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Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
GALES FERRY
Young Mems Institute Elects Officers Epworth League Social-PersonaI Notes.

A meeting of the Gales Ferry Youns Mems institute was held last week al the vestry of the M. E. church to adopt a constitution and bylaws. The pre- Wilson Harrison as president, Rufus HurIbutt. secretary, with Richard Bracewell, Irving Hurlbutt and Clar- ence Sweet as a committee to draft the constitution, were continued as officers of the institute, and Alfred M. Voor- hees was elected treasurer. The meet ings of the society will be held or Wednesday evenings of each week. Charles Turner, who has besg spending his vacation with his mothe, Mrs. Alonzo Turner, returned to hA home in Hartford this week MT and Mrs. Edwin Keeney of Na4s London called on relatives here recena. ly
 The three younger children of gM and Mrs. Herbert Lewis of the AllynI Point section are i'll with pneumonia.
 Rev. S. F. Maine of Uneasville was a caller at the parsonage recently. Mrs. Charles Unger, who has been the guest of relatives in New York for some time, returned home last week. First Arbutus.
 Harlan Newbury, IT,, picked the first spray of trailing arbutus on Jan. 24 Mrs. Emma Harrison, who has been conducting a mission for a. few weeks past at the Burnside M. E. church, re- turned to the parsonage on Friday. Literary Social. Another of the series of literary events in charge of the social and lit erary department of the Epworth league was held on Tuesday evening al the vestry of the M. E. church. The affair was arranged as magazine evening. The First Blast of the Gales Ferry Bugle by Miss Mary Hurlbutt proved interesting to the audience. A short musical programme, a. piano sole being given by Miss Florence Hurlbutt and a song by Miss Mabel Martin of Meriden, preceded the reading of the magazine articles contributed by local talent, which proved both instructive and highly amusing. Miss Maude A Hauck Mrs. Emma Marrison, Rev. C. Wilson Harrison and Mrs. Courtland E. Colver acted as the readers for the evening. Games were enjoyed by the young people at the close. Miss Mabel Martin of Meriden ar rived here Monday to visit the Misses Hurlbutt.
 Mrs. F. IA James and Mrs. Cyrus Chapman of the Stoddard district were entertained by Mrs. Latham Smith on Wednesday.
 Miss Helen Scranton. who has been the guest of her aunts Miss Amelia and Miss Susan Mathewson. for some time past, left for her home in Durham last week.
 Miss Day of Brewster's Neck called on Rev. and Mrs. c. Wilson Harrison Tuesday.
 Postmaster Brown and his brother N. L. Brown, were engaged with a force of men in cutting the ice on Smiths pond Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
WATERFORD
Jordan Lodge, N. E. o. P., instaiIa
 Officers.

Robert Cauldwell has purchased q building site from Mary A. Littlef1ld.
 James MoNauglston is ready to build a home on the former Littlefield prop erty northwest of Jordan.
 N. E. O. P. installation.
 Jordan Lodge, No. 266, N. E o. P. installed theN following officers Mon day night: Warden, F. J. FeeIey; vice warden, Gustaf Peterson; secretary, William Edwards financial secretary, Mrs. Emma T. Peechey; treasurer, Mrs. Gertrude Manwaring; guide, Mrs. Elizabeth Tooth, guardian, Mrs. Elm ma Slate; sentinel Albert Perkins.
 Mrs. H. Willis Manwaring and Mrs. Emma Queechey of Jordan were city callers Wednesday.
 Rev. MT Wilsox supplied at the First Baptist church, Waterford, last Sunday. f
 Mrs. Mary A. Littlefield and Mrs. Owen C.. Williams were at the Relief Corps meeting in New London Thurs day.
 William Williams is busy on a wood contract just north of Jordan.
 Walter Shelley of New London is spending a few days in town.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
oAkDALE.
Ieehouses FiIIed-PupiIs Given Prizes
 for PunctuaI Attendance.

C. A. Chapman of Palmertown filled B. F. Scholfield's icehouses with ice from SchoIfield's pond one day recent ly.
 G. H. Bradford, D. D. Home and J. l.. Raymond, with 8 large force of helpers, nearly completed filling their icehouses with fine 10-inch ice from the pond. of the Massasoit Manufac- turing company the past weeks
 A large number of young friends or Miss Jennie Swetzer gave her a birth day party on Friday evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. J. Lawrence Raymond.
 Prizes for Punctuality. 2, The following pupils have won the gold pin for perfect attendance at Sum- day school the past year: Miss Jessie Scholfield's class, Helen Lynch, Mrs. Hazel Jornson; Mrs. F. c. Scholfield's class, Marion Lynch, Pauline Glas- brenner, Jenet Home, Jennie Glas- brenner. Hope Comstock; Mrs. John .Lyncll's class, Raymond Scholfield, Chester Comstock, Bertie Fox; Mrs. Edwin Comstocks class, Milton and Chester Gordon. Pauline Glasbrenner and Milton Gordon were present every session of the school.
 Rev. II. T. Arnold of Norwich, preached in the Congregational church on Sunday from the words: There was 8 Man sent from God 2 John 1:6.
 The c. E. meeting was led by Miss Ma1y Johnson; topic: The law o1 rfek4iling prayer Maasa 1l-20:2S sheHe was good attedaacs4 ss
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
FITCHvILLE
Personal Items-Deaths During the Wsek-Fishing in Mill Pond May Be Prohibited.

Arthur Chapman was in Willimantic Sunday and was accompanied home by his wife and daughter, Miss Bernice Chapman, who have been spending a City.
 Mrs. Charles Gore of Norwich Town spent Wednesday with Mrs. 'Vergason.
 Reappointsd Notary Public.
 A. M. Miller received this week the reappointment from the governor of notary public for the ensuing two years.
 Lewis J. Phillips left Thursday even ing for New Jersey, where he will be employed.
 ChiId's Death frem Pneumonia.
 Julia. the nine weeks old Adaughter of MT. and Mrs. John Tieeling, died at the home of her parents Tuesday after a weeks illness from pneumonia. She is survived by one sister beside her parents. Burial was in Yantic ceme- tery.
 Funeral of Philip Brown.
 Word was received in the village Monday of the death from tuberculosis of Philip Brown at 'tha home of MT. He was an adopted son of the late Charles and Harriet Brown of the town of Colchester, being, it is said, one of about forty children taken by MT. and Mrs. Brown from homes to bring up. Brown was employed at one time in the mill here aS a machfnist, but later with a firm in Philadelphia. He is survived by his wife and a young son of Norwich. Burial was in Linwood cemetery, Colchester, Wednesday af- ternoon, the Rev. Michael Maynard of ficiating. The bearers were Arthur Chapman, Jeremiah Sweeney and AL pheus Nye of Fitchville and Isaac Per- kins of Scott Hill.
 State Library Appreciated.
 Judging from the number who visit the hall to secure books from the li- brary furnished by the state, the libra ry is appreciated by the residents of the village.
 To Stock Pond With Perch.
 Some of the local anglers have ap- piled to the game and fisheries com missioners for perch fingerlings for the purpose of stocking the FitchviIle pond. During the present legislature it is said a bill will be presented pro- hibiting fishing in the pond for few years in order to give the fish a chance to mature. At present foreigners catch fish about two inches long. the result beAng no fish in the pond.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
LEDYARD
Good Ten Inch Ice Stored-Loca
 Grangers at Norwich Installation.

Rev. N. B. Prindle of Preston City held prayer meeting at the home of Harry Hayes Monday evening.
 Mrs. Frederick Clark and children of Preston were recent callers at the home of MT. and Mrs. Alfred J. Clark
 Charles s. Hewitt has filled his ice house with nice ten inch ice from Hoidridge's pond.
 Rev. W. F. Whites subject Sunday morning was Robbing God. A good sized audience was present.
 Grangers at Norwich.
 Twenty two members of Ledyard grange went to Norwich Wednesday evening to attend the installation of officers of Norwich grange, which was performed by MT. Taylor of Lebanon grange, assisted by Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Avery.
 The Ladies' Aid society met and worked at the parsonage "Wednesday.
 The officers of Ledyard grange were installed on Saturday evening by w H. Baron of -Danielson, assisted by Mrs. Hathaway and Miss Bishop of Bozrah grange.
 Chapman s. Reeves, who has been visiting friends and relatives in New York, has returned home.
 Miss Blanche Brown of Old Mystic was an over Sunday guest of Miss Mary Belle Gray.
 Dwight Gallup and daughter were guests Thursday of Mrs. Russell Gal lup.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
HAMBURG
Lyme Grange InstaTis Officsrs-Meet.
 of P. H. A-Notes.

Ths many friends of Mrs. olson are Tsained to hear of her serious illness at her home on Lord Hill- A surgeon from Hartford performed an operation last Saturday and she is still in a crit scal condition
 The P. Fl A. held their annual meet fng and elected officers for the ensuing gear iast Tuesday evening.
 Miss Mary Hall of Old Lyme was a caller in Sterling City last Monday.
 Installation of Officers.
 At regular meeting of Lyme grange the officers for 1911 were in- stalled by Robert Andrews of New Britain. After short but interesting programme a chicken pie supper was enjoyed Visitors were present from Chester and Salem.
 The school board met Wednesday afternoon to transact business.
 Miss Sadie Miller of Chester was home for a few days Iast week.
 The Rev. MT. Oaker of New Haven preached here last Sunday morning.
 Miss Emma Sawyer is visiting her brother. Robert Sawyer, at Cornfeld Point farm
 Harry Pierson of Old Lyme was in Own on business last Wednesday.
 lay Harding was an Essex visitor the first of the week
 Miss Elsie Harding of Old Lyme is spending the week at her home in Ster- ling City.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
v0LUNTOWN
Whist Players Busy-Good Records of Fox Hunters-Funeral of James Hall.

The Rev. w. A. Keefe attended a meeting of the American Irish His- torical society in New York on Satur- day evening.
 Owing to the absence of Father Keefe on Sunday mass at St. Thomas church was celebrated by one of La Saiette fathers from Hartford. Owing to weather conditions the dance which was to have been held in Union haH was postponed.
 Miss Jennie Campbell of the New London Business college spent the week end at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. James Campbell.
 Frank RitchOtte of Phenix, R. l., was recent guest at the home home of his brother, William Ritchotte.
 Miss Eva Blanchette of Drummond- vile, R. l., is a guest at the home of her sister, Mrs. Oyila. RuSsi.
 The Home Whist club met Monday evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. Edmond Herbert The prize winners were: Firste, Miss Hazel BackJs and Arthur L. Briggs; seconds, Mrs. Fred Brown and Edward E. Clark.
 Won Whist Prizes at Versailles.
 On Saturday evening a party of 12 Boucher and daughters, Alphonsine, Aldea and Matilda, Oliym. Boucher, MT. and Mrs. Philip Boucher, Mir and Mrs. Jerry Maigret, Corlis Cantara, and George Dumond journeyed to Yer sailles. where they were entertained Bartolenae Duguette. Twelve tables were played, the result being that the lions share of the prizes were brought back to Voluntown. The winners were: Ladies'-First, Mrs. Louis Boucher; second, Miss Matilda Boucher; con- solation, Mrs. Philip Boucher, all of Voluntown. Gentlemen 's-First, R. Iavursruce, Versailles; second, Louis Boucher, Voluntown; consolation, Mos es Duguette, Versailles.
 Fox Hunters Record.
 James Hopkins captured fox Sat urday.
 James Congdon brought in another fox on Friday, making his seventh for the season. He has captured four in the town of Griswold, which makes his total eleven, a good seasons work.
 Death of James Hall. Monday noon James Hall died at his home in the Yellow Mill Village, after an illness of five days with pneumonia. He was in his 66th year, and has been a resident of this town for many years. He is survived by his wife, two sons, William and Frank Hall; two daughters, Mrs. Ferdinand Dupont and Mrs. Henry Macomber, and several grandchildren. The funeral took placs rom HIS nome. fIcV. MT. .OldnIey or Jewett City officiating. Burial was in Robbins cemetery.
 Ovilla Russi spent Saturday and Sunday visiting relatives at Phenix, R. l.
 To Celebrate LincoIn's Day.
 Court Liberty, Mo- 132. F. of A., plans to celebrate IAncoln's day with a so- cial evening. when the members and their wives and lady friends will be the guests of the court.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
LEFFIN6WELL
Surprise for Mir. and Mrs. Charles
 Rathbun on Formers Birthday.

Monday about twenty-five friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Charles I. Rathlbun surprised them by gather ing at their home to celebrate MT. Rathbun's birthday. A most enjoyable evening was spent, duo to the efforts of the host and hoDtess. Cake and CO., coe were served la4e in the evening, and music, both vocal and instrument- al was very much enjoyed. Miss An nie Capron and Mrs. Thomas Leffing- we'll presided at the piano.
 Mrs. John I. Ross has returned home after caring for her father, Frank Reynolds of MontvilIe, who has been seriously III.
 Alvin Thompson of New London was the guest Of Miss Edith Lef1ng- we'll tho first of the week.
 George ". Rogers, who has been confiued to his aaenae with rheumatism, is able to be out.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Gardner of Yan- tie were Sunday guests at the home of John l. Ross.
 Mrs. Warren Nichols returned to Willimantic Monday, after spending a few days at the home Of MT. and Mrs. c. Leland Palmer.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
cLARk's FALLS

Mrs. Barber Lewis of Glasgo was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Susan Babbock, and family on Sunday.
 Arthur Main of the Fishers Island coast guard has been at home sick for . few days with a hard cold and grip.
 Wilson ID. Main, one of the coast guard of the Fishers Island life saw ing station, was home over Monday night with his parents. Mir. and Mrs. R. n. Maine. y
 Frank Maine of Stonington visited his mother. Mrs. c. E. Maine, We'd nesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
NORTH LYME
Funeral of Miss Hattie Baisey-Motor
 Trip to Norwich.

Miss Hattie Bailey, formerly of Sa- lem, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Alvah Morgan of East Lyme, on Saturday, at the age of 73 years. The funeral was held Tuesday at Il a. m. :; burial in Jordan cemetery.
 Mrs. William Sisson and w. M. Sis son. Jr, attended the funeal> of their aunt, Miss Bailey, in East Lyme, Tues day. c. R. Tiffany of Wallingford also attended Miss Bad1ey's funeral.
 -Chauncey Lefangwell and family en- tertained a party of friends pleasant ly at their home last Monday even ing.
 Mrs. Mary Fosdick returned to New Ydfk Monday. after g lengthy visit at J. l.. Raym0ndA
 N. s. Strong motored to Norwich last Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
ASHWILLETT
MT. Monsee Entertains-Notes of Local
 Interest.

Mrs. s. Pugh. has returned home from a business trip to New York.
 Mrs. A. A. Morgan has returned home after visiting with her daughter, Mrs. w. F. Thompson, in Westerly.
 J. Nelson and family have moved from the. John Vevay farm at Pendle- ton Hill to the house occupied by Giles Huntley.
 Henry l. Palmer of Westerly spent Wednesday night with $. D. Pierce and family.
 Saturday night there was a surprise party at Martin Monsee's, it being his birthday. About fifty were present from Rixtown, Glasgo and Voluntown and spent the evening in dancing and games. At Il o'clock refreshments were served, after which the party de- parted, wishing MT. Monsee many happy returns of the day.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
M0HEGAN
Brief Items of Local Interest

Albert Fielding of Norwich called on friends in this place last week.
 MT and Mrs. QuidSeon of New Lon don were visitors in this place We'd nesday evening.
 Miss Cynthia Fowler is confined to her home by Illness.
 Mrs. Dunn, who has been Ill with grip, is better
 Miss F. Baker of New London was the guest Sunday of her mother, Mrs. T. Baker.
 Nearly everyone in this place are suffering with severe colds. !. Mrs. Hart of New London called on friends here last week.
 o. Allen has returned from New
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND

were guests Thursday of Mrs. Leon ards parents, MT. and Mrs. Seth w. Carver of Colchester.
 l.. Spaulding was in Norwich We'd nesday.
 The Busy Bees met Friday with Mrs. H. C.. Leonard. Iau
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
PENDLETON HILL
May Close Public schoeI-Meetna o-
 Ladies' Aid Soeiety-PersonaIs.

Irving Thompson, who broke his wrist recently, is doing nicely. The fracture was reduced by Dr. Sweet of Jewett City.
 The Ladies' Aid society met with Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson on Thurs day.
 Mrs Charles Hillard spent few days with her parents last week.
 The school supervisor, MT. King, wis., ited the Hill school on Wednesday. As there are only three pupils who attend there is talk of closing the school. Clark Coon is the teacher.
 Miss Mamie Brown of Westerly spent Sunday at Mrs. J. M. Cooks.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
Who is Going and Coming-Incidents. Accidents
 and Building in Three Counties.

the funeral of Miss Jerusha Hinckley on Tuesday in Lebanon.
 Deacon l.. A., Robinson was in Willi- mantle on Sunday.
 Mrs. William Cox was in South Windham on Sunday.
 Miss Florence Hoffman, Miss Amy LIilley and Miss Alice Lilley attended church in South Windham on Sun- day. iting her mother. Mrs. Joseph Hyde.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
LIBERTY HILL
Ice Harvesting Finished-vicieus Bull
 Sold,

The icehouses in this vicinity were finished being filled last week.
 There was bright sundog north of the sun Monday afternoon.
 The large bull which was the means of the death of George A. Fuller has been sold and taken asRay.
 Walter Clelan1s s youngest daHe41ter Ruth was i'll Monday and Tuesday with a hard cold and some fever
 The large coal stove ussd by the Baptist society untdl furnace was but into the church. ehas been purchaaeti for tho Liherty HI church.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28

Miss Alice A. Bishop is spending the week in Lebanon, the guest of Mrs. Otto Pu1tz.
 Mrs. Bertha Miner has been visiting friends in Norwich.
 Mrs. c. A.. Gager has returned from a visit of several days in Worcester.
 Singing School Opens.
 A singing school was opened in the Town hall Friday evening under the leadership of Frank R. Rose as teach CT.
 Mrs. Edwin c. Lafhrop has been vis- iting Mrs. Julia Freeman of Worces- ter.
 8. A. Beebe is having the. brush cut in the fields. and roadside on his farm in Bozrah, which is an improvement to the looks of the place. and also sets a good example for others to follow.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
NEWS FROM ONE HUNDRED LIVE CORRESPONDENTS

attending the funeral of her cousin, Amos Kendall.
 The entertainment which was given at the Congregational church last Thursday evening by the. Academy Glee and Mandolin club was largely attended. The receipts were $50.
 Miss Ruth Parkinson of Norwich was a recent visitor of Miss Bessie Crary.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
HANOVER
Singing Class Rehearsins for coneer,

Charles Geer's singing class on Mon- day evenings is enlisting increased at tendance in preparation for concert.
 The Ladies' Missionary society has adopted Western Women in Eastern Lands for their study.
 Hosea Geer, a former resident of tho village, has returned with his wife.
 Miss Helen Eadie has returned, aft CT three months visit in Washing ton, D. c.
 Mrs. Norman Smith is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Standish.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
YAWBUx VALLEY
Mir. and Mrs. CrandalI Entertain
 Personal Notes.

Mrs. J. Edwin Thompson entertained week.
 Mrs. Oscar Vose of Westerly was a recent visitor at Mrs. G. D. Coates.
 There was a large company gathered at the home of MT. and Mrs. Charles Crandall Friday evening. Dancing was the feature of the evening.
 Mrs. David Mason Of Westerly spent Wednesday with her father. James D. Miner.
 Mrs. Calvin Lee of wequeteuuock spent the day recently with her mother. Mrs. Orrin Slocum.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28

One day this week John Cleveland. who Is ss. walked three miles to visit S. L. Barber.
 G. F. Douglas soId his farm to a pur- chaser from New York city.
 Church Fund $20,000.
 The voluntown and Sterling Congre- rational church has just received $4.75o from the Charles Dow estate. The church now 6<-s a fund of more than Szt.00o.
 James Hali. who died last Monday. had been a resident here for a long time.
 Jared A. Gallup has been in New York the past week on business.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
PRESTON

Tho Baptist Sewing society met with
 Mrsl N. B. Prindle Wednesday after noon. Charles Ennis of Vermont is in this plese.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
GARDNER LAKE

Mra S. A. Dotbsare has returned fom a two weeks visit In Providence.
 C.. H. Bailey was in Nianfac on Tues day, attending the funeral of his sis ters
 Merton o. Swan of LefdAgweal oall- "a Sa 1eeal xnns1Hes Kues1Ax
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
LEONARD BRIDGE
Local Men Start for Fiorida-6usy
 Bees Meeting.

Eddie Stiles and Theodore Bland started Wednesday for Florida, where they will spend the remainder of the winter.
 WE. J. Brown was in Hartford Tues- day.
 MrsI T. c Leonnrd and daughter
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
FRANKLIN

Q. N. ffyds has returned after spend ing few days in Providence. / Rurdick were in Norwich on Wednes- Gay.
 es i'ts sls Emily z. 9:ss S'. ysrex s!.1 s:zss ss
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
CAMPBELL's MILLS

John Cleveland Active at ss-consre- gaticnai Church Now Has Fund of S2o,o0C.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
BOZRAH

Frank R. Rose Teacher of Singing School - CommendabIe Brush Cut
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
The Watch Word is Progress Blind to the
 Expense
A PARK SYSTEM AND PAVED STREETS
Test of Hose that Was No Tesr-Mayor Mahan Would Make the City Attractive Regardless of Cost
 The Fifth Ward School Flurry Captain Barr Once Resided at New London.

pay half the cost. It is in the plan for the city to get authority to issue bonds to the amount of $50,000 and to get two annual appropriations of $11, 900 each. If the mayors idea ma terializes every street in the city wifi two years. It is quite an undertak- ing, but when the information was given to the alderman that the finan- cial condition of the city was never better in forty years and that there would be no hardship in caring for the bonds and that the new sidewalks could be had without any increase in the rate of taxation, there was only one vote in opposition of the bond is- sue.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-05
They Have Come Again.

Sometime ago it was heralded
abroad that a sea @sarpent had been
seen near some Northern watering
place. Then followed report that
a mermaid had been seen combing
her hair near some Southern water
ing place. 1t was not to be supposed
that with the rediscovery of the sea
serpent the mermaid would KEEP her
herself hidden and therefore it is not
surprising to learn that she has been
found stranded on a southern sea
beach. 1t was fitting and shows the
comendable impartiallty Of the dis
coverers that while the sea serpent
appeared near a northern wateirg
place, the mermaid should come to
hand down south" Hard-headed,
sceptical people will of course, refuse
to believe either story, but even the
most sceptical must admit that the
stories prove that summer hotel and
watering season has arrived. If, in
spite of the torrid heat, some still
doubt the fact, the sea serpent and
the mermaid have set the matter be-
yond all conjecture.