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Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
MAN TIC
Meeting of Woman's AuxiIiary-Stons
 Cottage SoId-PersonaIs.

The Woman's Auxiliary of St. Johns mission met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. H. w. Bond.
 Fred Ely is employed in New Brit ain, but has been evisiting his parents MT. and Mrs. Elmer Ely.
 Class meeting was held at the Ves- try of the Methodist Episcopal church Tuesday evening. At the close of the service the official board held it's meet ing.
 William B. Haynes, employed in New Haven. is visiting his parents, Mir. and Mrs. T. c. Haynes.
 R. c. Beckwith has ben in Hartford for some time on business.
 Charles Banta was in Lyme Tuesady to attend the funeral of a relative.
 Ernest l.. Spencer of Salem spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Adelaide E. Spencer.
 Men are at work repairing the boat house of H. F. Phyall in the Grove, which was dama ged by high seas.
 MT. and Mrs. R. B. S. Washburn of Norwich were Pine Grove visitors Sun day.
 Arthur B. CaulI1ins of New London was a recent caller on Town Clerk Ernest C. Russell.
 Joseph T. Cruttenden of Norwich was a Mantle and Crescent Beach visitor Saturday.
 Mrs. Annie Bronson has purchased the Stone cottage in Pine Grove.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
GOLDEN JUBILEE OF ST JOHNS LITERARY SOCIETY
he Sailors Snug iarbor-Spar Making CooPeng
 BoB Building he thai

In the death of Charles D. Barnes
 during the present week at Sailors snug Harbor there not only passed away a veteran of the civil war and an old-time sailor, but also the last of the block and spar makers that dld business in New London in those
 Good Old Whaling Days" Samuel ID. Barnes, the father of the old man just deceased was in the block and spar business for years under the firm name of Barnes & Crocker. His last place of business was on the then Frink and Prentis wharf approach, the blocks being made in the building now used as railroad storage shop and opposite the structure in which Barry's sail loft was so long located and the upper stories of which once extended over the railroad tracks to the waters edge, where sails could be hoisted and lowered to and from ves- sels lying alongside the bulkhead where there is now hardly enough water at high tide to float fishing smack The shorter spars were also made in this building, but the larger ones. of course, were cut and complet- ed on the wharf. After the death of Samuel Barnes. the son, Charles, con- tinued in the business.
 There was another sparyard at Fort Neck. conducted by James Davidson, and his son, William H. Davidson, is the only one engaged in the spar -mak- ing business in New London. but the blocks are made here no longer, these now being turned out with SneaVeS complete by machinery in chandler manufa curing establishments. Henry Whittemore. long since deceased, and father of Mrs. Frederick F. Fengar, had sparyard in Water street just north of the Shadrach Reeves boat building shop, which was located on the site of the present Central Yer mont freight depot, and where vessels of considerable size were taken out on marine railways. Subsequently MT Whittemore carried on the business in the rear of his residence in Bank street, a short distance north of the custom house, while the Reeves shop was afterwards just south of the GUS tom house, and the business was car ried on there for many years by son of Shadrach Reeves, after the death of the old man.
 Besides these places the more prom inent of the whaling agents had spar makers in their employ and the work for their whaleships was done on their own wharves and by their own work men, who not only made the spars, but did all the repair work of the ships, even to coppering and repairing the hulls, and which was done without taking the ships out on the marine railways. By means of blocks and tackle the ships were "hove down" alongside the wharves so the work men could do the work on the huIls to the keel on one side, and when the work was finished the vessel would be warped around and then "hove down" so the men could do. the work on the other side.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
NEW LONDON COUNTY.
LEDYARD
Generous Gifts Received by First Con- sresationaI church-Epidemie of MeasIes-PersonaI Mention.

At a business meeting held at the {. close of the Sunday morning service Rev. MT. White, the pastor, announced the following gifts: From Frederick Bill of Groton to fine church. the sum of $2,000. in United States Steel bonds, the income to be used in the upkeep of the Bill cemetery, parson- age buildings and farm. From the es- to the society, the sum of S500 It was voted to accept these gifts and appropriate resolutions were passed. This opportunity was also taken to thank Frederick and Gurdon Bill for their financial aid in extensive re- pairs on the church and parsonage property.
 A contributor writes: Strong friends have this family ever been to their old home. town, and wisely SO. Their example is worthy of imitation by loyal sons of many another coun- try town The foundations of suc- ceSsful men and great wealth have been laid in the country town now impoverished and behind the times in equipment for social and religious ser vice. Take care of these towns and they will again turn and bless the world with nobler men and greater riches, while at the same time renew ing farm life and opening up it's hid den wealth by intensive and exten- conservation must come back to these towns to keep pace with twentieth century progress and demands on ru- raI life Herein lies the security of all wealth and the safety of a ma ton.
 School Closed Because of Measles.
 Miss Eloise H. White has closed her school one week, on account of an epi- demic of measles, and is visiting Prof and Mrs. Wheeler of Storrs agricul- eural college.
 George Watrous, who has been sick
 fTT n 71rf- same
 fore the meeting of the state grange in Hartford on The Needs of the Country Town as Seen by a Country Pastor has been published by request in The Connecticut Farmer.
 Several from this town attended the fellowship meeting held at Mystic on Wednesday.
 Isaac G. Geer has sold a pair of OK en to Nelson Roach of .Allyns Point.
 The newly elected officers, of Led yard grange will be -ins jailed this Saturday evening. Cake and sand wiches will be served.
 Senator and Mrs. w I. Allyn were ca Hers in Mystic Sunday.
 Mir and Mrs. Russell Gallup, MT. and Mrs Erios M. Gray and Enos M. | Gray, Jr Mir. and Mrs Billings T. 1 Avery and MT. and Mrs. John NJ. Gray the golden wedding of MT. l and Mrs. Moses J. Culver, Saturday l evening, January p.
 A number from this place attended | the fellowship meeting in Mystic on Wednesday,. ~
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
NORTH LYME
Officers Elected by Baptist Society . UncasvIiIe Pastor to Preach.

,--ghe- annual meeting of the Baptist church was held Tuesday. The follow ing officers were appointed: Execu- tive committee N. S.. Strong. J. w. Stark, H., E. Maynard; church clerk, c. S Jewett; treasurer. M. J. Stark; tithing men, J. W. Stark. N. $. Strong, ushers, William Stark and Leslie Rog- CTS.
 Mrs. s. N. Jewett has returned home after two weeks stay at J. J. Tiff fany's in Hamburg
 Mrs. l.. O. Gates and Mrs. Erwin Rogers visited Mrs. G. H. Strong last Thursday.
 Mir and Mrs. c. s. Jewett, Miss Hell en Jewett and Mrs. Mary Fosdick re- turned from Hartford Monday. Mir. Jewett is in a serious condition, not being in condition that the physi- cians considered safe to operate on him. Miss Woodruff is caring for him.
 C. E. Election.
 At a business meeting of the Y. P. $. c. E., held recently, the following officers were elected: President, Ar thur Sweet; vice president w. M. Sis son Jr.; secretary and treasurer, Miss Helen Jewett-
 Rev A. J. Wilcox of UncasviIle is expected to occupy the pulpit at the Baptist church Sunday.
 Mrs. William Sisson visited Mrs. H. A. Rogers in Salem last Saturday.
 Several from this place attended c. E. service in Hamburg last Sunday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
LEFFINGWELL
C. L. Palmer Gut Finger with Ak
 Chimney Fire-PersoraI News

Last week Friday while C. L. Palm CT was splitting wood the ax slipped, cutting his fore finger on his left hand, causing painful wound. A doctor dressed the wound, taking several MT and Mrs Albert Ross and son Casper spent Sunday with Mrs. Mar tha Lefhngwen and family of Fitch vile.
 Last week Thursday Mrs. Katherine Dietz's chimeny got afire With the help of Silas Lefhngwell, c. F.. Palmer Joseph Sisson and Fred Leffiungwell the fire was put out with great diff culty. Silas Leffingwe1l burned both his hands very badly, causing them to blister up and be very painful.
 James Kirker of Preston called on friends in this place Sunday
 Harry Palmer went to Colchester on Monday, where he is working at C. M Geisthardt's saw mill.
 The Ladies' Missionary society met at the home of Mrs. George Rogers on Wednesday afternoon. There were 19 in attendance.
 The social which was held at the church was not largely attended, on account of the storm.
 MT. and Mrs William Parkinson of Niantic were recent guests of the lat ters sister, Mrs. Mary Gray.
 Mrs Ambrose Sullivan of Trading Cove was the guest Of MT. and Mrs. J. F. DoIbeare Monday.
 Many residents of this place have been attracted by the Drake comet, which has been visible nearly every night the past week. Many saw it when it first appeared Sunday even ing at about 5.30 o'clock
 Mr. Roy Rathbone of Providence, formerly of this place, was in town on Sunday.
 The Sunshine Band meets today (Saturday) with Miss Ruth Palmer On account of the weather no meeting was held last Saturday.
 Mrs Merton o. Swan and daughters Mildred and Frances, spent Sunday with Gilbert Rudd of Bozrah.
 Miss Odgers of East Great Plain
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
MON WHILE.
Happenings of the Week-Concert by
 Spooner Choral Union.

Miss Gladys .Latimer, a student ot Smith college. has been the guest of her mother and other relatives at the Palmer homestead.
 Supervisor Wheeler visited Palmer Memorial schools Monday and Tues day.
 Mans Work for God" was the sub 5ect of the sermon at the Union Baptist church, Rev. G. c. Chappell pastor, last Sunday forenoon There was an attendance of 106 at the Bible school. An enthusiastic meeting was held in the evening. Miss Jeneva Smith con- ducting the Young Peoples meeting of 40 minutes.
 Rehearsal for a cantata, Conquering Cross, was held at the close under di- rection of Mrs. Chappe1l
 Aid Society Entertained.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Un- ion Baptist church was pleasantly en- tertained at the home of Mrs. Ray Woodmansee Wednesday afternoon and evening. Mrs Woodmansee and Mrs. Melvin F'urber were hostesses. The attendance was large and a good sum was added to the treasury.
 Rev George c. Chappell was the l.. ChappeIl of Chester, Conn. Friday and Saturday of last week.
 Delegates appointed by the Bible school of the Union Baptist church to the Bible schoI convention at Central Baptist church. Norwich, Tuesday, Feb. 8, are Supt. Mrs. w. c. Allen, Mrs. Fred Philips. Mrs. Melvin Furb2r, Mrs. Fred Hope, Mrs. c. c. Chappell, Mrs. E. S. Henry, Mrs. Ray Woodmansee, Miss Grace Lyon, Miss Bertha Lyon, Miss Jennie Wood and Miss Nettie Gridley.
 MT. and Mrs Frank Sawyer were guests of friends in Chester on Friday and Saturday of last week.
 Repair Committee.
 At the close of the Thursday even- jug payer meeting of the Union Baptist church, Jan- 20. Deacon E. s. Henry, Norman c. Allen and Deacon M. " B. Brainard were unanimously chosen a repair committee. The auditorium will be repaired and redecorated Spooner Chorus. Heard.
 NThe Spooner Choral union of Nor wich, ninety voices, assisted by an or chestra Of two comets, one clarinet, one violin and piano, gave an excellent concert at the Union Baptist church Wednesday evening. The solos, duets and chorus work from the Alexander hymns were much enjoyed.
 About 450 were present. A social time was enjoyed at the close of the concert and a lunch was served by the Ladies' Aid society to the members of the union. The pastor, Rev. G. c. in behalf of the people thank ed the visitors for coming, and the friends in the village who furnished teams to transport the union from the car station.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
0AKDALE.

Rev. H. T. Arnold occupied the pulpit of the Congregational church Sunday, preaching a helpful sermon from the words found in Matt 10: p. The C.. E. meeting in the evening was led by Miss Jessie M. Scholfeld, with the topic, Does Religion Pay? There were IS present.
 James Parker of Norwich was a vis- itor on Sunday at the home of his par ents, MT. and Mrs. $. c. Parker, at Montville Center.
 Roy F. Johnson has lately obtained employment in Norwich.
 The mill in this place has shut down again for an indefinite period.
 Clayton E. Parker, lately of Provi- dence, is visiting at the home of his cousins, Frank and Carrie Parker.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
GALES FERRY
invitations for Thompson Bennett Weddins-SmaII Boy Rescued from Drowning.

Of local interest is the announce ment of the approaching marriage of Mrs. Ethel Satterlee Bennett, daugh- ter of pr. and Mrs. Dwight Satterlee. of Los Angeles, Cal, and Burt J. Thompson of Forest City, Iowa. Invi- tations to attend the marriage on Feb. 2d at the brides home in Los Angeles have been received here by relatives of Mrs. Charles Johnson of Norwich was the guest of the Misses Mathew son Monday.
 Miss Daisy Lewis returned to her home at Allyn's Point Wednesday af- ter a weeks stay in New York
 Rescued from Pond.
 Master Alton Stoddard had mar row escape from drowning Wednes- day afternoon by breaking through the ice while sliding with his sled on Smiths pond. His uncle, Norman l.. Brown, was at work by the icehouse at the pond and started to his assist ance, but the ice would not bear his weight and he also broke through. MT. Brown managed to break his way out without assistance and hurried around to where the boy was clinging to the ice and assisted him out. Master Stoddard has been i'll. recently with the measles, but has apparently suf- fered no i'll effects from his icy bath.
 News in General.
 Miss Kate B. Colver of the navy yard was a recent guest of relatives in Wa terbury and Middletown.
 Rev. and Mrs. John Thompson, with their daughters, Misses Grace and Gladys, attended the funeral of Rev. John H. Sherman in Franklin Satnr- day.
 Miss Mabel Smith visited her aunt, Miss Perkins, in Groton Monday
 Alfred Palmer of Jewett City spent Sunday with his grandmother Mrs. William Lewis, at Allyn's Point.
 Mrs. Richard Latimer visited her sister, Mrs. Edwin Keeney, in New London Thursday of last week.
 Mrs. A. A. Dic<erson of Hartford has been spending a week recently with MT. and Mrs. E. A. James at AL 1yn's Point.
 MT. and Mrs. Harmon l.. Perkins re- turned Monday evening from White stone, L. l., where they were called last week by the death of their son. in-law, James Birch.
 Miss Amy B. Satterlee was the guest Monday of her niece, Miss Evelyn Richards, a student at the WiIIiman- tic Normal school.
 Mrs. Charles H. Comstock visited her Mrs. Isaac Bragaw, in Groton Wednesday.
 Earl E. Mathewson of Durham, who has. been spending the past few months with his aunts, the Misses while studying law in Norwich, left here Thursday to take up his residence in that city.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
GOSHEN.
Addressed Sunday School = Attended
 Dairymen's Convention-19- Inch Ice


 lee 19 inches in thickenss was be- ing harvested at Crystal Spring farm on Monday.
 The new Drake comet, thought at first to be the Halley comet, attracted much notice in the western sky Sun day evening.
 ". T. Curry gave an interesting ac- count of the New Years day celebra- tion and service which he attended at St. James street church in Montreal, Can. to the Sunday school. Mir. Cur " also led the Y. F. s. c. D. meeting in the evening The topic was: Does Religion Pay?
 G. H. Thomas, W. H. Geer, w. G. Thomas and E. H. Mccall attended the state dairynen's convention held at Hartford this week.
 There was a good attedance at the T1id-week prayer meeting held in the lecture room on Wednesday evening.
 On Tuesday w. T. Curry left for Montreal being called there through serious sickness of his mother who is ill with pneumonia in that place. .
 Gilman Bros, at Bozrahville have fhe roof on and the outside work on their new shoddy mill nearly finished.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
SOUTH LYME
Death of Mrs Nancy Champion-Per-
 sonal News of the Week.


 MT and Mrs. Seymour Champion have returned home from Florida, where they have been for over two months.
 Mrs. Nancy Champion, widow of I.odowic Champion, died at her home here after a lingering illness. She is survived by several children and grand children. Funeral services were con ducted by the Rev. E. M Chapman, pastor of the Congregational church of Lyme.
 Mir and Mrs. Herbert Smith of Bos- ton spent Sunday with MT. and Mrs B. P. Stanhope.
 Allan Spiers and brother Robert were callers in the village recently. MT. Spiers will do the plumbing for Mir Payne. also repair his windmill.
 Miss Elizabeth P. Slate Is making an extended visit with her sister in law, Mrs Gertrude Slate. of New Lon don
 Capt James Y. Luce has purchased the sawmill of Bonaperte Rathbun and will saw the timber on his woodlot in Little Boston.
 Everyone in the vicinity has filled his tnehouse with first class ice
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
PENDLEToN HILL.
Teacher IlI-sociaI and Sale Sue
 cess.

Rev. J. Howard Adams preached at Laurel Glen Sunday.
 Mrs. Martin O. Chapman and daugh- ter Rilla were in Jewett City January 2s.
 Mrs. Prentice Miner and son Ros- COG were guests of MT. and Mrs. B. G. Palmer Thursday.
 Mrs Charles E. Hi1lard is substitut- ing as teacher for Miss Helene Brown, who is i'll at her home in North Ston- ington.
 Misses Mamie and Alice Chapman were in Westerly, R. l., Saturday.
 The Ladies' Aid society met at the parsonage Wednesday.
 Miss Edna Palmer is visiting friends in North Stonington.
 Misses Edythe Cook and Maude Thompson and Clark A. Coon spent Sunday at their homes here.
 Charles R. Cooke and brother. J. Morton Cooke. have returned to their work at Canonchet, R. T., after spend ing two weeks at their home.
 George A. Clark returned to West erly January 23.
 The social and sale at the church Saturday night was success in every way.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
cLARK'S FALLS
Fishing Party and Fishermen's Luck ..ttt Various Notes.

E. D. Chapman and George H. Brown are fishing at Watchaug pond. MT. Chapman has a cottase-there,- -and-ex- pected his brother Arthur and friends from Providence to stay with him.
 Zebulon Brown is having a barn built to take the place of one burned a few weeks ago
 F. P. Lewis and George H.. Brown caught a fine string of pickerel re- gently. Horatio Palmer and his ne- phew. Frank Palmer, caught a good string in the same place Monday.
 Will sAldrich, E. s. Brown, Orrin w Harris, Horace Palmer, John Geer and W. l.. Maine enjoyed the sport of fox hunting west of Pendleton Hill We'd nesday. The foxes were seen but not captured.
 E. D. Chapman. Rufus Ma1lilieu, Or vile Chesebro, Oscar Perry and Mrs. H. F. Palmer attended the services in Laurel Glen chapel Sunday afternoon Rev. J. H. Adams preached from the text "Sir, we would see Jesus" The sermon was one of the best ever given in the chapel
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29

Dogs Worry and Kill Sheep-Reeep tion and Housewarmins at Parson-
 age.
 The regular morning service at the Congregational church on Sunday was conducted by the pastor, Miss MIllen. The Young Peoples society met in the evening with Miss Kittie L. Ray as Header. The evenings subject was Does Religion Pay?
 Much. sickness prevails among the children.
 Dogs recently worried the flock of sheep belonging to Edwin H. Harris, killing several and injuring a number of others.
 A reception and housewarming was rendered Miss Millen at the parsonage
 F. R. Bailey. E. J. standish, O. w. Ray and Mrs. F. L. Fletcher were among the weeks visitors in Nor wich.
 Mrs M R. Siegfried of Colchester was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Ray, last Friday.
 William Darling spent Thursday in Colchester.
 Addison Taintor. of Colchester was the guest of friends at Crystal Spring farm during the week.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
BOZRAH
Chicken Pie Supper Nets S32.1e-
 Farm Sales.

The chicken pie supper given by the Ladies' Aid society of Bozrah wednes- day evening was largely attended The supper consisted of chicken pie, tur- nips, potatoes, cake, pie, coffee and rolls. There was singing, readings and music by the orchestra; $32.16 was added to the treasury.
 Mrs. Lillie Holnls of Hartford is wis iting at William Bailey's in Yantic. Mrs. HoI1ns attended the supper We'd nesday evening"
 MT. and Mrs. John Stanton have sold their farm and Mir and Mrs. George Miner have sold their place on Bozrah street
 Alice A. Bishop was in Lebanon on Thursday evening to assist in install ing the officers of the grange
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
NORTH STONINGToN
York Place Sold for Summer Residence
 -Chowder Supper.

John l.. York has sond his farm to Edward Man of Brooklyn, N. Y. Mir. Man will remodel the dwelling and make it the summer residence of him. self and family.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas B. Hewitt have been in town this week.
 The ladies of the Third Baptist church gave a clam chowder supper Wednesday evening at The Hermitage the residence of MT. and Mrs. Frank A Thompson. on the Westerly road.
 E. Frank White was one of the guests at the Mckinley club dinner in Norwich Friday evening
 Miss Dora T. Maine left town We'd nesday for the home of her sister, Mrs. E. O. Silver, in East Orange, N. J.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
ASHWILLETT
e. 0. Maine the New Road Superin
 tendent.

Mrs. Samuel D. Pierce suffered a shock of paralysis Monday and is in a critical condition
 Charles s. Crane of Central Village ir boarding with MT. and Mrs H. E.. Randall.
 Mrs Ella O. Tolhurst and two chil- dre1, Ernestine and Helen, are guests 0f relatives in Providence
 Ezekiel James, who has been i'll is able to visit with his son, B. B. James and family here. The elder MT James has recently moved from Hopevflle to Eachaug.
 c. O Maine is the new road super fntendenf, succeeding J. L.. Maine, who resigned.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
GARDNER LAKE

The Misses Boynton of PaImertown were at their home over Sunday.
 Mrs. S. 4. Dofbeare has returned from a visit with relatives and friends in Providence and New London.
 w. A White, who is employed in Colchester, was at home over Sunday.
 A few persons here saw the Drake comet Sunday night.
 H. G. Gardner visited relatives and friends in Yantfc and Norwich early in the week
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
GRISWoLD

The cottage prayer meeting was held at the home of George, Geer of Hope vile Wednesday evening.
 George R. Edmond of Greeneville spent Sunday with his uncle of this place.
 Edward A Geer is expecting a saw mill to locate on his place soon
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
BETHEL
Arthur Perkins Taken to Backus Hos
 pitaI.

The Bethel school was opened Tues day with Miss May Potter of Jewett City teacher.
 Miss Mary Graves, who has been spending a few weeks with her sister, Mrs. Nye, of Preston City, has re- turned to Mrs. Young's.
 On the night of Jan. 22 Mrs. Samuel Pierce had a shock affecting the right side and lower limbs
 Mrs. McF'aHs of Glasgo, who has been i'll for the past three weeks or more, is able to sit up.
 Arthur Perkins. who lost his hand a short time ago, has been taken to the Bactzus hospital, as there were symp- toms of blood poison.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
HANOVER.
Newly Organized Chorus Adds to the Interest of Church Services-Per- sonaI Items.

The services of the church last Sun- day were marked by the help of the reorganiZed choir. At the evening meeting a large chorus was led by Angus Park, using a new song book recently purchased by the Sunday school.
 Mrs. Harriet Tucker of Norwich Town is a guest of her cousin, B. C.. Tinkham.
 Miss Jennie Souter of Norwich is a guest of her sister Mary.
 There was a good attendance at this weeks cottage meeting. Next week it will be held with Mrs. Hill
 Edward Blackburn, the son of Will liam Blackburn, of this village. and Mrs. Blackburn have opened a board ing house on Church street, Norwich.