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Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
LEONARD BRIDGE
Fried Up Turtle That Weighed Forty
 Pounds.

Benjamin NJ Burdick captured a fresh-water turtle in the loNsr pond in a peculiar way. Mir. Burdick was driving stakes and they kept hitting something and would go no further. He got a rail and pried under the obstruction and when [ came to the surface he had a monster turtle. It measured 21 inches in length. 20 inches in width and weighed forty pounds. He brought it home and number have viewed it.
 MT. and Mrs. Dwight Spaulding left Tuesday for East Norwalk. where they will remain during the winter
 Mrs. Haas has returned from a visit in Providence.
 Mrs. Maria Morgan of Colchester Is spending a week with her niece, Mrs. A. c. Kneeland
 Salmon Clark spent Thanksgiving with his son, Arthur Fl. Clark, and family in Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Mir. and Mrs. John G. Kneeland arc spending a week with Mrs. Kneeland's s parents, MT. and Mrs. George Dewey, at Torrington.
 MT. and Mrs. l.. A. Manwaring en- tertained at Thanksgiving Misses Lena and Myra Manwaring and Mir. and Mrs. Fred A. Abel
 MT. and Mrs. John Kneeland spent Sunday with the formers grandpar- ents, MT. and Mrs. William Tucker of Yantic.
 Miss Flora Spaulding spent Thanks giing with Miss Geraldine Oat of Nor wich.
 Jennie Loomis is at her home at Scott hill for a stay of some length.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
BULLETIN NEWS LETTERS FROM ITS BROADENING FIELD
OLD MYSTIC
w. c. T. U. Meetins-Thanksgiving Programme at Baptist Sunday SchooI-News Notes of the Week.

The Womens Christian Temperance union met. as usual with Mrs. Jane Dean Friday at 3.30 p. m. A report l was read of the 36th annual conven- | tion of the National w. c. T. U., re- gently held in Omaha. The president, ' Mrs. Lillian M N. Stevens, told in her address of many wonderful victories for temperance. Among many items she gave list of thirty nine railroads which condemn the use of intoxicants as a menace to life and property. and list of forty first-class newspapers | and magazines which exclude liquor advertising.
 Baptist Sunday School Services.
 The Baptist Sunday school held a Thanksgiving day service, Sunday, November 21. as follows:
 Singing, Sunlight, school; singing, We Lift Our Hearts; responsive read ing; Thanksgiving psalm 103, superin- tendent and school; opening prayer was offered by Deacon A. B. Taylor; singing, Why Should l; class recita- tion by young girls in Miss F'rink' s class, Miss Maude Williams, Miss No- "a Massey. Miss Lydia Main, Miss Etta May Lamphere, Miss Maude Tin ker. Miss Viola Eldridge, Miss Gladys Mary Olmstead; recitation, Thanks giving, 1921, Miss Gladys Frink; sing ing, Wonderful Love; recitation, Thanksgiving Eve, Miss Margaret Reeves; recitation, Three Thanksgiv- ings. Julian Hanks: singing, It Can- not Be Told; 15 minutes study of les son; singing. Come, Thou Almighty King; Thanksgiving service; collec- tion; remarks by Supt. Williams; clos ing, The Sweetest Name; closing pray CT offered by Deacon s. Gallup. The ladies aid society of the Bap- tist church met Tuesday evening with Mrs. J. Harold Williams
 Miss Clara Burnett of Burnetts Cor ners is the guest of her uncle and aunt, Deacon and Mrs Hiram Bur nett of Brooklyn, N. r.
 Mir and Mrs. John Caswell of Yan- tic were over-Sunday guests of MT. and Mrs. George G. Welles and fam fly at Lake Villa.
 Ernest Burdick of Westerly is visit ing his cousin. Miss Matilda Hollo- way at the Holloway homestead. George Campbell of Yantic was an over Sunday guest of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Edward Campbell
 VioIets Blooming.
 Violets are blooming at Brushwood.
 Mrs. Daniel Frink has returned to her home in the Wolf Neck district after a visit to her son-in- law and daughter MT. and Mrs. Clarence Beckwith of Smith street.
 Miss Clara DeWolf has returned to her home at Black Hall after a visit to Rev. and Mrs. Benjamin M. Dem niston at the M. E. Parsonage.
 MT. and Mrs. John William shank and children, Maude anG William Sherwood, were guests Sunday of MT. and Mrs Brown of Hopkinton. R. l..
 Mrs. Annie Dennis and Mir. Shaw of Lewiston. Me, were guests last week of MT. and Mrs. Samuel Den his.
 Miss Gertrude Oakley of Gallup hill was a caller in the Mystics Monday. F. A1anzo Chapman of Main street has recovered from a grip cold.
 Miss Etta May Lamphere of Hill side lawn was calling recently on her grandparents, MT and Mrs. James 5. Russell og Dennison avenue, Mystic
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
The Business and Social Life of Every Town and
 Settlement Reflected in These Columns.
FlTcHvlL.LE
Tramp Caught in New Blacksmith Shop by Constable kingberger- Thanksgiving visit-rs.


 MT. and Mrs Henry Hamilton and Mrs. Carl Sevin of Yantic were recent guests of MT. and Mrs. Warren Thomp- son.
 Mir. and Mrs. Roy Barstow of Nor wich were visitors at the home of MT. and Mrs. Arthur B. Chapman Sunday.
 James Ellis of Palmer, Mass, has been the guest of MT. and Mrs. Charles Phillips.
 Florence Mccarthy of New York is at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. John Mccarthy, during the holi- days.
 Mrs. George Adams and family spent Thanksgiving with relatives in Uncas- vile.
 John McManus ard son, Willie, spent Thanksgiving with MT. McManus' father, Michael McManus of Arctic,
 MT. and Mrs. Albert Ross of Lef- fingwell were recent callers upon MT. Ross mother, Mrs. Martha Leffingwell.
 Jeremiah Lynch of Hartford spent Thanksgiving with his father, John Lynch.
 Miss Mary McManus and Miss Annie McManus are spending a few days with friends in Astoria, L. I.
 Social Evening Broken Up.
 Tuesday evening about il o'clock some young men returning from Nor wich, while passing the blacksmith shop in course of construction by L.. Burdick, noticed a bright fire in the building, and around it were three men. On arriving at the village they notified Constable Kingberger, who with MT. Bu. dick went to the shop and found that tranps had gained admit tance to the building. and as there is no floor in the building had gathered wood and were enjoying the warmth of a blazing fire. Two of the men had seen the constable coming and made their escape, while the third man was caught. He was a young man of good appearance, about 23 years of age. He claimed he was looking for work and promised to leave town if he was let go. The constable decided to let him on
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
MAN TIC
Public Library to Be Kept Open From 3 to 5 p. m.-Union Thanksgiving Service.


 At meeting of the Mantle Public Library association, held Monday even ing, it was decided that on and after Dec. 1st the public library will re- main open from 3 to D. m. during the winter months.
 c. H. Cone has men and teams busy hauling large number of granite blocks from the Roxbury quarry to the freight yard. to be sent to Quincy, Mass.
 Several fiocks of wild geese have been passing over this locality the past few days, sign of an early winter
 Herbert Wiley of Norwich was in town on business Monday
 Mir. and Mrs. R. B. S. Washburn of Norwich spent Sunday at their cot tage in the Grove.
 State Truant Officer M. D. Marks of Narth H;,vrn visited the schools in town Tuesday.
 Catain and Mrs. N w. Rogers and Mrs. S. E. Greeenleaf have moved from the Point to their winter cottage. in Wells street
 Mrs. F. A. Aston closed her cottage in South street Monday evening and left for Middletewn. where she will spend the winter. The Congregational church has re- ceived about two huidred new hymn books.
 Union Service Held.
 Union Thanksgiving services were held at the Congregational church on Thursday. Rev. c. M. Reed of Elan ders made the address.
 G. B. Dickinson has returned from a business trip to New York.
 The schools of the town closed on Wednesday for the holiday recess.
 Mrs. T. R. Dawley has returned to Mantle, after lengthy visit to Pine Grove.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
LEDYARD
Grange Observes children's Night Frederick Cooks House and Barn Burned.

Ledyard grange observed children's night on Saturday. The programme. in charge of Miss Eloise White, was one of the most interesting of the year. The following numbers were carried out: Solo by Frederick Bur- ton, recitation by Mrs. Bessie White. photograph selection by Charles s. Hewitt. encore by Sister Hewitt, read ing by Mrs. Joseph Clark, whistling solo by Charles Hewitt, two recitations by Mrs. Edwin Avery two recitations by Mrs. Lizzie Colver; photograph se- lections by Charles s. Hewitt There were refreshments of ice cream, cake, candy and pie. and games were played.
 Charles s. Peckham of Norwich was Thanksgiving guest of MT. and Mrs. Charles A. Gray.
 Miss Eleanor Beckwith of Franklin is the guest of Miss Florence Geer.
 House and Barn Burned.
 The house and barn belonging to Frederic Cook was totally destroyed by fire Tuesday evening.
 MT. and Mrs. Park Avery are nov ing to H. H. Mains house at Shew- vile.
 Edward Haskell and family recently moved to the Leonard Sfith place.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
FIRE PREVENTION
Planned by Bridgeport chief-csp- tains to Be Authorized Marshals.

Chief Edward Mooney is perfectinR method whereby every fro company commander in the city will have . thorough knowledge of the conditions surrounding every building in districts where his company responds on the first and second alarms, says the Bridgeport Farmer.
 Under the state laws the chiefs of fire departments are given powers to deputize any competent person with the duties of fire marshal and to cloak them with the necessary authority to make inspections. The chief will dep utize every captain in the department
 For the keeping of a record of the conditions and to become thoroughly acquainted with the character of tho building a card Index system will be installed. Each captain will keep card for his own use, forward one to the chief of the department and pre- pare cards for the use Of the captains whose captains answer alarms in their districts
 Each card will bear a description of the building. its use, the nature of its contents. the type of construction, lo- cation of its entrances. location of elevator shafts, position of fire es-. capes. location of the stairs. In addi- ton the captain will describe how the fire in the building can best be fought; will describe how the building Is ex- posed by other buildings and whethep fire in 1t could be foughtNfrom tho roof of adjoining buildings.
 The cards will be out in few days and the system will be put in opera. ton at once. Each captain will hava an inspection district of his own and there is no doubt that in addition to the education of the firemen as to conditions throughout the city the thorough inspections will lessen tho fire hazards and do much to cause the cleaning of back yards and cellars where rubbish and refuse has been al- lowed to colseot
 Each deputy fire marshal will haxa the power to order premises cleaned out without reporting conditions to the fire marshal.
 The idea is in pursuance with the plans of the fire prevention -organiza- tion mapped out at a meeting Of Ire chiefs and fire department heads at New Haven year ago. Chief Egan of the state police department Is now the state fire marshal and the State Association for Fire Prevention has planned. through legislation passed by the last general assembly, to secure the support Of the state police force In enforcing hre prevention reguia- tons in all touns and citics
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
LISBON
Popcorn Social With Enjoyable Fsat-
 ures.

Misses Alice E. Kennedy and Susie M Kanahan made a short visit in New Canaan this week. The former re- turned home Tuesday, but the latter remained in New Haven over Thanks giving.
 Mrs. Jane Gallup is improving in health.
 The Lisbon Glee club held a popcorn social at the home of Miss Susie Kan ahan Thursday evening. Twenty were in attendance. Those present who were not members of the club were Misses Amy and Frances Eldredge and Elm ma Burton, Messrs. Lee Coles and By ron Wilcox of JewettN City. Sand wiches, cake, coffee, sugared and but tered popcorn, popcorn balls and ap- pies were served.
 Mrs. George Kennedy and three children, Alfred, Ruth and Royal have been visiting Mrs. Kennedy's sister, Mrs. Willard Collins. in Central Vil- lage.
 MT. and Mrs. Everett Chapman and son of Taftville were in town Sun- day.
 Thomas Hogge of Jewett City was here on Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
WATERFORD.
Addition of Door and Window Will Not Add $1,o0o to Tax List-Golden Weddino.

Mir. and Mrs. George w. Beebe and daughter Elizabeth and Miss May Chute were the guests of Mary A. Littlefield Thanksgiving day.
 William Williams of Jordan was the guest of MT. and Mrs. Owen c. Will Hams Thursday.
 Mrs. Marcus Steward is making a short visit with her daughter in Provi- dence, R. L
 When it was reported that resident of the town was making extensive repairs to his place the assessors call ed on him and found him putting in a door and window. They expected to add $1,000 to his tax list. but it is doubtful if the increase will be made since the investigation.
 Mrs. Elizabeth 10th has removed to the city of New London from Water ford.
 Contractor Young is making repairs preparatory to winter at Mrs. Amelia Gates, Granitevilie.
 MT and Mrs Fred Hancox were among those who attended a surprise upon E. B. Young on the occasion of his 41st birthday Tuesday evening.
 Mrs. Emma Pachey was the guest of Mrs. H. Willis Manwaring Thursday. Golden Wedding of Deacon and Mrs.
 Gates.
 Mir. and Mrs. E. B. Young were call- CTS at Lyme Thursday attending the golden wedding anniversary of Deacon and Mrs. F. G. Gates. They were long time residents of this town.
 Mr. and Mrs. Allen Young were among those who attended the fist birthday of E. B. Young at Spithead Tuesday evening.
 W. E. Howard of New London was the guest of MT. and Mrs. H. Willis Manwaring Thanksgiving day.
 Mrs. Oscar Patch was caller at Logger Hill Tuesday.
 MT. and Mrs. L. N. Williams carved a twenty-five pound turkey Thursday and friends of the family were inter- ested spectators of the closing scene (of the turkeys life).
 Mrs. William Gussman, wife of Rev. William Gussman of East Grafton, N IT., and daughter, Miss Mary, were the guests of friends the past week in town,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
LEFFINGWELL
Interesting Programme at Meeting of Sunshine Band-Home for the Holi- day

Joseph Ward of Holland is visiting his brother Rev. John Ward.
 Miss Rosabel Palmer of Rainbow is spending the holidays with her par ents, MT. and Mrs. c. Leland Palmer
 Meeting of Sunshine Band.
 The Sunshine band met Saturday with Miss Gertrude Ward. The presi- dent, Miss Ruth Palmer, presided. The following programme was carried out: Singing, Lead, Kindly Light, and Yield Not to Temptation; prayer by those those present; reading, Fruit Aftel 1r, Many Days, Ella Leffingwel; Int Stars, Gladys Leffingwell, and The Re. suit of Promise, Myra Ellis. The secretary's report was read and ac- cepted. There were eight present. The meeting closed with the Mizpah bene. diction, after which a social time was spent in sewing.
 Mrs. Amos Hall and son Harry o Philadelphia arrived at the home o Mrs. Carrie Gardner last week. liar. " Hall returned to his duties in Phila. delphia Monday, but Mrs. Hall is spending the holidays with Mrs. Gard ner and Mir and Mrs. A. H. Beebe. Amos Hall arrived Wednesday tt spend Thanksgiving.
 Miss Edith Leffingwell of Williman tic is spending the holidays at hei ilOIflt 1leTG.
 Family Reunion.
 There was a family gathering at tn, home of Mrs. Mary Gray Thanksgiving Those present were MT. and Mrs. Johr R. Gray and daughter Elizabeth o New London, Mir and Mrs. Leonard Staubly and children of Norwich, als, Edward Staubly and Mr. and Mrs Charles Staubly and children O Poquetanuck.
 Mir. and Mrs. Clarence Leffingwel and son Charles of Norwich spen Sunday in town.
 MT. and Mrs. Alfred H. Beebe spen Thanksgiving with MT. and Mrs Charles Willard of Willimantic c. l.. Palmer was a guest Sunda. of MT and Mrs. Wallace Nichols O Norwich.
 MT. and Mrs. Nathan Whiting o Norwich spent Sunday with the latter parents, MT. and Mrs. J. c. Leffingwell Mrs. c. L. Palmer and Miss Rutl Palmer were at Yantic Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
SALEM
Norwich Preacher in Local Pulpit Reception-SociaI Evening for Choir.


 Rev. L. w. Frink of Norwich gave a thoughtful sermon at the Congrega- tiorial church Sunday morning. Rev. Mir. Frink has supplied the pulpit here for three months, and the congrega- tioris have steadily increased under his ministration
 Superintendent H. A. Rogers con- ducted the session of Sunday school which followed the morning service. A union Christian Endeavor service was held in the evening and was well att tended. Hamburg and Grassy .Hill so- cieties were well represented Rev. Mr. Parch of Hamburg and Miss Millen, pastor at Grassy Hill, gave interest ing and helpful remarks upon The Blessing of Thankful Heart The musical part of the service was in charge of the music committee of the Jsoeciety.
 Rev B. D. Remington of Colchester preached in the Salem Baptist church Sunday afternoon. Rev. Mir. Reming- kon has supplied this church for the past six months and his semi i-monthly visits have been of much benefit.
 A, reception was rendered Miss M. E.. Millen at the home of MT. and Mrs. Ambrose Darling on Monday evening" tion availed themselves of the oppor- tunity to meet her again and happy evening resulted.
 Choir Entertained.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Rogers enter taired the members of the choir last Saturday evening.
 Because of Tuesday evenings storm the New England supper at Grange hall was postponed.
 Masons have commenced work on the interior of the Rogers brothers cot tage.
 George s. Gadbois spent Sunday with hig family in New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
HAMBURG.

MT. and Mrs. Ernest Latimer and daughter Lois of Salem were the guests of Mrs. M. c. Bill on Sun day.
 Mrs. Fred King of Saybrook has been the guest of her parents this week
 Miss Dora Reynolds has returned from a visit in Essex.
 The Misses Louise and Mabel Mar tin were home over Thanksgiving
 w. Ely of Middletown was caller in town last week
 Miss Sadie Miller of Deep River was a visitor to her home in Sterling City this week.
 Harry Baxrows was the guest of his parents, Mir. and Mrs. William Ander- son. ovar Sunaa&.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
LIBERTY HILL
Local Young Man on Cruise to Eng
 Iand-Personals.

Kenneth A. Peckham of the United States navy. who has been in Chelsea hospital, has been transferred to a scout cruiser and sails Dec. 4th for England.
 Mrs. E. B. Johnson has been enter taining her nephew and wife, Mir. and Mrs. Eugene Chamberlain, of New York.
 MT. and Mrs Albert L. Peckham are Tin Matunick, R. l., for few days, the guests of relatives.
 Mrs. George A. Trotter of Boston is spending week with her mother, Mrs. E. A. Moves. Mr. Trotter came Wednesday to spend the holiday
 MT. and Mrs. H. V. Oehlers of New York are the guests of MT. and Mrs. James NJ. Clarge for the week.
 MT. and Mrs. J. George Clark are visiting their cousins, Mir and Mrs. Charles H. Learned, of Mansfield Cen ter, for few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
MYSTIC.
High Tide-Father Leddy ConvaIes- cent-Car Knocked Down Tree.

Thanksgiving day was ushered in by very high tide early in the morn ing that flooded streets and gardens to the highest limit. Houses around Washington street and Fort Rachel were shut in by the water. The new linen factory foundations were entire- ly surrounded by sea water.
 Wire men were out repairing the wires broken down by the storm of Wednesday, which was the worst of the year. An elm tree in front of the Catholic church was set on fire by the electric light wires, and burned in the rain, until it was attended to.
 During the forenoon, while soDle freight cars were being switched on the siding at the depot, carload of lumber was backed against the bump CT, which it demolished and b2ought up against large elm tree in front of Smiths restaurant. The tree was pushed over across the street, while the cars plowed down into the ground, until the body of the car brought up on the ground. No one was hurt.
 Wednesday night the late trains were crowded, and some ran in two sections with people going home to spend Thanksgiving.
 The football game between Mystic and Kingston college was called off early in the day on account of the rain. This was a lucky call for the unlucky player who might have got injured. or perhaps killed.
 Rev. Father Leddy, who was injured in an automobile accident two weeks ago, is able to be out pleasant days.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
NORTH STONINGToN
Union Thanksgiving Service-Rev. w.
 F. Newton to Conduct ReviaI.

The union Thanksgiving service in the Congregational church last Sun day morning brought out a good con- gregation. Rev. F. M. Hollister preached an excellent sermon. Rev. Lucian Drury assisted in the exercises.
 Rev. and Mrs. F. Fl. Whitman and their daughter, Miss Elizabeth W. Whitman are at the Maine homestead.
 Miss Charlotte Mitchell and Miss Clare Richards. teachers in the Wheel CT school, went to their homes in Mas sachusetts to spend the Thanksgiving recess.
 MT and Mrs. c. H. Boswell of Nor wich were Thanksgiving visitors in this village.
 Harold D. Hewitt and family Of Jew ett City spent Thanksgiving with MT. and Mrs. Dwight E. Hewitt.
 Rev. w. F. Newton, Baptist state missionary colporteur. will begin a two weeks series of meetings with the Third Baptist church. December 12.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
NORTH LYME

H. F. Andtrs of Norwich preached very acceptably at the church last Sum- day, and is expected again next Sum day
 MT. and Mrs L. %. Gates were New London visitors one day last week.
 Albion Holmes and family visited friends in Montville last Sunday.
 Miss Lizzie Warren, who has spent the past two or thre months at her former homehere, returned to Urovi- dence last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
GLASGO.
Surprise Party and Gift-Pond Contin.
 ues Low.

A little company gave surprise party at the home of Lizzie Barre on Saturday evening. The hostess was presented a gold watch pin. A joyous evening was spent.
 Annie Bergeron was in Norwich on Thursday.
 violin with the Harmony orchestra, Voluntown, Thanksgiving eve.
 Mir. and Mrs. Howard Pippin of Jew ett City were in Glasgo Monday.
 A chicken pie supper was given in Social hall Wednesday evening for the benefit of the Volnutown Methodist Episcopal church.
 Patchaug pond is still very low.
 Mrs. Blinchette, Joseph and Napo- leon Blanchette's mother. has return ed to Glasgo
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
A Man of Fashion.

Gabrille D'Annunzio. the Italian po- ct. is man of fashion, judging by the following inventory published by a Neapolitan newspaper. It included the following: Shirts. seventy-two: socks of all kinds, twelve dozen; socks of quiet-tinted silk. two dozen; gloves for walking. forty eight pairs: gloves for evening, twenty four pairs: una brellas of violet hue, eight; parassls. green ten; handkerchiefs, twenty dog en; cravats. resplendent and varied, 150; waistcoats. ten; shoes for walk ing, fourteen pairs; slippers, "s0fx, si- lent and tremulous,s tro pszEs,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
PENDLEToN HILL.

The teachers in this place spent Thanksgiving at their homes.
 Howard Amy of Providence was a guest on Saturday and Sunday at M. o. Chapman's.
 The new individual communion set was used on Sunday for the first time. A collection of $34 was taken at the morning and evening services to de- fray the expenses of that and for new burners and shades for the church lamps.
 Miss Louise Thompson spent Sum- day at Mrs. Samuel Thompson's.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
GARDNER LAKE
Flowers Picked on November Sd.

Miss Roby Boynton of Montville wis., ited her parents over Sunday.
 Miss Louise Martin of Salem was tile guest Sunday of Mrs. Earl Lewis.
 Ephraim Williams of Norwich visit- ed local friends a few days ago.
 Mrs. Harry Burlington of Red Hook N. r., after spending several days with her mother, Mrs. Bolender, returned home Monday.
 Miss Ethel Champlin of Norwich wis., tied her parents Sunday.
 Edward Reynolds is visiting In Pres- ton.
 John Ross of Norwich called on friends recently.
 Johnny Jump-ups" were picked in the open on Nov. 23.