f NORWICH BULLETIN, SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 1916 9.V GALES FERRY - Baptism at Methodist Church Proba- tioners Received Into Membership Photographers Get Views of Submt. NEWS FROM ONE HUNDRED . LIVE CORRESPONDENTS Grand Prize, Panama-Pacifi- c Exposition, San Grand Prize, Panama-Californ- ia Exposition, Francisco, 1915 San Diego. 1915 EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND week with her father, James W. Eadie. Mrs. James W. Eadie, Jr, and son, James, returned to Boston Monday af .Who is Going and Coming Incidents. Accidents and Building in Three Counties OLD MYSTIC Fourth Quarterly' Conference Sham- rock Party and St. Patrick Social News in General DRINK . BAKER'S COCOA For it Delicious FLiror, iU Excellent Quality and its High Food Value. GUARD AGAINST IMITATIONS; the genuine pack- age has the trade-mar- k of the chocolate girl on the wrapper and is made only by - BAKER & CO. LTD. DORCHESTER, MASS. rine Sunday School Institute In May., At last Sunday morning's service In the M. E. church the rite of bap- tism was given to Walter Arnold Ma- ther by Rev. James M. Potter, the pas- tor of the church. The young man has a record of nine years' attendance at Sunday school, lie was a member of the probationers class of children which has been under the Instruction of Rev. Mr. Potter for more than a year, preparing for membership In the church and who were received at this time by Rev. Mr. Potter. The welcome was given them by District Superin- tendent Rev. G. C. Scrivener. Court-lan- d C. Colver also said a word of wel- come in behalf of the church with which they were uniting and present- ed each member of the class a book of prayer for every day of the year, urging the need of fervent. eftectunl prayer. The class numbered six one adulC Mrs. Emma Bennett, children Marie and Gertrude Allen. Mary and Madeline Birch and Walter Mather. The children sang the closing hymn. Tell Me the Story of Jesus. Rev. G. C. Scrivener thnn rook for his text. Acts speaking in an abie man ner of Philip, a man of faith, wisdom and the Holy Spirit, and who preach- ed Jesus. Rev. Mr. Scrivener also made a brief address to the Sunday school. The Sunday Evening Epworth league service was led by Mrs. C. E. Colver. with this topic, A World Program for the League. Pictures T,aken of Submarine. People in the vicinity of the sub- marine toase at the Navy Yard were much interested in the maneuvers of a submarine just south of the Navy Yard docks last Saturday afternoon, which submerged entirely and remain- ed so for some time, and then partial ly, and so on. It was at firBt supposed this was for practice but photograph ers with cameras were observed In one of the field taking views of the ma- - neuvres, whether for moving picture I films or for government use was not ascertained. Several more subma rines are expected, at the base this week. Guests at Parsonage, The Misses Bly. Blanche and Eva Partridge of Fort Point, parishioners of Rev. James M. Potter, at his Brew stor Neck charge, were attendants at the M. E. church last Sunday, and the guests of Rev. and Mrs. Potter at the parsonage. Mrs. v illiam Dean of New London visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Dean Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Dean are improving from a re cent indisposition. Miss Cora Allyn of Groton was a re cent guest of Mrs. Charles J. Pierce at her home at Allyn's Point. Prize for Local Pupils. At the recent prize-speaki- ng contest or the schools In the Congre gational church at Ledyard Centre, Miss Madeline Birch of the village school took the second prize In the Junior class. A Book of Adventures. It has been arranged on request of the secretary of the New London County Sunday School Association, to hold the next Sunday School Institute for District No. 3 at the M. E. church of the village on the afternoon and evening of May 8, the matter coming before the Sunday school board at Its last meeting. Personals, Mrs. Fanny Adams Molthrop return- ed to her hpme in the village Mondi from a lengthy visit to Mrs. Courtlar.f E. Colver at the Navy Yard. Miss Alice Satterlee of the village and Mrs. Fred Richards of Laurel hill, rvorwicn, were visitors In Westerly on I Monday. I airs. Harry Norman and two ehll- - I dren of New London were guests f I Mr. Norman's mother, Mrs. P. L. Nor- - I man at Allyn's Point recently. NIANTIC Funeral of Aged Resident Village and Grove Notes. Funeral services for Francis Levee were held Wednesday afternoon In the t,apt!t church. Mr. Levee had at tained the age of 91 years and had suffered from paralysis for several years. He Is survived by his wife, two daughters and one son. Nathan F Levee, of this place, and several grand- - I children. I -- Miss Llna Harding has returned to j ner home at Grassy Hill after a short I vwit to ner aunt, Mrs. Lucy Gleason. I -- miss -- Nellie Webster of the Grove is visiting friends in Hartford. Harold Banta has returned from visit to his brother in Eridgeriort. Mrs. J. C boden has returned home after several months' stay with her son, Harry Fowler, and family In Hartford, and with her sister, Mrs. W illiam Gillette, in Springfield. Mass. Charles Hagstrom is work In it on .M. i- 1'iants new bungalow at Eastern iomt. Homer Dorman has secured work In lindgeport. r'"'a v'iijsuuii ana luniir nave moved to !.ew -- Miirord. where Mr. ruu" "a3 uu"1 resilience. cimer baunders of Groton Visited relatives here Tuesday. At Beach Cottage. Mrs. H. A. Tyler has returned to her cottage at Crescent Beach after pass ing tne winter in I'lttsDurgn. Fa. It. L. Manwaring is visiting his son, Norman E. Manwaring, at his home in t reeport. L. 1. Mrs. Fannie Tracy, who has been at Lyme for several months, has gone to Haddam. FITCHVILLE Mrs. Carrie Wilbur Wood to Preach at Baptist Church Accident While on Sleighride. Mrs. Carrie Wilbur Wood, formerly of Norwich, will preach In the Fltch- - Ville Baptist church at morning and evening services Sunday. A large nock of blue birds have attracted attention for the past two weeks seeking shelter in the vines around the mill. Overturned n Snow Drift. .. While returning from a grange meeting last week a young man and a friend from out of town was so Inter- ested in discussing the evening's pro- gramme that they failed to see a huge snow drift ahead of them until their sleigh was, capsized, letting both oc- cunants gently out into the snow. The horse seemed to realize that a long drlve was aread of him and did not stop, but quickened his pace and was soon out of sight of the of the driver. but another sleigh soon came to the rescue of the young folks, picking them up and starting In pursuit of Dobbin which was overtaken near the home of William Tibblts below the village. No damage was done neither to horse, sleigh, nor occupants. It Is said that the next meeting of the grange the subject will tt "Preparedness." Personal Mention. Mr. and Mrs. cnaries unapmin and daughter of North Franklin. spent Sunday with Mrs. Chapman's parents. Mr. and Mrs. r . ti. Thompson. Walter Brown returned to Brls tol after spending a few days at his home here. Miss Kathryn McCarthy and Miss Rose Marra spent Sunday with Mrs. John Coughlln. of Franklin Mrs. Charles Wlllams spent Wed ter a lew days' visit here. . Home from the South. (Mr. and Mrs. Angus Park recently returned from a trip to Washington, Pinehurst, N. C, Atlantic City and other points in the south. Miss Marie O. Delaney of North Grosvenordale spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Delaney. William Croft of "Tan tic spent the week end here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Croft. Mr. and Mrs. William Waters of Central Village were at home for the week end. GLASGO Changes Among Tenants This Sprin- g- Many See Play J. G. Bill to Be Delegate to Norwich Conference as 30 Years Ago. Several changes will be made among the tenants in the village this spring. Mrs. Eugenie Hall, who hae lived in the same tenement for 25 years or more, is to move the first of the week to Ekonk Hill, near her sister, Mrs Allen Sayles. Mrs. Hall will be great ly missed and many friends regret her departure. Mr. Mathewson is soon to move to Jewett City. Mr. Mitchell is to more into the vil- lage and into the tenement vacated by Mrs. Hall. John McGovern was called to New York Wednesday to attend the funeral of a relative. Miss Malloy was a week end guest of her sister, Mrs. Frank uardner. The snowstorm Wednesday made it extremely unpleasant for the local merchants to make their weekly trips to Norwich for groceries and store supplies. The drama Kathleen Mavourneen, presented by the dramatic club of Voluntown in Social hall Saturday evening, was well attended. The Ladies' Aid society was pleas- antly entertained by Mrs. Harriet Palmer last Thursday week. A large number was in attendance notwith- standing the snow and severe cold. A Cheery Gift. The members of the Bethel Sunday school recently presented Mrs. Otto Anderson, who is ill, a lovely box of spring flowers, daffodils. Jonquils, and mignonette. Mrs. Thompson purchased them while in the city last week. Mrs. A. C. Burdick was the guest of Mrs. W. G. Burdick last Friday. The Ladies' Aid society will meet with Mrs. E. H. Clark next Wednes- day afternoon. Henry Weseman is soon to move to the B. F. farm. Several are planning to attend the S. N. E. conference to be held in Nor- wich next week. J. G. Bill goes as a delegate, and acted in that same ca- pacity when the conference was held there 30 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Cole recently friends from Mystic. WATERFORD Alonzo M. Beebe of Granlteville has been appointed personal tax collector. George Fritts of Quaker Hill attend- ed the automobile show at Norwich. Perkins brothers 'also attended the show. The Good Cheer Sunshine society held a St. Patrick's social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Comstock of Quaker Hill. Miss Grace Hanney has returned from a visit in Norwich. Mrs. Louis Knoble has returned to Brooklyn, N. Y., after spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dolbeare of Quaker Hill. r ran j. Lapomte has been on a business trip to Portland. Me. Henry Beckwith has returned home after toeing a patient at Lawrence hos pltal. New London. Aorman uananee or Boston was a recent guest of his mother, Mrs. E. S. Danahee, of Quaker Hill. W. M. Carroll and family have re turned after spending the winter in .cw London. Misses Ada and Margaret Wright visited in .New Haven last week. John Jay Crfuttenden of Rope Ferrv road has returned from a business trip to uiiiton, is. j. .Mr. and Mrs. George Whitney of New Haven were over-Sund- guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earle H. Beebe. Miss Josephine Peabody has return- ed from a visit to friends at Stony Creek. Leon A. and Leroy Forsyth were Sunday visitors in Norwich. Miss Ethel Rogers of Stony Creek is the guest of her brother, FTank Rog- ers. Andrew Frltts, a student at Mt. Hcr-mo- n school at Bernardston, Mass.. will arrive soon for a vacation to be spent with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Fritts, of Quaker HilL SALEM Rev. William Stewart Leaves for New Canaan -- Cake 40 Years Old Shown on Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Rogers. Regular services were held In the Congregational church Sunday. Rev. Wilson Stewart of Stamford, officiat- ing pastor for the past two months, left Monday to take up duties in New Canaan and vicinity. James Beebe was a business caller In Norwich Saturday. Wedding Cake 40 Years Old. Wednesday, March 15th, was the 40th anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Rogers. Mrs. Rogers exhibited wedding cake to her friends which was made by her mother 40 years ago. Mrs. James Beebe spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lee of Grassy Hill. William Maynard, J. Frank Rogers and Sherwood Miner were Colchester callers Monday. Archie Francis of New London spent Sunday at Hillside farm, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Webster. Vacation Begins. The Central school closed Friday for the spring vacation. J. Frank Rogers was a caller in North Lyme Tuesday. Samuel Eisenetein was a caller in Colchester Tuesday. A Sanday school eeclal is to he held In Grange hall Thursday evening, March 30th. James Beebe and Ray Bliven were nl North Lyme Tuesday. NORTH LYME Miss Lois Rogers was a week-en- d visitor at Mrs. May Hedgecock's. Mrs. W. M. Sisson Jr.. and children also Mrs. Sisson Sr., are recovering from severe grip colds. Mrs. G. H. Strong, Miss Emily Stark and M. J. Stark are suffering from the same malady. Mrs. Erwln Rogers visited at Leslie Rogers' in New London last Friday. The auction held at the L. Q. Ray- mond place Wednesday was well at- tended. Fred Miner and family moved thla week to the sterling Brown place. VOLUNTOWN Dramatic Club Presents Play for Ben efit of St. Thomas' Restory Fund Norwich Musicians Assist Chowder Supper Forester Admit Three. On Friday evening. St. Patrick's night, the Voluntown Dramatic dub presented in Union hall, before a good pized audience the drama. Kathleen Mavourneen for the benefit of the building fund tor St. Thomas' rectory. The parts were all well taken and the rlay was put over In a clever and ar- tistic manner. The audience showed appreciation of the work by the storm of applau.-- that greeted the close of enrh act. The cast: Tcrrence O'Moore William A. Maguirc; Iternard Cava-nauc- h. James McFall: Capt. Clearfield. All,ert Dupont; Black Rndy. Louis Dis- co: Billy Biutf-ncap- . Edward Larkin: Mer. Mary LnPInnt; Kitty. Flora Dis co: Lady Dorothy. Alice LaMnrnic. Kathleen O'Connor. Eva Gaudette. Between th first and second act Mif Nellie J. Buckley of Norwich sang Killarny In her usual pleasing man- ner and In response to the hearty received she gave Mother Ml- - chree. She was accompanied by Mrs. K. G. Danihy of Norwich. An orches- tra composed of the following local mnsici.-ins- . M!s Ethel Popp'.e. piano: Mr. Williim Ritchotte, violin. Wil liam Maguire. cornet. Albert Dupont, tromon and A. Ritrhotte, drums, rendered nopular selections during the cntTtnir.ment and playing for the dancing that closed an enjoyable ev eninfi?. Play Repeated. The plnv was given In Glasco Sat-urd- av evening and another good sized nudh'nee greeted the local flayers, giving them a flattering reception. The club is rehearsing another popular drama. Ten Nlc-ht- s In a Barroom, to bo presented for the benefit of the v oluntown brass band. Norwich Musicians Heard. Sunday at St. Thomas' church the choir was assisted by Miss N?l!ie J. Buckley and Mrs. E. G. Dan.hy of Nor- wich. Special numbers were beau- tifully rendered at follows: Diit. Ave Marin. Mi Hmk'.cy- - rn-- 1 Mls Eva Cnti-lette- : and Ave Sanrtiss'ma. Miss Buckley and Mrs. Danihy. Mrs. Dan-lh- y played the accomrniments. Chowder Supper. The chowder supper given by the Indies' Aid society of the Baptist churrh Tucsdav eve ning was very suc- cessful. A good sized rhowd attended and relished the good tlnncs provided. Foresters Initiated Three. At the regular meeting of Court Liberty. No. 132, F. of A, Mondny ev- ening, three candidates were Initiated by the degree team of the court. Dur- ing the biviiness session the following corniuktee was appointed to take charge of the Memorial day exercises: Thomas McDonald. George H. Macom-be- r and Ixiuls H. Ritchotte. Frank Shippoe of North Stonlngton ftp"nt several days In town this week, visiting friends. PENDLETON HILL Shoveling Through Snow Banks Neo-essa- ry Pupils to Compete in North Stonington Prize Speaking. aii agree with the Kolton corre- spondent in last Saturday's issue of "The Bulletin" that there is no need to have the least worrlment this year about forest fires. The snow surely is easing our minds In that regard. Last year, almost daily. In every direction, onp might see smoke. The storm of Wednesday was ar heavy a one, if not heavier than any through the winter. On some roads it has been necessary to shovel through the banks in order to pass. Entertained Twenty Friends. A pleasant time was spent at a rjartr given by Mrs. O. K, Koistenian, who occupies the Bean Kinney farm, on Saturday night. Some twenty were present. Miss Mary Chapman was a ruest of friends in Norwich over the week- end. Mrs. Irving Button has been spend ing a few days with her sister, Mrs. Homer Kinney. Mrs. Frank Bacon of Bradford. R. I. spent a few days last week with her mother. Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson. Will Move to Norwich. Irving Button, who has been boss farmer on the Robert P. Palmer farm for the past three years, expects to move to Norwich next week. Elwood Miner and family have moved from the Erastus Parks place to -- virs. vyntnia Watsons rarm. Pupils Will Compete. The supervisor. Mr. Swift, visited the Hill school last week. Some of the pupils anticipate taking part in the prize speaking contest, wnich will be reld in North Stongington at a later date. ROAD SOCIETY Foxes Steal Geese at the Williams Place Grange Meeting. (Mrs. Fanny Williams spent Tuesday In Westerly. Foxes axe very numerous at Taug- - Commercial school spent the week-en- d with relatives in this place. Rowland Kenyon and Everett Chap- pell have gone to Terryville where they are employed in the lock factory. Owing to the condition of the roads there was no T. P. S. C. I), meeting Sunday evening. The hlghws have required almost daily attention for some time, the winds causing the snow to drift badly. Big Chestnut Felled. One day recently the largest and oldest chestnut tree hereabout was cut on Maple Hill farm. The diame- ter at the butt was five feet. The tree was 123 years old. Old Blunderbus and Clock. Two curiosities recently seen were an old flintlock blunderbus and a cuckoo clock at every hour and a half-ho- ur a door would open and the bird would appear and sing, then dis appearing for another half hour. Misses Florence and Lillian Brown- ing were guests of friends here early this week. Church Meeting. The church meeting of the Goshen Congregational church will be held to- day (Saturday), March 25th, from 11 a. m. until noon will be a social hour, dinner will be served at 12.30 o'clock. There will be a business meeting and church roll call, also the reorganiza- tion of the Sunday school in the af- ternoon. LEFFINGWELL Fenno Johnson Has Arm Bone Crushed St. Patrick Social. H. E. Beard was an over-Sund- ay guest at the home of his brother, J J. Beard, of Attleboro, aMs.s Miss Edna Jones, Miss Ida Leffing-we- ll and Mervin Lefflngwell of East Great Plain were guests of Miss Evelyn Beard Sunday. Elbert Johnson of Norwich spent part of the week with Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Johnson. Mrs. Austin Rathbun and children. Palmer and Alice, of Norwich terrace, spent Tuesday with 'Mrs. C. L. Palmer. Mrs. F. C. Lefflngwell and Miss Gladys Lefflngwell were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Sheldon of East Great Plain. Mr. Sheldon, who has been seriously ill, is convalescent. Arm Bone Crushed. Fenno Johnson is spending some time with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Johnson. Mr. Johnson met with a painful accident last week when his hand was caught in a pulley at the Groton shpyard, whehe he is "em- ployed as electrical engineer, and the bones were badly crushed. St. Patrick Party. Miss Ida Harriett Lefflngwell enter- tained 12 friends at a St. Patrick party Friday evening. Irish songs were sung and games were played. Magic lan- tern views were shown by Mervin Lef- flngwell, each guest telling a story ap- propriate for the picture shown. Lunch was served by Mrs. S. W. Lefflngwell, assisted by Miss Alice M. Lefflngwell, ana consisted of fruit salad, sand- wiches, cake, wafers, salted nuts, can- dy, popcorn and cocoa. The guests were Misses Evelyn Beard, Edna Jones, Barbara Odgers, Ethel Miller and Nola Lefflngwell, and also Lloyd Jones, Elton Odgers, Avery Stanton, Irwin Sanborn, Earle Sanborn and Mervin Lefflngwell. Pastor at Lynn, Mass. Rev. L. O. Gates, pastor of the Bap- tist church, has been conducting evan- gelistic services at Lynn, Mass., dur- ing the past week and will be unable to be here Sunday. Rev. L. W. Frink of Norwich will occupy the pulpit at the morning service at 11 o'clock, his sub- ject being The Greatest Building in the "World. Sunday school at 12.15 p. m. The superintendent, John Rath-bon- e, who has been confined to his home for several weeks by illness, is able to attend to his duties. The B. Y. P. U. will hold service at 7.30 o'clock, with William Partridge as leader. Sub- ject, Christian Character and Christian Conquest. Psalm 15: 5. There will be special music by Mrs. T. C. Lefflng- well, organist. Pearl Ross, violinist, and William Partridge, cornetist SOUTH GRISWOLD Funeral of Charles H. Wilcox-Fo- x -- Another Shot. Mrs. W. W. Billings and Miss Kath- - eryn Foley were calling on friends here Monday. Earl and Henry Clark spent the week end with their grandmother, Mrs. Han- nah Clark, of Ledyard. The funeral of Charles H. Wilcox was held at the Bethel M. E. church. He was a former resident of Griswold and Preston. The bearers were John Lillibridge, H. Frank Button, L O. Bur- - dick and w. G. Burdick. Burial was in the Kennedy cemetery, Voluntown. Lafayette F. Wilcox, the champion fox hunter, shot another fox this week. O. M. Young was in Jewett City Wednesday. Miss Gladys L. Thompson of Sim- mons college, Boston, is at her home here for a short vacation. Mrs. John Thompson was a business caller in Norwich recently. E. O. Burdick was a Sunday caller at A. R. Button's. Our mail is promptly delivered in spite of the deep drifts of snow. FRANKLIN Hart Lamb of Hartford was the Week-en- d guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Lamb. Arad Robinson, who badly scalded his leg, is able to be out. The schools In town closed Friday for a week vacation. The sufoject of the Sunday morning sermon at the Franklin church will be The Treasure of the Snow. Mrs. Fred S. Armstrong and son, Stephen, and Mrs. Earl Rogers and daughter Barbara, were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Av- ery Thudsdayv Thomas Newman took a large sleighing: party to Baltic last Friday evening to see the St. Patrick's night Play. Mrs. Fred S. Armstrong was the guest of her mother in Norwich Wed- nesday. MOHEGAN There were no services held here 0.tA. AM tt.lM.. - .1. Mrs. L. Fowler was in Plalnfleld the first of the week. (Mrs. Dolbeare and Mrs. Avery were In Greeneville recently. Mr. Burrows was in Norwich the nrst of the- week. Mr. Fielding has teen in Norwich recently. ... New London County LEBANON 1 K. of P. Seventh Anniversary Cele- brated 'Strawrtder Upset Funeral of James Mason. Miss Nettie M. Williams was the week-en- d guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Palmer of Chestnut Hill. Mrs. Adell Spaulding spent this week with her brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cobb of Nor- wich. Miss Sarah Danielson, a student at Pratt Institute, New Torli, is spending her vacation with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Edwin I Danielson. Harold Mason of Willimantio was home "Wednesday to attend the funeral of his grandfather, James Mason. Everett Chappell and Roland Ken-yo- n have gone to Terryville where t they are employed in the lock shop. Miss Marion Blakeslee, teacher at Voluntown, is spending a week's va- cation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Blakeslee. Charles and Elmer Geer were In Wil-llman- tic last week and attended the farm machinery exhibit. K. of P. Anniversary. The Knights of Pythias celebrated their seventh anniversary last Thurs- day evening. Guests were Invited and whist was enjoyed during the even- ing. The winners were: first ladies', Miss Ruby Sweet; second, Eleanor Burgess; gentlemen's first, Chauncey Williams; second, Roland Browning. Cake and ice cream were served, after which the gentlemen enjoyed a smoke. Auction Sale. Mrs. Mary Nagles sold her house- hold goods and various other articles at auction last Thursday. Stanton Briggs was auctioneer. Edward A. Hoxie lost a valuable horse last Tuesday morning. The ani- mal had been having the distemper and pink-ey- e. Mrs. Herbert Sweet, Mrs. Henry Sweet and Mrs. Henry Hewitt spent Wednesday with Mrs. N. B. RoyalL Sled Overturned. There was a dance in Grange hall last Friday evening with a large at- tendance. A number came from South Windham on a strawride. On the way over the sled tipped over and Dne or two were slightly injured. Ly- man's orchestra from Columbia fur- nished music and Clayton Lyman of the same place prompted. Body Placed in Vault. Funeral services for James Mason were held at o'clock Wednesday af- ternoon from the home of Frederick Hoxie. The bearers were E. A. Hoxie, Seorge Hoxie, Fred Hoxie and William Mason. The body was taken to Nor- wich by Undertaker C. A. Gager and placed in a vault until better traveling md weather for burial. LEDYARD Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gallup to Move to Miamus Prize for Judge Essay Death of Former Selectman, Alfred J. Clark. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac G. Geer were callers in Gales Ferry Friday. Bulletin Ad. Brings Returns. Isaac G. Geer has . sold a pair of oxen recently advertised in The Bul- letin to Frederick Cook. Mrs. Thompson and daugh- ter were Thursday night guests of Mrs. Olin Avery. Mrs. Virginia Chapman and Mrs. Boule were Saturday guests of Mrs. Dlin H. Avery. Moving to Mianus. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gallup, who have lived for the past two years on the Edwin Reynolds farm, will soon move to Mianus, Conn. Judge Holdredge Wins Prize. A Chicago paper offered three cash prizes to those who wrote the best sssay not exceeding 600 words in re- tard to fall-beari- strawberry plants. This ipaper has a large circulation in ill the states of the Union and hun-Ire- ds of letters were received from all yver the United States, competing for :he same. Judge Samuel E. Holdredge f this town won the second prize. D. D. Taylor, who has 'been ill, is Setter. Capt. Wilbur and Mr. Stockwell, Sal-rati- on Army men of Norwich, will preach in the Baptist church Sunday Morning. Rev. Frank Robbins, the astor, will preach in Putnam Sunday norning. Henry Norman of Norwich and Charles of Mystic were callers in town m Friday afternoon. Funeral of Alfred J. Clark. In the death of Alfred J. Clark, Led-rar- d loses one of its most respected litizens. He was well known and re- jected by all wbSo had dealings with lim. A good neighbor, an honest man n the community, a loyal husband ind an endearing father were the ial traits of Mr. 'Clark. In poli-lc- s he was a democrat and his party lever doubted his faith. He had held he office of selectman for a number f years and was for a long while a nember of the democratic' town com-aitte- e. Although Wednesday was a very tormy day the house was nearly fill-- d with relatives and friends assem-le- d at the funeral. There were many leautiful flowers, including a large orm given by some of the Poquetan-ic- k people. Friends and neighbors rho were acquainted with him, pillars, rreaths and .many others. Rev. Giles f. Goodenough offered prayer and Rev. f. B. Prindle of Shelton spoke from be text. All is Yours. Mrs. Allyn and Ir. Burton sang two hymns. Leg Cut by Chain. Frederick Cook met with what roved to be a painful accident Wed- nesday. He was working for Thomas kaudro In the woods when a chain tipped, hitting him In the leg. Inflict1 kg a bad flesh wound. He was ed by Dr. J. W. Callahan of Nor- wich, who got stalled in a snow'b&nk fith his machine and had to walk uite a way to see his patient. ' Rev. Giles F. Goodenough attended he anniversary of his college In Hart-br- d Tuesday. GOSHEN highways Badly Drifted Chestnut Tree 123 Years Old Felled Church Meeting and Roll Call. P. H. Browning is seriously ill with Hp and pleurisy. 'Regardless of the wintry tempera- - e and deep snowoanKs, toe sweet te of a spring bird was heard on e 13tn tnat aoes not. appear unm Beka later. No robins have reported it, however. Miss Hattie King, ft. student In the District Superintendent Rev. George G. Scrivener of Norwich conducted the fourth quarterly conference of the Methodist Episcopal church Monday evening at the Methodist parsonage. Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Scriv- ener, after which reports were read and accepted. The present condition of the church was considered good. Rev. William Crawford was unani- mously requested by the church to re- turn for another year. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: stewards, Horace O. Williams, W. Martin White, Frederick A. Barnes, Dr. Albert T. Chapman, Joseph Des-le- y. Prentice A. Williams. Lawrence Williams, Warren Wheeler, Miss Mary i. jean, Mrs. ADDy E. Dewey, Mrs. Mary J. Chapman, Mrs. Elizabeth Main, Mrs. Harriet Peckham, Miss S. Annie Williams, Miss Florence John- son, Mrs. Mary E. Lamphere, Mrs. Mary Desley, Miss Gertrude W. Chap man, Mrs. Eliza Barnes, Miss Delia Williams; recording stewaad, Lawrence vviinams; district steward. Horace O. Williams; trier of appeals, W. Martin wnite; foreign missions committee, superintendent of Sunday school, Horace O. Williams; president of En- - worth league. Miss Florence Johnson, Miss Mary H. Dean, Miss Eliza Barnes; home missions and church extension, Supt. Horace O. Williams, Mrs. Lot tie Williams, Mrs. Nancy Desley, Miss Florence Johnson, Mrs. jarrie Davis; Sunday school. Miss S. Annie Williams, Mrs. Harriet Peckham; tracts. Miss S. Annie Williams, Miss Fay Johnson, .Miss Mildred Peckham: temperance. Prentice A. Williams, Mrs. Mary E. Lamphere, Miss Esther B. Barnes, Elisha. N. Davis; education, Miss Ger trude W. Chapman, Miss Christine Avery, Miss Delia Williams; f reed-man- 's aid. Miss Florence Johnson, John O. S. Williams, Miss Esther B. Barnes; church records, W. Martin White, Miss Mary H. Dean, Miss Delia Williams; auditors, Sidney Sis-wic- k, Mrs. Harriet Peckham; estimat ing ministerial support, W. Martin White, Miss Mary H. Dean, Joseph Desley; church music, Horace O. Wil- liams, Miss Gertrude W. Chapman, Miss Delia Williams, Miss Mildred Feckham; parsonage furniture, Mrs. Elizabeth Main, Miss Mary H. Dean, Mrs. Carrie Davis, Mrs. Mary E. Lam- phere, Mrs. Harriet Peckham, Mrs. Nancy Desley, Mrs. Lottie Williams, Miss Florence Johnson, Mrs. Helen H. Siswick, Mrs. Eflie T. Hull, Mrs. Doro- thy Brown. Shamrock Party. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Keeney gave a shamrock party Friday evening. March 17th, at their residence in Main street. Guests were present from New York city. Mystic, West Mystic and Old Mystic. The rooms were prettily dec- orated. There was a hat trimming contest for the men present. Captain Cummings of New York city won the first prize. The consolation prize was awarded Elisha C. Davis of Old Mys- tic. The following musicians rendered several selections: Louis P. Mitchell, pianist: George Koch, first violinist; William W. Mitchell, second violinist; Joseph Mitchell, banjoist. Miss Flor ence Walbridge rendered a piano solo. Miss Charlotte Marchaud sang a solo. A dinner was served at 10 p. m. St. Patrick's Social. The Baptist Young People's union held a St. Patrick's social Fridav at ternoon and evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Williams. Sup- per was served from 5 p. m. The rooms were decorated with shamrocks and green carnations. The dining room was lighted with green candles. Games and music were enjoyed. Methodist Sunday School Officers. The Methodist Episcopal Sunday school has elected the following offi- cers for the ensuing year: Superin- tendent, Horace O. Williams; assistant superintendent. Miss Florence John- son; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Lawrence Williams; librarian, Elisha X. Davis; organist, Miss Delia Wil- liams. Universals Win. The Universals, having constantly improved in their playing, defeated the Excelsior3 in the contest game Friday afternoon, March 17th, at the Burnet's Corners schoolhouse. The score was 113 to 109. The Excelsiors made 11 fouls. The Universals made 17 fouls. The Excelsiors played a fast game, but the Universals overmatched their skill. The United Workers of the Meth odist church have taken in during the conference year $266.85. ihe Ladies' Aid society of the Bao- - tist church met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Charles H. Bur- dick at Riverside farm. Rev. George G. Scrivener of Norwich was the guest Monday eveninar of Rev William Crawford and the Miason Crawford at the Methodist parsonage. Jirs. A. iee t.oies and son. Master Eldred Coles, left Sunday evening last for their home at Dilke, Saskatchewan, after spending the winter here with .Mrs. Coles narents. Mr. and Mr Pr. H. Eldrfdge. Mrs. Coles and young son were accompanied as far as Springfield, Mass., by her father. New Farm Tenants. Albert "W. Burrows has moved from the farm near the village, where he and his family have resided for two years or more, to the Dana Taylor Gallup place, long time occupied by the late Amos B. Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ackert nf NTow York state have moved to the farm just vacated by Albert W. Burrows and ramny, wnica was iormerly owned by Mr. Ackert Miss Genevieve Frink has returned from a three weeks' visit to Seabury N. Haley and family of Brooklyn, N. Y. HANOVER Play to Follow Guild Supper Men of Congregational Church Organize. The young men of the C. E. society are preparing to give a play. Aunt Deborah's First Luncheon, at the La- dles' guild supper. Freewill Offering Meeting. The freewill offering meeting of the W. C. T. U. was held Sunday evening in the Congression church. There was special music by the choir and school children. The address was given by Rev. Herbert D. Rollason. There was a large attendance. Forty were present at the C. E. Sun- day evening and two new members joined the society. A very pleasant surprise party for Miss Nellie Dison was given Tuesday evening at the home of Edwin Souter. Music and games svere enjoyed during the evening, refreshments being served at the close. Men Organize. The men of the Congregational church organized Sunday with quite a large membership. Mrs. R, C. Peck, with her daughter, Anna, of Washington. D. C. returned home last Saturday after spending the m u. s. pat . or. WALTER Established 1780 r.esday with her mother. Mrs. Henry Eastland. Mrs. Eva Sevtn of Yantlc has been the foiest of Mrs. Warren Thompson for a few days. SHUNOC Ten Join Improvement Society Bur ial of Martin N. B. Hyde. The Shunoc Improvement sex-l- et v held a largely attended and en lovable meeting Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Horace G. Lewis. Ten new members were added to the roll at the meeting. Miss Ada Lewis hid charge of the program which included a piano solo ably rendered bv Miss Moran, accompanied by recitations by Pairt C. Merrill. Henry L. Alltn, Harrv Lewis and Miss Ada Lewis. An old fashioned spelling match was heartily enjoyed by all present. A fue colla- tion was furnished to the members and guests, after which there were sing ing and games. William r . Morgan has hired the farm here, the property of Nathaniel culver or Ktonmston. Mr. Morgan will take possession April 1. Kmer E. Maine recent v sold hi rarm to Stephen A. Lee of this towr He will move to North Stonlncton vil lage Into the house the property of ine orange association. Burial of Martin N. B. Hyde. The body of Martin N. B. Hvde. ao companied by relatives and friends. was brought to this place for burial In Union cemetery. Thursday after noon. Mr. Hyde died in Hopkinton. R. I.. Monday, and the funeral ser vices were held at the residence of rTed Collins In that place Thursday morning. HAMBURG Shamrocks Decorate Supper Table on Sisters' Night at Grange Entertain ing Program. March 16th was observed as Sis ters" night at Lyme grange. To the brothers an oyster supper with cake a"d ice cream was the tar number on the program. Miss Irene Woods read an original poem that remembered all ln" orotners present on " orothers night." Alexander's Ragtime Band" was given Dy the young ladies, a paper on St. Patrick, the singing of "As Long As the Shamrock Grows Green- - were numbers that were much enjoyed. The table decorations were shamrocks. Superviaor Frank Shearer of Old Lyme was in town visiting schools last Wednesday. Mrs. Swan Plerson of Old Lyme was a caller at Mrs. Oleson's on Lord Hill, w ednesday. James Wood of Chester was the guest of Mrs. Mary Tiffany last Sat urday and Sunday. Sixteen Attended. The Ladles' Aid society met Wed nesday with an attendance of sixteen. Mrs. Oleson and Mrs. Peck served dinner at one o'clock. Lodowick Bill attended the auction sale of Gates & Babcock. at North Plain last W ednesday as auctioneer. Mrs. j. w. Martin entertained Miss Dorothy creamer of Goshen over Sun day. MONTVILLE Mrs. George Hentz of Providence is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Olin lioynton. of Dolbeare Hill. Frederick Palmer of Boston has been spending several days at the Palmer homestead. Mrs. Ray Woodmansee entertained the I.adt MiMlnnarv antlplv it her I nomt ThunuiiT rtimnnn I Th Phrioti.n ..i. i the Union Baptist church held an en- - I tertalnment and social in the chanol rTiday evening. The boy choir held a rehearsal at the home of Rev. William H. Lakin Tuesday evening. Elihu Street is seriously 111 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mary How- ard. Miss May Turner is stenographer for the C. M. Robertson company. Samuel Rogers of Gay Hill is work- ing at the box factory for the C. M. Robertson company. Miss Alice Kelsey of New London Is spending several days with Mrs. Lena Rogers. , NORTH FRANKLIN Winners at Whist Sleighride Theater Party to Norwich. Reuben Manning was calling on friends In Willlmantic, Wednesday. Mrs. Leon Ladd was a Norwich visitor Thursday. The J. W. club met with Miss Rena Race Wednesday, one table whist was played. The prize winners were: first. Miss Alma Manning; second, Mrs. Will Clark. Refreshments were served. Herbert T. White attended the au tomobile ahow at Norwich, Satur- day. Sleighride Theater Party. 1 Reuben Manning took a party of I fourteen on a sleighride Tuesday eve- - I ning, where they attended the thea- - I ter in isorwicn. I Miss Florence Rockwood entertained I friends at her home Saturday evening. I iames, musio ana a sjociai time was enjoyed by all. Refreshments were erved by the hostess. EAST COLCHESTER Roads are drifted badly with mmr Mall carriers were unable to go their whole route and local men were obliged to clear the roads. Drifts In nnmm I places were six to seven feet deep. F. H. Browning is 111 with pleurisy ana innuonza. M. McNamara is seriously 111 at his nome nere. Mrs. John Perkins Is visiting her son. tiamueL on uozran street. The telephone line was out of order during a part of last week, due to broken wires caused by the heavy storms. wonk. Beth 'N. WllMaxna ha lost. tan geeee and foxes have been seen among poultry t other places. Harold Flood of Boston spent C-a- day at Mason Hewitt's, at Hinckley HilL Mrs. Noyes Palmer has Teen vraiVt ing relatives in New York. Theodore Johnson of Old Myrtle was at Joseph N eyes' the first of the w-e- Miss Mary inur vvneeier or v ei- - lesley came tome Friday for the spring vacation of ten day. Miss Wheeler gradu&tea In June. Miss Florence Hewitt is sperxl In several days with relatives In for-wle- h. The regular meeting or stonlnrtoa grange was held Wednesday evening. LAUREL GLEN ;i . Van Carfesberg Property Bought by C P. Eccleston Eighty-Ac- re Res- - ervoir Included. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kenyon. of Caa terbury called on Mrs. Kenyon's moth- er. Mrs. Leroy Parks, at the horn ot Mrs. Phoebe White, last Sunday. Mrs. Marble has returned tram a visit In Massachusetts. She was ac- companied by her father. Mr. Coombs. George Jones has sold his pair of mules and taken them to UUford. Mass. Michello Rice, who has spent the rast three months In New Haven, ttas returned to his home here. Walter Main is ill with grip. Buys Big Property. The property of J. P. Von Carles-he-nr has been purchased by C. P. Ec- cleston of Ashaway, R. L This In eludes the reservoir of eighty acres at Green Falls, where it cost three thous- and dollars to build the dam. It was built by Alfred Clark's father, ot Clark's Falls. Mr. Wall la soon to occupy his farm. His household goods have already ar- rived. Snow Banks Higher Than Stone Walls. The topic of conversation. Tbo banks here are higher than the stone walls. LISBON Schools Close With Special Exercises R. F. D. Carrier Has Hard Week. . The pastor's sermon Sunday morn- ing was a continuation of the theme " f the previous Sunday, Heroes of Faith. Schools in town closed last Friday for cne week vacation. A programme of recitations and readings was given at the Newent school. Fridav after- noon. Parents and friends of the pu- pils who were present expressed their appreciation of what has been accom- plished by the teacher, Mrs. J. O. Burr. R. F. D. Carrier J. B. Palmer. Jr.. has been able to cover his route every trip, but not without considerable difficulty, going through the lots In many places where It was impossible to keep the roads opn A rocial gathering was held at the Irsonage Tturfcday evening. Henry Kendall has been ill for sev- eral days with nervous indigestion. i Mrs. Albonesi. who has been ra Brooklyn, N. Y, for the winter, re- turned to her home here lost Thurs- day accompanied by her son's Wife,1 Mrs. Charles AJ Done si ana granason. Master Charles. . SOUTH LYME i Mrs. Clara Starr of New Locdftn was the guest of Mrs. F. W. Chapman Tuesday. I Mrs. F. W. Chapman has been con- fined to her home by illness for the last few days. S. Curtis Egglestone was la Nor--wl- ch Thursday on business. ' Mrs. David 'Champion was la Kew London Thursday. Albert Stanton of 'Bridgeport spent, Sunday with his parents, Mr. and ilrs. . Thomas Stanton. i Arthur Miner of Groton spent Sun- -: day here with his family. C. H. Water house lost one of his driving horses Thursday. The auction of the Nlantlc Menhaden Oil and Guano Co. was postponed so- -, til Monday. F. C. Payne was a visitor In N"ew-Londo- n recently. Services were held at the Union' chapel last Sunday by the new pas- tor of the Congregational church of Lyme. , Miss Garrie Roath secured a posi- tion In Ivoryton recently. ' Peter Itts will soon move back to. the Thompson tenement house. GRISWOLD ZSarl Montgomery of New York was' home over Sunday. Mrs. Anna Huntington of Norwich is, visiting Mrs. W. A. Edmond. Mildred Montgomery is visiting er uncle. J. A. Bancroft, of Worcecter. Several from this place attended the old fashioned concert and supper in the Congregational church at Preston City last Friday evening. W. F. Bit good is ill with blood pois- oning in his foot. Mrs. Jane Lester visited relatives la Westerly this week. Olga Stranger is home lor the spring; vacation. COMPANY. i"r Fertilisers FLDRED GE, Norwich, Conn. . THE RICHEST OF NkSr ALL PLANT FOODS Animal snbttanees are etfentisl to the growth of fall, abaadsnt crop. BONE. BLOOD and MEAT are saimil intouacei of the most powerful productivity. They mr ml plant foods, and their action is luting and effecave. BONE. BLOOD and MEAT Fmiliwn, made by the Lowell Fertilizer Co, are just the brands thit can make every crop a profitable one and leave the soil always rich and fertile. We bar a booklet telling bow fine crops were srewa la IslS wttbeat petaali will yoa sand lor it T Also, we have a dealer near roe see kin I LOWELL FERTOJZER Ti EDWARD LYCETTE T. H.