choice of attractive pat- terns—$1.25 and up to $12.50. COLCHESTER Mrs. Russell Webster Dies at Hart- ford Hospital—Union Thanksgiving to Be Held at Congreg Chapel. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Webster, re- cently married, have returned from their wedding trip.and will take up their residence at the home of Wil- liam Palmer. Death of Mrs. Webster. Alrs. Lottie Palmer, wife of Russell Webster, who for many years was a resident’ of Colchester, but recently living in Glastonbury, died at the Hartford hospital, Tugsday, Nov. 20, The body will be broukht to Colches- ter for burial today (Friday). Miss Ann Braynard, who has been is slowly recovering. Miss Lucy Wilcox, who has been ill in Backus hospital for seven weeks with typhoid fever, is convalescent and will soon be able to return to her bome. i Thanksgiving Sunday. At the Baptist church Sunday, the 25th inst., the -pastor, Rev. B. D. Rem- ington, will speak in the morning at 10.45, from Psa. 103, and in the even- ing at 7 p. m., from Isa. 43. It will be_Thanksgtving Sunday. Thursday, Nov. 29, there will be a union Thanksgiving service at the chapel of the Congregational church. The schools of the First district are largely attended. Some of the rooms are overcrowded, the pupils, number- ing 40 or 43. PLAINFIELD Brief Furloughs for Loe: ish American War Rel 918—Valuable ~Collection Lost Removal of Barret Judson. Joseph Labreque and Frank Mar- shall, members of the 38th Co., C. D., L 1'S., are spending a few days here on_furlough. 5 Ovila Mitchell and Walter Clark, first class privates of the 3Sth Co., sta- tioned at Fort Terry, have returned to camp, after spending a short furlough at home. " FUND REACHES $1019 Contributions for British American War Relief Gaining Steadily. The weekly report of the British American War Relief Fund follows: Amount previously collected $1896.40; amount collected, to week ending Nov. 17, in Plainfield _$15.55; amount collécted in Jewett City $7.35; total amount collected $191 The local committee has forwarded another check for $45 to headquarters in New York, making a tctal of $1915 from this Wllage to date. The com- mittee is soliciting contributions for this fund, and anyone desiring to as- sist can mail donations to William Oidham, Box 321, New Village. The committee” members regret to state that they have lost the services of Barret Judson, who leaves today (Friday) for Cénterville, R. I. where he is to be employed in the Warwick mills. Mr. Judson has been an ar- dent ana faithful worker for this fund since its orzanization, having been a, collector and it will cult task to secure another loyal work- er to fill_his place. OCCUM AND VERSA] Rebekahs and Odd Fellows From Nor- ‘wich, Attend Special Services at the Methodist Church—Sum of $286.45 Contributed to Y. M. C. A. Fund. At the Versailles M. E. church there was an impressive service Sundav af- ternoon when members of Hope Rebe- kah lodge, No. 21, . O. O. F.. She- " tncket Todge, No. 27, I. 0. O. ¥, and T'ncas Lodge, No. 11, I. O. O. F,, at- tended the service in a body, the members ceming from Norwich by special trolley, nearly 100 attending from Norwich. Rev. Charles Smith, pastor of the Versaiiles church, deliv- ecred an able address. a woman's cho- rus rendering inspirinz music. A so- lo was sung by Miss Marion Allen in a very pleasing manner. Over $286 for Y. M. C. A. The sum of $286.45 from the residents of both villages for the Y. M. C. A. drive, the Occum and Versailles team reporting 249 gifts. The amcunt was not only sub- scribed but the entire amount paid, employes of the Versailles Sanitary Fibre Mills and Totokett Manufactur- ing company taking special interest in the drive. New Mail Carrier. H. R. Bushnell has secured the con- tract for the transportation of the U. S. mail between the Versailles post office and the Versailles railroad sta- tion. Mr. Bushnell bezan his new du- ties Friday of last week. Now at San Antonio. Vivian A. Perkins, a member of the Sixth Cavalry, Troop A, who has been stationed at Maraton, Texas, for sev- eral months, has written to home friends that he is now at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, trip of between 300 and 400 miles was taken on horseback. GARDNER LAKE Shoots Three Foxes Elmer A. Abel This Week, Ahead of His Famous Hound Dutch. Himer A Abel shot two _foxes ahead of his famous fox hound, Dutch, Tuesday morning, making a total of three this week. Dutch is considered one of the finest hounds in this part of the country by the fox hunters in this viclnltm . Mr. and rs. O. F. Boynton have moved to 158 Franklin street, Norwich, Miss_Ethcl Champlin_ has returned from Bristol." Woed Bringing Good Prices. Many farmers are carting wood to Norwich, getting good prices. Hunters repbrt a poor eeason m this vicinity, as birds are very scarce. Adelbert S. Winchester, who has becn suffering with blood poison, is improving. 4 Mrs, Lawrence I Abel of Boarah has been visiting here for a few days. Mrs. Floyd Fletcher is a patient at Backus hoepital. piowis Latimer has gone te spend e Inter wi r. and Mrs. Ernest Latimer of Willimantic. Muskrat on Nest. Mrs. Norman D. Boynton went to her chicken coop onme night recently to gather esgs, and to her surprise a muskrat crawled out of a hen's nest. Mr, Boyn##h killed it. .Old Saybrook — Willlam Kempton andMr. and Mrs. William N. Speliman have left for Palm Beach, Florida, where they will spend the winter sea- son. L LITTLE ONES AND OLD ONES. waimes Bawards, 308 Harriett 'St ntgomery, B leep THEhE and Sough but THern mow from using Toley Honey and’rar - My’ whole Jamily 'is ufljnl it now—the little ones the old one: It has cured our coughs and ‘broken our colds.” Foley's Ho and Tar clears ‘stopped air o5, ‘re- moves °phlegm, ~heals raw Inflamed membranes,sodthes sore chest, makes B Ser S s The Tee & Osgood Co. . o o be a very diffi-| Local Delegates at Boston Meetings— C. E. to Hold Stunt 8ocial—Mayor Allyn L. Brown to Speak at Dedica- tion of Church FI Rev. M. R, Plumb, Rey. W. M. Brown and George Cook were delegates to the state conference of churches in Mid- dletown last week. Alfred Eaton, who enlisted in the aviation corps, was at his home here last week Tuesday for a brief visit before going to the Princeton aviation school. Met at Ehapel. . The Woman's Missionary society held a special meeting in the chapel Tuesday in connection with the 50th anniversary of the W. B. F. M. A special program was carried out. Mrs. W. P. Huxford and daughter are in Stamford to attend the funeral of Mrs. Huxford's sister, Miss Abby Fessenden. Attended Boston Meetings. Mrs. H. C. Lathrop and Mrs. F. E Guild attended_the meetings in cele- bration of the 50th anniversary of th= W. B. F. M. in Boston last week. They were guests of Rev. and Mrs. H. C. Grimes of Braintree. Stunt Social. Next Friday evening will be observed as Fellqwship night at the Congrega- tional chureh and a_stunt social wikl be given by the C. E. soclety. On Sunday evening, Nov. 25th, the third in the series of illustrated lec- tures on the History of the Pilgrims will be given. Miss Anna Patton has from a visit with her nlece, Elizabeth Abbe. of Mt. Vernon. Miss Clara Johnson has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver L. John- son of Norwich. Miss Carrie Bishop is with friends in Madison. At Scotland M ng. Rev. M. R, Plumb attended the meet- ing of the Willimantic Ministers’ as- sociation in Scotland Monday evening and Tuesday evening gave several recitations at an entertainment given in the same town for the benefit of the soldiers. The lecture and social referred to in last week's letter was held Friday night and not Sunday as stated. May Change Meeting Day. There were about 30 present at the Red Cross rooms Friday. Most of the work done was on surgical dressings. A good many of the members wou'd prefer to meet some other day than that of the church night at the Con- sregational church and the question of changing the Red Cross dag ‘o Thursday after Dec. 1st will be brought up at the meeting Friday. Mayor Brown to Speak. Three flags have been given to the Congregational - church and a servics of dedication at which Mayor Allyn L. Brown of Norwich will speak will be held Dec. 2d. The American flag is the gift of Mrs. H. C. Lathrop, the state flag_given by Charles Larrabee and the flag of the church given by Harold Maine. The sugar guestion is a problem In Windham as elsewhere. The local firis sold out their supply early last week. They sold only to resular customers, although many parties from out of town tried to buy it here. Now the housewives are laying in a supply of salt. Mrs. Boardman of Hartford was a week end guest of Miss Sarah John- son. Mrs. Jessie Gitloler and DeWitt M. Lockman of New Jersey are at the Lockman house. Mr. Horper of New Jersey was a recent guest at Dr. Guild's. PENDLETON HILL - Elmer E. Coon Attends Council of De. fense Meeting—Canvass For YyM. C, A. War Camp Fund. Elmer E. Coon as chairman of the Voluntown State Coyncil of Defense was in New London November 12th, to attend a meeting at the Crocker house. Mrs. Coon and_theri son, Clark, ac- i companied Mr. Coon. Thomas E. Wheeler gave a _turkey for the supper which was served to the town officials, Saturday evening. There were about twenty in attendance. A Government Order. Tarrison Kinnear, who has been em- ployed on the Robert P. Palmer farm is now working in Clarks Falls felt mill, where they are using day and night shifts on account of a rush order for khaki felt from_the government. Mrs. Simeon White and Mrs. Hen- ry Johnson were, in New London last week. Canvassed For Y. M. C. A. Mrs. Oregen Gallup and Mrs. Elmer Coon were soliciting for the Y. M. C. A. last week in the southern part of the town of Voluntown which is in- cluded in this section. On account of Thanksgiving® mext week the ladies will hold the society on Thursday of this week. Archa Curtis of Newark, N. J.,, spent several days at Mrs. James M. Cook’s recently. Malcolm Thompson visited his_sis- ter, Mrs. Robert Milne and his nephew, Malcolm Melne, in Boston, Sunday. CLARK’S FALLS Felt Mill Busy at Present—Personal Nots Thomas Callahan, who has been ap- pointed corporal at Camp Devens, has returned, after a visit of several days at_his home here. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Burdick and daughters, Flora, Evelyn and Mrs. Rose Burdiek and children, Geo. C. and Thetis, of Chase Hill, were guests of relatives here Sunday. John G. Perry, as one of the officials of ‘the town, attended the turkey given for them. John Wells of Hopkinton has been bringing lace from the Richmond Lace Works to ladies here for thread Aawins. New Employes .at Mill. Lemuel Maine and Harrison Kifnear are the latest mdditions to the work- ing force at Federal Felt mill,- which is running a §0d many extra hours at_present. Charles C. Babceck, whose funeral was held in the Baptist church at Hope Valley, Nov. 12, was well known here. He was at one time bookkeeper for the Westerly Cream Co. USQUEPAUGH F. K. Crandall and family visited Mr.’ Crandall’s parents, who live near Westerly, Saturday. Nathaniel Brown and family ef Val- ley Falls visited Dr. Kenyon and fam- ily Sunday. Mrs. Brown is Mrs. Ken- yon's cousin. J. L. Briggs has returned hoe after several days' visit with relatives at ‘Apponaug. 5 Rev. and Mrs. C. H. Palmer and Mre. M. D. Palmer, aleo Mr. and Mrs. William Sutton. attended at Weal Kingston Sunday afternoon the ser- vices conducted by the Layman's league ‘Westerly. of 3 Mr. and Mrs. J. L, Bris rs at Point Judith Sunday. Dr. and Mrs. Kenyon were visitors in Providence Thursday. Edward C. Kenyon spent Sunday with hig ts here. ol K SU returned Miss were call- Thanksgiving Proclamation! 20 Women’s Coats $14.50 Coats, $16.50 Coats, $19.75 Coats, $22.50 Coats, $27.50 Coats, Children’s Dresses $1.98 Dresses, $2.50 Dresses, sale. $2.98 Dresses, sale. $3.98 Dresses, sale. $5.50 Dresses, sale. . $7.50 Dresses, Underskirts $1.00 Quality, sale. $1.50 Quality, sale. $1.98 Quality, sale. $2.98 Quality, $3.98 Quality, $5.50 Quality, sale. Knit Underwear ALL Garments, sale. $11.60 sale. $13.20 sale. $15.80 sale. $18.000 sale. $22.00 sale. . $1.59 . $2.00 . $2.39 . $3.19 $4.40 $ .80 $1.20 $1.59 sale. $2.39 sale. $3.19 $4.40 20 per cent. off THE TUBRIDY WELDON C WILLIMANTIC - Qur Thanksgiving Sale | WILL SAVE YOU 20 Cents on Every Dollar You Purchase | : We have enjoyed a good season’s business and in THANKSGIVIYG to the | public we are willing to share our profits with our patrons, a saving to you of | er cent. on each and every article in the store. Commencing Friday Morning and Ending Wednesday Night | Thanksgiving a Proclamatior 1 4 Serge & Silk Dresses $ 7.50 Dresses, sale $ 6.00 $ 8.75 Dresses, sale $ 7.00 $12.50 Dresses, sale $10.00 $14.50 Dresses, sale $11.60 $17.50 Dresses, sale $14.00 Shirt Waists $ .98 Waists, sale. . $ .79 $1.25 Waists, sale.. $1.00 $1.98 Waists, sale. . $1.59 $2.98 Waists, sale. . $2.39 $3.98 Waists, sale. . $3.19 $5.00 Waists, sale. . $4.00 New Furs $ 4.98 Quality, sale $ 3.98 $ 5.50 Quality, sale $ 4.40 $ 7.50 Quality, sale $ 6.00 $10.50 Quality, sale $ 8.40 $14.50 Quality, sale $11.60 $21.50 Quality, sale $17.20 Suits $29.75 Broadcloth Suits, o Sale price $23.80 Children’s Coats Millinery i $ 5.50 Coats, sale. $ 4.40 $1.98 Hats, sale . ... $1.59 $ 7.50 Coats, sale. $ 6.00 | $2.50 Hats, sale . ... $2.00 $ 8.75 Coats, sale. $ 7.00] $2.98 Hats, sale . ... $2.39 $ 9.50 Coats, sale. $ 7.60 | $3.98 Hats, sale .. ..$3.19 | $12.50 Coats, sale. $10.00 | $4.98 Hats, sale .... $3.98 ;‘ f wosin' Underwear Corsets 2 $ .50 Quality, sale. $ .40 | $1.00 Corsets, sale. $ .80 i $ .75 Quality, sale. $ .60|$1.25 Corsets, sale. $1.00 § $1.00 Quality, sale. $ .80 $1.50 Corsets, sale. $1.20 $1.50 Quality, sale. $1.20|$2.00 Corsets, sale. $1.60 $2.50 Quality, sale. $2.00|$3.50 Corsets, sale. $2.80 $2.98 Quality, sale. $2.39]$5.00 Corsets, sale. $4.00 Sweaters Brassieres i $ 2.50 Sweaters, sale $2.00 | $ .50 Brassiers, sale $ .40. | $ 3.75 Sweaters, sale $3.00 | $ .59 Brassiers, sale $ .47 | $ 5.50 Sweaters, sale $4.40 | $ .79 Brassiers, sale $ .63 $ 7.50 Sweaters, sale $6.00 | $1.00 Brassiers, sale $ .80 $ 9.50 Sweaters, sale $7.601$1.50 Brassiers, sale $1.20 $12.50 Sweaters, sale $10. | $2.00 Brassiers, sale $1.60 Neckwear Hosiery All Qualities, . 20 per cent. Dé \ $1.50 Silk Hose, Sale price $1.20 OLD MYSTIC Rally in Interests of Y. M. C. A. Fund —Surprise. Party—The James Nonan Farm Bought at Auction by Nor- wich Man. Rev. Dr. George H. Miner of Mys- tic occupied the pulpit of the Baptist church Sunday morning. Rally for Y. M. C. A. Fund. A rally in the interest of the Young Men's Christian Association war fund Was held Sunday evening in the Bap- tst church. The Methodist and Epis- copal caurches also aided the local committee in the services. Charles Edwin Lamphere, chairman of the lo- cal committee presided. The rally opened with a_song service led by Earl D. Wilson of New London. The scrip- ture lesson was read and prayer of- fered by Rev. Frank Chamberlatn, pastor of the local Methodist Episco- pal church. Addresses were given by A. J. Wigke, T. Z. Sleeper and Frank Cook of New London, after which Sid- ney Siswick and Frank E. Williams, aides for Y. M. C. A. war fund_distri- buted pledge cards. Messrs. Wilson, Wicke, Sleeper and Cook sang. A col- lection was taken. Rev. Mr. Cham- berlain pronounced the benediction. Surprise Party. Horace S. Willlams was given a surprise party Saturday evening at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Howard Williams. The following young people attended: Misses Emily C. Babcock. Esther E. Coit, Eleanor Burrows, Dorothy Chesebro, Sarah C. Coit, Geftrude DeGraw, Fannie Ma chand, Dorothy Massey, Janet Van Gelder, Letha Van Gelder, Florence Walbridze, Hster Walbridge and the Messrs. Charles Barnes, Irving Cran- dall, Elisha N. Davis, Clifford Desley, Edward Fiynn, Leslie Haley. Archie Lambert, Clifford Maine, Enoch Mont- gomery, Dewey Schramme, Horace S. Willlams, Music and games were en- joyed. after which refreshments were served. Contest Continues. At the Baptist Sunday school Nov. 18th the Maurataina and Aquatania continued on the homeward trip from Palestine and the Mauratainia is still in the lead by a distance of 26 miles. The Aquatainia having gained 7 miles from the last trip. Quite a little in- terest is manifested in the homeward race. The Ladies' Ald Society of the Bap- tst church met Wednesday afternoon at the homfe of Mrs. William D. Beckwith. The United Workers' society of the Methodist Episcopal church met Wed- nesday at 3 p. m. in the parish house. Mrs. Clarence W. Beckwith substi- tuted . last week at the Broadway school, Mystic. Mr. ‘and Mrs. William -Austin of Fort Point and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Augtin of Mansfield- were Sunday guests of Mr. and_ Mrs. Joseph Austin. John Siswick and Charles Brown of Hope Valley. were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Siswick. Norwich Man Buys Farm. The James Nonan farm was old Monday at 10 a. m. at public auction. The buyer was Heny Norman of Nor- wich. ¢ Paul B. Lamphere, an employe at the Winchester Arms Co., New Haven, spent Sunday here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Lambhere. Mr. and Mrs. J. Hamiiton Simth aad infant daughter, Claire, of New Ha- ven, were Sunday guests of Mrs. Smith's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Perry H. Eldredge. John DeGraw ot Brooklyn, N. Y. was the guest over the week-end of £ Mr. and Mrs. J. Harold Williams. Mrs. William D. Beckwith has been spending a few days as the guest of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel H. Avery of Bastern Point. Mr. and Mrs, Henry Norman and daughter, Mrs. Breed of Norwich, arc spending a few days here at the Nor- man homestead. Guests - From Taftville. Mr. and Mrs. George Campbell and daughter, Miss Dorothy Campbell, of Taftville, were Sunday guests of Mr. Campbell's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed- ward Campbell. Mrs. Stephen Peckham of Ledyard has returned home. after a visit to Mrs. Elizabeth Williams. Has Eye Removed. Herbert Whiting has had his eye removed. The operation was per- formed last Friday at the Memorial hospital, New London. The eye was very badly injured while firing a can- non two years ago on the Fourth of July. He was immediately taken ‘o the hospital and treated for his injur- ies, but now his eye became in such bad condition, his physicians deemed it hecessary to have the eye taken out. Called to Camp Devens. ‘William Kennedy, who is in the Uni ted States draft, was called last Fri day to Camp Devens. Mr. Kennedy is the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Johr Kennedy. - Mrs. Charles H. Burdick entertained the Baptist Young People’s Union Friday evening. After the business session a social hour was enjoyed. Home From Wisconsin, Miss Nellie F. Schoonover has re- turned to Elmhurst, after four months’ stay with relatives at Oshkosh, Wis. Mrs. N. C. Smith of Boston has ar- rived for a lengthy stay at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert W. Burrows. B Mrs. J. Henry Fitapatrick of New London, who hds been ill at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs, C. Bdwin Staplyn, of Burnet's Corners, is slow- ly_improving. Mrs. Charies. P. White of North Stonington is the guest of her son-in- law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Goafrey. Everett Johnson has returned to Middletown, after a brief_visit to his mother, Mrs. T. Henry Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Olin H. Avery have returned to Hartford, after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. John Finegan. Edgar 1. Dewey of Noank was call- ing Sunday on his mother, Mrs. Abby Eldredge Dewey. WILSONVILLE Automobile Trip to Purgatory and Re- s turn—Personal Mention. Mrs. Addle Braley and her nephew, of North Grosvenordale, visited a_day the past week with Miss F. Jennings. Miss Pearl Perry of New York is spending ten days’ vacation with her mrandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Babbitt. Go to Purgatory—But Came Back. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Town, Mrs. Town's two daughters, ana Pearl Per- Ty, motored in Clare Lewis’ automo- bile to Purgatory, last Sunday. Miss Hawkinson and a friend from Webster called on Mrs, Ida Childs, on Sunday. Mrs. Sabockik's nephew,~ Who hi been staying with her tre past few months returned Saturday to his home in New York. ¥ K Mrs. Bouley, Mr. and Mrs. Lafleur, motored to Spencer, onc day the past ° LEBANON Yantic Guests With Mrs. Annie Perry and Daughter on Motor Trip to Washington—Mrs. K. M. Deacon, of California, a Visitor After Forty- Three Years. L. P. Smith has purchased an auto truck. Raymond ana Everett-Moffit of East Hartford were recent guests of their grandmother, Mrs, Jane Card. Mr. and Mrs, Fred Wilioughby of Scotland spent Thursday with the lat- ter's sister, Mrs. F. N. Taylor. Mrs. Louls Abell spent the week end in_Hartford and Manchester. Mrs. Louis Abell spent the week end in Hartford and Manchester. C. H. Foster is the new owner of a touring car. John Sweet of Hartford spent a few days last week with his sister, Mrs. K. F. Bishop. Miss Sarah Danfelson spent a few | days last week with Mrs. Arthur Van Tine Anderson, of Willimantic. Mrs. Mary Brown has returned to Willimantic, after spending ten days’ vacation at her home in Lebanon. Fred M. Abell of this place and Winthrop . Abell of Greeneville, spen: Saturday and Sunday in artford, the Zuests of Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Loomis and family. Motored to Washington. Apnie Perry and daughtef, Bertha, have returned, after two weeks visit with the former's daughter, Mrs Leon Sweet, of Washington, D. C They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Arad Manning of Yantlic, the trip being made in Miss Perry's touring car. Miss Myra Moffitt of Fast iartford spent the week end with her grand- mother, Mrs. Jare Card. Mrs, ' William Wetmore, Dr. L. Danieison and daughter, Sarah, and Willlam A. Pultz, were in Hartford Sunday, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wetmore. Visitor After Firty-Three Years. Mrs, Katie Wetmore descon who has been spending three weeks with her cousin, Mrs. E.. L. Danielson, left Friday for Oakland, Maine, to visit her sister before returning to her nome in California. It has been forty-three vears since Mrs. Deacon viisted Leban- on. Miss Geneva Stark of Willimantic spent a few davs last week with Miss Sarah Danielson. 9 Mrs, Alonzo Boothby is entertaining her sister-in-law, Mrs. Siil of Rock- ville. B Organize Missionary Society. Ladies of the Baptist church met at Mrs. Joseph Abell’s Thursday and organized a Misslonary society, with Mrs. Abell president. Mrs. H. M, Peck has returncd home after spending some time with her daughter, Mrs, M. D. Whitaker, of Killingly. Ms. and Mrs. C. M. Geer and daugh- ter, Myra, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, A. C. Hoxie of Moosup. The ladies held an all day meeting at the Baptist church and tied tw> quilts. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick F. Manning and son of Yantic were Sunday callers x;tg)f_‘. A, Hoxie's and Mrs. A. W. Spauld- ng's. e Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Lillie have been e st e Ohildren Ory FOR FLETCHER'S randparents, Mr. mb. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Hoxle a Earle, were callers at W. 1 n Ledyard, Sunda; and Mrs. Allyn were ca Hoxie's, Monday. Mrs. F. P. Fow Westerly with he Peckham. Mr. end Mrs, Clement daughter and Mr. and Mrs | ernoon. SOUTH WOODSTOCK Mr. and Fow Ha A motored to Hartford-Sun a Mrs. C. W. Bowen closed their home at Bald Hill | season and are visiting Uostor will _return later_and spend T glving with Mr. Bowen's br Mr. and Mrs. Robert tored to_Canterbury Sunday Mrs. Mackey has returned to | York. Mr. and Mrs. dence have be and-family E. S. Swan visiting H LW Grange Officers. The pfficers of Senexet grange el ed for' the ensuing year are a {lows: Master, Winson Clark Martin Nelson: lecturer, George H ilton: secretary, Eleanor Johnson Miss Ida Sanger bas returned Maine, where she has been v Rev. and Mrs. L. J. Bamberg former was_at one time past South Woodstock. 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