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Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-03
Pages Nine to Sixteen
FRANKLIN
Beautiful New Organ Dedicated with Recital at Congregational Church. Faster Goes to Bozrah Church.

Miss Daisy Parker of New London Is spending several weeks with her aunt, Mrs. Hermon A. Gager.
 Miss Faith A. Gager is the week end guest of MT and Mrs. Enoch Cheney of Lisbon.
 Mrs. Eliza Johnson. Mra AbDie Speeler, Miss Lillie Johnson, Fred Johnson and Miss Lucy Hyde spent Wednesday at Watch Hi1i.
 MT. and Mrs. Heru1on Gager enter tained Sunday MT. and Mrs. Arthur Keables of Norwich Town and grand son, Kenneth Frazier, of Providence.
 Mir. and Mrs. Elmer Smith and son Elmer of New Jersey and Mrs. Horace Smith of Lyme are guests of Mrs. ss- rah Greenslit.
 George Avery and F.. Snyder were week end guests of friends in New < MT. and Mrs. E. Snyder of DixDn, Iowa. arc guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Avery.
 Miss Florence Grover has returned to Somerville after visiting Mir. and Mrs. Louis Smith.
 Pastor Resigns.
 Rev J. c. Young has resigned and began his new pastprate in Bozrah August 1. During his stay here he has made many friends who regret to have him go.
 Fine New Organ Dedicated.
 The new organ was dedicated at the Franklin Congregational church i Friday evening. the 18th of July. There was recital by E, H. Mehaffey of the Estey Organ company of Boston, with two solos by Miss Engstrom, &C., companied by Mrs Bola1de- At the beginning of the service the congre- 1 gation sang Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow, and a prayer of thanksgiving and dedication was of fered by the pastor, Rev. ! c. Young.
 Some nine years ago committee, known as The Workers, was appointed by the church and society for the pur- pose of earning and raising funds for the purchase of a new organ. AS the result of nine years of service one of | the best reed organs has been installed, to the great satisfaction of everybody interested.
 It is a beauty and & great additioa to the already handsome auditorium
 The organ is not only ornamental but sweet in tone. and was fully test- by the organist, Mrs. Louis Smith, Sunday, and was followed by the pop ular choir, who together gave the con- gregation some delightful music, ap- preciated by all.
 At the close of the recital and deAi- cation the pastor, in behalf of the church and society thanked the Work- CTS and congratulated the church on their good fortune in securing so val uable an instrument. A rising vota of thanks was extended for the eI- ceI1snt entertainment After the re- cital all gathered at the hall and wers served excellent ice cream, made by Mrs. Armstrong.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-03
GOSHEN
Kstydids and Crickets Tell of Au- tumn's Approach-Sunday School Picnic.

Clarence Thomas attended the peul- try show at Storrs Monday.
 Large numbers of katydids have been seen. The piping sound of the fall crickets are reminders of the rap idly advancing season.
 Mrs. Fannie Banks of Brooklyn N. y, was a week end visitor with friends in Goshen
 The picnic of the Goshen Sunday school will be held Wednesday, Au- gust IA. in the chestnut grove north of the church.
 Two beautiful flowers now blooming with their various hues at the farm house door, are sweet peas and tower ing hollyhocls.
 Troop B Marches By.
 An unusual event one day this week for this quiet peaceful, town, was the passing of large cavaleade of sol diers along the highway.
 Gypsy Band.
 A large company of gypsies, travel ing on the main road to the westward, encamped here Wednesday night. There were four large covered vans
 MT. and Mrs. John R. Backus, Miss Clara Backus, Myron R. Abell of Col l chester and MT. and Mrs. George Moses were visitors in Goshen Wednesday. The trip was made in Mir Abelps tour ing car.
 Mrs. E. J. Tucker and daughter Miss Edith Tucker, of Lebanon, were callers here Sunday.
 Charles Browning and family of Norwich were visitors at Elm Lawn farm, Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-03
EAST COLCHESTER
Birthday Surprise Party for Mise
 Grace Mahoney.

Berry pickers report a scarcity of huclrleberries in this vicinity.
 MT. Ge1sthardt expects to begin work with his sawmill Wednesday on the lot of Peter Lappee. after few weeks vacation.
 A pleasant surprise was given Miss Grace Mahoney Tuesday afternoon when several schoolmates gave her a party on her eighth birthday. An en- joyable afternoon was spent. Cake, waters, fruit and ice cream were serv- ed Many dainty presents were given the happy hostess and picture of the group was taken. Among those pres ent were Lena Thoreau, Lucy Mo- Grath, Moliie Pa1ey, Margaret Me Grath, Etta McGrath and Milton PaleS.
 Mir. and Mrs, Edward Mahoney were callers in Fitchville Sunday.
 Mrs. Laura Allen and Miss Lena Thoreau were in Norwich Friday.
 Recent showers are helpful to late crops.
 The call of the cicadR or harvest fly, commonly called locust, is heard, a sign of approaching autumn.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-03
NORTH FRANKLIN
Enjoyable ChdIdren's Party-Auaus
 Guests.

Wednesday afternoon Mrs. J. H. Ma honey entertained Mrs. Nellie Brennan and son Joseph, Miss Catherine Buck ley, Miss Rose Timmins. Margaret and Catherine Redden, Myrtice Browning and Bernard Crandall in honor of her nephew and niece, Percy and Irene Cruthers. The children were enter talned by playing games. Rose Tim mIns played several selections on the piano and during the afternoon re- honey.
 Mrs. Etta Watson of Greeneville is visiting her granddaughter, Mrs. L. A. Browning.
 Mrs. Julia Brennan of New York is at her sisters, Mrs. J. Mackey's, where she will spend the rest of the summer.
 Miss Hazel Loomis of Greenevi1le is visiting her cousin. Rena Race.
 Miss Dorothy Cox visited her cous- in, Myrtle Clark of Lebanon, thds week
 Mrs. Cornelius Mahoney has return ed after staying several days in Bal tic
 Mrs. Reuben Manning is with her mother in Lebanon, where she was called by the death of her father, Hol- den Arnold. Mrs. James Mackey is in St. Jo- seph's hospital. Willimantic, for a sur gical operation. Mrs. LsD. Simpson has returned aft CT several days stay in Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-03
NIANTIC
Sunday School Pionies-Visitors in ths
 Pines-Nacation Trips.

The members of the Congregational church and Sunday school held their annual picnic Wednesday at the Gold en Spur.
 Origin Daniels is working at the Luce Drug store
 Miss Marian Bullard of Hartford ie spending the summer with her parents MT and Mrs. H. P. Bullard
 Rev. and Mrs. Jerome Greer and children, who have been spending their vacation with friends out of town returned Monday to the Metho- dist parsonage
 Coming From Maryland.
 MT. and Mrs Walter c. Barker of Frederick, Md, are expected in the Pines shortly for a stay of four weeks.
 MT. and Mrz. W. E. Beebe of Rocky Hill are spending some time at the Gr1swold cottage in Pine grove.
 Mrs. Bessa Gibson is moving from New London where she resided for about a year to her residence on Penn sylvania avenue.
 Miss Mabel Hough of New Haven k the guest of Mrs. J. W. Knappen- berger at the Congregational parson- age.
 The members of the Baptist church enjoyed picnic Wednesday in John Comstock's grove near Flanders.
 George Van Woert of Springfield, Mass, is enjoying two weeks vaca- ton in Pine grove.
 John D. Griswold, chief clerk at the Bellevue hotel, Boston, is enjoying a two weeks vacation with his parents, MT. and Mrs. George F. Griswold.
 Miss Laura G. Smith, has returned from a lengthy stay in South Lyme pr. and Mrs. Adam F. Bishop have moved from the Gibson house In Pennsylvania avenue to their new resident in Main street
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-03
SALEM
Miss Fox Starts for Kansas City,
 Double Birthday Celebration.

Double Birthday Celebration.
 MT. and Mrs. Merrill Babcock and little daughter of Yantic visited rela- tives in town recently. George De Wolfe was a recent N1sl- tor at the summer home of his daugh- ter. Mrs. Mabel Moore.
 Mrs. Utley and daughter Marion of New London are visitors at the home of MT and Mrs. James Lane
 Mrs. Patton of Colchester was a vis- itor at the home of Mrs. Thomas Mur- ray last Thursday
 Miss Marion Fox left town last Wed nesday to visit friends in New London and, Peekslzill, N. Y. after which she will return to her home in Kansas City, Mo.
 The friends in town of Deacon G. F. Allyn are grieved to learn that he fell recently near his home at Leff1ng- well and suffered a fracture of the col l lar bone.
 Birthdays Celebrated.
 A double birthday celebration was held at the home of MT. and Mrs. Henry A. Rogers last Saturday, Mrs. Rogers birthday being on Saturday and MT. Rogers birthday on Sunday. Those present from out of town were Mrs. Mary Sisson, Mrs. Chapel and John Evans of North Plains. A large Edison phenograph furnished enter tainment, and ice cream, cake and candy were served during the after noon and evening. Enoch Crandall spent Wednesday al 1 Oswegatchie.
 Mrs. Clyde Beebe and daughters Ruth and Ide, of Uncasville. are visi- | tors at the home of MT. and Mrs. J | Raymond Douglas.
 Charles R. Tiffany of Wallingford visited relatives in town Wednesday The Ladies Aid society met Thurs day afternoon at the home of the pres ident Mrs. T. A. Williams.
 Rev. T. A. Williams preached last Sunday morning on the parable of the growing seed. Text, Mark 4:2s. The missionary meeting Sunday evening was under the leadership of Mrs William Darling.
 George Avery of New London pass ed through here Wednesday with ( large moving van drawn by six horses en route to Colchester, where he load ed furniture belonging to Miss Emmt | Williams, formerly of this place and bnow of New York City. The goodi were taken to East Lyme, where tht Williams family have built summer home.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-03
NORTH LYME

o. R. Tiffany of Wallingford has been spending the past week at W. M. SisSon's.
 M. J. Stark was a Moodus visitor last week Friday.
 Mrs. William Sisson, Mrs. Julia Chapel and J. H. Evans were Salem visitors Saturday.
 Mir and Mrs. Frank Haling of Chester. Miss Kathryn Hotchktss of New Haven, Mrs. Mary Frederick, Mrs. N. E. Strong and Edward Strong visited at MT. J. Stark's last week Thursday.
 Mrs. Alpheus Nye and children of Yantic have been visiting at George Babcock's this week
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-03
Who is Going and Coming-Incidents Accidents
 and Building in Three Counties.
GALES FERRY
Picnic at Riverview Largely Attended Entertaining Programme at Con- cert.


 The annual picnic of the NJ. R church was held Friday of last week at Charles H. Browns place at River view, with the usual large attendance of summer residents. A bal game be- tween the Bluffs and the Brown A. c, was feature of the mornings pro- gramme, the Bluffs winning by a score of IA to 10. After the enjoyment of a chowder dinner an entertaining pro- gramme was given.
 Mrs. Richard Latimer and her daughter, Mrs. George H. Murphy, of Indiana, were recent guests of Mrs. John F. Parker in Norwich. Mrs. Charles J. Pierce of Allyns Point. who has been i'll. is improving. MT. Pierce, engineer of the steamer Richard Peck. is spending several weeks vacation at his home
 Thomas Latham spent several days last week at his cottage on the WiIli- mantle camp ground.
 Judge and Mrs. John H. Barnes of Norwich, who have been spending a few weeks at the Pitcher cottage, re- turned home on Saturday. Alfred B. Rogers left last week to resume his duties at Panama, after Spending his vacation at his home at the Ferry.
 Mrs. J. A. Strickland of Brooklyn, N. r., who has been visiting her neph- ew, F. H. Brown, at Redfern, left for her home on Tuesday. Mrs. George K. Crandall of New London has been a recent guest at Redfern. Miss Alice Satterlee returned Tues 1 day from weeks visit in North Ha- ven.
 Fine Concert Programme.
 The following programme was ren- dered under the direction of Prof William D. Geary of Norwich as one of the series of entertainments at the NJ. E, church on Tuesday evening: Chorus Steal Away; chorus My Life ] Is Cloudy; basso solo. Big Ben, Pro- lessor GeRry; chorus, ] Rolling; solc and chorus, Silver Threads, Miss Gus. sic Griffin; chorus, Room Enough; bas. so solo, Down in the deep; announce ment; solo and~chorus. Old Black Joe; ] chorus, Go Down Moses. solo ana chorus, Old Folks at Home, Mrs. Rob- inson; quartette chorus, Professor Hundo, basso, Misses Griffin and Shef. field, sopranos, Mrs. A. Drewey. alto B. Ruley, tenor, Professor Geary, bas. so: basso and alto solo and chorus I'm King Ger Land and Sea, Mrs Drewey and Professor Geary; chorus 1 t1oSpel Tram, sopranos, MrS. Rob1nson Mrs. Jackson and Miss Griffin; Mrs Drewey, alto; Miss Sheffield, soprano and MT. Ruley, tenor. Miss Idells Scott, pianist.
 1 Norwich Musicians Heard.
 Special musical selections were ren dered in connection with the servio, of the M. >E. church. Sunday. Prof William E. Geary of Norwich sanl Calvary at the morning service, ant Loue E. StockwelL also of Norwich rendered Traumerei as a violin solo a the Bpworth league meeting, whicl was conducted by Harold c. Bailey 0 Collinsville.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-03
LEFFINGWELL
Roy L. Beard Raises Crops of AL
 faIfa-Guests and Travellers,

Warren D. Nichols of wiIltmantic was the guest Sunday of MT. and Mrs. c. Leland Palmer.
 MT. and Mrs Charles l. RHthburn and Mir. and Mrs. Austin Rathbrn spent Sunday with relatives at West erly and Watch Hill.
 Rev. and Mrs. John c. Ward start ed Monday on their summer vacation of four weeks
 MT. and Mrs. Horace Standish of Boston have returned after visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Rathbone,
 MT and Mrs. J. Harrington of Nor wich were guests Wednesday of Mrs. George Nolan.
 MT and Mrs. N. E. Whitney of the Uncas farm spent Sunday at Watch Hill and with relatives at Westerly. The trip was made by auto.
 c. Edward Stanley who has been employed by Nathan Whiting has resigned and has moved his family to Norwich.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Palmer of Rainbow have returned after visiting MT. and Mrs. c, l.. Palmer, MT, and Mrs. J. E. Dolbeare and other rela- lives in this place
 MT. Albert Bradley of Boston is spending two weeks at the home of MT. and Mrs. Samuel Beebe.
 Miss Margarette Beebe has re- turned home, accompanied by Miss Emorette Rolfe, after spending several weeks with friends i'll Guilford, New Haven and other places.
 Miss Hazel CaIkins of this place and Mrs. William Call1ins of Norwich, spent Monday at Watch Hill
 Experimenting With Alfalfa.
 Roy L. Beard has raised alfalfa, the first ever raised in this place. MT. William Gallup, Mrs. T. C. Leffingwell and Mrs. Fred Gallul spent Wednesday at Watch Hill.
 De Lloyd Beebe and Albert Brad ley spent Thursday in Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-03
LEDYARD
Survey for New Power Line-crandall Farm Occupied by New Owner.

Survey for New Power Line-CrandalI
 Farm Occupied by New Owner.
 Chandler & Palmer of Norwich. for the Norwich & Westerly Traction Co, are surveying out a line from the power house at Ha1lville to Mystic for nigh tension line for the benefit of the Mystic power house for the Groton q Stonington road, of which Morton F. Plant Is the principal stockholder in both roads. Everett Schofield, Julian Lap1erre and Archie Holdridge are sur Veying the same.
 Nelson Holdridge, who purchased the Crandall farm, the home of ex-Mayor Crandall of Norwich has moved to the same from Mystic, where he has been for the past two years as gar dener for a wealthy New York woman. MT. Crandall Is still living at the homestead, but his daughter Mrs. Mary c. Riggs, has moved to New Jersey, This, considering the location, Is one or the best farms in Ledyard.
 Grange Picnic
 The Grange picnic was held at the DrawbTfdge on Wednesday. A good many were present.
 Miss Bessie Gallup of Hartford is visiting her sister, Mrs. Calvin Hewitt.
 Miss Florence M. Bennett of Nor wtch has been the guest of Mir and Mrs. Isaac G. Geer
 Henry fdallock, Jra and brother, Or rin Hallock, of Wood Haven, N. r.. are guests of MT. and Mrs. William 1. Allyn.
 Charles Babeock commenced on his new house this week.
 Mrs. Roswell Lamb of Meriden is the
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-03
GRISWOLD

Mrs. J. B. Saunders and Mrs. Will jam Montgomery spent the day re- gently with Mrs. Willis Terry.
 MT and Mrs. L. Pratt and sister of Norwich were visitors of Mrs. M. A. Saunders Sunday.
 John o. Peckham of Preston City visited over Sunday with his sister Mrs. w. A. Edmond.
 Mrs. Jane Lester returned last Fri day from a visit with friends in Vest eriy and Mystic.
 J. Fred Edmond returned Sunday from two weeks visit with relatives in Waterbury, bringing with him his nephew, Earl Edmond, who returned Monday night
 Mrs. J. B. Saunders and Mrs. W. B. Montgomery spent Wednesday in Lis bon with Mrs. Horatio Reid.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-03
YAWBUX VALLEY

IEE. and Mrs, Briggs we're recent yis- itOrs af Westerly.
 Mrs. Mains and family are staying ct her farm on the Norwich road for q couple of na0uths.
 Mrs. George Btedman spent Tuesday aa Westerly.
 Mes, 4, A. Malas spsni Sunday si ntAmsngeaR
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-03
CLARK'S FALLS

E. D. Chapman visited his aunt, Mrs. F'idelia Gallup, last Sunday afternoon ever the nne in Voluntown.
 Ruins MAllleu is at the hospital in New London. He has trouble with his eyes.
 Horace Palmer and family attended the picnic at Zawgoog pond Saturday afternoon. Boating, bathing, ball playing and dinner were enjoyed. after which there was singing of gospel songs. Dr. and Mrs. Hale, W. L. Maine and others gavs some fine mu- tna
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-03
NORTH STONTNGTON
Sunday School Convention August 2a Charles w. Dewey Going to New Hampshire.

The Sunday school convention of the Stonington union association will hold its annual meeting with the Baptist Sunday school in this village August 2S.
 Charles W. Dewey, a member of the Wheeler school faculty the past year, has been appointed principal of the high school in Whitefield, N. H., and will accept the appointment
 A group of neighbors enjoyed a hamper tea on the playground Thurs day night.
 The frame of the new grange hall is up and covered.
 Miss Grace Sheffield, who has been appointed teacher of the primary de- partment Of the village school, re- turned this week from the summer normal school at Danbury
 Mrs. Archibald McCord Is visiting her father, H. F. York.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-03
PENDLETON HILL
Miss Sarah T. Palmer Called to Penn
 syIvania by Relatives Death.

Miss Sarah T. Palmer was called to Lancaster, Pa, by the death of her brother. in law
 MT. and Mrs. Charles E. Billiard are at the Palmer homestead for a few days.
 Miss Mary Billings of Denver, Col, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Mary P. Palmer.
 Much sympathy is expressed for Mrs. Harris Boardman in the loss of her husband. MT. Boardman was a frequent visitor here, and was liked by all
 Deacon E. E. Coon has been i'll.
 Mrs. stephen Saunders of Ashaway is spending a few days with her brother, Deacon E. E. Coon.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles F. Billiard and Harris and Juliet Boardman were at Clark's Falls Tuesday.
 Miss Sarah E. Sheffield of Westerly, IS spending the weeK with Mrs. J. J. Thompson
 Mrs. Jerome J. Thompson and sons and Miss Sarah E. s. Sheffield were in Jewett City Sunday. They Eaade the trip by auto.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-03
CAMPBELL'S MILLS

Mir. and Mrs. William J. Tanner ara visiting their son. Oscar, in Boston.
 Mrs. Frank Sweet and children of Danielson are visiting Mrs. Sweets parents, Mir. and Mrs. Albert G. Brown.
 Charles H. Barber made business trip to Norwich Monday.
 William H. Bitgood William Bit- good, Jr,, end Grover Fry. made goods auto.
 There was a large attendance at the party in Grange hall Tuesday evening
 Mrs. Luther Tanner Is vis<Nng her sister Tn Westerly. NIL co
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-03
,voLUNTOWN
Stolen Horse Located, but Thief Es-
 eapes-SociaI Notes.

Friday evening a party of about 20 from this village attended a lawn fete al Plainfield for the benefit of St Johns church. The party made the trip in several automobiles and on ar #riVal at I'lainfield were cordially greet ed by the Rev W. A. Keefe, q former pastor of St. Thomas church in this village. Rev. Father Morrisey accom- panied the party.
 Saturday evening a most enjoyable dance was held in Union Hall for the
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-03
a4@ OAKDALE
opsn -Air Service Sunday afternoon
 Birthday Post Card Shower.

RsV. c. L. French preached Sunday from Philippians 2:2O, 21. Subject, '~rhe problem of the country church and it's solution" MT. French also conducted the c. E. meeting. Topic, Missionary Progress in North Ameri- ca. Acts 2: 1-21.
 There will be an open air meeting on the church green Sunday. August {, Gt { o'clock.
 Leonard Schoideld of Providence was the guest of B. F. Scholfield and family the first of the week. unembered on hAr seventy first birth day, Monday, Juty %, by a post card shower from friends.
The Detroit times., 1912-11-09
Burke
DISCOVERS THE WORRY MICROBE

silly she was. Now she believes In
life, in people, in herself. She is
not afraid to trust one. and II by any
possibility her trust Is betrayed, she
always says that the other has hurt
herself much more than she could
possibly hurt her trusting friend.
She counts her blessings every
night before she goes to sleep. | have
heard her say she never prays but
could there be a more beautiful pray.
er than this?
She is noted for her unselhshness
and often says that II IL easier 70 dc
for others than to flock by herself
She tells me she never worries-and
truly, her face shows II. No masseuss
in the world could give her that look
OF peace and happiness II Is an in
ner beauty so strong that II shines
through and lights her face with the
radiance OF eternal youth.
II is almost impossible TO change
the shape OF the mouth except through
mental processes and there IL ne
feature upon the face, not even ex
cepting the eyes, upon which thought
places such an indelible mark. II
you would have beautiful mouth
and well-rounded lower jaw, KEEP
the worry microbe out Of your brain
Just one last word-The worry
wrinkles are the ugllest that can
spoil the beauty of face physically
perfect.
The Detroit times., 1912-11-09

good times that BILLIE BURKE.
come to us and leave the worrying
microbe outside In the cold TO wither
and die.
Darwin says: when a woman wor-
ries the muscles OF her face tend to
lose the tone which is characteristic
OF healthy muscle, and thus the lips
cheeks and lower jaw sink downward
OF their own weight. All the features
are heightened; the eyes become dull
and lack expression; the eyebrows
are not infrequently rendered oblique.
due to their inner ends being raised.
This produces peculiarly formed
wrinkles on the forehead which are
different from those OF the simple
frown. The corners OF the mouth are
drawn downward. This can be uni
versally recognized as the sign of a
worrying spirit
These muscles OF which Darwin
speaks. have been called the grief or
worry muscles and the moment they
begin to sag one can be sure that the
mind is weary and the heart Is griev.
ing over something-probably UNI
necessary.
Believe me. very few things in life
are worth worrying about and the wo.
man who worries seldom does any.
thing else. She does not try TO help
matters by working out the problem,
neither does she dismiss It from her
mind II she finds It impossible OF solu-
ton. But. oh. how she nags herself
and everybody else about H.
have known a woman who obliter-
ated the sagging MUSCLES about
mouth which had grown cynical at
25 and whose tightened lips anu
dropping corners made her very ugly.
by changing her mode OF thought. To-
day her mouth IN as sensitiyely beau
tiful as a child's; Il turns up at tho
corners and IL rarely seen unless With
= amnn Thls woman found out how