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Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-08
GALES FERRY
How Memorial Day Was Observed Charles H. BedeII Leases Molthrop Place-Cottage Notes.

Memorial day was observed in the village by an interesting programme and the decoration of the soldiers graves in the village cemetery, which had been placed in f1n5 condition by Supt. Charles H. Comstock. The pro- gramme of exercises which opened with the Battle Hymn of the Republic and prayer by Rev. C. Wilson Harri- son, follows: Recitation Our Memory Day, Gertrude Allen; exercise, Decora- ton Day, four children; recitation, The Childrens Decoration, Thomas Frat tini: original recitation, Thomas La tham; solo, Ruth Lawson; reading, Lilies Five Dollar Gold Piece, Marie Allen; recitation, The Soldiers Flower, Mary Birch; reading, Brother Against Brother, Ruth Lawson; reading, Me- morial Day Poem, Mrs Harlan New bery; solo, Our Flag, Miss Florence Hurlbutt. An interesting address was made by Capt. John J. Lawless, The services closed with the hymn Amer ica.
 Leases MoIthrop Place.
 Charles H. Redell of the Groton Ship and Engine company, Groton, has leased the home of Mrs. Fanny A Molthrop, River Bend place, near Red
 
 New London last Saturday.
 MT. and Mrs. Isaac Jones and sons of Norwich were at their summer home over the holiday and week end.
 MT. and Mrs. Nelson Parker of Nor wieh were over Sunday guests of MT and Mrs. Henry w. Hurlbutt.
 Home from Europe. Miss Amelia and Miss Susan Math- ewson arrived home last week from an eight months tour of Europe, return ing by way of the Mediterranean.
 MT. and Mrs. Harlan Newbery were in Danielson Saturday and attended the marriage of Miss Anne l. Tripp and Walter E. Shippee. They were over Sunday visitors of MT. and Mrs. John Williams of MoosIp.
 New York Preacher Heard.
 Ludwig Seith, a graduate of Dr. White sBible school of New York city, preached at the Methodist church Sunday morning, taking his text from spending a weeks vacation at the home of Mrs. William Lewis at AL lyn's Point before beginning his duties with the evangelistic committee in New York city for the summer, also conducted the evening service, speak ing from the Epworth league topic.
 MT. and Mrs. Fitch DolbeaTe of Greeneville were guests last week Of MT and Mrs Latham Smith Richard c. Povey of Schenectady N. T.. was a visitor over the holiday with his mother and sisters at their l summer home while zen route from Washington, D c
 Frank Corey and family returned to Norwich Monday after a several days visit at their summer cottage on the | Bluff
 Miss Emma D. Lewis returned to AL lyns Point last week from attending the commencement Exercises at Dr. Whites Bible school in New York. Miss Florence HeEitt and Miss Nel l lie Brogan of Groton were holiday guests of MT. and Mrs. William D l Fairfield.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-08
LIBERTY HILL
Sunday School coneert-Farmers An
 noyed by Various Pests.

John Kneeland and family visited sn South Manchester and Torrington from Wednesday until Monday.
 There will be a Sunday school con- cert Children's day. June g, at 3 D. m. at the church, using the programme, The Rose of Sharon.
 MT. and Mrs. c. H. Learned and Miss Myra Johnson of Mansfield Cen ter were guests of MT. and Mrs. J. George Clark Saturday.
 Leroy and John Kneeland have been entertaining their mother, Mrs. Bailey of Old Mystic, the past two weeks.
 Prof. and Mrs. r. A. Verplanck were week end visitors with Mrs. Verplanck's s mother, Mrs. E. A. Moves.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Cooke of Nor wich were guests of MT. and Mrs. Ar thur Turner Sunday. MT. Cooke is un- cle to MT Turner.
 Farming Serious Work.
 As soon as the seed is put into the ground the farmers have to fight, fight, f1ght-crows, blackbirds, potato bugs, cut worms, deer-and when one buys it's hay S35 per ton, corn s1.75 cwt, and other foods in proportion.
 Mrs. John Kneelands sister, Mary Dewey of Torrington. was her guest last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-08
HAMBURG
EnFoyabls Entertainment at the Hail.
 School Visited.

 70. NJ Tiffany has returned to New york, after a visit with his mother Mrs. Mary L. Tiffany.
 MT. and Mrs Emmett Lyman o4 Westbrook were visitors here the first of the week.
 Mrs. James Lord spent a few days the past week on Long Island.
 Rev. Austin Bassett of Hartford wa in town Saturday.
 Mrs. Anna Bill Of Middletown spen+ few days on Bill Hill the past week.
 Many Attended Entertainment.
 The entertainment at the public hall last Saturday evening was very en- 1oyaole one, due to valuable assist atce rendered by Mrs. Chappell
 Mrs. Charles Hubbard of Norwich was In town calling on relatives last Wednesday,
 G. E. Sterling and family of Wind soP Locks arrived al their bungalow lasl Wednesday for the summer.
 The auction sale oh B5eltet fIl1l was H5f largely attended Monday.
 c, A, Tiffany went to Chester last Tuesday for a short visit,
 H, A. Kenny visited the schools here the first of the week,
 Dr. Harrison has been the guest of k, 5. Ely.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-08
POMFRET CENTER
Supt. Brown Buys Pedigreed Jersey to
 Add to WestIand's Stock.

Everett F.. Brown, superintendent of Westland farm, attended the great Cooper sale of imported Jerseys at Coopersburg, Pa, May 30, and bought a young Jersey, one of whose grand sires, Noble of Oal1lands, sold in last years sale for S15,0O0. The other grandsire, Raleigh's Fairy Boy, sold two years ago for SS,20O.
 Raymond Gascon to Run courtland's
 Boarding House.
 Raymond Gascon of Canterbury has entered the employ of Robert Rust of Courtlands, and will run the board ing house.
 The schools of the Sixth and Sew enth districts held special exercises Thursday, June 6.
 Andrew Sharpe, the postmaster and proprietor of Abingdon store, was mar ried Wednesday to Miss Clara Mar tin. who has been one of the most cap able public teachers in town. Both are well known and popular in this town and have universal good wishes for 8 long life of happiness.
 Miss Sarah M Averill of Worcester Mass. and Miss Fanny B. Brown o1 Central Village spent the Memorial vacation at Westland farm.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-08
Who is Going and Coming-Incidents Accidents
 and Building in Three Counties
OLD MYSTIC
Cobwch Party for Busy Bees-Obitusry NOtes-Church Interests and Per- sonals.

A cobweb party was given recently for the Busy Bees, It was held in the l Baptist conference room, in charge of Mrs. Henry F. Anderson, superinten- dent of the Busy Bees circle, assisted by Mrs. J. Harold Williams, Nh s. Frank Wheeler, Miss Lillie P, Chip man, Miss S. Annie Williams and Mrs. Alpheus H. Schoonover. A Japanese favor was at the end of each string comprising the cobWeb. Every string was of equal length Stella Welles got through the tangle in the shortest space of time, thus being the winner of the party. Parents and friends of the Busy Bees were guests at the party. A short time was devoted to other games after the entangling of the web, after which sandwiches, cake, candy and fruit were served
 Funeral of Mrs. Stanton.
 The funeral of Mrs. Austin Stanton was held Monday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Everard Whitford- Rev. William F. White, pastor of the Ledyard Center Congre- gatonal church, officiated There were beautiful floral forms. The bear CTS were Philetus Brown, William J. Williams, Charles s. Bennett and Alonzo Main. Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Bap- tist church was held Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Lucy Gallup.
 The Busy Bees held it's regular ses- sion Wednesday afternoon at the Bap- tist parsonage. Mrs. Anderson was as- sisted by Mrs. D. Frank Wheeler. and Miss s. Annie Williams.
 The Young Mems Bible class of the Baptist church held it's monthly ses- sion Wednesday evening in the con- ference room. A supper was served to all members and guests by the Bap- list Ladies Aid society.
 At Sterling Funeral.
 Rev. Henry E. Anderson went to Sterling Tuesday to attend the funeral of James Carr, a former parishioner.
 Attended Noank Ordination. Rev, Henry E. Anderson. Mrs. Hor- ace o. Williams. A. Zephaniah Brown and Frank E. Williams, from the Bap- tlst church, Old Mystic, attended the ordination of Rev. Walter T. Aiken at the Noank Baptist church Tuesday evening.
 Judge Willis E. Heaton returned Sunday evening to Troy. N. Y. after spending the holiday recess with MT. and Mrs. Charles Q. Eldredge at River view.
 Funeral of Clark Whitford.
 The funeral of Clark N. Whitford. the three year old son of Mir. and Mrs. Urban c. Whitford, was held Satur- day at 2,S0 D. m. in the Methodist church, Rev. Arthur H. WftfIee aaI- ciatinS./ There were handsome floral forms. The bearers were Everett Johnson, Philip Harris. Paul B. Lam phere and Richard Walbridge. Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery,
 Miss Mary Williams of Providence spent the Memorial d y recess with her aunt, Miss Lucy Ga up.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-08
Pages Nine to Sixteen

Rogers and Miss Jennie Rogers, also at the home of Mir. and Mrs. William Maynard, all of Salem.
 There will be a Children's day con- cert at the Baptist church Sunday, fol- lowing sthe morning service.
 Rev. and Mrs. John Ward attended the New London Baptist Ministers as sociation at the Poquonoc Bridge Bap- tist church Monday.
 Sunshine Band Meets.
 The Sunshine band met at the home of the president, Mrs. Austin Rathbun, Saturday. The meeting opened by singing Yield Not to Temptation, which was followed by prayer by Miss Ruth Ellis; reading, Five Weeks in a Wy oming Town, Miss Edith Lefhngwell; reading, Impressions of a New. Mis- sfonary, Miss Gladys Beebe; singing, What a Friend We Have in Jesus; ; reading, Impressions of a New Mis- sionary, Ruth Ellis; reading, A Childs Life in China, Miss Alice Lefhngwell The secretary's report was read and accepted. Singing, God Be With You Till We Meet Again, and the Mizpah benediction closed the meeting. There were fourteen in attendance. The host ess served cake. cocoa, peanuts and candy.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles L RathbuI were guests Sunday of the formers mother, Mrs. Harriet Williams of Nor wich.
 Many at Dance.
 The dance held at H. D. Beard's last week was well attended. An orches- tra from Norwich furnished music. A party of young people from GreeneyillI were in attendance. Cake and cocoe were served at the close. Forrest Leffingwell was able to re- sume his duties Monday after being confined to his home by illness two weeks.
 Messrs. John and Charles Rathbont were in Willimantic Tuesday to attend the wedding of their cousin. MT. and Mrs. George F. Nolan spen' l a few days the first of the week with l friends in Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-08
LISBON
Local Conference to Meet With New
 ent Church June 19.

at the church Tuesday afternoon.
 Hon. George Corey of Brooklyn, N. Y, Is spending a few weeks at the home of his sister. Mrs Susan Kama han.
 Michael Cornell of Bridgeport was in town last week.
 MT. and Mrs. George Thornton and three sons and Miss Comager of Jew cit City were guests Saturday of Mrs c. A. Nell.
 J. Herbert Irons and George Wilcox returned to Providence Monday, after spending several days at their homes here,
 Frank Steinke of Norwich was the guest of his cousin, Albert Bradlaw, over Sunday.
 Last Thursday evening an entertain ment was given at the Town hall, fol- lowed by 8 supper al the parsonage. The proceeds are to be applied toward the purchase of new carpets for the church.
 Conference June 1e.
 The local conference of six churches will meet with Newent church June 19. The sermon will be by Rev. Luther Kenneston of Preston.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-08
SALEM
children's Day Concert June 16- School Term Closes With Picnic.


 Messrs- Jones and Gay of New Lon uoh spent Memorial day at MT. Jones' cottage in town. They had as their guests MT. and Mrs. Starr. also of New London
 Professor Brubeck of New London spent Memorial day in town.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Tisdale of New London were recent visitors at their summer home in town.
 MT. and Mrs. T. Hunt Sterry of New London are occupying their cottage for two weeks.
 Mrs. Alfred Mitchell and daughter. Mrs. Hiram Bingham, with two of her sons, spent Saturday at Woodbridge Hill, the trip from New Haven being made by automobile.
 Mrs. Frances Tillotson is visiting her niece, Mrs. Susie B. Rogers.
 Misses Ora, Ruth and Iveagh Sterry spent Sunday with their parents, MT. | and Mrs. T. Hunt Sterry, at their sum mer home here.
 Albert Morgan visited relatives in Colchester Sunday.
 Rev. T. A. Williams preached in the l Congregational church Sunday morn ing from the theme God in the Field. The Y. P. s. c. E. service in the even Ing was led by w. H. Marvin The meeting of the Ladies' Aid society was postponed on account of the illness of the president, Mrs. T. A. Williams.
 Concert Postponed.
 The Children's day concert which was to have been given by the Sunday school tomorrow evening, has been postponed until Sunday evening, June Is. The usual Christian Endeavor ser vice will be held tomorrow evening; topic, Happy Memories How to Make | Sure of Them; text l. Thess. 1: 1-1o,
 Strawberry Festival.
 The Salem Social club held a straw berry festival in Grange hall Wednes- day evening. The affair was decided success.
 Several of the schools in town clos ed Friday for the summer vacation.
 Teachers Reappointed.
 Closing day exercises were held at the White Birch school, taught by Miss Josephine Hart, Friday morning with a picnic in the afternoon on the lawn at the home of Mir and Mrs James Lane. Miss Hart is closing a most successful school year. Her many friends in town, as well as the pupils l of her school, are pleased to learn that she has been re-engaged by the town 1 school boar1.
 Miss Eva M. Standish, another pop ular teacher, has been engaged to teach another year in the Central dis trict.
 James Beebe is spending some time at the home of his parents, MT. and 1 Mrs. Charles I. Beebe. Mrs. T. A. Day is seriously ill and was removed to the Willimantic hos l pital Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-08
CLARK'S FALLS
Miss Sarah Palmer Sails for Europe
 Sunshine Society Meets.

The district school closed Friday with exercises and refreshments. Mrs. Wheeler, the teacher, has gone to New Hampshire for the summer.
 Allison Bill was home to visit his parents recently.
 Sails for Europe.
 Miss Sarah Palmer of Assumption, H., who has been at work at Pawtuck- ct several years, was the guest of her uncle Horace F. Palmer, last week. Tuesday morning Miss Palmer expect ed to sail on the Arabic for England.
 Mrs. Walter Lewis of Hartford has been the guest of MT. and Mrs. E. P. Lewis.
 Mir. and Mrs. s. Frank Palmer have returned from a week in New York, visiting Mrs. Palmer's sister.
 MT. and Mrs. Richard D. Maine have been entertaining MT. and Mrs. Fred Hartwick of Taunton, Mass. for a few days. They went home Monday morn ing. Mrs. Hartwick is a niece of Mrs. Maine and lived in town as child, her name being Sophia Thomas. They came in their automobile.
 Mir. and Mrs. Albert Williams of New London were guests of MT. and Mrs. Cassius Collins over Sunday.
 Mrs. Ellen Lewis entertained the Sunshine society Wednesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-08

Memorial day morning the veterans decorated the soldiers graves. At noon luncheon was served In the First Con- gregational church In the afternoon an address was delivered in Grange hall by Rev. c. H. Riclzetts of Greene vile.
 A C. Dance.
 Thursday evening the Athletic club gave dance and festival in Grange hall. Cake, strawberries and ice cream were sold.
 The Lebanon baseball team went to Columbia Saturday and defeated the Columbias. Il to 5.
 Rev. J. O. Barrows of Norwich Town preached in the First Congregational church Sunday morning. The Junior Endeavor was led by Mary Standish- c. H. Foster led the Christian Endeav- or meeting.
 The Ladies' Aid society met at Mrs. N. B. Royalrs Thursday afternoon.
 Rodney Hewitt of Brown university spent Memorial day with his parents, Mir. and Mrs. Erwin Hewitt.
 Miss Sarah Danielson was a week end guest of her parents, Dr. and Mrs. E. L. Danielson.
 Ernest and Roy Church of Hartford were guests of friends in town Memo rial day.
 Miss Nellie Williamson, who has been spending few weeks with Dr. and Mrs. E. L. Danielson, has return ed to New York
 Clifton Sweet of New Britain was the guest of his mother Mrs. Mary Sweet, Memorial day.
 Mrs. Anne Perry of New London is at her summer home here.
 Ralph Royall has gone to New York for a few days.
 Mrs. Anna Abell Hall and daughter Ruth, of Union City, are visiting MT and Mrs. c. J. Abell.
 Most of the schools in town close this week for the summer vacation. Miss Eva Brown, who taught In district No. T. has gone to her home in Mans field, Mass.
 Grand Officers Enntertained.
 George s. Hull lodge, K. of P, Leb- anon. had a very pleasant evening June 4th, receiving visit from Grand Chancellor Cowles, Grand Keeper of Records and Seal Horace o. Case, Grand Master of Exchequer W. N. Potter, and a delegation from Nat chaug lodge, No, 22, of Willimantic. The remarks of Past Chancellor King Brothers Sweet, Robinson, Williams anu OlD6IS O1 NGLCAldu5 lOuSOs " HI mantle, were highly interesting. The last named gave fine talk on the in stltution of George s, Hui lodge, March 25. 1909. There were over forty pres ent. The grand officers were introduc- ed by Past Chancellor George D. Mar n,and the grand honors were given to the grand officers.
 After the lodge closed all adjourned to the banquet room and partook of the good things that the entertainment committee had provided.
 Local Notes.
 The Ladies' Mission Circle met with Mrs. Phehe Irish Tuesday afternoon.
 Leo Martin spent Sunday with MT. and Mrs. William Blanchard. .s AFrs.~H HIM. Peck is spending a weeel1 in Leicester, the guest of her daugh- ter, Mrs. Milan Whitaker.
 II. V. Santry of New Haven was a guest at Gem cottage one day last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-08
ASHWILLETT
Funeral of Mrs. Lemuel H. Pierce
 Driving Accident.

The death of Mrs Samuel D. Pierce came as a surprise to many. The flu neral was held in the chapel at 2 p. m. Rev. John Thompson, pastor of the Bethel M E. church. spoke and read words of comfort. The deceased had the songs and II. Cor. 9th chapter, se- lected. Mrs. w Burdick, Miss Laura Youngs and Mrs. Luther and son sang. C. F. Hayward, Moves Eccleston, Julius Wolfram and John Woodmansee were bearers. She was born in Norwich. N. Y, 75 years ago and leaves her hus- band. one son, grandchildren. a brother and sister besides many friends. Burial was in the family lot near the chapel
 Leonard Bromley of Voluntown is driving for George Ingalls, and Is stay ing at the home of A. A. Morgan.
 As Mrs Martin Mousees and family Of children of Voluntown were going tn the funeral of Mrs. Pierce Saturday the shaft iron broke going down h;il. The wagon eramped around and turned turtle. throwing them all out. Mrs. Monsees was quite badly shaken up and F'rieda Monsees had a cut in the corner of her eye.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-08
EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND.
HANOVER
Daniel Ladd Missed on Memorial Day June Box Surprise-Town Beauti- ful Suggested.


 Rev. Hollis Campbell preached in the Congregational church last Sunday morning. There was no service in the evening. In~the afternoon a memorial service held in the cemetery was well attended The children marched from the church to the cemetery carrying flags and bouquets to decorate the 13 soldiers graves.
 Rev. Mir. Campbell gave an address, Mrs. Oscar Allen recited The Blue and the Gray. Hymns were sung by the choir, with cOrnet accompaniment by Charles Harrison and son. William Harrison. The familiar figure of Dan iel Ladd, who had been the inspiration of the memorial service for many years past, was missed by all.
 Rev. MT. Herold of Gilead will preach in Hanover Congregational church on Sunday, morning and evening.
 Mrs. James Tucker and Miss Helen Eadie attended the filth annual mis- sionary workers conference at New London Wednesday.
 Accident to Mrs. Ladd.
 Mrs. Daniel Ladd. who since her home burned, a few weeks ago. has been the guest of Mrs. Merrill Lyons, moved into one of the recently vacat-
  day Mrs. Ladd fell and cut her arm on some glass. Dr. Thompson found it necessary to take four stitches to close the wound.
 June Box from Friends.
 Saturday evening Mrs. D. P. War wick and her guest, Mrs. H. Parker, were pleasantly surprised with June box from a number of friends. The evening was spent in playing games, and with music and singing.
 Sticking Up the Diamond.
 Each evening members of the Airlfe and H. A. c. baseball clubs and theif friends are giving final touches to their ball field. Considerable money, time and labor have been expended on the field, and an excellent diamond is the result.
 Rev. MT. Campbell of Springfield and Mir and Mrs. L. Greig of Dayville were guests over Sunday of Senator and Mrs. Angus Park.
 Miss lone Breckenridge of Norwich was a week end guest of the Misses Souter.
 Mir. and Mrs D. F. Warwick are en- tertaining MT. Warwicks mother Mrs. James Warwick of Cornwall, Ontario, Canada.
 Miss Grace Abelard of New York Is visiting her parents. MT. and Mrs. James Abelard. MT. Marsden of Providence was the guest over Sunday of Misses Eliza and Jane Blackburn.
 Miss Jane Blackburn is spending two weeks with her sister, Mrs. Jack son of Philadelphia.
 George Lindeberg. who has been spending the winter with MT. and Mrs. N. A. Bennett. has returned to South NorWalk.. .-.
 Herbert E. Bennett of Lowell Textile school arrived home Tuesday.
 The Airlie ball team will play their opening game today Saturday. at Canterbury.
 The H. A. c. defeated the South Windhams last Saturday by a score of 10-S at Hanover. The visiting team walked off the field in the seventh in- ming.
 Hanover might form Town Beau tiful club.
 The new addition to the Airlie mill is nearing completion.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-08
CLAsGo
Mrs. Samuel Pierce's FuneraI-Mav Basket Froiic-FareweII Gifts For oVerseer CheneIls.


 Walter Lewis and family of Wester- ly, also Mrs. Sisson are spendtng a feu qays with their grandmother, Mrs. Lucy A. Lewis.
 Funeral of Mrs. Samuel Pierce.
 Mrs. Samuel Pierce was buried from the ASnWlllet chapel Saturday, at 2 '; ti Ill., Key. R. J. Thompson officiating. 4[s. 4L[s. Luther, Miss Laura Young and ooiin ,, Luther sang Meet Me There" ana When My Life Work is Ended ,, ISYorlIe songs of the deceased. Mrs. rIerce leaves her husband. on child and several grandchildren.
 Received May Basket.
 The Misses Gustafson were hung HI, rne May basket Wednesday evening me me following friends participated in [ IIT ,g, run: Misses Belle Eccleston. 11l1lan [ Hasler Clara and Ruth Gibson nuju Aoung, Laura Young, Lillian anu ana Geruude Luther and George Bur ton Bennte Young, John Lutber q Easier, Fred Burdick, Walter Tbor,1a Leland Burdick and Oliver yo11Iley s' Arter the members of the party VaTa caught. the rest of the evening wse devoted to games.
 Rev. MT. Thompson gave his neon1a ,1 mne sermon Sunday morning.
 The Epworth League meeting in the evening led by Miss Laura Youne after which business meeting was held and the following officers elected for. the coming year: R. H. Young. Dresi- dent; Mir. Gustafson, first vice-presi- den; Mrs. W. c. Burdick, second vice president; Mir. Elmer c. Hall. third vice president; Miss Lulu Yonne tourth vice president; Mrs. w. G. Bur dick secretary and treasurer.
 Beautiful Gifts.
 MT Chenelle and family have pona to canada, where Mir. Chenelle is to be overseer of carding. He was pre- sented fine watch chain and traveIine, nag by the people in the village before he went away
 Miss Daisy Lord and Miss Daisy blsnchard ls5 attended the grange supper neld In Pachaug Friday evening.
 Waller Lewis returned home Aron- day. 'o 4'loti- -