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Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-29
sIxTIETH ANNIVERSARY
 OF THEIR WEDDING
Celebrated by Mir. and Mrs. E. L. Chap peI of Chester.

Rev. George c. Chappell, pastor of the Union Baptist church, Montville, returned Saturday from Chester, where he has spent the past week with his parents, MT. and Mrs E. l.. Chappell, who celebrated the siXtieth anniversary of their wedding.
 MT. and Mrs. Chappell were married Nov. 29, 1S49, by Rev. Mir. Cushman of Deep River, the ceremony being per formed at what is known as the Joseph Augur homestead, which is one of the oldest houses now standing in Chester. MT. Chappell was born in East Lyme Sept. 23, 1925, and was one of family of nine children born to Enoch and Lucy ChappeI. Of this family MT. Chappell and a sister, Mrs. Abbie Clarke, of Hartford, are the only sur viving members. Mrs. Chappell was born in Essex May IA, 1881, and is the Nancy Sanders Pratt. Mir. and Mrs. Chappell have spent nearly all their lives in Chester.
 At the age of IS MT. Chappell en- tered the employ of Joshua L'Hom- medieu to learn the ship augur trade. remaining with this firm for eighteen years. He was then employed for two years by Clark & Wilson of Yalesville in the manufacture of ship augurs, af- ter this serving as station agent at Chester for three years. He was em- ployed by the Russell Jennings Manu- featuring company for twentyeight years, retiring from active business at the age of 70.
 Five children have been born to MT. and Mrs. Chappell: Imogene, who died in infancy; Lucia Elizabeth, wife of E. l.. Pratt of Hartford; Frederick Gill bert of New York, Burton Lee of Hart ford and Rev. George Clark Chappell of Montville. During these years MT. and Mrs. Chappell have led quiet life, gaining the respect and esteem of the entire community. Thanksgiving day the children all gathered at the old homestead in Chester for a family re- nniOfl
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|JUDCMENTIN COMMON PLEAS COURT
Long Motion List Disposed of = Demurrer Argued in Milk Inspectors Suit Against City of Norwich-Cases Assigned for Trial.

There were many motions heard by Judge Waller in the court of common pleas on Saturday afternoon in this city. There were 25 motions on the list, all of which were disposed of ex- cept two, which were postponed and one was assigned for a hearing the last of the month. One went off the list.
 In the case of Darrow & Comstock Go. ys. the New England Marine En- zine Co.,, judgment was rendered as per sworn bill of particulars.
 One week was allowed for the dis closure of defense or judgment in the case of the Lee & Osgood Co. vs. w. K. Tingley.
 There was a motion for ascertain ment of amount due and limitation of time in the case of Cottrell Lumber Go. vs. J. J. Collins ct al., but the case was assigned for December 27.
 A demurrer was argued in the case of Annie Thorson vs. the Groton & Stonington Street Railway Co. and the judge took the papers.
 Or motions for the argument of mo- tion addressed to answer and disclos- ure of defense there were arguments in the case of Edward B. Bucklin ct al. vs. Mary E. Dickenson ct al, admnx., and the judge took the papers.
 The default in the case of Cottrell Lumber Go. vs. J. J. Collins ct al was opened as to Collins, and the answer received by clerk within time for pleading was allowed.
 Default for failure to plead was all lowed in the cases of William O. Wheeler vs. Caleb Haley. and Vento Pierara vs. Dennis J. Quill.
 Tan daUS yvpra allowed for an an- swer in the cases of Thomas Baudro vs. Central Vermont Railway compa- ny, and Charles H. Taylor vs. city of New London.
 In the case of pr. Wilbur A. Chap pell vs. the city of Norwich, suit to recover the alleged salary due him as milk inspector, demurrer was ar
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Supt. William D. Tillson has been spending several days at his home in Mansfield, Mass, and in Boston. Sat urday afternoon he attended a lecture in Fremont temple by Dwight l.. Elm endorf on Egypt.
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Mrs. J. Elbridge Woodward of No. 450 Main street, who was seriously burned by hot water several weeks ago. is slowly improving, but it will be a number of weeks yet before she is able to leave her bed.
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Norwich Hibernians There.

Members of the two local divisions of the Ancient Order of Hibernians were in New London on Sunday at the meeting of Division No. 1. The Nor wich divisions reported on the tickets they had sold for the fair of their brothers in New London and their sat- isfactory statement was received with votes of thanks for their good work The Norwich men present were Presi- dent Michael J. Dwyer of Division No 1, President Frank J. Aurtha of Di- vision No. ? and Edward J. McInerney, County Vice President James J. Finne- gan and Edward Caffrey.
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gued by Attorneys Barnes and Bris- COG and the judge took the papers.
 In the Cottrell Lumber company vs. J. J. Collins ct al., the judge denied the motion that defendant Merschen- dorf be defaulted for failure to plead, but the answer of John J. Collins was allowed to be received and filed.
 A motion to allow a party in inter est to enter as co-defendant was all lowed in the case of Ida E. Congdon vs. Norman D. Stewart.
 Judgment as per sworn bills Of par : ticulars was granted in the cases oI w. H. Slocum vs w. r. Latham and wife, and Sanderson Fertilizer &s Chemical Go. vs. Edson Dewey ct al. :,
 The plaintiff was allowed to file bill of particulars in the case Of Elias Bishop vs. John H. Swanson.
 A bond of $75 was ordered in three weeks in the case of Alfred B. Cock ing vs. Milo E. Burr.
 Ten days were allowed for an an- swer in the case of Brown & Perkins vs. Lafayette F. Main.
 A motion to file an answer was al- lowed in the case of the Cottrell Lum- Der Go. vs. Collins ct al., upon mo- ton of Attorney Hinckley.
 the case of B. H. Hewitt vs. Lafayette F. Main.
 Cases Assigned for Trial.
 The following cases were assigned for trial:
 Tuesday, November 30-George Duf- ner vs. Order of Sons of Hermann; Giovannia Senicola vs. Putnam Furni- ture Mfg. Co.,; Charles M. Gordon vs Central Vt By. Go.
 Wednesday, December 1-Benjamin H. Hewitt vs. Lafayette F. Main; Will fam P. Mallon vs. Ira F. Lewis; Mat thew NJ. Brown vs. Connecticut Co.
 Thursday, December 2-Kathyrine McDonough vs. George F. Costello, ad- min; Reuben E. Lester vs. Charles c Bloeser; Frederick R. Perkins vs. Gen. tral Vermont Ky. Co; Bryan F. Mahar vs. Wilhelmina Bolton ct al
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Harold Pierson and Raymond Wul have resumed their studies at Worces. ter Tech after spending the Thanks giving recess at their homes in Nor. wich.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-29
NEW MEETING NIGHT.
First Division, A. O. H., Now Interested
 in Membership Contest.

Sunday evening Division No. 1, A. O. H., met for the first time under the new order of it's meeting times, which calls for the second meeting in the month to he on the evening of the fourth Sunday. There was a good att tendance, President Michael J. Dwyer presiding. Two applications were re- ceived, and it was decided to call the degree team together for a special meeting next Sunday.
 The question of a dance was dis cussed and it was decided to put the officers on a committee to arrange for one in February. The members were also urged to redoube their efforts for new members, as the prize is to be awarded when the next set of officers is installed.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-29
PRINCIPAL TERRELL
Invited to Address Mems Meeting al
 Grnton Next Week.

That a mems club will be formed In Groton borough is almost a certainty. Invitations have been sent out to about 120 of the active business and working men residents. inviting them to attend a meeting to be held in the parlors of the Groton Congregational church on December at 6.30 D. m.. for the pur- pose of talking over the plans proposed for forming the club. and if the meet ing shall deem fitting, to select officers and complete the organization.
 The ;nvitations sent cut call for nc particular denomination. for no par ticular political party. nor for any especial class of men, simply seeking for the presence of men who reside in the borough ard are interested in ques- tions pertaining to the social well be- ing of the community
 Principal Henry A. Tirrell of Nor wich Free Academy has been invited to address the meeting.
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Frank H. Merrill left here Saturda night to take up his residence in Ne, York. where he is to be secretary C the church house of the West En Presbyterian church.
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SYRIANS HAVE SERVICE Held at Greek Orthodox Church with Special Preacher and Singer.

At Trinity Greek Orthodox church a special service for Syrians was con- ducted Sunday morning from g to Il o'clock. A Syrian priest and Syrian singer, who had recently come over from Europe. officiated at the service which was attended by about 50 peo- pie of that nation. some coming from New London and other places nearby
 The usual Greek service was con iucted from ' to o'clock at which tho Greek priest and a special Greek sing CT from New York officiated.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-29
OIL AND GUANO FACTORY
 BURNED AT SOUTH LYME.
Loss Estimated at s1o,ooo, With Only Small nsurance-Incendiaris Sus- pected.

The plant of the Mantle Menhaden Oil and GuaDo company at South Lyme was destroyed by fire early Saturday morning The fire was discovered by the Watchman at a. m. when 1t had gained considerable headway. On &C., count of such a quantity of inflamma- ble material being inside the plant, nothing could be done to check the flames and save the property, which was burned to the ground in thirty minutes. All the buildings were con- sumed and quantity of scrap. The oil had been shipped away, fortunately.
 The origin of the fire is not known, though incendiarism is suspeced. There was small amount of insur- ance on the property to cover loss estimated at $10,000.
 A meeting of the directors will be called at once and steps will be taken to rebuild the factory during the win ter.
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FUNERALS.
Henry R. Hayes.

At 2.30 o'clock Saturday afternoon the funeral of Henry R. Hayes was held from his late home, No. 37 School street. at which there was a large number in attendance. The services were conducted by Rev. Nelson Poe Carey, rector of Christ Episcopal church. The floral remembrances were many and handsome. Tubbs' band was in attendance and while the body was being taken from the house a dirge was played. The band es- corted the funeral party to Yantic cemetery, playing several selections. The bearers were William F. Bogue, Edward Caryl, E. c. Cook and Will jam Beckwith. A committal service was conducted by Rev. Nelson Poe Carey and at the cemetery the band played. Henry Allen & Son had charge of the arrangements.
 Mrs. Charles Palmer.
 The funeral of Mrs. Charles Palmer was held from her late home in Pres ton on Friday afternoon, at which there was a large attendance. The services were conducted by Rev. F. A. Holden, pastor of the Preston City Congregational church. There was a number of handsome floral forms. The bearers were Hollis Palmer, F. E.. Hyde, Harvey Kennedy and Rev. Frank Palmer of Norwich. Burial was in the Palmer cemetery where a com initial service was read. Henry Allen & Son had charge of the arrange mentS
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-29
OFFICERS NOMINATED. Norwich City Lodge, No. 62, O. B. E. Ready for Election Next Month.

President Charles Rubin was in the chair Sunday morning at the regular meeting of Norwich City lodge No. 62, o. B. A., in Swatzburg hall. at which there was a good attendance. including several visitors from New London Two appointments by the grand lodge were announced, Samuel Blinderman being made deputy of the lodge and Herman Alofsin named on the commit tee of laws of the grand lodge.
 One application was received. The first nomination of officers was made for election at the last meeting in De- cember. The loan and relief commit tee was reappointed entire as follows: Herman Alofsin. Abner Schwartz. A. Ableman. Rev. Max Stamm. Jacob Stimon NJ. Swatzburg and K. Swatz- burg.
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Charles B. Harvey.

The death of Charles B. Harvey oc- cured at his home in Salem at on'clock Saturday morning after three weeks illness, although for the past three years he had not been in good
 health.
 July 2S, 1S3S, the son of Elijah B. and Sarah A. Hilliard Harvey, the former a native of Norwich and the latter of Salem. His father who was a marine engineer died Sept. g. 1895. Charles
 B. Harvey studied in this city and was also a clerk in retail and wholesale
 business here. When he was IS years old he became clerk on the propellers Charles Osgood and Decatur run
 ming between here and New York, and
 later he was clerk on the steamers City of Lawrence and City of New York of the Norwich and New York Transportation company. He was pur-
 ser of the steamer City of New London when it was burned at the Poquetan-
 uck draw bridge. He was rescued by
 members of the Partridge family. He was afterwards agent for the company in New London in which city he be-
 came the proprietor of a saloon. He
 at one time owned a trucking business in this city with w. Henry Burnett and this was sold to Arthur D. La throp, who still conducts it. Since 1887
 he has made his home in Salem part of the time, spending his winters there
 until 1895, since when he has made his
 home there. His mother fell and broke
 her hip that year and she died a few years later. Mir. Harvey has contin-
 ued to reside on the ETilHard place l which has sheltered six generations of the family. The deceased married Mary L. Stanton. daughter of Mir. and Mrs John Stanton, of Norwich. Jan. G. 1862, and she died eleven years ago
 One son survives, Charles w. Harvey
 a marine engineer. who when not en- gagged on yachts. has spent his time at
 the homestead. Another son, Freder- ick. died in infancy.
 Mir. Harvey was well known here and
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-29
Nnruich Groomsman.

Joseph c. Lavoie and Miss Rose Marie Nangle were married Friday at St. Anne's church, Hartford. by the pastor Rev. C. F. Bedard. The bride was attended by the groom's sister, Miss Marie Lavoie. and John T. Me- Keon of Norwich was best man. The bride wore white satin. with lace. and carried shower bouquet of white roses and lilies of the valley. After a trip to New York the couple will re- aide at No. ss Russ street. Hartford.
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sheIterina Arms Service.

Dr. L. L. West of the Second Con- gregational church conducted the Sun day afternoon service at the Shelter ing Arms. His text was Casting all your care upon Him. All things work together for God. said Dr. West. One of the chief ingredients of this world is pain and suffering, yet God is ia it all. Jesus suffered more than anyone whoever lived. yet He kept serene and joyous in touch with the world and did not doubt God. God puts charac- ter into men and women by means of pain, sorrow and disappointment. At the end we shall know that all suf- fering has purpose and was for good. Dr. West was assisted in the service by the choir of his church. Miss Elsie Brand. soprano; Miss Belle Service. alto; Charles Carlyle, tenor, and Arch ibald Mitchell. fourth bass. They sang Go Home and Tell and These Are They. A duet. On the River was giv- en by Miss Brand and Mir. Carlyle. Miss Olive Carpenter was pianist.
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Mrs. Charles Palmer.
Two More Initiated

Two candidates were initiated and two new names proposed at the regular meeting of Independent Norwich lodge, No. 309, in Swatzburg hall on Sunday afternoon. President Myer Blumenthal conducted the meeting.
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PERSONAL.

PERSONAL
 Mrs. s. G. Jennings of Tracy, Conn.,, has been visiting in Norwich.
 Miss Elsie Talbot of New York was at her home in this city for the holi- days.
 MT. and Mrs. w. R. Morgan have returned to Mystic from visit in Norwich.
 J. L. Clarkson of the Odd Fellows hom, Groton, has returned from a visit in Norwich.
 Mrs. A. F. Howard of Fairmount street is the guest of relatives in Washington, D. c.
 Mir. and Mrs. George c. Lane have returned to Mystic from visit with relatives in Norwich.
 James Gray and Martha Reid of New York are guests of MT. and Mrs. H. D. Mcknight of Baltic street.
 Stephen Ricketts, a student at the Norwich Free Academy, has been visitor in New London and Groton.
 Mrs. James W. Haley of ogdensburg, N. r., is visiting with MT. and Mrs. William Drake of West Main street.
 Last week the wife and child of George Maneatty joined him in this city, having come from their home in Greece.
 Herbert Gladstone. who has been wis iting Mrs. H. D. Knight of Baltic street for few days, sails Wednesday for Barbados.
 Mrs. Russell Woodward has return ed from Willimantic and will spend a few weeks with the Misses Carter, S4 Laurel Hill avenue.
 Robert Williams and Joseph Severy have returned to their studies at the New Haven High school, after spend ing the Thanksgiving recess here.
 G. R. Smith of Tracy, Conn.,, att tended the wedding of his sister, Miss Bessie Smith, to Louis M. Crandall, at the Smith home in Norwich, last week.
 Harold Pierson and Raymond Wu1f have resumed their studies at Worces- ter Tech after spending the Thanks giving recess at their homes in Nor wich.
 President Alfred Neuburger of the Norwich Silk Spinning company left Saturday night to spend some time at his home in Paterson and in Pennsyl- vania.
 Mrs. William Woodmansee and lit- tie son of Holyoke, Mass, are visiting Mrs. Woodmansee's mother, Mrs Charles N. Champlin of West Main street.
 Supt. William D. Tillson has been spending several days at his home in Mansfield, Mass, and in Boston. Sat- in Fremont temple by Dwight l.. Elm endorf on Egypt.
 Frank 1T. Merrill left here Saturday night to take up his residence in New York. where he is to be secretary of the church house of the West End Presbyterian church.
 Mrs. J. Elbridge Woodward of No. 450 Main street, who was seriously burned by hot water several weeks ago. is slowly improving, but it will be number of weeks yet before she is able to leave her bed.
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especially among the old steamboat men. ,He also had a large number Of friends in New London.
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Cadets Meet.

A short meeting of the St. Mary's Cadets. Tierney Guard. was held Sun day afternoon at the T. A. B. building. Several matters of importance were discussed, and an interesting season will soon open for the cadets.
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Niantie.-Albert Buckingham of AL bany. N. Y., has been visiting his par ents, MT. and Mrs. John Bucking- ham.
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By a new statute saloons must be closed on Christmas day, which this year falls on Saturday. Druggists and grocers claim that the law exempts them, since, according to chapter 194 at all places where liquor is sold in unopened bottles or packages, not to be consumed at the place of buying, the sale on election day and Christ mas day is legal.
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OBITUARY.
Chester Parkhurst.

Sunday morning at o'clock Chester Parkhurst died at the home of his son, J. R. Parkhurst, at Stafford Springs, after an illness of about a year from cystitis. For the past forty seven years he has been a resident of Yaltic, hav- ing left there last Monday to go to his sons home.
 Mir Parkhurst was one of the best known of the Yantic residents, having made many friends during his long residence there. He was born in Xiii lingly Aug. 20, 1s42. the son of Rawson and Harriet Kegwin Parkhurst, his mother being a native of Griswold. He learned the weaver's trade in the mill at Killingly and in 1862 came to Yan- tic as a dressed tender in the Yantic Woolen company'S mill From that he was advanced because of his effi- ciency to be overseer of the dressing room, and for the past forty-two years held that position. He was one of the old members of the Yantic Steam Fire Engine company and at the time of his death was the treasurer. He was deeply interested in Grace Episcopal church, of which he has been mem Der for many years, having been warden for the past eighteen years. He served on the school committee of the village for many years and was a member of Uncas lodge, No. II, I. O. O. F., of this city. He was a man of excellent principles and held in high esteem by his many friends. being well known throughout the vicinity of Yan- tic. He was an excellent workman and the long service with the company shows the companys appreciation of his faithfulness and ability. He was ever interested in matters which would benefit the village.
 MT. Parlhurst is survived by his wife and three children. J. R. Park hurst of Stafford Springs, Mrs. E. F. Baton of Lowell and Mrs. H. E. Pen dleton of Waterbury. He also leaves three brothers, Andrew of Watertown, Mass, Charles of Canterbury and Will liam of Providence. There are four grandchildren.
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Large and attractive line of Christ mas novelties at Miss Clapp's sale to- day at Woman,s Exchange-adv.
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Miss Kate Rudd of Washington street is spending several weeks witl her sisters, Mrs. St. John and Mrs North of Binghamton. N. '.
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Roofs of freight cars coming from the north have been covered with snow for day or two.
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Mir. and Mrs W. R. Morgan have returned to Mystic from visit in Norwich.
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Mrs. s. J. Tibbalts of New Haven returns today (Monday after spend ing Thanksgiving with her cousin, Miss Cynthia Backus of Town street.
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J. L. Clarkson of the Odd Fellows hom, Groton, has returned from a visit in Norwich.
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Incidents in Society

Daniel. Brown of Brown university
 has been at his home on Warren street
 for several days vacation.
 Miss Elizabeth Kinney of Bristol
 has been spending a few days at her
 home in Huntington place
 Miss Florence Hewitt of stonington.
 who has been the guest of relatives in town. has returned home. Dr. and Mrs Frank $. Bunnell and son, Richard. of Washington street have been in Stratford for brief stay Miss Marion Perkins of Hartford has been spending the Thanksgiving re- cess at her home on Huntington place. Arthur Bunnel. who has been the guest of his mother. Mrs. Edward II. Linnell of Broadway, has returned to New York.
 Reginald Reynolds of New York Is spending a short time at the home of his mother. Mrs. Henry L. Reynolds of Washington street.
 Carleton Browning. who was at his home on Lincoln avenue for the holi- days, has returned to Columbia col
 lege. New York.
 Miss Dorothy Robertson a student l at the Norwich Free Academy, has been spending the Thanksgiving recess at her home in Tracy, Conn. Miss Kate Rudd of Washington street is spending several weeks with | her sisters, Mrs. St. John and Mrs. | North of Binghamton N. Y. Mrs s. J. Tibbalts of New Haven returns today (Monday) after spend | ing Thanksgiving with her cousin, | Miss Cynthia Backus of Town street. Miss Margaret B. Rudd of Norwich | Town. with a party of five ladies sail | ed Saturday from New York on the | steamer Pennsylvania CHamburg Am | erican Iine) for Hamburg. The winter will be passed in Germany; other ! countries being visited later.
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Mrs. A. F. Howard of Fairmount street is the guest of relatives in Washington, D. c.
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Miss Florence Hewitt of Stonington who has been the guest of relatives in town. has returned home.
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Dr. and Mrs. Frank $. Bunnell and
 son, Richard. of Washington street
 have been in Stratford for brief stay.
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Daniel. Brown of Brown university has been at his home on Warren street for several days vacation.
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Miss Elizabeth Kinney of Bristol has been spending a few days at her home in Huntington place.