Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-17


 On Friday the members of the Connecticut Life Underwriters association was royalty entertain ed at the Anderson bungalow at Wamphassett point, where 50 or them and several of the members of Underwriters association of Western Massachusetts were the guests oL Harry H. Anderson, vice president Cf the Connecticut association. It was a busy entertainment programme rom the time all hands arrived until attef- noon. The track meet between the Massachusetts and Connecticut men resulted in a decision after close fig uring in favor of the l8tter, but at baseball the Massachusetts men won out, Sheldes and Franklin of Spring field were the battery for Massachu- setts, and Rush and Sturtevant of Hartford were the battery for the Connecticut association.
 QUoits the shot put the hundred yards, and other events were included in the programme An excellent sho1 e dinner was thoroughly enjoyed. The next meeting will be held in Septem- Ter at Hartford.
 Hearing Wednesday Morning.
 The coming hearing before tine utili- ties commission as to whether or not the crossing gates in the borough shall be removed has been of great interest here, and it is plainly seen that the public is very much opposed to this Friday morning a special meeting was held for the purpose of discussing this with the bUTgeSSeS and warden. Select man Holdredge was present and said that he had received letter from the clerk of the public utilities commits ks-, ,Er,-r xr-flI be hel& on the matter Wednesday morning at 10.30 o'clock at the rail- road station at Stonington, when the railroad officials will be expected to show cause why the gates should be removed and the borough authorities will present their side of the case. A committee of three, consisting of First Selectnan Holdredge, Warden Crandall and Street Commissioner Bindloss were appointed to represent the borough people in the matter.
 Funeral of William K. Palmer.
 The funeral of William H. Palmer, was held Saturday afternoon, at 2.30 o'clock from his residence in the borough, a large number of relatives and friends attending The services were conducted by Rev. c. J. Mason, rector of Calvary Episcopal church Burial was in Stonington cemetery. The bearers were members of Ston- ington lodge of United Workmen, Pe- quot council Royal Arcanum. At a meeting of Sassacu tribe Improved Order of Red Men, with which the deceased was affiliated, action was all so taken on his death.
 Abandoned Schooner Worth $3s,oo0
 Schooner Fannie M. Prescott, which was abandoned at sea week ago was valued at about s35,000. The Atlantic Shipping company owned S20,000 of it and this part was insured for $13,OO0. The balance was owned by private parties. No further details of the disaster have yet been received.
 Now In Paris.
 Friends in Stonington have received postals from Miss Abby P. Stefferson, who is spending the summer abroad. She is at present fin Paris.
 Mrs. C.. o. Maine Congratulated.
 On Sunday Mrs. c. O. Maine cele- brated her birthday. Many friends re- membering her, with gifts and best wishes.
 Various Items.
 Saturday MT. and Mrs. Culbert J. Palmer and family arrived and will occupy the Hancox house.
 Edward P. York of New York spent Sunday in town at his residence here.
 Mrs. Jones and daughters of Hart ford will arrive for the summer this week and open their residence here on Main street.
 Dr. F. D. Maine of Springfield, Mass is the guest of pr. c. o. Maine, on Water street.
 Daniel F. Barker has returned from l Chesterfield, Mass, where he attended | the 150th anniversary of the found | ing of his native town.
 On Wednesday evening the gradua- l tion exercises of the Stonington High | school will be held at Borough hall.