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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-04-15

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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-04-15
RI \
CODfGSSGS To Burning
Woman To Death

Richmond, Ind, April 14.-Charles
Revlee, aged 10 years, confessed to
the police here TODAY, that he burned
to death Mrs. Charles Allison at her
home in Carthage City
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-04-15
Lace Curtains 20 Per
Cent Discount

The largest and most complete
line of lace curtains in this city. In
the stock are Swiss Cluny, Batten-
berg, Irish Point, Brussels and Cable
Net, Filet, etc, in both white and
Arabian. Regular prices are 45c to
$3.50; choice .. 20 per cent off
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-04-15
Special Millinery
offerings

Last week we received late ship
ment of pattern hats which we plac-
ed on sale at very dow prices and we
still have some of these left which we
are offering at the same low prices
together with others picked from our
regular stock. You must see them
to appreciate the great values.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-04
NORTH LYME
Albion Holmes improving Jewett
 Rathbun Enters Navy.

Mrs. Anna Bohler of the Philippine Islands is visiting Mrs. Ernest Rogers.
 Miss Helen Jewett visited friends in Deep River Wednesday. f-
 Mrs. William Sisson in company with C. R. Tiffany of Wallingford. wis ited friends in Pawtucket and Provi- dence. R. l., and Newton Center Mass, over Sunday.
 W. NJ. Sisson, Jr., was in New Lon- don and Groton Tuesday.
 There is an improvement in the con- dition of Albion Holems, who suffered an apoplectic shock last week. His many friends are hoping for his com plete recovery.
 Mrs. William Sisson and Mrs. Fran cis Merritt vnsited Mrs. H. A. Rogers in Salem Wednesday, and were ac- companied home by Mrs. Rogers, who visited Mrs. Sisson a few days.
 A goodly number of ladies of this place met at Mrs. Strong's Wednesday afternoon to sew for a sale to be held under the auspices of the A. w. T. so- ciey later in the season.
 Jewett Rathbun took his final ex- animation at Hartford and left for Newport last week to enter the United States navy. Mrs Elizabeth Rathbun a i'd Harry Rawson accompanied him to Hartford
 Harold Gates returned to his work in Meriden Thursday. after a two weeks vacation
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-04
LEFFINGWE ELL
Auto Trip to Narragansett Pier-Mrs. Mary Gray Entertains-PersonaI In- terests.

c. M. Geisthardt. Mrs. C. l.. Palmer and Misses RoSabeIle and Ruth Palm CT took an automobile trip to Narra- gansett Pier via Westerly returning by Providence Sunday. making an enjoya- ble tour of 150 miles.
 Mrs. Mary Gray entertained twen- ty-siX relatives and friends at her home Sunday. Among the out of town guests were MT. and Mrs. Leonard Staubly and three children, c. Edward wich, MT. and Mrs Frank Pitcher of East Great Plain, Miss May Atchison and Miss Rhodes of Hartford, Mir. and Mrs. John R. Gray and daughter of New London and MT. and Mrs. Everett Rogers and two children of Wauwecus hill
 Mir. and Mrs. Warren Thompson of Fitchvilie were the guests over Memo rial day of MT. and Mrs. Albert Ross.
 MT. and Mrs. James Wills and son of Westerly, R. l.. were guests during the holidays of MT. and Mrs. Charles I. Rathbun.
 Miss Rosabelle Palmer returned to Rainbow Monday after spending few days at her home in this place.
 Miss Carrie Parks was the guest
 The Sunshine band meets today (Saturday) with Miss Ella Leffing- we'll
 DeLloyd Beebe of New Haven spent the holidays with Mir and Mrs Sam uel Beebe in this place.
 The services held at the West Plain cemetery were not largely attended on Memorial day on account of the weather
 Mrs. John Gray and daughter of New London are making an extended visit with Mrs. Mary Gray.
 Fred Palmer was in Providence the first of the week
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-04
LAUREL GLEN

Welcome Maine has removed his household goods to Hope Valley, where he is employed
 Mrs. R. D. Cook of the Watch Hill road visited his parents in this place last week.
 Rev. Lucian Drury preached in the Laurel Glen chapel Sunday, May 22d, and Rev. Frederic Hollister on May 29th.
 MT. and Mrs. James Maine were the guests Of relatives in WoodviIle, R. l., one day last week.
 Lawrence and Dorothy the small children of Jesse Maine, have return ed home, after a weeks visit with their aunt Mrs. Elnathan Burdick, in Low CT Pa~catuck.
 Charles and Bertram Holdredge were the guests of their parents in this place Mem orial day.
 Clyde Maine has secured a position in a machine shop in PawtucISet, and began work the first of the week.
 MT. and Mrs. Nathan T. Maine vis- ited friends in Hope Valley, Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-04
NEW LONDON COUNTY.
MAN
Treasurer Hampton Entertains Party Over the HoIiday-WiIIiam Connell
 to Deliver Temperance Address.

H. J. P. Hampton. treasurer of the Knickerbocler Typewriter company. entertained the Allowing. business men New York; F. D. LaughIin, George w. Rurode, George White, Jersey City; w. R. Brown, Pompton, N. J. While in town they visited the factory which has been leased by Mr. Hampton and others interested in the Knickerbocker Typewriter company. Mr. Hampton has resumed from a business trip to New York and is the guest of w. G. PhyaIl at the hotel.
 John Stanners and c. J. Ducy of New London were automobiling in Nl- antic Tuesday
 The shed at the railroad station here has been taken down.
 ~3 Temperance Meeting.
 At the temperance meeting to be held fin this place on Monday June 9th, an address will be given by James Will liam Connen. MT. Connel1 has been employed at the Mantle house for sev- eral months past, but is to engage in cations. MT. ConneIl has been engaged to deliver a number of temperance addresses in several Connecticut towns during the summer.
 R. F. Rogers, mail clerk on the New Haven road, running between New York and Boston is enjoying a short vacation at his home in this place.
 F. A. Beckwith has force of men at Nork covering Mann streC Wltn crush ed stone.
 George vonwoert of Meirose, Mass, Is in the Grove.
 Miss Annie Manwariug has returned b her home in the Elm City.
 Telephone Operator Buckingham of Albany, N. T.. is the guest of his par snts in York avenue.
 Mir. and Mrs. S. w. Swift of Spring field. who -antivfpated coming to Man tic to spend the summer, have opst- their at Crescent Beach last season.
 Frank Smith is working for G. B. Dickinson.
 Mir and Mrs. J. W. Coroly have clos ed their house here and gone to Cres- cent Beach, where they conduct store during the summer months.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-04
LEONARD BRIDGE
Double Grave for Mrs. Minnie Wilcox
 and Her Daughter Florence.

The bodies of Mrs. Minnie B. Will cox and her daughter, Florence M., who met their death by dronwing in Lebanon last week, were buried in Exeter cemetery Saturday afternoon. Rleatives acted as bearers. There were beautiful flowers from many friends. The sad sight of the double grave, containing mother and daugh- ter, brought tears to every eye.
 Personal Items.
 Gilbert Johnson of Providence was a recent caller at c. M. Williams
 MT. and Mrs. William A. Kneeland and daughter of Hartford spent Me- nnorial day with MT. KneeIand's par ents, Judge and Mrs. A. G. Kneeland
 Mrs. Luther SpauIding is spending several days in Norwich the guest of her brother, C. G. Cobb.
 Miss Myra Manwaring has returned from Q short visit with MT. and Mrs. John Clark of Liberty Hill.
 Mir. and Mrs. Roy Kneeland and son of Coventry spent Sunday with the families of Judge A. G. and E. P. Knceland.
 Mrs. H. c. Leonard entertained over Sunday her sisters, Misses Florence and Ruth Carver of Colchester and Kate Carver of Meriden.
 MT. and Mrs. Little and daughter of Providence have been visiting the formers brother, H. c. Leonard.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-04
LAKE OxOBOxO.
Little Items of Local News-PersonaI


 Miss Williams of Quincy Mass, with MT. and Miss Parker and MT. McFar- land of Montvil1e, spent an evening recently with A. T. ChampHn and fam fly.
 MT. Peck and Mrs. Jennie Stanton Of Norwich and MT. and Mrs. Erie Mitchell and family of Gardner Lake spent Sunday afternoon with John Mitchell and his mother.
 Miss Ethel and Robie Boynton have returned to Palmertown after spend ing Memorial day with their parents
 George Farley of Bridgeport and James Farley of Providence were call CTS Monday on their schoolmate, E. T. ChAnlp4sn-
 Mrs. Lucy Winchester and son. Fred of Salem, called on Marvin Pierce on Tuesday.
 Miss Ethel Champlin has returned, after spending Memorial day in Nor wicfl
 Mrs. Lifhe Timer is at home, after speding number of weeks with s1er brother Paul Glasbrenner of Raymond Hill.
 A. T. Chau1plin was a business call CT in Norw ich, Wednesday
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-04
BULLETIN NEWS LETTERS FROM ITS BROADENING FIELD
FRANKLIN
Pastors Patriotic Sermon-Post Card Shower for Mrs. Hastings on 92d Birthday.

on Sunday morning at the Franklin Congregational church Rev. H. A. Bea- dle prached an excellent sermon to the veterans, taking his text from I. ri G. Special music was rendered by the choir $ follows: Duet, The Cross and the Flag, finely rendered by Miss Flor ence Hoffman and Miss Edith Mosier; Robinson.
 Ninety second Birthday.
 Mrs. Antoinette Hastings celebrated her sgd birthday on Monday, friends giving her a post card shower. She received 7S in all
 Many Attend Ladd Auction.
 The auction held at the home of the late N. Austin Ladd on Wednesday of last week was largely attended. House. sold- The farm was purchased by Will liam Rushelo of Baltic.
 General News.
 Mrs. l.. A. Robinson, Mrs. Hermon Gager and Master Arad Robinson at tended the meeting of the Norwich Union of Christian Endeavor held in Baltic on Saturday.
 MT. and Mrs. Lloyd Aver entertain- ed On Memorial day MT. and Mrs. Arad Manning and son. Engene, of Yantic-
 Mr and Mrs Clark James had as Memorial day guests MT. and Mrs. J. A York of Providence. R. l. and MT. and Mrs. J. A. York of Middletown
 Mir and Mrs. Louis Smith entertain ed on Memorial day Everett Smith of New London, Bertha Smith of Mans field and Florence Grow of Boston.
 Mrs Kate Johnson, Miss Lydia Johnson, Mrs. James Simpson and Mrs. M. A. Roland spent Thursday with MT. and Mrs. James Johnson of Scotland
 Mis- Annie Park of Yantic spent Me- morial day with Mrs. Stella Lathrop.
 Mrs. Mabel Ladd and son Everett of WilliTnantic, were Franklin visitors on Sunday.
 Eugene Manning of Yantic was a re- cent guest of his cousin, Eugene Aver.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-04
LIBERTY HILL
Endeavorsrs Hold Social - Arrange
 ments for ChIdren's Day.

The c. F. society held a social at John Clarke's Friday evening which was well attended. Ice cream and cake were served
 John Clarke has the cellar partly dug and stoned for the erection of a cottage. It is situated north of his residence On the road to Chestnut Hill station.
 No mail was delivered Monday, Me morial day. The post office was closed after 1 D. m-, except at time of re- ceiving mails from the train.
 William F. Harvey of New York was the guest of his mother, Mrs Annie L. Harvey. Sunday. Mir. liar vey's wife and baoy were with Mrs Rarvey's mother, Mrs. Jackson, in Norwich.
 Cantata for children's Day.
 The Sunday school and choir are busy rehearsing the cantata 'eThe Morning of Life" to be given chiI- drens day, the second Sunday in June
 Rev A. J. Park, who was iii with grip a week ago Sunday, was able to preach on Monday, although very weak.
 MT Crocker. Mrs Walter CIeve- lands step-father who has been here for several weeks. has returned to New York.
 Mrs. Isaiah Hale, who is having a long illness. was more comfortable the past week.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-04
LETTERS FROM TOWNS IN TWO STATES
MONTVILLE.
Local Delegates to Worlds Sunday School Convention-Aftermat of Memorial Day.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sawyer spent Sunday and Monday with friends in Chester
 Miss F'reida Johnson, who has been i'll, is able to walk out.
 Attended Worlds Sunday School Con
 vention.
 Rev. and Mrs. George c. Chappell attended the worlds Sunday school convention at Washington D. C., May 1924, as delegates from the Connecti- cut Sunday School association They also took an auto tour of the city of Philadelphia, visiting historic places. At New York MT. and Mrs, Chappell visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Broadway Presbyterian taberna- cle, St. Patricks Cathedral, the Y. M. c. A. at Fifty-seventh street, and also Mott street mission.
 Miss Elsie Manchester of Bayonne, Pa, was the guest of MT. and Mrs Ev- ertt Chapman over Sunday and Mon day.
 May Basket Surprise.
 Members of Mrs. Fred Phillips Bible class gave her a surprise Tuesday evening in the way of a May basket. A pleasant evening was spent by all
 Mrs. Henry Church and sister visited the Mantle cemetery Monday with flowers for their mothers grave.
 The supper given by the Ladies' Aid society of the Union Baptist church Friday evening last week was well patrOnized and good sum was added to the treasury for church repairs.
 Spoke at East Lyme.
 Rev. George c. Chappell delivered the Memorial day address at the East Lyme cemetery Monday afternoon; the subject was The Man Who Wins. The number was large and an impressive service was held.
 Guy Loomis of Hartford, John Olson of Waterbury and MT. Chapman of NIiddletown spent Memorial day with friends in Palmertown-
 The young ladies of the Friday Night club rehearsed at Palmer hall Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
 Reports from Convention.
 Echoes from the sixth world Sunday the report given by the pastor, Rev. G. c. ChappeM, at the Union Baptist church Sunday morning. The audi ence numbered over 100. Mrs. Everett Chapman and Miss Nellie Chapman sang a duet. Every one is pleased with the newly fitted church. Re- hearsal of children's day music was held during the Bible school hour.
 At o'clock a service was held at the Chesterfield Baptist church, Rev. G. c. Chappen speaking from the sub feet, The Mastery of Discoura&emegt. MT. and Mrs. Robert Latimer sang Ae a duet Thy Sins Are Forgiven, and Miss Marion Henry played the organ
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-04
The Business and Social Life of Every Town and
 Settlement Reflected in These Columns
SALEM
Miss MIIen Presented with Gold Watch Upon Leaving Pastorate-Seeretary Hine Visits SchooI-Dogs Damage FIocks.

The Salem Social club spent a so- cfal evening at their room last Fri day evening.
 Choir rehearsal was held last week at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Nathaniel Clark, where a pleasant evening was spent and good progress made made in learning the music for Children's day, June 12.
 Last Sunday morning Miss MiIlen gave her farewell sermon as pastor of the Salem Congregational church. It is with feelings of deep regret that the church loses her, and in appreci- ation of her work here. she was pre- scented 8 handsomely engraved gold watch, which she prizes most highly. She left town on Thursday for r,ast Harland, where she assumes charge of the Congregational church
 How the New Minister Came
 Rev. MT. Coggswell, the new pastor of the Congregational church, and his wife arrived in town by automobile late Monday evening. As the rural carriers enjoyed a holiday on Memo rial day, the letter announcing his in tended arrival lay in the Colchester postoffice and no one was expecting him that evening. AS Salemites gen orally retire rather early. it was with considerable difficulty that the pastor and his wife found a lodging place. but upon calling MT. and Mrs. F. R. Bailey and rousing them from their slumber, they were given a cordial and hearty welcome, as the first experience of the new minister ended thus happily it is hoped that future experiences will end likewise.
 A number of our people attended the Memorial day exercises in Colchester.
 Miss Eva M. Standish returned to her duties as teacher in the Central school on Tuesday morning, having spent few days at her home in West chester.
 Open Grange Meeting.
 On Wednesday evening an open grange meeting was held in Grange hall. The meeting was opened by Wor- thy Lecturer Mrs. Darling, who gave brief address of welcome. Miss Eva NJ. Standish recited The Water melon, after which William Barron of Danieison, a deputy of the state grange. was introduced. He gave a most excellent address upon Grange principles and work. His remarks were instructive and entertaining and were frequently applauded. At the close he after which a social hour was enjoyed and cake and ice cream srved by the grange ladies.
 Secretary Hine- of the state board of education visited the Central school on Wednesday, finding the school in most excellent CODulllOn ana an elSnIn grade class of seven ready for high school, which speaks well for the efficiency Of the teacher, Miss Eva M. Standish.
 William Barron of Danielson was the guest of MT. and Mrs. William Darling and of MT. and Mrs. Charles Ray during his recent visit
 MT. and Mrs. Edgar J. Standish were in East Hampton on Wednesday. at tending the funeral of their uncle.
 Dogs have recently damaged the flocks of sheep owned by N. L. Clark. F. P. Ladd and L. F. Rathbone.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-04
WATERFORD.
Local Speaker at Memorial Exercises
 Personal Items.

Mrs. Mary A. Littlefie1d was an over Memorial day guest Of MT. and Mrs. George w. Beebe of Groton.
 Mrs. Owen c. Williams attended the May day celebration at New London Saturday, as did also Master John Hancox of Spithead.
 Rev. Brewer Boardnan of Waterford was a speaker at the G. A. R. enter tainment at New London Monday evening.
 Rev. W. F. Bates Of Mystic returned Monday from 8 visit at A. D. Daniels
 Miss Helen Miner has returned from a visit with friends at Noank.
 Archer E. Beckwith has returned to business, after a visit at his fathers l.. H. Beckwith's.
 Miss Ruth Champion returned to New Haven Thursday, after a. visit at her mothers, at Jordan.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-04
HANOVER
Sundays Memorial Services - Recent
 Ball Games.


 Memorial services were held on Sun day afternoon. Under the lead of Dan iel Ladd, veteran, the bcyr and g1rlE with flowers and flags decorated the graves of William Robinson. Walter Standish. Jabez Tracy and John Wilcox in the old cemetery. In the new cen1e tery the graves of Bingham Allen, E. s. Bennett Henry Bingham, George Chapman, George Cooley, James Corey John Cutler Nelson Lyon and Eugene Tinkhan1. The following programrne was observed: Hymn, America; intro ductory words and rollca1l, Rev. c. H. Peck; prayer; reading of the Gattys- burg address, Aaron Morse; The Bat Rev. Charles Smith of Baltic: hymn. Abide With Me; benediction. William Park as chorister led choir. assisted by W. c. Harrison with cornet. A large company attended.
 About the Village.
 Meetings of the woman's Missionary society and Ladies' guild were held on Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Cronlbfe.
 Several delegates attended the En- deavor rally and enjoyed the hospital ble welcome of the Baltic Epwsorth league on Saturday afternoon.
 At the ball game the Invincgbles scored IS to against their vfsitor~.
 On Memorial day the AirIee ball team played with oceum with a score of to 5.
 This afternoon a game will be pla sed on the Aariee grounds with tho bsltir team.
 Algsrnon Gallup and family have been a< the Gallup homestead.
 Arthur 1olson has been Joined by his wife and three children.
 Lester and Joseph Henry have bees at home for the Memorial holiday.
 Miss Ellen Peck and Nellie Eadis are appointed delegates to the annual meeting of the womsn's NNes4ona " society at Norwich nert wedrer1ay.
 The audiersce room of the church will be occupied next Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-04
HAMBURG
shad Fishermen Having Better Luck
 This Week-H oIiday Visitors.

Miss Dora Reynolds and Miss Helen JeHett attended the high school enter fainment at Deep River Wednesday evening.
 Miss Bessie Malloy of New Haven ts the guest of Mrs. c. F. Beebe- on Colonial Corner. Martin house for the summer.
 Miss F. M Bill of Mfddletown made . short visit on Bill Hill last week.
 H. L. Reynolds has loaded a vessel with wood and railroad ties at his dock this week.
 H. W Martin or Waterbury was home Decoration day.
 Miss Henrietta Moore of Springfield spent Sunday with Miss Dora Rey-
 MT and Mrs. O. A. Ely have return ed from their annual outing at Deep River.
 The ball game between the Hamburg first and the East street hines was Nery close Memorial day, Hamburg g winning by a small score.
 c. B. Sterling and family Of Windsor Locks are at their summer home in Old Hamburg.
 Miss Louisa Griffin of New Haven spent a few days last week with Mrs. William Marvin.
 Charles Tiffany of Brooklyn spent Memorial day in town.
 Willis Hall is unloading @ barge of coal at Deep River.
 MT. Crowely and sons Of New York spent Memorial day with MT. and Mrs. c. M. Bristol.
 The shad fishermen arc having a lit- tie better luck for a few nights past. Charles Sisson and Bert Palmer1ee of Winthrop were in town on business 1axt week.
 Mrs. Georgfe Wood, Miss Marion Ah- key of Chester and Harry Birden of Hartford attended church here last Sunday.
 William Slate and Gilbert Miller are eworkine in Saybrook on the power house.
 Mrs. James Warner Of East Had dam has been at J. L. Lords few days this week
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-04
Memorial Exersi.es.
LISBON

Misses Maggie and Annie HoeIclS were visiting relatives in Norwich on Memorial day.
 Miss Ethel Kennedy was the guest Of her cousin. Miss Rose1la Collins. in Central Village, oyer the holiday. N
 Paul Budeit is visiting in Provi- Hence.
 Misses Alice Kennedy and Elizabeth Bradlaw were in New Canaan We'd pesdAy.
 Miss Hannah Baldwin of South Can- tsrbury was in Central Village Memo RfeI day
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-04
BOZRAH
E1tertsirjng Programme at the Grange
 -Heifer Killed by Dogs

During the lecturers hour at the grange Wednesday evening the follow ing programme was given: Reading Farm Life; by Bertha Miner: duet by Olive A. Bishop and Jessie Baker; an original poem. by Blanche Smith; ing, by Sister O. A. Bishop, Should Farm Women Be Lonely? dialogue Counting Eggs. by Edward A. and Alice Bishop; reading, by Sister Jessie Baker; cornet solo, by Benjamin Da- wis. Sandwiches, honey, milk and cake were served by the Bs of the grange. There were twenty-e eight members present
 Notes.
 Henry L. Clark lost a heifer few days since which he thinks was killed by dogs.
 .TolI Sommerer of A:tie.oro, Mass was the guest of Mir. and Mrs. C. J. Abed uNcr NJ. inar al d.ty-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-04
PRESTON
Rev. Frank Palmer Breaches at Con-
 gregational Church.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Purtill of Westerly spent the week end at w E. Crarys
 Miss Corinne and Christine Peabody of Westerly were recent visitors at Mir and Mrs. G. A. Holden's.
 Ralph Ennis visited recently at HoI- lis Palmers.
 Miss Mary Conley has been visiting in Norwich.
 Miss Lottie Johnson is staying with Mrs. Nathan Hall.
 Rev Frank Palmer preached in the Con gre egational church Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-04
GARDNER LAKE

MT and Mrs Joseph Burdick of Norwich called on local friends a few days ago.
 Mrs. William R. Denison of Norwich is visiting at F. w. Lathrop's
 Miss Grace Lathrop is visiting rela- tives in Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-04
GRISWOLD

MT. and Mrs. Andrew Aeech of Dan lslson spent Sunday at Pachaug.
 Miss Ida Edmond returned to Wash AnGton. R. l., Tussday.
 James C. EdrnozAd and family and Mrs. Edward Olney and son of Provi- t1enee called at the Edmond brothers, Sunday.
 Nr- and Mrs F. A. Seer and Mrs. e. h. French attended the C. F. union Dsedng at Baltic. last Saturday