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Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-16

excellent entertainment was furnish ed by local people
 Mrs. Joseph Hammond and Mrs. Clarence Brainerd and children have been in Providence this week.
 Mrs. Van Olinda, who has been the guest of her brother, Rev Dwight c. Stone. returned to Mt. Vernon, N. Y. Tuesday.
 Mrs. Emory Luce of New York spent the past three days with friends here.
 Mrs. C. F. Trumbul1 and Mrs. Smith of Hartford have arrived at the Cot tage on Elm street, for the summer
 Wilbur Norton of New York with friends was a Stonington visitor by automobile en route to Boston.
 To Start Sword Fishing.
 Several smacl<s of the Stonington fleet will soon start swordfishing, Captain Ostman having his boat, Etta and Lena all ready for the start.
 The new school committee met on Tuesday evening. James Cooper of Mystic was elected chairman of the committee. Joseph Leahy of the bor- ough was chosen secretary.
 Elisha Clarke in his fishing boat Bessie will leave today for No Mans a cruise, swordfshing-
 Miss Mary Mccormick has returned to Providence. having spent the week with her sister Mrs. Cassidy.
 Thursday Half Holiday.
 Beginning today (Thursday) the HledI iudThebS anu SiOttIy OI the borough will close every Thursday afternoon during the remainder of June, July and August.
 Returning to Costa Rica.
 Hon. w. H. Merry of Costa Rica, c. A, and Mrs. Meigs and children left town Wednesday for Boston, where they will sail for their home, having spent the month with MT. Mer- rvs son law, RsX. Charles J. Ma son.
 Death of Mrs. George p. Williams.
 The death of Mrs. George P. Will jams that occurred at the home of her daughter Mrs. George Warren, at Newport. Tuesday, was a great shock to her friends here. Only last week Mrs. Williams left for Newport hay ing been visiting with her son here. Mrs. Williams was widow of Charles P Williams of Stonington and daugh- ter of the late Courtlandt Babcock- For many years she was a resident of the borough, living in the house now occupied by MT. and Mrs. R. N. Way land. She was a member of the Sec ond Congregational church here and assisted in all it's work. She is sur vfved by two children, Mrs George Henry Warren of Newport and Charles P. Williams of the borough. Mrs. Will jams was 73 years of age The body will be brought here for burial in the family lot in Stonington cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-16
MYSTIC
Oral School Gratustion - Country
 Clubs Official Board-Odd Fellows as Hosts-PIans for Flower Mission.


 The graduating exercises of the Mys- tic Oral school took place Wednesday, afternoon at o'clock in the school room. Two pupils finished their course and received diplomas. The following program mr1e was carried out: Exercise, Miss Knowles class; exercise, Miss McClellands class; The Day Of the Week, the Sunbonnet Babies, When Am Man, boys of the primary and intermediate classes; history exercise, Miss Wilkerson's class; Pin Plant Al fred Johnson; A Rainy Day, John Wig honi, Ella Spooner; essay, Early Recol- lections. Miss Ella Policaji; September and June, Margaret Ridolf and Sadie Spooner; essay Helen Keller, Miss Mabel Dowd; The Owl and the Pussy Cat, Annie Lerres; address, F.. R. Knowles: presentation of diplomas. The graduates are Miss Ella Policaji and Miss Mabel Dowd, who have fin- ished the course and passed the exflan- nations faithfully. There are at pres ent 62 pupils who have received in- struction from this institution.
 At Moosup Meeting
 MT. and Mrs. Elias Wilcox. Mrs. R. Carrie Latham, Mrs c. H. Wolfe. Miss Harriet Fish and Rev. Welcome E. Bates left on Wednesday for Moosup, where they will attend a two days aciation.
 New Marine Ways.
 Digging has been commenced for the big marine ways to be installed at the Holmes Motor company plant at West Mystic. Several teams have been en- gagged in removing the dirt from the shore end, and in a few days one of Scott's dredgers of New London will be brought over and put to work there with a big force of men.
 Country Clubs Officers.
 The annual meeting of the Mystic Country club was held Tuesday even ing. The following officers were elect ed: Chairman of board of directors, B. l.. Holmes; secretary Mrs. Christo- pher Morgan; financial secretary. George Greenman; treasurer, Jesse B. Stinson; board of directors Mrs. Eb- enezer Morgan, Mrs. Louis M. Allyn, Henry B. Moves.
 Second Degree Conferred.
 Stonington lodge. No. 26, l. O. o. F., held an interesting session Wednesday V evening, when Grand Warden Fred erick Burrows and District Deputy Grand Master Josel Kenyon, and sec retary of the odd Fellows home at Fairview. also a delegation of Pequot lodge, No. S5. and F'arview lodge, No. 101, were present. The second degree was conferred on two candidates.
 Remarks were made by the visiting brothers. At the close of the meeting a smoke talk was enjoyed.
 To Observe Flower Mission Day.
 At the mi-monthly meeting of tho local branch of the w. c. T. U. Tues day afternoon it was voted to hold flower mission day at the rooms of the w. c. T. U. next Friday afternoon, in memory of Jennie Cassidy, who originated it years ago. Miss Cassidy was born June g, 1S4O, and this day is usually celebra ted on that anniversary, but owing to the scarcity of flowers it was postponed until this date. On Fri day the members will gather at the rooms and make bouquets, which will be sent to the sick and shut-in. After
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-16
WEDDING.
Saunders-MuIIan.

At St Mary's church Wednesday morning Miss Anna Gertrude Mullan, daughter of ex-Mayor and Mrs Ed ward Mullan. and Thomas Henry Saunders, M D.. of Webster, were married by the brides pastor. Rev John Van den Noort.
 The bridal party entered the church as Mendelssohn's wedding march was being played by Sister M. Leontine the bride with her father, by whom she was given away
 In the solemn. high nuptia1. mass Rev. John Van den Noort was cele- Rev. James, Do1an sub-deacon the two last named clergymen being from Webster.
 Miss Rachel Brady of this city and Joseph W. Shea of Boston were the attending couple. The ushers were Dr William C. Clifford and Dr. John F. Moore of Webster, w. c. GilIis Web ster, Edward w. Mullan, Putnam, the last named a brother of the bride.
 The bride was beautiful in an inn ported gown of baby Irish lace and c3uny lace, princesse style, over white silk. She wore veil and carried a shower bouquet of lilies of the valley. The bridesmaid wore pink chiffon over pink silk. Her hat was of pink pie ture model, with pink rosebuds for garniture She carried pink roses. During the mass, which was sung by the choir of Notre Dame academy, so- los were given by Joseph c. Miron of Webster and Daniel A. Kelley M. D., of Worcester. The marriage was wit messed by large number of friends, many from out of town.
 Following the service at the church there was a reception at the home of the brides parents. 47 Chapel street, and a breakfast to which nearly 100 guests were bdden. Grace was offered by Rev. Garrett Dolan of Worcester. The breakfast was served by a Wor- cester caterer.
 Dr. and Mrs. Saunders are on their wedding trip which will take them to Boston, New York and Washington. Mrs. Saunders is a graduate of Notre Dame academy class of 1900. Hers is a charming personality which wins many friends and their wishes for her happiness are numerous
 Dr. Saunders Is a graduate of Otta- wa university and of the Philadelphia Medical school He has built up an excellent practice in Webster, where he is very popular.
 The gifts were beautiful, including many pieces of choice china, cut glass linen, silver, etc.
 The dainty souvenir boxes contain ing wedding cake were of white kid, ornamented with white satin ribbon.
 Dr. and Mrs. Saunders are to make their home in Webster at 19 Lake street, after Aug. 1.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-16
ST0NiNGTON.
Miss Jean F. Chesebrough to Marry Prentice w. Jackson, Jr.-Firemen Plan Memorial Sunday-Death of Mrs. George p. Williams.

The engagement of Miss Jean Fran ces Chesebrough. daughter of Mrs. Jean Grant Chesebrough. and the late William Henry Chesebrough of Ston- son, Jr., of New York city is an- nounced. The date set for the we'd ding is Saturday, August 20 at the country home of Miss Chesebrough's s sister. Mrs. J. Garfield Robertson. at Poquetanuck, Conn.,
 Miss Chesebrough is a Stonington girl, having made her home here until her graduation at the borough high school in the class of 1904.
 Personal Items.
 Mrs Frank Grandy is visiting at her former home in Norwich.
 Mir. and Mrs. H. R. Palmer on Wed nesday were given a shower of tin at their new home on Water street it being their tenth wedding anniver- sary. A delightful time was enjoyed by all.
 The Stonington Union Baptist as- sociation will meet today (Thursday) at MOosup. The Rev. George B. Mars ton and a large delegation from here are to attend.
 Royce Childs of New York is the guest of local friends.
 Junior Hoyt after a few days in town, returned to Chicago Wednes- day
 The borough school closes Friday for the summer vacation.
 Entertained Bridge Club.
 The Bridge Whist club was enter tained this week by Mrs. L. A. Grover al her home in Water street
 Charles T. Willard, Ph.D-. on Monday celebrated his 2Sth year of service in town, having been connected with pr. C. F. BraytOn & Co, since that time
 The government boat Cactus came into the east breakwater Wednesday afternoon and the inspectors visited Captain F'uIler's light.
 James H. Cleveland is acting as watchma on the recently sold steam CT Pequot. which lies at the repair shop wharf. The craft is to be broken up here soon.
 Cleared Sa5 on Rummage Sale.
 The ladies of the U. Q. c. C., held q rummage sale Wednesday. A large collection of articles was sold during the day. About s35 was cleared.
 The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Atlantic Shipping com pany is to be held in the borough next week.
 Firemen's Memorial Sunday.
 The grand committee on Firemens Memorial day held a meeting Tuesday evening in the steamers house. Chief Engineer E. F. Teed presided and Robert L. Burtch was clerk. It was voted to observe Sunday, June 26, as the day to decorate the graves of de- ceased IlFemen- 1nS entire commit tee will visit the cemeteries in teams and do the work. Assistant Chief C. D Main was appointed a committee to procure the carriages. Flowers are to be sent to the rooms of the Pioneer H. and l.. Co.,, Saturday afternoon, June 25.
 Danced at Casino.
 Tuesday evening a large crowd of young people Of the borough attended the Casino at Wequetequock and en- joyed the dancing and music.
 On Wednesday evening a rehearsal for the minstrel show was held of the members of the ba sebaH association in the parlors of the Congregational church.
 Crowd Attends Bazaar.
 Wednesday evening a large crowd attended St Mary's parish bazaar. An
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-16

inspected the Morgan light and after ward inspected Ram island lightship.
 F. E. Williams is in New York.
 w. A. Fraser and Rev. H. B. Ran kin are in Moosup. attending the Ston- ington union conference MT Rankin will preach the doctrinal sermon this (Thursday) morning
 A shipment of lumber and knees from the shfpyard was made to the Gilbert yard in Mystic Wednesday The lumber will be used in repairing the schooner Daylight. Wednesday.
 J. Alfred Mcdonald and Albert Stan ton are at the Town house auditing the town books.
 Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-16
OLDER BUSINESS MEN
Will Probably Dissolve Association- Fund of s83 Turned Over to Newer Association

Seventeen members of the old Put nam Business Mems association met in the city court room Wednesday after noon, the meeting called for Tuesday evening having been postponed because of the lack of a quorum and voted to turn over the $S3.14 In the treasury to Charles H. Brown, treasurer of the more recently organized Putnam Busi- ness Mems association This action was not taken, however, until after MT. Brown had been elected treasurer of the older association, which office was made vacant by the death of Hon. J. A. Carpenter. This was to comply with legal technicaIities incident to the transfer of the little fund, as it is probable that the old association will soon be dissolved
 Those present at the meeting on Wednesday were Vice President G. D. Bates. chairman: George E. Shaw. sec retary: H. L. Burt, Randolph H. Chan dler, William H. Taylor, J. w Cutter. George E. Dresser, Judge L. H. Fuller E. H. Johnson, Dr. James B. Kent, pr. Omer Larue. M. G. Leonard P. NJ. Leclair, F. NJ. Wheaton A. w: Mac donald. W. H. Mansfield
 l. o. o. F. Memorial Services.
 Members of Israel Putnam lodge, l. O. O. F., are to hold memorial services in honor of their deceased members Sunday afternoon. The members will march to the Grove street cemetery where Rev. F. D. Sargent will make the address. The pretty Odd Fellows ceremony incident to the decoration of graves will also be carried out A male quartette will assist at the ser vice. The members of Quinebaug lodge of Danielson have been invited to at tend.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-16
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Ralph w. Tefft.

Mrs. Maria M. Tefft wife of Alder man Ralph w. Tefft, died at her home on Grand View Tuesday evening after an illness of several years. Mrs. Tefft was born in West Thompson nearly Az years ago, the daughter of MT and Mrs. Calvin O. Nichols. She was a member of the Woman's Relief corps of this city and a member of Jessa . mine chapter. O. E. s. Mir. and Mrs Tefft have been married twenty three years. Besides her husband she leaves her parents and a brother, Charles.
 City Notes and Personals
 Miss Helen Bradley was in Provi- dence Monday and Tuesday attending Miss Bradley leaves town today for a months stay in Ann Arbor, Mich, where she will enjoy the reunion of her class at Ann Arbor university.
 Mrs. Elmer Ernshaw and Miss Mari on, her daughter, of New York. are guests of MT. and Mrs. Moses Leonard of south Main street.
 Miss Florence Sargent returns today after spending a week at South Had ley, Mass.
 Misses Bertha and Florence Sargent go to Brookline, Mass. today for a short stay.
 Mrs. E. M. Wheaton is recovering from long illness caused by a broken hip. She will entertain her Bible class on Friday at her home on Oak Hill.
 Mrs. Si1ah Wheelock attended a meeting of the D. A. R. regents of the state held at the chapter house in Windsor Tuesday.
 Mrs. George Hathaway and little son are guests of friends in Providence.
 The Thursday prayer meeting of the Congregational church will be omitted this evening on account of the gradua- ton exercises of the P. H. s.
 Mrs. George Taft of Uxbridge. Mass. has been the guest of MT. and Mrs. II. c. Gilpatric.
 Miss Mary Wheelock is spending several weeks in Uxbridee. Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-16
STATE TURNFEsT.
Rockville Athletes Who Captured
 Prizes in New Britain.

The state turnfest under the auspices of the New Britain Turner society was held at New Britain Saturday after noon with the following results:
 Hop, step and jump. throwing 16 pound shot. board jumping First AL bert Schaeffer, Rockville; third George Miller Waterbury
 Apparatus turning-First, A Reich enstein Waterbury; second L. Merkia Waterbury; third, Fl. Lange, Water bury.
 Prizes for three classes in aII-round work as follows:
 Class First R. LanKe, Water bruy: second George Miller Water bury; third, w Walter. Waterbury.
 Class First, A. Reichenstein, Waterbury; second. L. MerlSIe. Water bury; third, Albert Schaeffer. Rock vile.
 Class S-First. A. Pilz, New Britain; second IF. Lange. Waterbury; third, F. Sollbert. Waterbury.
 Mile Run-First, Albert Schaeffen Rockville: second. NJ. Sieger, Water bury; third. w Schs effer, Rockville
 Mile Relay-Won by the Rockville team.
 The Rockville Lady Turner's gave an exhibition in club swinging. The societies competing in the fest were Meriden. Rockville. Waterbury Turn Nerein. Waterbury Norwaerts and New Britain.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-16
NOANk
Grammar School to Graduate Twelve Pupils Work on Exhibition Today Dolls House and Furnishings Made by School Children.

1 Friday evening. June IT, is the date l set for the graduation exercises of the class that will receive their di- , plomas from the Noank grammar school this year A class of twelve | will be graduated which are as fol- | lows: Ada Davis, valedictorian; l Dorothy Lamb. saIutatorian; Adelaide | Libby Meta Ingham Marjorie Luce, Esther Rathbun. Angus McQuanie. Lester Smith, Avis Mcgowan, Maude Tracy. Eugene Burdick, Lois Ash craft.
 An interesting programme have been prepared by the principal, Miss Helen Prentiss, as follows:
 Invocation. Rev. H. B. Rankin: sal utatory, with composition, Dorothy Lamb; piano trio Misses Davis. Ing ham and Libby; recitation, An Order for a Picture, Maude Tracy; cello and violin duet, Tilrs Serenade. dessrs, Daboll and Grinnell: recita- tfon A Legend of Bregenz, Adelaide Libby: song. Lullaby. Arlena Lamb and Viola Sistare; composition, Full ton and Ills Steamboat. Angus Mo Quarrie; recitation. A Song in Camp. Lois Ashcroft; quartette, Messrs, Me Turk. Cushman. Brown and Durham; recitation. Already, Avis Mcgowan: composition Discovery of the Hudson, Lester Smith, solo. with cello obbli- gato. George Durham; recitation. The Sandpiper, Esther Rathbun; compost ton. Battle of Gettysburg. Eugene Burdick: duet, To a Wild Rose. ga votte. Messrs Daboll and Grinnell; recitation. Independence Bell. Marjorie Luce; recitation. Inchcape Rock. Meta Ingham; quartette: musical recitation with valedictory. Ada Davis; address and presentation of diplomas, Hon. A. S. Chester.
 Pupils to Exhibit Work.
 This (Thursday) afternoon between the hours of and o'clock there is to be a public exhibition of the work of the pupils at the schoolhouse. This exhibition covers drawing and manual work done under the direction of Miss Frances Nye, the drawing teacher of the town of Groton. The local pupils have had greater opportunities for de- velopment along the manual line be- cause of a superior equipment of tools provided by William l. Spicer. Among the things they have made are a doll house completely furnished, each room in the school furnishing one room, and other articles of utility.
 DaIrympIe- Jenkins Marriage.
 Frederick Lewis Dalrymple, young est son of MT. and Mrs. Henry Dal- rymple of the village. was united in marriage with Miss Nellie Olro Jen- kins a the home of MT and Mrs. Fran ces Gould in Medfield, Mass, Wednes- day evening.
 Changing to Common Battery System
 Manager George Johnson and a force of men from the Southern New Eng land Telephone company were in the village Wednesday, changing the tel ephones and installing a telephone in the Ashoy house.
 Various Items.
 Lighthouse tender Larkspur was in the harbor Wednesday and landed As- sistant Inspector G. N. Haywood. who
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-16
NOT THE MAN.
Albert Alberta Freed by Athol Au.
 thorities

Albert Alberto, arrested here Mon day on suspicion of his being guilty of assaulting Miss Lucy Shepardson, a school teacher, at Atho1, Mass, and who was taken to that place by Massa- chusette officers to give the young woman an opportunity to identify him. returned here Wednesday. Miss Shep- ardson said he was not the guilty man. Alberta explained to the officers here that his peculiar actions in Putnam and his wearing of a false moustache was due to peculiar circumstances that weave into quite a remarkable story concerning his alleged infatua ton for a married woman who lives in nearby town. Alberta got out of town Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-16
PUTNAM
Plans for Senator BuIkeIey's Enter tainr1 r1ent-Saunders-M Wedding -Afbert Alberta Freed-Arrest of Miller.

United States Senator Morgan G. Bulkeley, who Is to be rendered a com plimentary banquet at the Putnam inn Saturday afternoon by prominent re pubhcans of the Twenty eighth sena- torial district, is to be the guest of State Senator Charles E. Searls at his beautiful home in Thompson on Fri day evening. Saturday morning Sen ator Bulkeley and his host will make a motor trip, visiting the Tourtelotte Memorial High school, the fine mills of the Grosvenordale company and some Of the attractive farms in the towns of Thompson, Woodstock and PomfrSt.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-16
Interesting Programme Arranged-Es-
 says and Orations to Be Given.

Following is the class day pro- gramme at Ki11ingly high school:
 Overture, Repasz Band March, school orchestral Heaven and Earth Display Mendelssohn, school; solos, Harriet <Sophronia B1ackman Florence Lillian Sayles; prayer, Rev. Clarence H. Barber; address of welcome, Louis Ade1ard Woisard; essay, A Glimpse at a Private Library. Dorothy Marguerite Day: music Gaily We're Tripping. Veazie, girls chorus; oration, Famous Living Composers, Raymond Abner Preston: class history. Ruth Abby Smith; music. The Stormy Evening, Chadwick, school; class prophecy. Jennie Gladys Berriman; presentation of gift Carroll Martin Lawton; sing ing of class ode, class of 1910; music, The Gallant Troubadour, Watson, school; benediction.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-16

Southbridge Wednesday on a charge of having broken into house in Ash ford during the daytime about a week ago, stealing watch therefrom. He will probably get a hearing in the nearby town today (Thursday).
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-16

The imports of cotton pieoe goods into Bombay during 1909 amounted to 425, ,e6l .s5l wards. valued at 324,636.G .G4s against 64O.091.513 yards, value.F at $36,349.742. in 1908.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-16
DANIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS.
K. H. s. CLASS DAY.

camp and it is prospering in satis- flying degree
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-16
DANIELSoN

Episcopal Parish to Commemorate St. Afban's Day-S. of V. Camp May Be Reorganized-CIass Day Exercises at Hiqh School.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-16
CHARGED WITH THEFT.

Arrest of Robert Miller of Eastford.
 Robert Miller, about 20 years of age resident in Eastford. was arrested in
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-16

Lighthouse tender Larkspur was in the harbor Wednesday and landed As- sistant Inspector G. N. Haywood. who
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-08-17

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room to himself. "
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stage.
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many little comedies and tragedies.
AND IN this, her latest produc-
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