Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-13
MYST1c.
Death of Luther 4. Morsan-T ThIr&y- one Applicants for Postal servics- Local happsnings.


 Luther 4. Morsal. who was taken trai Hall block, died at his room in the Hotel Hoxie Sunday at 3 p- IT,, after having regained consciousness; E MT. Morgan was born in Ledyard and was "A years of age. He had resided here more than sixty years For over |sstore in the Central Hall block, and a few years ago retired to take care of his real estate business. He was a member Of the Congregational church and or Charity and Relief lodge, F. and A. M. MT. Morgan is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Fannie Armstrong of Lee, MassA who was with her father at the time of his death, and Mrs Mar jorie Burns of Oakland. Cal. Body Brought Here for Burial. Tho body of Mrs. Augusta Smith Lester, who died in New York Thurs day, was brought to Mystic on Sum- day afternoon, and the burial took place in Elm Grove cemetery. Rev. A. c. Jones conducted the services at the ed by many Mystic people, as she often visited her brother Frank B. Smith, and family. when they reeided on West Main street.
 Civil Service Examinations.
 There were 31 applicants who took the civil service examinations on Sat- urday for carrier service, which is to be established in Mystic. The exam nations were held in the City hall in local civil service board, Robert J. Kelley (secretary), Christopher J. Col- lins and Joseph J. Kennedy. Those who tried for the positions were from Mystic, Old Mystic, West Mystic. Mo- ank StoninEton Groton, Westerly. N n0C d uss11, There are to be three carriers and one substitute for the office, which will be established on May 1.
 Funeral of Frederick Watrous.
 The funeral of Frederick Watrous, on Saturday afternoon at his late home at 2.30 o'clock. Many relatives. and friends attended. A delegation from the ". O. G. C., of which he was a member. was present The services were in charge of Rev. e. T. Hatch, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, and words of comfort were spoken to the bereaved family .
 The bearers were Anthony Parker Cornelius Donahue, Leonard Morse and Edwin Williams, Jr. Burial took place in Elm Grove cemetery There were numerous floral forms.
 Will Meet Brown University Team.
 Manager Shea of the basketball team announced on Saturday that he had completed arrangements with the bask- etball team of Brown university to have game in St. Patrick's hall on Tuesday evening, March q, when the visitors will send a good team of college boys here to play..s Mystic claims the championship of the state, having won it from the New Haven team on Tues day. March '. The local boys have played good games this year, having lost only one, and that was with the Westerly team.
 Various Items.
 Mr. and Mrs James w. Lathrop- have returned from a months trip to the Bermudas.
 Robert L. Stone is spending a few days in Boston.
 Brady, of Canonchet, R. l., are guests of Mrs. Brady's sister, Mrs. Fred
 Samuel Edgecomb of Providence is the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Alden Fish.
 day with MT. and Mrs. George c. Lane.
 Mrs. William B. Penfield has return ed from a visit in Hartford.
 Miss Helen Bentley has returned from three weeks visit in Hartford.
 The second degree team which has recently been organized by Stonington lodge, No. 2S, I. O.. o. F., under the new ritual, by the degree master, Eras- tus Fish, met Sunday afternoon in their rooms at o'clock for rehearsal. and on Wednesday night will work the degree on a class~of candidates
 Miss A. Grace Brown has returned from months visit in New York city.
 Benjamin c. Cottrel1 has returned to Sandwich after a few days stay in town.
 Miss Kariska Gates has returned to her home in Mystic, after six months visit in the south and west.