Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-15
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Sale for Baptist Societies a Success Henry Ebbetts Dead-New Steamer Launching Monday.

The boats along the river front are preparing for the coming season of work. Many are being painted. Gear l is being overhauled and the docks pre- sent busy appearance. Sale at Mrs. SPfcer's The Missionary society of the Bap- list church and the Ladies' Aid society held meeting at the home of Mrs W. l. Spicer Friday afternoon, at which cake and fancy articles were sold. The meeting was not well attended on &C., count Of the rain, but nearly all the things were disposed of. Tea was serv- ed during the afternoon.
 Death of Henry Ebbetts.
 The death of Henry Ebbetts took Ebbetts, on Pearl street, Thursday evening, from heart disease. from which MT. Ebbetts had been suffering for some time. He had been living in til his health gave out. and about two months ago he was brought here. He was about 28 years of age, and leaves no family, his wife, who was Miss Bes- sic Weaver of this place. dying several years ago.
 Launching on Monday Next
 The menhaden steamer building at the Palmer yard is expected to be launched on Monday. The boat is own ed by parties in Providence, and the machinery has been installed by Portland firm
 The Social Whist club was pleasant ly entertained by Mrs. Jenssen Friday evening. At the close of play refresh ments were served.
 Nokomis commandery, U. O. G. C., held 8 meeting Friday evening at the home of M. E. Bailey. In spite of the weather the attendance was good. One candidate was initiated and a pleasant social hour was much enjoyed.
 Historical Sermon.
 At the Baptist church on Sunday morning Rev. W. T. Aiken will preach on historical subjects relating to the it's organization, which was in March, 1S43. In the evening James P Aitken of Boston will speak. The subject will be Saved by the Fragments of Ship.
 Miss L. Dabon of New London, who l has been visiting friends in the village, 1 has returned home.
 MT. and Mrs. Max Muse of High l street gave a birthday party to their 1 son, F'arnk, at which many relatives | were present Supper was served and | Master Muse received several pretty | gifts.
 Palm Sunday Mass.
 Services will be held Sunday in St. ! Joseph's church at 10 a. m. by Rev. John Fleming of Mystic.
 Earl Palmer has returned to his du- ties on the tug Cheektowanga after a visit at his home on Elm street.
 c. B. Greene of New London has been a caller on frineds in the village.
 At Lobster Matching.
 L. A. Howes of Woods Hole, Mass, is spending a few days in the village on business connected with the lobster hatchery.
 Misses Maud and Pearl Carson spent Friday in New London with II friends.
 The Sewing society of Charity chap ter, O. D. s., met at the home of Mrs. John Ripple Friday afternoon.
 Mrs Ellis has been visiting friends n New London.
 Frank Chester of New London is the guest of his grandmother, Mrs. Joseph ne Chester.
 Mrs Frank Lamphere of Prospect Hill is i'll with pneumonia.
 Benjamin Fish of Brook street is en- his sister, Miss Emma Fish If Ansonia. George Kelly of Brooklyn is visiting e1atives in the village. Mrs John Mosher has returned to Ter home in Stonington, after visiting friends in the village. George Wheeler has returned to after a visit here
 Episcopal Service. Rev. C. s. M. Stewart of Groton will 'reach in the Episcopal church Sunday fternoon. ii Apoorican pa1hIfc schools b,yrp 6oury,