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Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
NEW LONDON COUNTY.
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Wequetequeek Loses Good Teacher ard North Stoninston Gains One Wranele in School District.

The hatchet, which has been bur- led in the little hamlet of Wequete- Quock lever since Mrs. Wight of West erly took charge of the school there, about six years ago, has been dug up, and. the Wequeteauockites have once more gone on the warpath.
 Six years ago Edward Mawson was elected school committee in Wequete- Quock, and he at once engaged Mrs. Wight to teach the school. and then the hatchet was buried, for all the Wequetequockites agreed that Mrs. Wight kept one of the best schools ever in Wequetequock.
 But within the past year one party has. stated that Mrs. Wight has not been keeping the school up to her previous record. that she has. neglect ed it, etc. They say that she let a little girl out during school hours to talk with her mother which she had no right to do,s and when the girls father wanted to take the girl home before school was out and before the mother came, Mrs. Wight would not let her go, which was also wrong. Another party of Wequetequockite claim that the teacher. did right This bred war in the camp, and the hatchet was resurrected with the result that st. the last school meeting Frederick Wheeler was elected committee in- stead of Mawson;. but this did not do any good. for MT. Wheeler was on the teachers side, and at once hired her for another year. Then the opposing faction got out a petition asking the school board not to grant Mrs. Wight q certificate to teach in that distric. They got what signers they could and presented it, with the result that Mrs. Wight resigned and went to teach in North ~Stonington at nearly twice the salary she received at Wequetequock. ' number of teachers were hired, but one after the other resigned after hearing of the trouble, and it looked as if not one could be found to teach the school. Finally Miss Bessie Car penter of Westerly was engaged, and opened school last Monday. Mrs. Wight's party are very much dissat- fsned, while the other party in jubil- ant Ft-t
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
MONTvlLLE.
Annual Meeting and Election of La dies Aid iSooiety-Other Mention.


 Rev. and Mrs. G. c. Chappen. MT. and Mrs. Norman Allen and son Percy enjoyed drive to Gardner lake. Fitch vile and Norwich recently.
 The ladies' aid society of the Union Baptist church gave a successful sup per at the church supper room. last Friday.
 Miss Grace Lyon was in Niantic last Tuesday.
 MT. and Mrs. Raymond of Blandford. Mass. were guests at George Woods over the Sabbath
 The pupils at the Palmer Memorial school gave an entertainment and sup per at the hall Thursday evening. the 7th.
 Officers of Ladies' Aid Society.
 There was a large attendance at the annual meeting of the ladies aid soci- ety of the Union Baptist church. held at Mrs. Alice Mitchell's Wednesday afternoon. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Presi- dent. Mrs. Ray Woodmansee: vice presidents, first. Mrs. Fred Hope, sec ond, Mrs. Alice Mitchell. third. Mrs. Norman Allen; secretary and treasur- CT Miss Bertha Lyon. board of re- lief was also appointed. The earnings of the society for the past year has been large About $200 has been re- ceived with only a few meetings held. The society is making arrangements for a sale.
 Recovery from Illness.
 The many friends of Mrs. Julia Coen are very glad to hear that she is gain ing from her severe illness. Miss liar ris, the nurse, who has been caring for Mrs. Coen. has returned to her home in New London.
 Will Give Csntata. The members of Mrs. G. c. Chap pelps Bible school class. assisted by the young ls iies' choir, will give a cantata, Sunday evening. Octover IT, at the Union Baptist church. The public is cordially invited to be pres ent.
 Miss Mabel Daniels has returned from a weeks visit in Madison.
 Miss Bessie Chapman is visiting in Holyoke, Mass
 Old Peoples Service.
 There was a large attendance at all the services at the Union Baptist church last Sabbath. At the services Sunday forenoon, October 10, there will be a special part for all the older members.
 The repairs on the woolen mill prop erty recently sold are going forward rapidly. A new stock house is to be built and other improvements made.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
UNCASVlLLE
Woodmen Give Pleasant soeisI-Enter- tainment by PupiIs-consresstions Committee Named to Raise Fund for Church Repairs.

Walter G. Hartford, for many yearI superintendent of the woolen mill, anC Mrs. Hartford will soon leave fol Providence, where they will make theii residence. The house in which Mir Hartford lived is owned by the John B Lathrop estate and will be occupied by MT. Lathrop's son, Norman q. La. throp, and family.
 Cochegan camp, Modern Woodmer of America, held social and dance in Robertson's hall Friday. Spencer. orchestra furnished music and William Smiddy acted as prompter. There were several out of town visitors.
 Services at Chesterfield.
 The Rev A. J, Wilcox. accompanied by John Brown. Miss Mabel Daniels Moses Chapman, MT. and Mrs. Edwin Henry, Charles R. Bogue and severa others. conducted services in tho Chesterfield church Sunday afternoon After the service, communion wal held.
 Overseer John Lynch of the down room in Palmer Brothers mill is visit ing relatives in New York. Fifteen dollars was realized from tho supper held by the Ladies Aid society of the Baptist church Friday evening
 Mrs. Annie Bowman of New York has been spending this week with friends here.
 Mrs Harriet Edmdnds is making improvements to her property, iriclud- ing a bank wall facing the road in front of the house and a porch built on to the front and side of the house
 Miss Virginia Leveque of Pequot Is ill with typhoid fever.
 Mrs. George L. Newton returned Sunday night from few days visit in New York.
 John Baker of willimantic was the guest of Mrs. !. M. Cosgphall over Sunday. t
 Everett Seholfeld, Jr., and daughters of Westerly, who have been guests of MT. and Mrs. Benjamin Scholheld have returned home.
 Mrs. Henry Dart entertained the Ladies' Home Mission class Thursday afternoon.
 Kenneth Fox and sister, Miss Bessie Fox, of New London were guests of their uncle. Dr. Morton E. Fox. over the week end.
 Ivan Chapman spent the week end with friends in Middletown.
 Pupils Entertain,
 The pupils of the Palmer Memorial school gave an entertainment in the SC hool hall Thursday evening, the pro- ceeds to go towards purchasing new books. s ~.'
 Mrs. Elvira Douglass of East Lyme is spending this week with, her daugh- ter, Mrs. W. Irving Browning.
 Orville c. Walden was the guest of friends in New Haven over Sunday
 For Church Repairs.
 The ladies of the Montville Center Congregational church society are making pre- parations to raise funds for repairing the church. The specia committee includes Mrs. Elizabeth Burchard, Mrs. Jessie Scholfie1d, Mrs. Paul Glasbrenner. Miss Carrie Parker. Davit A. Johnson, John F. Fellows, John Lynch, Fred w. Chapel. The committee have sent out letters to all those enrolled on the church books. also to many not members that attend there. inviting their co-operation.
 Mrs. Henry Church is spending this week with her sister, Mrs. Winfield, of Salem.
 Raymond N. Parrish is now able to st up for a short time each day.
 Miss May Darrow of New London has been engaged as housekeeper for William Webster.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
V0LUNT0WN.
oetohsf Devotiers-Fredsriek pswIey Returns from South Dakota-Musi- eaie.


 B. R. Tiliey of Norwich was wis., itor in tAwn on Sunday and Monday. Victor Dupont was in Norwich on Mrs. Renord and grandson. Bert BenoTd,t Of. Ware Mass, were recent guests at the home of Mrs. Beffords daughter, Mrs. John. Herbert
 Mrs, ChAEIes E. Maine was 2 visitor 4n Norwich Wednesday, I . OctoberDdevotions were held in St. Thomas tshureh on Friday and Sun day evenings.
 Mir. and Mrs. William Richards spent Sunday at Glasgo
 On Monday the annual town meet 4n- took place. As there was no dem ocrstie ticket in the field the entire reruhtican ticket was elected.
 , Home from Dakota.
 Frederick Dawley, returned Satur- day after a visit of two weeks with relatives in South Dakota During his traveIs Mir. Dawley stopped off at Niagara Falls, Chicago, and other in teresting points.
 ln Honor of Bride and Groom.
 Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Chartier of Manchester. Conn. who were recent ly married, were visitors Saturday and Sunday at the home of MT. Char tier's brother, Paul Chartier. On Sun day evening a delightful musicale was given in their honor. the entertain ment consisting of several selections plessingly rendered by the Harmony orchestra of six pieces under the leadership of William Richards. Miss Alice Mcguire sang several solos in a pleasing manner, William Richards rendered several numbers on the vio- lin in his usual effective style. Miss Hilda Grover accompanied on the pi ano.] A pleasant evenings entertain rnent concluded with several selections on tho phonoKraph.4
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
LEDYARD
Grsnsers Hold Interesting Session w. |. Allyn a Popular Town Clerk.

Ledyard grange held a very inter- esting meeting in the town hall on Saturday evening with Billings T. Av- cry in the chair. One candidate was obligated in the first and second 6e- srees. The lecture hour was in charge of S. E. Holdridge and the fol- lowing programme was carried out:
 Violin solo by George Korn; accom- panlment by Miss Lillian Gallup; reading. Mrs. Daniel Cray. duet, Misses Marion and Lillian Gallup; reading, Mrs. Fannie Clark; violin solo by Mir. Korn; reading by Mrs. Ursula Avery; reading by Senator w. l. Allyn: solo, Miss Marian Gallup.
 The question box was in charge of B. T. Avery and was very interesting. The grange is making preparations for the entertainment of the county Po- mona grange which will be held with Ledyard grange on October 21. Starts Another Decade.
 William I. Allyn, who was elected town clerk on Monday has held the office, for the past ten years, and starts hls duties for another term. MT. AL lyn has been the nominee of both par ties for several years. He has been an obilfging official to all who had busi- ness at his office.
 Mrs. Daniel Lamb of Mystic is stay ing several days with Mrs. Isaac G. Geer.
 Gallup Auction.
 The auction of the estate of the late Henry Gallup was well attended on Friday. The articles brought good prices The farm was sold to Charles Thompson for s1o01. which was $1 more than the appraisal.
 Notes.
 George CasweH of North Stonington fshas beensxisiting his brother, Samuel Caswell ofSthis town.
 Mrs. Ellen Whitford of Old Mystic has been visiting with Mrs. Sarah H. S Mr.. and Mrs. Orrin Stoddard of Middletown are the guests of Senator and Mrs. William 1. Allyn. k Mrs. William l. Allyn and children, and Mrs. Henry Allyn attended the Parkinson Baldwin wedding Monday evening.
 Miss w. D. Schroeder of Mystic spent the day Thursday with Mrs. L. c. Gray.
 Young Ladies' Class Entertains Young
 Mems Glass.
 The Young Ladies' Philathea club gave I supper to the Young Mems Baraca club on Friday night at the Bill parsonage. There was a contest neNeeH the IWo cluos 1or dttenudnce, Ceptrtment, etc., and the young men won cut. Rev. w. F. White acted as to toas'nIaster and several were called on tn respt nd.
 Visited Mystic Grange.
 Many from this town went to Mystic on Thursday night to attend the meet ing of Mystic grange, which was an invitation to Ledyard grange. Mrs Lizzie Colver of Ledyard grange had charge of the lecturers hour, which was very interesting
 Rev. w. F. White preached the fel- lows fip sermon at the Congregational church in Preston City on Wednes- dl;.
 Enoc M. Gray, Luther c. Gray and Daniel Gray nave been purchasing many apple barrels in Norwich for their large crop.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09

There have been political victories and political victories in New London, but the greatest ever achieved was that of last Monday by Bryan F. Ma han, when, despite the conceded ma tority of six hundred for the republi- cans under normal conditions. he sue ceeded in being elected mayor on the democratic ticket, with Lucius E. Whiton, member of the legislature and one of the supposed to-b be. strongest men politically in the republican par ty, and nominated by reason of his record as a vote-getter. as his oppon- ent. He is a leading manufacturer and has the reputation Of being che of the most popular of employers. Still he was unmercifully defeated by Bryan F. Mahan, who was defeated three years ago by the retiring mayor, Ben 1anlin l.. Armstrong. At that time the republican machine was opposed to MT. Armstrong and a certain wing of the democratic party was opposed to Mir. Mahan. Last Monday the machine was supposed to be with MT. Whiton, but MT. Mahan received his full party vote and enough republicans to elect him by a majority of 203.
 The agitation by the churches for no-license, and MT. Whtton's known tendencies for reform and a general improvement of the moral welfare of the city led many to believe that if MT Whitor. was elected mayor the Sunday laws of the old blue stripe would oe enforced, even beyond the limit. Therefore the issue became more of a church reform than polit- ical one, and many republicans of for eign birth who do more or less busi- ness on Sunday joined with the demo- crats and helped elect Mir. Mahan. Besides these, there were leading citi- consider MT. Whiton the man for the place. owing to his extreme ideas, and cast their ballots for MT. Mahan, who had already proven himself to- be a progressive mayor and up to their standard of an ideal official. So they voted as they thought.
 Heretofore it has been the common belief in New London that democrats always voted for republicans, but re- publicans for democrats never. Now this condition has been reversed. and the figures show that Mir. Mahan and his associates on the democratic tick ct received the full party vote, and 1t was a clear case of republicans vot- ing for the democrats. In the entire vote of the city. 3.250, Mir. Whiton re- ceived only 73 democratic votes, and among that number was of course the men in his employ which shows that there were very few anti Mahan men among the so vIterss + the ether hand there were 362 republicans who abandoned their standard leader and
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
GOSHEN.
Illustrated Lecture Well Attended Death and Funeral of John WiIes.

Regardless of threatening weather, there was a good attendance at the il- lustrated lecture by Rev. l.. B. Penney on Sunday evening. MT. Penney was a Christian Endeavor delegate to the missionary conference at Silver Bay and gave an interesting report of the meetings held there the past summer. MT Penney also spoke on the subject of immigration. The stereopticon pie lures shown were bright and clear. il- lustrating life and scenes from across the ocean, including a good number from Italy.
 Funeral of John Wiles.
 The funeral of John Wiles was held from his late home Wednesday at o'clock D. m MT. Wiles was born in Germany S3 years ago, coming to this country when young man. He had learned the trade of a cooper and was an expert workman. He had followed farming nearly all of his life. His wife died many years ago. since which time he made his home with his son-in-law, Edward Mahoney.
 Rev. Marcus Burr. pastor of Goshen church, officiated at the services Burial was in Linwood cemetery, Col chester. MT. Wiles leaves one daugh : ter, Mrs. Edward Mahoney, and five grandchildren.
 Game Warden Here.
 State Game Warden c. H. Bradford of Oakdale was a caller here one day this week.
 Harvest Concert.
 4 harvest concert exercise will be held by the Sunday school ncxt Sun day.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
.cAMPBELL'S MILLS
Mary Lynch, s5, Walks from Coventry
 Center to Visit.

John H. Scranton has moved from the Crandall place to Voluntown. Congdon Brothers have some very large potatoes.
 Mrs Luther Tanner. who has been visiting in Westerly for the past four weeks has returned to her home here
 Mir. Ingalls, has bought large tract of timberland from Calvin Wilcox and is saving the lumber
 Mary Lynch Is visiting friends in this section. She has been away for the past two years. She is s5 years old and she came from Coventry Center. on foot. to this place.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
FUN ERAL.
Luther Austin.

The funeral of Luther. Austin, who died at the Backus hospitalson Sunday. was held at his home in Sodom on Tuesday. Rev. H. A. Beadle officiated. Mrs. l.. A. Robinson and Mrs. Louis Smith sang Abide With Me and Rock of Ages.
 Miss Clara Johnson and Miss Sarah Johnson of Windham were calling on local relatives on Wednesday.
 Miss Faith Gager has returned after spending a few days in Maine.
 A large number from here attended the fellowship meeting in Bozrah on Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
LEBANON
Town Meeting Votes Tax of IS Mills
 More Money for Memorial Day.

The annual town meeting passed very quietly. Only a small vote was boiled. The town voted to leave the road repairing in the hands of the selectmen for the ensuing year. A tax of s15 mills was voted 4 mills for the schools and II for town expenditures. The iron fence in front of the new ' cemetery was left in charge of the se- lectmen, as a new one is deemed nec- essary. A small addition was made to the amount appropriated for Memorial day services.
 The Woman's Mission circle met this week and the Sunshine band at the chapel.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
GARDNER LAKE

William Gilbert of New London called on relatives Sunday.
 Mrs. William Long and Mrs. Charles Gager called on local friends Tues day. ff.ft.t . - ...-
 Isy Tiperofsky has secured employ ment in New York. <f~-.
 Mrs Jennie Stanton of Norwich wis. tied lotal friends and relatives few days ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
BOZRAH
Sixth Wedding Anniversary-Locai People at Broekton Fair-Notes of the Week.

Mir. and Mrs William Manning and children of Yantic spent Sunday with MT. and Mrs. Charles A. Gager.
 Avery Smith and Miss Edna filling called on Charles Champlin Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles J. Abell en- tertained friends from Norwich Town and Bozrah -on Tuesday, celebrating their sixth wedding anniversary.
 Mrs. Charles A. Gager, Jr.. and Mrs. Bussey of Norwich were the guests of Mrs. c. A. Gager on Thursday.
 Mir and Mrs E. E. Abel and Miss Frances Abel of East Great Plain were the guests of Mrs. Abelfs sister, Mrs. E. E. Lathrop. on Sunday. Mrs. Eliza Walden. of Windsor has been spending some time at John j.. Gagers.
 Twelve from this place attended the fellowship meeting held in Goshen last Saturday.
 Mir and Mrs. Edwin E. Lathrop are attending the Brockton fair, being the guests of their son., Harry l.. Lathrop, at Cumberland Hill, R. I.
 William Corey of Westerly was the guest of friends in town last Sunday. Dr. Manwafring and her mother of East Great Plain were guests at Mrs. Gardner Avery's recently. MT. and Mrs. William Geer of Gosh en were guests at John Gager's on Monday. They made the trip in their new automobile. Dwight Rogers of Westerly was the guest of his sister Mrs. John Miner on Sunday.
 Nh Barrows Of Stonington occu- 'pied the ~uipit of the C6ngreg gational chureh~on sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
GRisWoLD

W. e. Weeks and daughter left for their home in Danielson Tuesday.
 A good number from this place at- tended the conference at Preston City Wednesday.
 Ziza Huntington and James CrsFy each lost a valuable horse .Witn pnea- mcnia this week. Harold Bitgood of Hopeville gave a party in honor Of his 18th birthday or Wednesday evening. The evening passed pleasantly with games and music
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
PRESTON

Rev F. A. aHolLen of Shelton will preach in the Congregational church Sunday
 Miss Mary C. Zabriskie visited at her home last week.
 Mrs. Nellie Peabody of Westerly Is visiting her daughter. Mrs. Gustayus A. Holden.
 Stephen Geisthardt of Lincoln. Neb., h Yixitin3 haR Rfsxssats.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
LETTERS FROM TOWNS IN TWO STATES
The Business and Social Life of Every Town and
 Settlement Reflected in These Columns.

Maine in this place, and Welcome Maine into the house with Charles Wheeler.
 MT. and Mrs. N. Frank Maine and Edgar James visited with their parents in Wyoming, R. l.. Sunday.
 Mrs. Attaway Maine and sons, Char lie and Gilbert, are visiting relatives in Providence.
 A prayer meeting was held in the chapel Wednesday evening with Rev. '. II. Adams as leader.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
LAUREL GLEN.
Hopkinton Preacher Conducts Chapel Services.

Rev. l.. F. Randolph of Hopkinton held services in the local chapel Sun day afternoon at 3 o'clock.
 Mir. and Mrs. Elnathan Burdick and sons, Harry and Lloyd, of Lower Paw catuck. visited Mrs Burdick's parents, MT. and Mrs. James Maine. last Satur- day. They went to the woods and pi6ked over bushel of wild grapes.
 Mir. and Mrs James Sheffield and Miss Susan J. Maine. of Woodyilie. K L. and MT. and Mrs, E. P. Cook of Avondale were visitors at the home of James Maine last Sunday. Maine went to Westerly "Wednesday
 Joseph Girard has recently moved A.A@ -~~ As tAs tansnaAatA of N. T.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
THE NEW MAYOR OF NEW LONDON

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 the Police Asking Permission DndR of the City Fact well Name-E Public will be Realized More and More Time On { Real Political n Mondays Election.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
NIANTlC
What is Going On in the Village and
 Grove.

James w. .Connell, who has been al the Mantle house since May. returned to his home in Hartford Wednesday Mir. Cornell was for several years re- porter for a Hartford daily paper He is the eldest son of Rev. James Bal clergyman well known in New London county.
 Dr. William w. Leonard of Norwich son of Station Agent Charles Leonard has been elected president of the New London County Dental association. Dr. Clarence j. Brooks of this place takes the office of secretary.
 Mrs. C. A. BeckWith is improving after a long illness. -.
 Wilbur H. Hubbard has, returned to Hartford after being employed by T. J. Hill since last June.
 Work is progressing on l.. P. Stevens residence in Washington avenue.
 Mrs. W. H. Bush is visiting friends in Hartford and relatives in Stafford Springs.
 A. R. Dewolf took a party to the Danbury fair Wednesday in his touring g car.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles F. Munger were Norwich visitor Wednesday.
 MT. and Mrs. John F. Luce and son Francis, who have been on their houseboat all summer, will return to their home in the village today (Sat- urday).
 W. B. Ives of Meriden is making a short visit in Mantle.
 Frank Stevens has finished his en- gagement with D. L. Gates at his Crescent Beach store.
 Notes.
 Miss Jessie A. Wiley has been at Black Point a few days this week.
 James E. Hurley of New Haven is visiting friends in the grove.
 Capt W. H. Barker of the steamer New London will spend Sunday at his cottage in Orchard street.
 Clarence Sweet is making a visit with his mother in the grove.
 Richard O. Libby returned to his business in New York Tuesday.
 Mrs. R. L. Manwaring is visiting relatives in New Haven.
 Howard M. Pitkin, who has been spending some time at his cottage in High street, left Thursday for his home in East Hartford.
 Clarence Pearl returned Thursday to his home in Hartford after few days visit in the grove. MT. Pearl cap tured a good number of ducks and squirrels while here.
 . Mrs, F. H.-Folles of East Windsor was a Pine Grove visitor Monday.
 Mrs. J.. C. Soden has been making improvements on her cottage in Or chard street.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09

Hartford.-The Hartford branch of the Sunday school union of the dio- eese of Connecticut was perins nently organized Wednesday evening