Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
MYSTIC
Cioesed Ditch Ordered opensd--Death of Georgss ssaman--Fish- Stevens Marriage-Funersl of Elias Jones.


 The blind ditch that starts at Noyes cove and continues through to Willow Church and East Main streets, and has been stopped up for some time, and has caused the land on both sides to be completely flooded, and which has made bad passing in these named streets, has been ordered opened, cleaned and put in good shape by the health officer, Dr. C, F. Congdon. Selectman Heman Holdredse has talk en the matter in hand and the work is being pushed rapidly This ditch has caused much annoyance to property owners along this section and cellars there have had much water in them for the past month.
 Funeral of Elias Janes.
 The funeral of Elias Jones, who died in a hospital in New York, was held from the home of his sister, Mrs. George H. Packer, on Pearl street, and was largely attended. Represen- tatives of Charity and Relief lodge, No. F, J. and A. M.. Pequot council, Modern WoodInen Of America, and the Mystic club were present. Rev. Albert Corey Jones, rector of St. Mark s Episcopal church. conducted the serv- ices. Burial was in lower Mystic cem- etery.
 Death of Infant Daughter.
 Elizabeth Patterson, the thirteen months old daughter Of Clinton Stan dish and Ruby CrandaIl Patterson, died "Wednesday morning after a few hours illness. resulting from whooping cough.
 George Seaman's Death.
 George Seaman died at his home on High street after a long and painful illness, which he bore with Christian fortitude. Mir. Seaman was born in Foster, R. L. October 30, 1832, and had been a resident of Mystic over sixty years and for many years work ed at his trade at the Standard Ma chinery company He leaves his wife and one son, Eugene Seamans of Mystic.
 Gave a Whist.
 Mrs Fred Gledhill entertained al whist at her home on Church street There were present guests from Noank and Mystic. The highest score was made by Miss Ruth Fish of Noanlz Refreshments were served after the game.
 Fish Stevens Wedding. The marriage of Harry Fish Hill assistant postmaster at Mystic, and Miss Aida Olive Stevens, took place Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. al the home of the brides sister, Mrs Lester Goodwin, in Pequot avenue New London. MT and Mrs Hill Jeff on a wedding trip and on their re- turn will reside in Grove street, Mys- i tic.
 Local Briefs. The Standard machinery company plant was shut down Wednesday aft ernoon out of respect for the late Elias Jones, who was in the employ of the company the past ten years. 1 Capt. J. Warren Holmes celebrated his SSth birthday at his home on Higt street, and received congratulations from his many relatives and friends. | George Potter, son of Postmaster and Mrs. c, c. Potter, is seriously il at his home on Haley street.
 Stephen Austin, who has been member of the crew of the life savinl station at Fishers island for the pas three months, has returned to his home In Mystic,
 i Mrs. Sarah Wolfe is visiting rela- l lives in Waterbury.
 Stonington lodge, No. 26, I. o. o. F. met in their rooms in the Gilber block and worked the second degrec
 Enos M. Gray, IT., of Ledyard spen Wednesday with his grandmother Mrs. Isahella Mackenzie.