Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, April 26, 1918, Page 2

What 1s Gelng On Tonight. i o Troop of Boy Scouts. Chapter, No. 11.'0. E 8, at " of T. M. C. A. Aux- (afterneon). '1 THIRTY YOUNG PATRIOTS ¥ f ARE LEAVING TODAY. Received Instructions Following Roll Call Thursday—Officers Appointed. Thirty men will leave Willimantic this (Friday) morning at 7.06 for Camp Upton, N. Y., to enter the na- tional army. The first roll call was held .at the town hall Thursday afternoon by the exemption board. Instructions were and the following officers ap- pointed: Captain, William P. Kelley of this city; lieutenants, Adelard Van- aspe of New Bedford and Walter Hawkins of Oneco. All of the men ‘were sent to the local Red Cr?u he“t— quarters, where they were given out- of knitted articles. The lest of those who will leave this morning follows and differs slightly from the one made public Wedneaday: Michael Casey, Willimantic. Patrick Donlon, Pomfret. Leopold Oliner, Willimantic. ‘Hallie Rivers, Past Brimfield, Mass. William P. Kelley, 'Willimantic. Edmund Paul, Norwich. William_Kivlin, Hampton. George W. Hewlings, Hampton Arthur F. McNichol, Willimantic. Archle Hamel, Willimantic. Bdmong Renaud, Brooklyn. Kenneth Waldo, Ohio. Walter Hawkins, Oneco. Paul 1. Vanderman, Willimantic. Frank L. Rood, Willimantic. Frederick J. Beeney, Brookiyn. Assad E. Haddad, New London. Arthur T. Bauchaud, Willimantie, Walter Tatro, Willimantic. Claude O. Washburn, Norwich. Arthur J. Langlols, Willimantic, Samuel Spiegel Willimantic. Adelard Vanasse, New Bedford. Bernard R. Casey, Brooklyn. Peter Van Haverbeck.. The following will be included in the Willimantic quota, but will leave from the respective cities: Raymond L , New York city. Loujs Thayler, New York city. Michael J. Dennehey, New York city. Sebastio Zito, Ohio. WEDDING, Abell—Galligan. The wedding of Mary Ehzabeth Galligan of this city and Leslie Otis Abell of New London, which took place Wednesday cvening at 3.30, was an-; nounced Thursday by Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Galligan. The ceremony was | performed by Rev. T. F. Bannon at{ St Joseph's rector: { e | Women's Club Buys Bond | A $100 Liberty bond was purchased By a representative of the Willimantic Women's Thursday morning. It was voted to purchese the bond at a | ' recent meeting. The local American Benerit society voted to purchase $100 | worth of bonds Wednesday evening. | Harry McDonald of ‘Buckland, N. Y., freshman at Storrs college, received a compound fracture of the right leg below the knee while on the college campus Wednesday afternoon. He was These | | Student Fractures Leg Wrestling. | Are | Inventory Days AND SARGAINS ARE FOUND iN EVERY DEPARTMENT Lincoln’s Furniture Store Main and Union Streets WILLIMANTIC Phone 285-3 wrestling with a classmate ahd was thrown. The fracture was reduced at St. Joseph's hosplital, RECTOR OF ST. PAUL'S NOT TO HAVE AUTO Special Meeting of the Vestry Votes Against the Idea, Frank H. Foss was elected clerk and member of the vestry of the St. Paul's Episcopal church and Rev, W. F. Borchert, who has been minister at the church for nearly a year was extended a call to become the rector of the church, which he accepted. The meeting was a special meeting of the vestry of the church, ‘It was also voted not to purchase the auto- mobile for the rector, for which funds were raised a short time ago until conditions are changed. Mr. Borchert asked for a leave of absence for three months, to take ef- fect later in the summer during whith he will do war work. His re- Quest was granted. Mr. Borchert would not state what kind of work he intends to enter. He will be made rector at the church June 19. MAY RELEASE FACTORY HELP TO WORK FARMS Plan is to Have Men Employed in 8hops Released For 10 or 15 Days. Allen B. Lincoln of New Haven, Davis Elder of Hartford, John E. Guifford of Tollang, all ‘officials in town or state farm work, Superintend- ent W. C, Norris of the Willimantic Employment Bureau, and the com- mittee of the local chamber of com- merce appointed to assist the employ- ment bureau, met at the office on Main street, Thursday morning to dis- cuss means of assisting farmers in this vicinity during rush seasons. The committee ~ of the chamber of com- merée will endeavor to have 20 to 30 men from the manufacturing plants released 10 or 15 days to help the far- mers. - They will also try to havé loeal business men plant five acres of land. FUNERAL Miss Bertha Auclair. A requiem high mass was solemn- ized at St. Mary's-church at § o'clock Tuesday morning by - Rev. Ludovic Paradis for the late Miss Bertha Au- clair following the funeral at the house at 8.80. The bearers were Wal- ter Caron, Pierre Riquor, Joseph Mul- len, Joseph Caron, Leo Paradis and Salem Boisjoli, Burial was in St. Jo- seph’s cemetery. - WILLIMANTIC NEARING LIBERTY LOAN GOAL Unefficial Fiqures Show That Only. $28,000 s Lacking. not be celebrated 4 ral way in this city, ba- use of its not being a legal holiday order of the governor. Special pa- triotic exercises will be held in sev- eral of the schools but all of the mills, storns and banks will be open as usua Willimantic is nearing its goal of 68,000 in the Liberty loan, as unoffi- cial figures place the standing at about §210.000. The women's commit- tee of canvassers will make a special i, Liberty Day, by having either a or table in several of the Jocal Sewed For Poor of Church. The Thimble club met at the home Miss Carrie Stiles on Windham Thursday afternoon, and sewed for the poor of the church. Liberty Rally. A Liberty bond rally was held at of road | the Conantville mills, Thursday af- iernoon at which Herman Johl of New York. Henry T. Burr and W. C. Norris of this cil of Hartford spoke. 500 was pledged. FUNERALS William H. Turner. The funerel of Williim H. Turner was held at Shepard’s mortuary cha- pel on North street, Thursday after- neon at 1 o'clock. Rev. Robert S. ted. The bearers were and Courtland Turner, Lemiiel Wordworth. Interment was in the Willimantic cemetery in charge of Funeral Director J. M. hepard. Mrs. Leonora Clark. funeral of Mrs. Leonora Clark held at the Congregational wrch house, Thursday afternoon at 30. Rev. Robert S. Moore officiated. The bearers were C. E. Leonard, Hen- ry Larkins and Calvin Parish. Bur- ial was in the Willimantic cemetery in charge of J. M. Shepard. The LADIES’ AUXILIARY GIVES SUCCESSFUL DANCE. Large Number Enjoy Delightful Pro- gram Given by the Women. Fully 250 attended the social and dance given at the town hall Thurs- day evening by the Ladies’ auxiliary to the Ancient Order of Hibernians, which was given for the benefit of the local Red Cross. The hall was taste- fully decorated with American flags, MURRAY’S BOSTON STORE Willimantic, Conn. Friday and Saturday WILL OFFER EXTRAORDINARY VALUES IN THE Ready-to-wear Section SPECIAL REDUCTIONS ON SUITS, COATS, WAISTS, SEPARATE SKIRTS, SILK DRESSES, SILK PETTICOATS, HOUSE DRESSES, ENVELOPE CHEM- ISES AND BUNGALOW APRONS. _——— THE H. C. MURRAY CO. in it of the stage a large Red rdos ‘bamher wis NPV Diekers dancing, Frank P, Fenton made a short gpeech on the ‘Red Cross, telling how the funds were needed to keep the mighty organiza- tion working and how the local organ- izations were falling into line from the call for funds. given by Miss Ruth Herrick and John Hardman., “Baby” May Simpson, as Uncle Sam, sang the song which :was the hit of the recent ladies’ minstrels. The committee in charge consisted of Mrs, Arthur Racicot, Mrs, Ellen Lynch, Miss Nellle Moran, Miss Mary Ogten- heimer, Miss L. Moniha McKeon and Miss Mae . Sugrue; _dirertor, Flynn. The entire proreeds were given to the Red Cross, but the amount will not be determined until Friday even- ing. The rally of the Willimantic organ- iations to ‘the call for funds has been remarkable. Practically every week some sort of entertainment is given so that the work of mercy may be carried on. Dwight Jordan President of Cyclers. The annual meeting of the Thread City Cyeclers was held at the rooms on Main street Thursday evening. Re- ports of the chief officers were read. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Dwight Jordan; vice president, Walter J. Col- lins; corresponding - secretary, Fred Backus; financial secretary, Leslie Beebe; treasurer, Morton Snow; board of directors, the above officers and Gilbert Flynn and Lester Blish. TRINITY CHAPTER ELECTS OFFICERS FOR ENSUING YEAR. Clarence E. Avery Chosen High Priest and Clarence E. Larkins King. At the regular monthly meeting of Trinity ¢hapter, No. 9, R. A. M., held at Masonic hall Thursday evenis the following officers were elected and in- stalled: High priest, Clarence E. Avery; king, Clarence E. Larkins; scribe, James Harries; treasurer, Charles F. Risedorf; secretary, Her- bert W. Huber; C. of H. M., Leslie Nichol: P. S, William P. Allen; R. |W. C, Leslie F. Hartson: tyler, John Larkham; 3d vail, H. A. Willlams; 2d vail, Fred Backus; Ist vall, James P. Bath; auditing committee, Past High Priest H. R. Chappell and J. P. Bath} standing committee, Past High Priest James Harries, Bdward W. Avery and Herbert W. Huber; organist, Dwight E. Abell; marshal, H. R. Chappell. Proceeds for Red Cross, Willimantic lodge of Moose, No. 1440, has decided to give the entire proceeds of their minstrels this year to the American Req Cross. The min- strel show will be given in May under direction of George A. Bartlett. Damage from Brush Fire. There was a serious brush fire in North Windham, on the plains, on land belonging to the American Thread company, Wednesday evening. At 11.30 in the evening it had assumed such proportions that Deputy Tire ‘Warden Wilbur G. Stevens called a group of ten men out to fight it. The blaze was conquered at 3 o'clock in the morning. Made Second Lieutenant. Frederick A. Sweet of this city, a veteran of the Spanish American war and now stationed at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., has been appointed a second lieu- tenant in the regular army. He has been eight vears in the regular army in the last stretch, Farewell Gift. Walter Tatro was presented a hand- some wrist watch -Thursday noon by several ténants and employes in the opera house block. Mr. Tatro i§ em- ployed in the opera house and will leave this morning for Camp Upton. Brief Mention, Mayor Charles A. Gates attended the Connecticut convention of the American Red Cross at New Haven Thursday. Valentine T, Murphy, chairman of the 'Willimantic war savings stamp drive, D. P. Dunn and Arthur Mec- Quillan attended the meeting of the war savings officials in Hartford on Thursday. COLCHESTER Norwich Attorney Makes Able dress at Victory War Rally. Ad- Residents of the borough are not yet through talking of the big parade and patriotic demonstration, arranged un- der direction of Chairman of the Lo- cal Council of Defense, J. J. Sullivan. In The Bulletin's previous notice of this inspiring rally, by an oversight no mention was made of the address of one of the Norwich speakers, At- torney Edward T. Burke. His theme was Victory or Servitude? and he won hearty applause by his able and vig- orous treatment of the subject. As previously noted, all the other speakers made eloquent and telling addresses, showing Chairman Su/li- van's wisdom in selecting them for his programme. e T Touching Confidence. Duich food rioters demand that the government “fetch food from Amer- ica.” This touching confidence that America has food to spare, if only someone would go and get it, is com- mon in the neutral nations. 'Would it were more nearly true!—New York World. Durham.—State Highway Foreman J. F. Bailey has received a consign- ment of oil to be used on the state road. Children Cry FOR FLETCHER'S CASTOR'IA JAY M. SHEPARD Succeeding Elmore & Shepard Funeral Director & Embalmer 60-62 North St., Willimantic Lady Assistan: Tel. connection AMERICAN HOUSE Special Rates to Theatre Troupes, Traveling Men, Etc. Livery connection Shetucket Street FARREL & SANDERSON, Props. Phone 75-4 DR. F. C. JACKSON DENTIST Removed to 715 Main St. Willimantie FHours—9 a. m. t0 3 3. ni. Fhone 44 DANIEL F, THOMAS H. KILLOUREY BROS. FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EM-. BALMERS : Willimantic, Conn. {Lady Assistant) 86 Union St, Phone 290 e Vocal solos were then | Gilbert. ———-—n—. % Junior Libsrty Chorus All Tunee to Sing at Prize Speaking Ca Big Goshawk Shot at Ho ‘Bond Sales Reach Encouragifia Total ‘‘The singing. of the Junior Liberty chorus Monday mfihfiAi:e 8 :k‘;lgclfi n: the prize speaking inAssembly Hall al mfiflg flnfi m‘lr sechool will be a feature, ere 0 children in the chorus, and under the instruction of Miss Hodgkinson they sing wonderful- ly well. America, My Country; & new national anthem, said to. be the great- est patriotic song-poem of the ‘war, is one of the eelections. It reeived the applause of congress when Hon. Isaac Siegal of New York quoted it in his patriotic speech on the day war was declared. The National’ Editorial as- sociation sang it at Red Wing and Minneapolis, and Superintendent Swift brought it from Atlantic City for this chorus to sing. Another selection is Canning the Kaiser, sung to the tune of Marching Through Georgia. The ginger the chorus puts into tht music | is_fine. This is probably the first school Junior Liberty chorus organ- ized in the state. The rehearsal for the evening of the. program will be! hearq by the schogl children in the| afternoon. No child will be admitted | parents. The order of the selection of the place’in the program of the speak- ers was made by drawing lots. Goshawk Shot. A large goshawk is on exhibition in Jodoin's show window. It was shot in Hopeville by Elmer G. Starkweather Wednesday. It was in his henyard and had just killed a full grown hen. The hawk had but one claw; the other be- ing crippled. The bird measured three feet eight inches from tip to tip of the wings, and. the body 24 inches in length. : . SUBSCRIPTIONS GROWING. Total of $43,400 Reported Thursday by Liberty Bond~Committe The total for the third Liberty loan is $43,400; previously reported, $39,000; new subscriptions - Thursday, 38: amount, $4,400. Included in this total is $10,600, with 182 subscriptions, from Ashland ' Cotton company employes, and $10,600, with 173 subscriptions, from Aspinook bleachery employes. Lisbon has raised $2,000. Chairman H. C. Webster hopes that the subscribers will speed up this next week and carry the allotment over the top. Missionary Meeting, The Woman's Mission circle of the Baptist ehurch met with Mrs, Charles H. Butts this week, 13 ladies being present. Mrs. M. D. Fuller, the presi- dent, presided, Articles were read by "|Mrs” A. M. Clarke, Mrs. §. F. Brown, Mrs. J. E. Phillips, Mrs. A. E. Prior and Misses Mabel MoBroome, Jennie Humes anq Ellen Willcox. Prayer for the work was offéred by Mrs. G. H. Prior. Aid Society in Session. The Ladies’ Aid society of the Bap- tist church met at Mrs. M. D. Fuller's on Thursday afternoon.. Mrs. Fuller was assisted by Mrs. E. E. Gilbert, Mrs. Nelbert Myott, Mrs. D. L. Phil- lips, Mrs. Charles Armstrong and Mrs. Charles Butts. Memorial Mass. A month’s mind mass was said by Rev. J. J. MecCabe at St Mary’ church Thursday for Azarias Grenier. The Riverside grammar sehool is closed today on account of the teach- ers' convention in Norwici. Miss Margery Leyden of St. Joseph's hospital, Providence. and Joseph Dris- coll from Fort Standish, now on guard in Boston harbor, have heen guests at Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Grifin's, BALTIC. Farewell Reception Tendered Clarence Stevens Wednesday Evening. Wednesday evening Mr. and Mrs. John C. Stevens tendered a farewell reception to their son, Clarence, and two Baltic boys, Fred Malzacker and George Rocheleau. Previous to their in the evening uniess accompanied by | * leaving this (Friday) morning - for Camp Upton, N. Y., where they go in- to training in the National Army, The corridor of the Stevens home was: in patriotic adornment. Red, white and blue bunting®was festooned from the entrance to the diping room. A large electric light displaying the national colored illumined the corridor. A large service flag presented Mr. Stevens was placed in the centep of the hall and was lighted by red, white and blue electric lights. American flags, mountain laurel and ferns adorned the walls. The dining room was dec- orated with laurel, palms and Ameri- can flags. Placed above. the table was a large bell representing the third Liberty loan. Inserted in this bell were varied colored lights. Following the first part of the pro- gramme the guests assembled in the dining room where a delicious supper was served. An orchestra played na- tional airs. Fach guest received a small American flag and a carnation on entering the dinigg hall. On either end of the table were placed Ameri- can Beauty roses and carnations. The second part of the musical pro- gramme opened with a vocal solo, The Sunshine of Your Smile, by Charles Garrett. Mr. Garrett In a pleasing voice rendered for an encore Keep the Home Lights Burning. The Misses Hasler of Taftville gave a_number of vocal solos. Ernest Erickson of Norwich and Miss Ruby Erickson of Baltic sang Good Bye, Good Luck, God Bless You, During the evening the orchestra piayed pa- triotic airs. There also was a number of selections on the Victrola. Mr. Stevens was presented a wrist watch, service flag, comfort kit, blan- Ret. shirt, leather money. belt, hand- kerchiefs and a shaving outfit. He heartily thanked the donors for their appreciated gifts. The following were predent: Mr, and Mrs. William Cullen, Baltic, Mr. and Mrs. L. Mr. and Mrs. Nervagno, Willimanti Mr. and Mrs. James Roberts, Balti Mrs. Roy, Baltic; Mr. and Mrs. Pier- son, Baltic; Miss Maude Curvence, Baltic: Miss Louise Wardel. Baltic; Miss Aime Brierly, Baltic; Miss Mar- garet Lillie, Baltic: Joseph Gates. of Greeneville; Frnest Erickson, Nor- wich; Floyd Tiffney, Galtic: Charles Garrett Baltic: John Wallman, Syra- cuse. N. Y.; Georze Rocheleau, Jew- ett City; Fred Malzocker, Baltic: Miss Dorothy Masler and Miss Mary Has- ler of Taftville. In the music room three American flags representing the three. Baltic boys going into the service today, were suspended from the ceiling. . Stevens was assisted in re- ceiving by Mrs. William Cullen and Mrs. James Roberts of Baltic. The decorations were In charge of Mrs, Cullen, The Star Spangled Banner America, sung by the guests, cluded a very enjoyable evening. Mr. Stevens has resided in Baltic for a number of years and has made many friends. and con- Notes. ‘William McGill and Joseph McMann were guests at a party given in Wil- limantic Thursday night. A number from this village attend- ¢4 a soclal in Sterling Thursday eve- ning. Egyptian Cigarettesin the rld “Annie Laurie...” “And a Helmar— Can you beat it?” okl - Sipant T ——— STAFFORD Gray-Dunham Marriage—Norman B. Phillips Writes of Experiences as Guard Facing No Man's Land. R. H. Fisk was the “four eaker at the pictures last Attorne: minute” s week. The marriage of Miss Ruth M. Dun- ham and Earl Gary took place at the home of the bride, Wednesday, April 1, at 2 o'clock. During the afternoon r. and Mrs. Gary left for a short trip which included Hartford and Bos- ton. For several vears the bride has been primary teacher in the Pinney Grammar school agd is-a reader of recognized ability. The groom is in the first class and will probably short- ly he called to the colors. He is now employed by C. B. Pinney as chauf- feur. They were married by Dr. C. H. Puffer. Writes of Trench Experie The following letter is from Norman Phillip: Somewhere in France, March 8, 1918, Dear Friend: How is everything in good old Stafford? By the letters and papers from home y#u must have suf- fered some from fhe cold and snow. It was awful cold oVer here for a couple of months, but most of the time i was rain and then the mud was any- where from three to four inches deep, but it is much warmer now and the ground is drying up fast. 1 have been in one battle with the Boche, as we call the Germans, and believe me it sure was hell, if it didn't last but _two hours. At 10 o'clock the first night in the trenches they over a barrage of shells and s was bursting all around us b Company B, but we drove th: heavy losses on their side. You should have seen the pretty barrage we sent them with our artillery fire. Tt start- near our ed at the end of our wire trenches and sweeps No Mz in great shape. I don't see how ever a man could live in No Man’s Land just then and the best part of it was w @idn’'t lose a man and only one wa wounded. T was ouv in No 'Man's Land twice the first night as a guard for the working party that filled up an old trench that the Boche had- come up the night before. T had two bombs and my old Springfield rifle and was prepared for the Boche if he came along. The next night T was in the working party. We worked out there from, 9 o'clock until 12 and after that I went to bed and slept till 2 when they ‘woke e and I went on guard on th: automatic rifle which is , somgthing like a machine gun, where I ayed till 6 o'clock in the morning. It is hard work on the eyes, looking out in- to No Man's Land. You can imagine A Bill providing for the drainage of the Zuyder Zee was passed unanimo- usly on Thursday by the Second Chamber of the Dutch States-Gene- Y % S there are a hundred Germans . out there and when the good old ° sun comes up you find it was only the posts that hold tne barb-wire up, but after vou have looked gbout so long at them they all seem to jump up and down. Tor the. five days and nights I was up there I didn’t have my shoes off only to change my socks, because we had orders to be ready to jump out of the dugout at any moment. Did not wash my face-all the time I was up there. Water was a very scarce thing. We had enough to drink but it would be wasting it to wash a fellow's face in it. Since I came out of the trench I have lived in nothing but cave and dugout. You people back home: hgve no idea how this war has ruined the beautiful towns and places of France. and 1 have seen very little of it, yet every apple tree and fruit trees of ail kinds are cut down and I hope that none of the towns and cities back home will ever be like this, Of all the rats! Yon should see those that live with us in the cave and dug- out. They are as hig pretty near as cats. T expect to get a furlough of * ten days when we get out of the trench- s, You see we stay so long in the front line trench, so many days in the next line trench. so many days in the next line and so on, until the whole regiment has been in them, and then we go to a rest camp and get our furlough. I won't b able to live in a zood up-to-date house when I get back after living so long in a cave and dugout. We have great feeds now. This morning two small pieces of ‘bread with a little jam on it and a cup of coffee. A beef stew for dinner with- cut any beef. I traded two bags of Yull Durham with a Frenchamn for loat of bread and frled the brea¢ in bacon grease. I am feeling fine and happy and in the best of health. NORMAN B. PHILLIPS, SOUTH WINDHAM Benefit Whist—Two Weddings of Lo- cal Interest—Mrs. Celia Rood Taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital. Palmer Lavallic of Worcester has been the guest of his aunt, Miss Jo- sephine Phimer. There was a whist in Guilford Smith hall Friday evening for the benefit of the Red Cro: Mrs. Charles Hahn and little daugh- ter, Tdith, of Providence, are guests of ‘the former's mother, Mrs, Mary Larkham. Mrs. Mary Crane has returned to her home after a few w Nit with her daughter, Mrs. Jacob Budd of Waterbury. Mr. Tucker and Miss Esther Walk- up were Norwich visitors Thursda At 8t. nes' Ep 1 church, New London, April 22, at G m., Miss Katherine ‘Winchester, daughter of Clinton E. Winchester, formerly of this place, and Herbert August Shér- man. Jr., son of Mr..and Mrs. Her- bert Augustus Sherman of New York were married. Those from this place who attended the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. George F. Stiles and Jittle nieces, Misses Sarah Abbe and Flor- ence Fitch of New York. Frank Beckwith has been en- ber daughter and children, McClure of Greeneville. C. W. Murdock from Norwich, spent Sunday calling on relatives and friends. Married at Rectory. At St. Joseph's rectory in Willi- mantic, Menday, April 22, two popu- lar young people of this place and New London, Mr. McKenna and Miss Florence Colbert, were married. The latter is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Colbert, at whose home a reception was held after the cere- mony. Personals. Waterford Simons of Norwich Town has been the guest of Charles Cham- berlin. Miss E. S. Babcock has been enter- taining her cousin, Mrs. Edith B. Put- nam, of East Hartford. Charles Backus passed the week end and Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Carrie J. Backus, of Hartford. Mrs. Herman Simmons is entertain- ing her brother, Mr. McAuliss, from Bellows Falls. Mrs. Celia Rood, who is very ill was taken in the ambulance to St. Joseph's hospital, Willimantic, Mon- day morning. HADDAM NECK Funeral of Mrs. Julia Northam— Grange Burns Mortgage, Following Arbor and Bird Day Exercises. Mrs. Julia Northam, 83, died at her home Monday evening, April 16. She leaves three children, Charles B. Nor- tham and Mrs. Hale of Hartford. and Mrs. E. Callendar, also of Hartford. Funeral exercises were held at her home Thursday afternoon. Burial was at Rock Landing cemetery. Rev. W. Harrison Raymond, pastor of the First Congregational _chureh, con- ducted the services. The. text taken from Job xiv-14, “If a man die, shall he live again?” The meeting of the Red Cross so- ciety was postponed one week on ac- count of the death of Mrs. Julia Northam. Letters From France. Thomas Cavanaugh has received two letters from his son .who is somewhere in France. They were dated March 17 and 20th. C. E. Officers. The Christian Endeavor Society held the annual elsction of officers at the home of L. J. Selden Tuesda: evening, elected president, 1., J. Selden, vice president: Miss Eisie Sandin, secre- tary and treasyrer. It is expected that the new officers will infuse new life into the society. Several new members were added to the roll Three members are fighting in France and one in the navy is defending the coast. Refreshments were served a ter the meeting. Capt. G. T. Sandin, formeriy of the U. 8. yacht Kanawha, has been ap- pointed coramandef of one of the aux- illary veasels for coast work, He spent the week-end at The Crow's Nest. returning to New York on Sun- day evening, Grange Burns Mortgage Miss Edith Raymond was| celebrated Arbor day Friday, the 18, by a general clean-up of the hall and grounds and planting several trees and shrubs on the Droperty, A- dinner was served at neom, after which Elbert C. Clark acted as toast- master, with interesting demarks he delegated Selectman House to bumn the mortgage which has just x: paid by the grange. This was with considerable enthusiasm. Then, after being introduced by the toast- master, the following speakers re= sponded: Arbor Day, Rev. W, Harri- son Raymond; The Needs of the Com- munity, L. T. Selden: Reminiscences, Mrs. E. G. Clark; remarks, B, G Clark. The national flag and service fiag with 10 stars, and Red Cross were flung to the breeze, with o pledge of loyalty, and singimsg of America by the company. $4,200 has been subscribed by 29 people of this place for the third Liberty loan. Roland Ladd of Hartford spent the week-end with his mother, Mrs. Julla Ladd. On account of, the severe storm me service was heid in the Congregms tional church Sunday evening. A number attended the morning service, Next Sunday the morning subject will be “How Shall We Procure Our Sup- plies for Christian Warfare. In the evening the theme will be The Cafl For Faith and Manliness, Gunner Bloomquist and Otts Nel- son have been selected as of the crew of the Canindaugua, auk~ iliary coast defense, of which Capt. G. T. Sandin is the commander. Elisha F, Ritker ReturnsFrom Wil antic Hospital—Personal Mas- tion. G. B. Dimon went to Hartford for a day or two last week, bringing home a fine gray horse which he had pur- chased as mate for one which he owned. Mrs, C. H. Tate accompanied _her aunt, Mrs. Frances Comstock to Wa- terford last Wednescay. .. TheY e« turned the ollowing day. Winthrop Davoll snent the week- end in Hampton, the guest of Bert Smith. Able to Leave Mospital, Elisha F. Tucker. who met with s gccident and has beon In $t. Jossph's hospital, Willimantic for the past month, has so far recovered.as to re- turn. to his home, but has lost t4s sight_of one eye. Mr’ Tucker is in Lis 85th year. Motored From Bay State: Last Friday, jots' Day: and A holiday Massachusetts. Mr, - and Mrs. W. A. Watson of Springfield - tored to Willlmantic end the week-end in this place ns zussts of Mr. and Mrs. A. 8. Peckham. -~ Mrs. Canedy spent last week with Mrs, Helena Chappell. lirs. George P. Wetmore of - mon, N. Y, was calling om The grange and Red Cross society ' here recently.