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The Dickinson press., 1911-05-27
Make RY. TIES LAST
BY SPECIAL Preparation

The Northern Pacific is this spring
replacing ties all over the system in
accordance with its annual program of
roadbed, improvement. Each spring,
IL per cent of the ties along the lines,
are replaced with new ones. and this
spring there is being put in on all
divisions q total Of 2, As, 588 ties.
The company has at Brainerd; Mime
sofa, a tie treating plan which are SUBJ
jected to-a preserving process all of the
ties used with the exception Of. tamarack
and red oak ties. This treating process
consists in soaking the tie with creosote
and other chemicals, which lenethens
the life of the tie by approximately five
years. In the case of the tamarack and
red oak ties, the texture of the wood is
such as to prevent the treating process
from taking and these ties naturally
have the maximum lease of life.
The total renewal of ties on the sys-
TEN is IL per cent, and the practice of
the Northern Pacific is to make this
renewal each year, with the result that
every eight years. approximately, the
ties on the sy stem are entirely renewed.
A vast amount of rock and gravel
ballast is also being p~laced>on the right
Of way. especially in North Dakota and
eastern Montana. Widening of right of
way preparatory to constructing double
track is also being pushed rapidly in
those sections east of the Rocky Noun
%tains where the system is not already
double tracked. Of its total mileage
between Saint Paul, Duluth and the
Pacific coast, the Northern. Pacific now
has in daily use, a total of $40 miles OF
double, track and 1047 Of alternate lines,
ASS miles between Saint Paul. Seattle
and Portland are equipped with electric
automatic block signals. sf
The Dickinson press., 1911-05-27
HOTEL FOR SALE

A paying hotel property at Richardton
for sale on reasonable terms; has q
roon1s,.steam heat equipped with cleo
trio and gas lights and water. Inquire
of EIartun9 Real Estate & Loan Co.,
Dickinson. Asst
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
WINDHAn COUNTY.
WlNpHAM
Rev. R. G. HartIsy of Wilimantic to
 Occupy Local Pulpit-Notes..

Mrs. E, w Loomis returned We'd nesday from q three weeks visit in New York and Hartford,
 Recent arrivals at The Inn include Mrs. Margaret French and Dr. E. B. Thompson of New York and Mrs. Cans of New London.
 Mir. and Mrs. Harry Taintor, who have been spending the winter in the south, have returned and are at The Inn for a few weeks.
 MT. Carey of Northampton was a guest at F. F. Webb's Wednesday. Rev. R. c. Hartley of Tn& Baptist church in Willimantic. will exchange with Rev. H. c. Grimes.
 The topie of the C. F. meeting sun day evening is The Universal Duty oi Making Pledges; Psalms 61:5-S. Lead-
 CT. c. A. Barstow of South Windham MT. and Mrs. Alfred E. Harvey ana son of Woodstock sepnt Sl rday .tt Henry Harvey's.
 Tha Center school was closed tw days last week. The teachers were aiven Thursday as a day to visit oth er schools and on Friday they attend ed the teachers convention in Nor wish.
 George Hanley has purchased the Hart place and will move there abou, July 1. Mrs. Hart will go to Willi- mantle.
 Mir. and Mrs. Frank F. Webb have returned from Winter Haven, Fla and are at their home on West stree for the summer.
 Windham people are going to los, Rev. W. M. Brown and family Mir 1 Brown has accepted the call to tht Hampton Congregational church. l w. H. Brown has resigned his posi-
 tion as leader of the Congregations church choir.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
ercises to be held by the Sunda, school on Children's day.
HANOVER
Church to Recognize Mothers Day. Conference of Six Churches Next Wednesday.

Mothers day will be recognized in the church and Sunday school services next Sunday.
 At the conference of the six churches to be held here next Wednesday Rev. Dr. Danforth of Groton will preach the sermon Secretary Rae of Hartford will give an address on the Sunday school as an evangelizing agency. Miss Williston of Pomfret will speak on Immigration from the missionary ex- hihit and it's pageant in Boston.
 Village Notes
 Mrs. Clark of Hartford has recently visited her father, Charles Perry.
 Mrs. Long of Boston has been the guest of her sister, Miss Eadie.
 Mir. and Mrs. Powell have returned to their farm on the Versailles road after their winters visit in Florida
 George Hope and family have moved to the vicinity of the Pagra mill.
 Accepted Local invitation. The New London association of churches and ministers have accepted the invitation of the Hanover church to meet here next May. It will be the ffftieth anniversary of the organiza ton of the New London conference in this place.
 MT. and Mrs. James Tanner and son have moved here from Philadelphia. MT. Tanner takes James Fuckers place as loom fxer Tn the mill.
 Mir. and Mrs. Dressing and daughter from New York city are occupying the Eraest Smith cottage.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
.DAYvfLtE
Young ladiss' Club Enssrtsins prstb<
 erhoed cIub-Brief Psrsonsls-

The Ladies Aid society met win sMr- and Nrs. w J. Reynolds Wedneb- day afternoon E
 Mrs. Almira Thompson is to have with Ter during the summer Mr. and Mrs, William Barton and their sous Ernest
 Miss JenEIe Reddy is with the Con- saln1erss Ice company. having left the office of Attorney Bill.
 MT and Mrs w. P. Kelley hato been taking southern trip. visiting Norfolk, Virginia Beach. Richmond.
 MT. and Mrs. George Thomas we<s at the shome of MT. and Mrs. r. IT. Field recently.
 Mrs William Babceck entertained Miss CIara Wood over Sunday.
 Entertained Drothsrhood Club.
 The Young Ladies' club entertained the Brotherhood club, a social evening being spent and happy vas the young man if his lucky number drew th6 right May basket
 Miss Florence Ho1iinson received c Miss Hazel Smith was in WiIIinan- tic over Sunday,
 Mir. and Mrs. Edson Arnsbee have moved to one of George willism We5- ster's houses
 Charles Martin spent Sunday with his parents. MT. and Mrs Benjamin
 sabin s. Russell was the guest over Sunday of Charles C. Phelps of WsH- ingford. The Dayville district fire association adjourned Tuesday evening for a week. Raymond Burnett is spending the week i'll town.
 R. G. Anderson. the new sgperfn- tendent.. expects to move his family here shortly.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
Grange Discusses Reciprocity-Local Party Visits The World in Boston.

At the Congregational church last Sunday Miss Bernice A and Miss Gladys E. M. Hewitt were received into membership. Mrs. Fred Taylor as organist at the Congregational church. Miss Gladys Hewitt is filling the vacancy.
 A meeting of the trustees of the Congregational church was held in. the Buckingham library a week ago Thurs day evening, several matters pertaining to the church being discussed.
 Rev. MT Aver of the Baptist church and Rev. k. B. smith of the Congraga- tional church are to exchange pulpits tomorrow.
 Mrs. David Pitcher and two chill dren were called to New York last Saturday by the sudden death of a
 Mrs. A. J. Stevens of Providencs Is visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. Nelson Geer.
 W. L. L. Spencer recently received $200 lot of fruit trees. / Discussed Reciprocity.
 Al thu regular meeting of the grange Thursday evening the lecturers hour was devoted to a discussion of the reciprocity bill
 Attended Conference.
 At the county conference of the Con gr egational churches at Jewett City last Tuesday the First churchswas rep resented by Rev. E. B. Smith. Deacon Nathaniel. Manning Miss Rose Stan dish and Mir. and Mrs. George w. Ly man as delegates. Besides these, Mrs. Nathaniel Manning and Deacon and Mrs. William Wetmore were in attend ance.
 Witnessed World in Boston.
 Wednesday morning a party of ten left Lebanon to visit The World in Boston. Those in the party were Rev. F. B. Smith Mrs. S. w. Throop, Miss Hattie E. Hewitt. Miss E. B. Hunting = ton Miss Sophie Dolbeare, Miss Rose Standish. Miss Virginia Loomis. Miss Sarah Danielson and Misses Bernice and Gladys Hewitt. They are to re turn today.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
NORTH SToNINGT0N
Paper Read at Westerly by Rev. Luz clan tDrury-IlIustrated Lecture by State Forester.

Rev. Lucian Drury read a paper, A Study of the Word Gospel as Used in the New Testament, before the West erly Ministerial association at their regular meeting Monday morning. which was highly commended by all the members present.
 Local Delegates.
 Rev. F. M. Hollister Deacon and Mrs. John D.. Avery and Col and Mrs James F.. Brown were delegates from the local Congregational church to the county conference at Jewett City on Tuesday.
 Mrs. F. H. Knowles has returned to her home in this village after an ab- sence of several weeks in Baltimore
 Dr. W H. Knowles of Baltimore spent Sunday in town.
 Mrs. H. NJ. Pendleton and Miss Della Wheeler visited Boston Monday.
 Miss Phebe B. Sheffield is teaching in Poquetanuek.
 Mrs. w. H. HiIlard visited friends in Groton this week. E MT. and Mrs. Charles B. Caswell and son, Clifford w. Caswell. attended the funeral of Mir CaswelFs brother-in law, Albertus Chapman, at Westerly Wednesday.
 Heard State Forester
 The grange had an open meeting Fri day evening, with an illustrated lecture on Forestry by Samuel Spring, state forester
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
THOMPSON
May Basket Psrty-Desth Of Jsmss
 SheIdon.

Miss Violet Geissler entertained c May baske. party Tuesday nighs-
 Lowell x. Ross moved Wedpesdzy to Elm street, Putnam.
 A party from the Congregational church attended the World in Boston Tuesday
 The Wicks residence is open for ths summer.
 Mrs. r. NJ. Knight has been enter taining her brother. William Covell of Providence. and Miss Helen Macd0n- ald
 Mrs. C. O Brott Of Hartford has been visiting relatives in tOwa-
 MT. and Mrs. H. <. Morse entertained their granddaughter from Springfield over Sunday.
 Forrest Rhodes is preparing his cos- tage for summer occupancy.
 Mrs. G. A. Pettis entertained Mrs- Fred Card, Miss Doris Card and Crzcs West of Putnam on sunday.
 James Sheldon. keeper of the cnsa- die reservoir. died last Saturday. He leaves his wife and one daughter. Mrs. Rowland Mills.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
LISBON
Serious Woodland Fires-Briefs and
 Personals.


 More woods and brush fires the past week have called out the wardens and other fire fighters. Friday a large tract was burned over above the brick schoolhoise, and Saturday afternoon a, fire that was started on the Hull place spread to the adjoining wood land and burned for several hours.
 Personal Mention.
 Miss Lois Wibberley had as her guest or Sunday her teacher, Miss Armstrong of the Central Village high school Mrs. Frank Knight has so far re- covered from her recent illness as to be about the house.
 Mrs. Edmund Weeks and two chill dren, Etta May and Walter, were at the home of Mrs. Weeks parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kendall over Sunday R. M. Baker recently purchased a handsome new auto.
 Claire Barner of Waterbury was the guest of his parents. MT. and Mrs. R. R. Barber. on Saturday.
 Rev. r. A. Fuller attended the World in Boston Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
LEFFINGMELL.
Surprise Party for J. c. LefinsweII on 75th Birthday-Gift with Dollar Bill 5ookmarks-Sudden WhirIwind Docs namaas.

T. Charles Lefingwell enjoyed sur prise 9iyen him Tuesday evening when over fifty friends gathered at his home. After the host had recovered from the effects of the real surprise. a book, entitled Quiet Talks About Jesus, which had ten bookmarlss in it in the form of one-dollar bills. was presented by Rev. J: c. Ward in behalf of the president of the Phiiathea class' pre- sented him bouquet of carnations on behalf of the class. He expressed his thanks for and appreciation of the re- menbrance and the spirit that prompt ed it Games were enjoyed after which the party adjourned to the din- tn-law of MT. Le4inEwelrs, read a poem, the Milestone. which was writ ten for MT. Lefhngwells 76th birthday by Isabelle Craig Champlin of Nor wich. After the beautiful poem re- treatments of cake. cocoa and ice ing and Mrs c. Thomas LefIingwell were pianists. A solo by the host, also one by A. H. Beebe was enjoyed. Sil- yer Threads Among the Gold by Frank Lefnnswell. A. H. Beebe and Austin Rathbun, was beautifully rendered ers had been received by MT, Leffing- well during the day.
 PsrsonaIs.
 Mrs. C. Thomas Lehingwell and hel guest, Mrs. William Morgan. spent Wednesday with Mrs, Emerson Turner of Broadway, Norwich.
 Mir. and Mrs. Warren D. Nichols oi Willimantic spent Sunday at the home of MT. and Mrs. c, Leland Palmer.
 don were among the congregation al the Baptist church Sunday, They were guests of c ,. D. Ellis and family.
 c. B. Bushnell and H. E. Spencer. ol Ta-ftvilie were guests of friends in this place Sunday.
 East Great plain were Sunday guest; at Mir. and Mrs. Forrest Lefhngwelfs s Miss Annie Cali<ins of Norwich spen Sunday with friends in town. Mrs. Nellie Rogers, wife of the lat, Deacon George W. Rogers, went las week to the home of her niece in Will limantic,A her brother, Samuel Pellett returning to his home in Providence. MT. and Mrs. John I. Ross spen Sunday with relatives in Montville. Mammoth Lemon. Mrs. c. L. Palmer has lemon whicl she raised which measures Il by 1 inches. and weighs thirteen ounces. Damage by WhirIwInd. c. L. Palmer's residence was visite, by a whirlwind Saturday mornini about 11.30 o'clock. It came witf such force it slammed doors an, blinds, sea ttered slabs from a larg l pile in the yard several feet away tossed a wire pen by feet. chick ems and hen which were in 1t, severa feet in the air. killing six chickens one chicken was discovered later ol the roof of the house.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. c. Dolbeare spen Wednesday with friends ill Jewet City.
 The Sunshine Band held an inter esting meeting at the home of Ger trude Ward Saturday afternoon. Mrs Luther Gray of Norwich spen Monday with Mrs. c. T. LefiinsweiL.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
SCOTLAND.
Grange confers | Deerees-Forest Fire Only Conquered by Setting Back Fires.

Mrs. c. F. Brenn returned this week from a visit in Stratford and vicinity.
 Mrs. L. B. Penney left Monday for Waterford, to spend the week with MT. and Mrs. George Gallup
 Mrs. J. o. BaE,cock of Avondale, R. l., was a recentA guest of Deacon and Mrs. A. H. Gallup.
 Mrs. Ellisor, who has been a guest at the home of MT. and Mrs. D. H. Barstow, left this week for her home in Florida.
 Mrs. o. H Sweet is recovering from her recent illness and is now able to sit up part of the day.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Fitch of Nor wich spent Wednesday at the home or Town Clerk and Mrs, J. B. Bacon.
 Grange confers Degrees.
 The local grange held a special meet ing on Wednesday evening to confer the first and second degrees.
 Luther Clark and business associate of Hartford were in town one day re- gently, calling on friends and relatives making the trip in MT. ciark's auto Mir. Clark's father, F. H, Clark, and cousin, R. E. Sweet, accompanied them on their return trip to Hartford.
 Bookcase for School Room.
 Throueh the efforts of the grammar room teacher, Mrs. R. E, Geer, and her pupils, a handsome oak bookcase was obtained, and is greatly appreciated not only as an ornamental but exceed ingly useful accessory to their room
 1,6oo Acre Forest Fire.
 A forest fire on the cast side of Little river ragged all Saturday after noon. ont was finally thought to have been conquered by the mill people, who worked until late Saturday night. sun day the heavy wind again started the blaze. and the men of the village and vicinity were called to help subdue it This was done only by setting back fires, but not until it had burned over about 1900 acres, much of 1t timber and woodland.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
WAUREGAn
Friends Surprise William csHrsy-
 Death of Lionel coyette.

A local officer notified William Gzff- ney Sunday evening that he wa< wanted to appear at his (Mr. Gaff- neys) house, to answer to a seTiouf charge. On arrival there he felI fnfs the arms of his friends. who had gath cred to give him am agreeable sur- Giles Lucier is again confined to his bed with liver trouble.
 Miss Bertha CruTnIey was q Provf- dence visitor recently
 Ernest Leonard of Occum was fhe guest of WauTegan relatives and friends Sunday.
 Rain Badly Needed.
 The streams are getting low again and Hpless rain comes soon farmers will again be obliged to haul water for their stock.
 George Brothers is recovering slow ly from his recent illness.
 Alfred Markham of Boston vas q guest of friends here Thursdav
 C. B. Wheat1y has been making re- paits on his property in West Wau-
 Mare Sn1othered Colt.
 Leon Shfppee lost a young colt on "Wednesday by it's mother lying upon and smOthering it.
 The new stack of the Waure&sn company is nearing completion hav- ing reached a height of over 10S feet
 Lionel Goyette's Death.
 Lionel Goyette. IF. son Of Joseph Goyette. died Wednesday from a com plication of diseases, having been ill only short time
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
0AKDAf.E.
Entsrtainment civen by Ladies Social
 union Notes.

The church was represented at tho New London county conference of Congregational churches at .!ewett City Fellows as delegates. Others who at tended were Mrs. Ellen Clifford, Miss Mabel Browning. Mrs. F. c. SehoIdeid. Mrs E. F. Gomstoclx, Mrs. F. F. Parker an Miss Carrie Parker.
 Entertainment at Chapel.
 The Ladies' Social union gave an entertainment in the chapel on Thurs day evening. Cake and ice cream were on sale.
 Rev. Fl. T. Arnold of Norwich occu- church on Sunday, prea ching from the words She hath done what she could. Mark IA: 5.
 Mrs. J. C. Fellows led the Y. F. S. 2. P, meeting. Topic, Lessons frum Great Livcs-Ruth. Ruth l: 14-22. There was large attendance at the meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
lEDYARD
Ststs Road to Be Completed Soon
 Notes of Local Interest.

The Eldrsdee Construction company of Mystic, which commenced building a state road below the drawbridge last fall having taken up the work again after an idleness enforced by the win ter. Many complaints have been en- tered t. the seiectmen of the dangerous condition of tnis road. and on Monday John Donovan, county inspector, Dis 1rict Engineer Campbell First Select man Holdridge. together with Luther 'C. Gray and Frederick Eldridge, met and inspected the road. Mir. Eldridge was informed that the road must be completed soon. which he has agreed to do. About 800 feet of rubble will be laid in the center of the road to carry of the water.
 Grange Works Eight Candid ates.
 Ledyard grange met in regular ses- sion on Saturday evening and worked the first and second degrees on eight candidates.
 Various Topics.
 The many friends of Mrs. Lucy White will be pleased to learn that she Es frnprc wing.
 Mrs. Joseph A. Clark and little daughter have returned home from a visit with her mother. Mrs. Daniel O. Lamb.
 Calvin Hewitt has entered the em- p'oy of the Southern New England Telephone company.
 Mrs. Shu5ael Holmes and Mrs. Nell lie Mair of Preston City visited with Mrs. Holmes daughter. Mrs. $. l.. 1Ioidridge on Monday.
 Miss Hazel Robinson has been the guest of Miss Ethel Hewitt.
 Mrs. Katie Kinney of Quinebaug is staying with her sister, Mrs. Elmer Phillips.
 Mir. and Mrs. Phillips have the sym pathy of friends in the loss of their little boy. who was three days old
 Miss Florence M. Burnett of Nor rvich Town was a Saturday visitor in town.
 William !. Allyn has purchased the AHert E. Eccleston farm from Mir. Miller, one of the heirs.
 NIT. and Mrs. John Morgan of Keena. N. H.. have been spending a few days with Mrs. Jane Morgan.
 Mir. and Mrs. Enos M. Gray were callers in Mystic Sunday.
 Mrs. Julia Chapman Of Norwich spent Monday win her mother, Mrs. Jane Morgan.
 Mrs. James MacCra cKen and Mrs Tharles Babcock spent Wednesday with Mrs. Johr Wilsians.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
M0HEGAN
Happenings of the Wsek-visiters ir
 Local Homes.

There was a large attendance at church Sunday morning and evening.
 Herbert Storey and Miss Mary Nor gan of Groton called on Mrs. E. T. Baker Sunday.
 Miss Emma F. Baker of New London was the guest of Mrs E. T. Baker the first of the week.
 Mrs George Sturgis and children of New London are visiting their grand mother, Mrs. F. T. Baker.
 Mrs. Lizzie Fowler and daughter Beatrice were in New London Monday, visiting Mrs. Quidgeon and Mrs. Strickland.
 Miss Lizzie Hunter of Mystic called on friends in this place Sunday.
 Mrs. Hart was in New London the first of the week.
 Mir. and Mrs Fred Marion of Mystic are visiting Mir. and Mrs. William J. Hunter.
 Mrs Griffing of Groton has returned home after visiting Mrs. Hunter for several days.
 John A. Smith, who has been con- fined to the house for several weeks with rheumatism, is better.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
LIBERTY HILL

Henry V. Oehlers and family arrived hera Wednesday evening from New " ork city and will occupy their newly purchased home, which is the Mac Cormac place.
 Herbert Cfi1lett has hired the J.oomls place and is moving into his new home.
 Deacon Amos T.. Babcocls who has been living at the MacCormac place, is moving to wHlirnantic and, will live with his daughter. Mrs. Charles Ed wards.
 Patrick Brown has sold his farm and an auction was held Monday. Cows sold high, one bringing above $75. M- Brown moved Tuesday to Chestnut street. Willimantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
NEW LONDON COUNTY
GALES FERRY
Report of Sunday School Convention
 Givcn-Notss and Personals

An interesting report of the recent snidyear conference of the New Lon- dcn County Sunday School association halc in New London was given by Mrs. Emma Harrison. who attended as a delegate from the Gales Ferry M. E. Sunday school. at the close of the study hour on Sunday
 Mrs Ssrsh Colver and her daughter. Miss Kate E. Colver. of the navy yard. were aftendants at the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Elisha Aver. at Norwich on Friday of last week.
 C. Allyn Brown of Hartford was a Huest last week of his grandmother, Mrs Lucy Brown
 The annual meeting for the election of officers Of the Gales Ferry C ame- tery association will be held at the vestry of the M. IL. church this (Sat- urday) afternoon at o'clock.
 Mrs Hudson Leav venWOrth and son William of Winsted. who have been spending a few weeks past at Shore Home cottage. removed to The Icha- bod on Saturday.
 Postmaster samuel F. Brown was a visitor in New York OF Tuesday and "Wednesday.
 Mrs Latham Smith was the guest of MT. and Mrs Walter Gardner of New Lcrdon Tuesday.
 Meeting of Missionary Society.
 There was an attendance of IS st the May meeting of the local auxiliary of the Woman's Home Missionary so- ciety of the Methodist Episcopal church on Tucsday afternoon, when the aux Hilary was entertained by Mrs. Ellie StcGdard and her sister, Mrs Lulu Hampstead. at Mrs. Stoddard's home sn zne village. The study of Porto Rico was continued from the previous meeting. interesting readings on the topic being given by several members after the devotional exercises and roll cal. The question exercise was in charge of Miss Sarah Latimer. Re Treatments were enjoyed at the close Of the literary programme.
 Willard Maynard. engineer of a New York trsboat. called on his mother, Mrs. Lydia Maynard. of Allyn's Point, on Thursday of last week.
 Rev. and Mrs. C. Wilson Harrison and Mrs. Emma Harrison were enter tained by Mrs. Sarah Colver at her home at the navy yard on Monday.
 I F. Perkins of the Nit. Hermon school. who has been spending few days with his parents. Mir. and Mrs. ID. c. Perkins. left Tuesday morning for East Northheld, Mass. where he will be employed during the summer.
 Franklin H. Brown of Norwich was ir the village on Saturday, attending -o the launching of his auxiliary sloop Ruth.
 Mrs. Deiphine Fish. who has been spending the winter months with re,;i- tives in Hartford. arrived on Saturday at her home in the village. Her daugh- ter. Mrs. William Brooks. of Hartford accompanied her home.
 Miss Mabel Smith spent a few days last week ct the home of MT. and Mrs. Isaac Geer in Ledyard.
 Miss Amy Sstterlee of Norwich vis- tied relatives here the first of the weak