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The state-line herald. (North Lemmon, Adams County, N.D.) 1907-1912, 1909-11-05
The Festive Auto

There is something exhilirating
positively inspiring, in an auto
mobile ride. Who is there that
can withstand the thrill and
charm OF swift run in fine COM
Portable machine that takes one
with the rapidity of thought
hither and thither wherever
fancy and the touch of a finger
might dictate. Thus surely
thought States Attorney Peter J.
Tscharner, as he gleefully Sc
cured Howard Reeve and his auto
for spin with his family to the
White Butte neighborhood.
Sunday last was an ideal day
! even for this realm of ideal fall
weather. The tip to White Butte
was soon accomplished. But alas,
on the return trip, when yet
some distance from Gilstrap-a
slough had to be traversed. The
machine valiantly dove into the
quagmire, but, when precisely
in the middle of it, decided to go
on a strike. No amount of coax
ing wonld induce the auto to
change it's mind there she was,
and there she stayed. Nothing
to do but to forsake the hulk and
make for terra firma. Picture to
yourself, gentle reader, the stall
Wart form Of the unterrifiable
states attorney hoofing it through
the mire weighted down with the
burden Of his family-in the
language of the dutch poet:
'yess, not iss to laffn'
Arrived on solid ground, the
trip was made to Gilstrap- la
borious stunt - there to tel
ephone to Lennon for succor or
to take the lending train. Re-
member, it Ms pitch dark by
that time, ar t always hap
pens on SUCH au2 u2Ac.ols occasions
just a shade darker than usual.
Well, since MaIion Barrett's
store had burned down, there was
no telephone connection to lie
had there To flag the coming
train was the next expedient.
And valiantly Howard Reeve set
out to meet it, frantically swing
ing the automobile lamp, but
just at the moment when it vas
to attract the c, gi e RS atten-
ton that disreputable lamp went
out deliberately went out-and
great indeed was the darkness
round about, as the castaWays
saw the train and their hopes
whizzing away from them.
History does not relate just
how they got to Petrol, but to
Petrol they did get-after awhile.
Here the telephone service was
put in connection and after an
endless harangue with nearly
every auto man in Lennon,
Henry Duncan at last consented
to bring the wanderers 10 ne.
This was finally accomplished "A
with no greater damage to- Peter
J. and his estimable family than
that unspeakable soreness of
heart that usually goes with { u n
experiences.
Whenever you have the soar
ing ambition to buy an auto, go
a I'd get the Hon. Peter J.'sI
private opinion-it will aid you
materially to solve the problem.
The state-line herald. (North Lemmon, Adams County, N.D.) 1907-1912, 1909-11-05
W. R. Gettman,

Ffs' ". R. Gettman,
Penoour, E. A. Schall and
(rrnhagen, :. We're a party of
Elnrods, who left here
afternoon, for a trip to
Hills country, where
spend a couple of weeks
d deer Let US hope that
II succeed in scoring
ny, 1or us said, that if
N urn loaded with game.
\ \ tl 9e a fine game spread
y lnelr friends who re-
~, ~ State Bank of Lennon
s saa negotiate a farm loan
The state-line herald. (North Lemmon, Adams County, N.D.) 1907-1912, 1909-11-05

A treat for Everybody-a Box
ofthe celebrated Paris. .Choco olates.
TheRed Cross Pharmacy has them.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-13
WATERFORD.
Aid Society Organizes Calendar Club
 Local Small Notes.

The ladies' aid society has organiz- ed a Calendar Social club with Mrs J. J. Cruttenden as the year. The months are as followss Mrs. H. Will lis Manwaring. Mrs. l.. N. Williams, Mrs. c. A. Gallup. Mrs. Albert Ander- son. Mrs. Isaac Gardner. Mrs. Emma Pachey, Mrs. Charles Gardner. Mrs. Charles Mosier. Miss Lucy Gardner, Mrs. Gilbert xeeney, Mrs. B. G. Boardman, Mrs R. w. Chapman. Then comes a list of weeks, days. hours, minutes and seconds.
 Mrs. James Bliven of Montville was in Waterford Tuesday, calling on friends.
 Mrs. E. B. Young was in town on Tuesday, at the birthday social at F. Durand Winslow's.
 Master Palmer Howard and his brother, Thurston. spent Saturday with their aunt, Mrs. w. L. Driscoll, in Graniteville.
 Albert s. Brainard is making inn provements at his Logger Hill place.
 The ladies' aid society met with Mrs. Albert Anderson Wednesday aft ernoon. There was a good attendance from the Jordan end of the town.
 James McNaugfton spent the past week at Sterling, the guest of Will jam Walker.
 Dr. G. Maynard Minor of Oswegat- chic spent Monday at Charleston, R. l., hunting ducks
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-13
M0HEGAN.
Church Activity Pleasing to the Pas
 tor, Miss Daniels.

Church work in this hamlet Is on the increase. The congregations are large and new members are Joining the Sunday school. which is very en- couraging to the pastor. Miss Lillian Daniels who is a faithful and ener- getic worker.
 G. R. Sanders, owing to poor health and wishes of his relatives. will break up housekeeping and board. He has already rented his house.
 Harold Peet of PalmertOwn was vis- iting the local tree warden recently. He and his mother are to move to this place at an early date.
 Mrs. Lydia Fielding entertained on Sunday her grandson, Julian Harris of Norwich.
 J. P. Sanders of Taftville was wis., iting his brother in this place over Sunday.
 The church in this place was repre- scented at the Torrington convention this week by G. R. Sanders. He left on Tuesday morning.
 Edwin c. Fowler has been appointed a deputy to assist the fire warden, as the latter's health is poor and he ex- poets to be out of town part of the time. N
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-13
cLARk's FALLS
Moved to WesterIy-Zebuion Y. Brown Lost Barn and Contents by Fire Loss S1,000.


 OrvilIc Chesebro entertained a num- Der of his friends at a Halloween par ty.
 Mrs. Arthur Chapman of Providence, who has been tte guest rof E. P. Chap man and son, returned Monday after noon.
 George Davison and family have talk en up their residence on Grove ave- nue. Westerly, for the winter
 MT. Briarly and wife, father and mother of Mrs. Davison, have also moved there.
 John Dean of Providence is the guest of Mir. and Mrs. Charles Stone at Stonecroft.
 Work of Tramps.
 Zebulon Y. Brown lost one of his barns by fire Monday evening just tbout dark. There. was nothing to hght fire with and nothing could be eone to save the hay and fodder. Ii Is estimated that there were about light tons of hay and abous two tons bf fodder. There was no insurance on lhe barn or contents. It is thought to De the work of tramps. The loss is About $1.000.
 MT. and Mrs. George w. Burdick and daughters, Flora and Evelyn, of Chase Fill, R. L, were the guests of Horace Palmer and family. Sunday afternoon Mir. Burdick and daughter Flora at tended the services at Laurel Glen chapel.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-13
LEFFlNGWELL
Interesting Meeting of Sunshine Band
 Personal Items.

The. Sunshine band met at the home of the president. Miss Ruth Palmer. Saturday. The meeting was opened ny singing. What a Friend We Have in Jesus, also. I Am Praying for You. Following this were readings: Such as He Had Ruth Ellis; The Heart Makes the Wish, Elsie Beard. and The Thayers on route to New Mexico. Ger trude Ward. The secretarys report was read and accepted. There were eleven present, Miss Oracle Champlin of Norwich being a visitor. The band was pleased with a recitation by Miss Champlin. The meeting closed with the Mizpah benediction. after which a social time was spent In sewing blocks for quilt.
 Mrs C. L. Palmer and Miss Ruth Palmer spent Sunday with friends in Montville.
 Miss Eola Browning went to New Haven Tuesday as delegate from the First Baptist church of Bozrah to attend the convention. Miss Brown ing will spend a few weeks with rela- tives at New Haven.
 Several from this place have attend ed the meetings of the last week of revivals held in the armory at Nor wich
 Miss Hazel Calkins of Norwich was the guest over Sunday of Mrs. J. C. Leffingwell.
 Mrs. Robert Champlin and daughter Grace of Norwich. spent Saturday with the formers parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. Charles Leffingwell.
 Mir. and Mrs. Wallace Nichols of Norwich spent Thursday with MT. and Mrs. Leland Palmer
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-13
LETTERS FROM TOWNS IN TWO STATES
NiANTIC
improving Railroad Property-Dona-
 ton Party-Grove Notes.

Painters employed by the New Ha- ven road are painting all the buildings ln this vicinity owned by the railroad company.
 A donation party was rendered Rev. and Mrs. H. A. Goering at the parlors of the Baptist church Wednesday Rev. J. W. Knappenberger, pastor of the Congregational church, has been in Torrington this week attending a convention of the Congregational churches,
 Barges Warner Miller and Austin have been discharging coal at ports on the Mantle river.
 An error was made last Saturday in saying that Miss Inez M. Spencer's ill., ness was an attack of typhoid fever, Instead of pneumonia, as was reported.
 Prof. Theodore Perry of New York is making a visit with relatives in Nj antl1.
 Charles H. Post of Norwich was here Monday.
 Mrs. Albin Hagstrom has returned to Norwich, after visiting relatives in this vicinity.
 Joseph T. Cruttenden of Norwich is making brief stay at his cottage in Crescent Beach.
 A number from this place attended the dedication exercises of the new SldIe drInOTN III FtdrtICfQ. FrlddX.
 Miss Lillian Johnson has gone to Saybrook.
 J. B. Livingstone of Bridgeport was in town Tuesday.
 Notes.
 Misses Edith and Florence Washburn and a party of friends from Norwich spent Saturday and Sunday in tn ? Grove.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Sherman of New London spent Sunday at their cot tage in High street.
 Clarence Pearl and a friend have re- turned to their homes in Hartford, aft CT spending a few days in the Grove.
 Mrs. F. A. Aston has been making a visit with relatives in Deep River and Middletown.
 |. G. w. Barrett had a successful fislf- ing trip Monday, having captured 30 latfish.
 MT. and Mrs. R. o. Libby of Nor wich were at their cottage Sunday.
 Mrs. E. E. Darrow is occupying a tenement in Mantle this winter.
 Mrs. F. L. Read left Tuesday for her home in Middletown, after spending some time at her cottage in Orchard street.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-13
The Busl ness and Social Life of Every Town and
 Sc ttlement Reflected in These Columns
OLD MYSTIC
Funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Fitch
 Many Attend Harvest Supper.

The death of Mrs Elizabeth Fitch ! occurred Thursday, Nov. 4th, at Memo rial hospital New London, where she had been for three weeks for treat ment The funeral and burial took place Saturday at 2 ?. m. in Elm Grove cemetery, located between the Mystics. Deceased was a daughter of the late Danie' and Mrs. Patty Egglestone, and was born in this village 72 years ago. She is survived by sister. Mrs. Mar garet Johnson of Plantsville. Conn.,, and i a brother, James Egglestone of Lyme.
 Harvest Supper.
 The Ladies Aid society of the Bap- list church held harvest supper in the conference room Wednesday evening. Nov. 10th. The proceeds will be used to buy the winters coal. The attend ance was good.
 The Womans Christian Temperance union met Friday at the residence of Mrs. James Dean. in Main street
 A large delegation from the Old Mys- tic Baptist church attended the harvest supper held Friday evening, Nov. 5th, in the chapel at Center Groton.
 Miss Louise Harris, who has been confined to the house by illness for five weeks. is able to walk out for a short distance.
 Mrs Charles O. Eldredge returned
  two weeks visit with relatives at Bos- ton and Groton Mass.
 George Siswick has returned to Staff ford Springs. after visit to MT. and Mrs. Sidney Siswick
 MT and Mrs. William Harris and MT. Harris father and mother, all of New London. were guests Sunday of Dr. A. T. Chapman and daughter, Miss Ger trude w. Chapman of Main street.
 Miss Elizabeth Harris Hoxie of Nor wick was an over Sunday guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Calvin H. Hoxie of Main street
 Guests from Brooklyn.
 Deacon Hiram Burnett and Mrs. Bur nett of Brooklyn, N. Y., were over Sun day guests of the deacon's brother and niece. Warren Burnett and Miss Clara Burnett of Burnetts Corners.
 Earl Woodbridge of Stafford Springs is a visitor at the home of MT. and Mrs. John Kennedy of Main street.
 Dr. r.. c. Chipm9n and Mrs. Chip man of New London were recent guests of Mrs. Chipmans parents, Mir. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Crumb.
 Mrs Margaret Johnson of Plants vile. Conn. came here Saturday to at tend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Fitch.
 Miss Sarah H. Fellows has returned q Gallup of Laurel Hill, Norwich and other ft.end5 there.
 Mir and Mrs. Joseph Warren Wheel CT of North Stonington were Sunday guests of MT. and Mrs. Urban Clark Whitford.
 Mrs. Jeptha M. Olmstead of the Baptist parsonage is recovering from a brief Illness.
 Misses Amy and Frances Eldredge, who teach in Occum, were over Sun day guests of their parents, MT. and Mrs. Perry H. Eldredge
 Mrs. John F. Babcock has returned to Riverside farm. after two weeks visit with MT and Mrs. Wallace A. Phillips of Bridgeport
 Charles H. Brightman of Oakwood visited recently with John A. Haley of Center Groton.
 Rev. Teptha NJ. Olmstead's class in expression met Friday evening in the Baptist cOnference- room.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-13

Remember when G. Curtis Morgan was member of the New London court of common council? It was not so many years ago. during the admin lstratlon of Mayor Cyrus G. Beckwith, and Mir. Morgan certainly did things. lie intimated at graft in various de- partments and showed up l, especially now the fire hose and fire department supplies were purchased, and the re- suit was change of methods for many years and which was revived durlng the fiscal year recently closed. MT Morgan did many things and with out regard to the desires of the party leaders, and. as result. in due course Of time, his political scalp was taken. one of the matters accomplished by the efforts of MT. Morgan was that all city expenditures in excess of $200 for city work be put out at contract after advertising in the newspapers for bids. It was supposed that this rule was still in force, but it Is now either a dead letter. or the money ap- propriated for the purpose is not to be used in the repair of the partially burned Ockford fire house. No bids have been advertised to furnish bids for the repairing. but the work is be- ing done, just the same.
 A special appropriation of $l,500 was made in city meeting for the repair of the house. and report is to the eff feet that only small portion of that sum will be expended, as those in charge of the expenditure of the ap- propriation consider it a waste of the public money, especially as new fire house is in contemplation for the Ockfords and there is liability of the railroad company taking over the property in connection with the changes in connection with the pro- posed new bridge over the Thames.
 It is therefore taken for granted that only a small sum is to be used in re- pairs, just enough to make the house tenable. a sum less than $500 to be expended. and the balance. with the SLIGO insurance money, be turned back into the city treasury. or, perhaps, by some hocus pocus action. made avail able for some other department of city work
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-13
NEW LONDON COUNTY.
SALEM
Social E:vents-Norwich Preacher Conseci 'ation Service-PostaI lnspec- tor Ma kes Local Trips.

The oung people spent pleasant evening at the home of Miss klttle l.. Ray la st Friday evening, when she en- tertaiyied in honor of her cousin, Miss Alma Holmes, of Hamburg. Music ana games afforded amusement for the eveIE ng and refreshments were served. Mrs. Mary Darling proved herself a charming hostess last Saturday even ing. when she entertained the officers and committee members of the recent ly organized Endeavor society Ihe evening was devoted.to discussion or plans. and methods of work for the so- cietH and a very pleasant ana lnstruc- tive evening resulted. Retresnmehts were served during the evening.
 Sunday Services.
 Rev. Mir. Palmer of Norwich occu- pied the pulpit of the Congregational church on Sunday morning and admin istered the ordinance of communion. In the absence of the superinten dent. F. A. Rogers. Mrs. F. R. Bailey assistant conducted the session of the Sunday school which followed the morning service.
 The Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor held their conse- cration meeting in the evening under the leadership of H. A. Rix. very interesting meeting resulted.
 Accompanied Rural Carriers.
 The postof1ice inspector accompanied the rural carriers on their trips this week.
 Visited Central School.
 Mr. Willard of the state board of education visited the Central school this week.
 New Teacher.
 Olive F. Boynton of Montville com menced his duties as teacher in the Horse Pond district this week.
 Personals.
 Mr. and Mrs, Kilroy and daughter, Miss Sibyl of Yantic were guests of Mir. and Mrs. F. R. Bailey this week. ldr. and Mrs. Albion Holmes and soDs, Frederick and Floyd, of Ham, burg, were guests of relatives in town this week
 LeRoy Bailey. was the guest of his cousin, Clyde A. Ray, one day during the week.
 ASr. and Mrs Hal Gillette of Lyme spent Sunday with friends in town. Mrs. Thomas Murray was a recent visitor in Colchester.
 c. Fl. Morgan and son Theron were business callers in Norwich this week Mrs Earle Lewis and daughter Al thea were guests of MT. and Mrs Err nest L. Latimer this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-13
LISBON

Edward Brosofske of GreenevilIe has been the guest of Charles Budeit{ Jr.
 Misses Annie, Louise and Ella Brad low and Bertha and Minnie Kruck. Messrs. Herman Bradlow of Greene vile, Herbert Fl. Brown of Norwich and Q. Bissonette of Taftville were in town Sunday.
 Miss Eunioe Henderson of Greene vile was the guest of Miss Ethel Ken nedy last week.
 Mrs. Lawrence Hoffman is quite i'll at her home.
 Many were very sorry to hear of the accident that befell Ransom Read one day last week while skinning a COW.
 Fred Bashaw is back to his work at Mrs. Susan Kanahan's after being with his mother in Jewett City while treat ing his eye
 James W. Donnelly is making inn provements on his house and is also building a new addition.
 Mrs Jane Gallup is improving very slowly.
 Misses Rose and Anna Hoefer were in Occum Sunday.
 Mrs. o. Herbert Irons is improving slowly. i'' " ms
 Rev. Mir. Fuller of Norwich occu- pied the church pulpit Sunday morning and evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-13
VOLUMTOWN.
Enjoyment at Parish Fair-Ernest Her
 bert Returns to BattIeshp.

St. Thomas parish fair was contin- ued on Saturday evening with a good attendance. Dancing was the principal attraction, for which Misses Popple and Adams furnished excellent music. Smith prompted.
 Gus COffey of Plainfield was a vis- itor in town on Saturday and Sunday.
 Miss Mary Coffey found a dandelion blossom in her yard on Sunday
 MT and Mrs. James Whitman and daughter Lucy of Mystic spent few days the past week visiting friends in town.
 John kinnie. Austin Main and How ard James were visitors in Norwich Tuesday. They made the trip in Mir. Kinnies automobile.
 Ernest Herbert of the T.. s. battle ship New Hampshire has returned to his duties after spending a lengthy furlough with his parents, MT. and Mrs. John Herbert.
 William Richards furnished music for a dance in Social hall. Glasgo. on Saturday evening last.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-13
FRANKLIN
Delegates to Torrington Conference
 Briefs and Personals.

Miss Faith Gager and Master Arad Robinson were Willimantic visitors Wednesday.
 Mrs. Abbie Speeler, Miss Lydia johnson and Miss Lillie Johnson were fn Worcester on Friday of last week
 Miss Ellen Leonard and Rev H A. Beadle attended the state confer snce of Congregational church at Tor rfngton this week.
 The ladies' home missionary society met at the home of Mrs Frank Rock wood on Thursday afternoon with a large number in attendance. The usu- al line Of work was taken up.
 Benjamin Smith of Lyme was the guest of his grandmother. Mrs Sarah Greenslit, on Sunday
 MT. and, Mrs. Hermon Gager were New London visitors sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-13
LEDYARD
Fox Catches Thirty Chickens al
 Charles S. Hewitt's.


 Charles s. Hewitt lost on Saturday night about thirty large chickens of the white Wyandotte breed, caught by a fox.
 Mrs. Austin Lamb. who has been i'll. is somewhat improved.
 William Brown has purchased pair of steers from James Holdridge.
 First Selectman Luther C. Gray lost a valuable horse recently by colic Case Continued Till This Afternoon. The case of Alonzo Main and Luther c. Gray, administrators of the estate of Ira D. Main. against Dwight w. Main and Frances F. Main, for a bill of sS6.25 for rent, which was heard before Justice Samuel k. Holdridge on Thursday, was continued until this (Saturday) afternoon at o'clock.
 missionary meeting was held at the residence of Mrs. Isaac G. Geer on Thursday afternoon. Refreshments were served.
 Finding Fox, Finding Money.
 Samuel Lester recently found a dead gray fox. He did not know what caused it's death. He received boun- ty of S6 for the same.
 Misses Mary and Phebe Whipple of Norwich are staying at the home of their father, Hiram Whipple.
 Personals.
 Mr and Mrs. Amos George and son of Old Mystic are spending the week with Mrs Phebe Ecclestone
 Mir. and Mrs. Luther Gray spent Sunday with relatives in Moosup. Jew cit City
 Miss Marion Gallup of West Haven spent Sunday with her parents Mir and Mrs. Russell Gallup.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-13
NORTH LYME

Harold Gates is home from Moodus on q few days hunting trip.
 Mrs. G. II. Strong Is in Millington this week at A. F. Gates
 There will be lecture at the church next Sunday evening at 6.fO by Ernest Allison Smith, representing ~the pro- hibition committee of Connecticut The subject will be The Price of Victory.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-13
LEONARD BRIDGE

Judge and Mrs. A. c. Kneeland have been spending several days with their sons. William and Warren Kneeland, of Hartford.
 Harry Leonard and family spent Sunday with Mir and Mrs. Jabez Bailey of Yantic
 Mrs. Martha Smith and daughter of East Haddam were recent visitors at E. P. Kneeland's
 Mrs. F. H. Mccall and daughter of Goshen are visiting Mrs. McCalrs par ents, Mir. and Mrs r. J. Brown.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-13
SOUTH LYME
Items Chiefly Personal.

Miss Wilhelmina Douglass has re- turned home after a weeks visit with relatives.
 Mrs. w. C. Slate and daughter were guests of Mrs. Allan Speirs in Lyme Thursday.
 Mrs. David Champion. Jr.. visited friends in Black Point last week.
 Mf. and Mrs. II. P. Lamphear and daughter, Mrs. Leonard Williams. of Waterford. visited Mir. and Mrs. w. C. Slate Sunday.
 Roy. Mir. Dodds held service at the Union chapel Sunday
 E. J. Carter, former tower operator at Lyme. has been appointed station agent at South Lyme, in place of w. Hotchkiss. resigned
 James Slate attended the Calumet club in Black Hall Thursday night.