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Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-08
LEDYARD
Mathewson's Mill Property Sold to Norwich Man-speedy Sailing with Bargain Engine.

John NJ Gray, superintendent of the Congregational Sunday school an nounced that Representative Isaac G. Geer had been more nearly perfect in attendance for the. past year than any other person.
 Grist Mill Sold.
 John L. Main owner of what is known as Marhewson's grist mill has sold the same to Mir. Rich of Norwich and the papers have been passed. The grinding of grain. which has been car ried on at this place for a number of years will be discontinued, as the present owner lives in Norwich and will make it q summer resort
 One Remonstrance Only
 The board of relief met for their first meeting on Saturday. Charles A. Gray is chairman and the other members are James H. Belden and George W. Palmer. Only. one renon- strant appeared before the board.
 Second Saving.
 Charles E. Maynard, Joseph A. Clark with their new engine sawed 1-2 cords of hard wood cut into three times in twenty eight minutes This is perhaps the quickest of any wood was sample engine sent to be ex- hfbited at the Norwich fair last fall but arrived too late to be placed on exhibition. They were fortunate in purchasing the same.
 Supervisor Evans held a teachers house on Friday afternoon.
 Mrs. William T. Allyn and Master Freddie Allyn returned home Tues day from Wood haven, N Y.
 MT. and Mrs Enos M. Gray were callers in Norwich Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-08
GLASGO
Surprise Visft-Whitaleer Family Go
 Ing to California to Reside.

A party of young people from Jew cit City surprised MT. and Mrs. R. A. Wilbur Friday evening last week. The evening was spent in playing games and with music. Refreshments were served.
 J. T. Wilbur was a recent caller at Willimantic.
 J. M. Whitman has returned home after visiting his daughter, Mrs. FL mer c. Hall and friends in Volun- town.
 The entertainment in Social hall was well patronized. The leader was Miss Rose Cook, teacher in Voluntown graded school.
 Mrs. Fred Chapman and two daugh- ters from New London returned home Saturday after spending @ few days with Mrs. Chapman's mother Mrs. Sterry Kinney.
 l. 0. Burdick and Albert Green took an auto trip to Norwich Saturday.
 Mrs. Hattie Eccleston is visiting her son, Harris, in South Wtndham.
 Start for California.
 Mir and Mrs Arthur Whitaker and daughter start for California this week and will make that sunny cline their home.
 The light snow fall makes it seem like real winter and improved the sled ding which is quite good across grass ground. The snow made 1t ideal for fox hunting. MT. Green, MT. Young and MT. Wilcox were out on the trail Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-08

warmer than most farm buildings, be- ing covered roof and sides with roof ing paper. In one building is the kitchen and dining room. at the Oth- CT end the bunk house. The hunks all have springs with mattresses A large barn shelters the horses and oxen, as they use both in the woodR hauling logs to the steam saw mill A small building is used to keep the meat and some other provisions. MT. Phillips has a house which he oc- cupies with some of his men also a building for his automobile. It makes quite a village and a busy one. The wood lot consists of 15O acres which was once a farm with the diff ferenf fields walled off, but is now all grown up with heavy timber. In the cellar where the house stood was a chestnut tree over three feet through. also a large oak tree which goes to show that this farm was ahandoned good many years ago.
 Farm Sold.
 The Brown Brothers who have sold their farm known as the George Rayns- ford farm, moved Tuesday to the Sy- d1eman farm
 The hnemen put up the wire Wed nesday for those who are going Co have telephones, which were to ba in by January l.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-08
LIBERTY HILL
Recently Organized Church Has 42 Menabers-r4erbert Willis Gets Six Foxes.

William F. Harvey of Norwich was the guest of his mother Sunday after noon.
 Rev. Winslow Stewart conducted services here Sunday A M. and at Exeter in the afternoon, and will be in Exeter this week.
 Miss Jessie James, Robert James, and Raymond James, united with the Liberty Hill church, Sunday, which makes foFty-two members of the new 1y organized church
 There was a c. B. social at the home of MT. and Mrs. c. B. Dimon. Friday evening.
 Killed Six Foxes
 Herbert Willis has caught six foxes this season, two of which he secured in one day.
 Miss Georgia Flint of Wilrimantic was here over Sunday.
 This place has been without a black smith since the death of Ernest Willis which occurred in November. A black smith named Frank Clark of Lebanon has taken tho shop that MT. Willis conducted.
 Sunday, February End, Candlemas day was clear and cold; mercury 13 at sunrise and 30 at noon, above zero. This was followed by snow and sleet storm about inches in depth, Monday.
 Prayer, praise and conference meet Sunday morning service with preach ing will be held at Il o'clock followed by Sunday school
 Mrs. Wm- Watson has been visiting in Hartford and Springfield for ten days
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-08
GOSHEN
Burning of Paper MiiI-Nevs of Fire Carried in Ante- Times by Swift Runners-T ourists Start South.

The burning of the Yantfc River Paper mill at about midnight Monday attracted the attention of many in this and surrounding towns. Nuner- ous calls by telephone were received here. from people many miles distant, who wished to locate the fire When discovered the flames were beyond control. The explosion of the bar rels of oil sounded like cannon and echoed down through the valley for miles. The prevailing wind being northeast was favorable in carrying the burning brands and sparks away was saved. The copper wires some 72 in number of the Southern New England company that passed over the peak of the building were melted company were busy Tuesday and Wednesday making repairs. The fire will cause a big loss to the town. The mill was situated near the main high way and the sound of the wheels of industry will be greatly missed by all who passed that way
 Runner Carried News
 Many years ago. when the Hay ward Rubber companys mill on the same site was burned, Joseph Holmes was the superintendent There were no telephones in those days, the only means Of communicate with the main office in Colchester was either by team foot. A co1ored man who was a fleet runner volunteered to carry the news. It is said he ran all the way. a distance of six miles, and quick time was made. At that time by hard work the big wooden water wheel was saved. and the mill was re- built.
 Of For the South.
 James Y. Thomas and MT. and Mrs. w. H. Geer and family left New York at 1 D. m. for a trip through the southland. Mrs. Geer and children will be the guests of friends in Jacksonville Florida. Before return ing home Messrs- Thomas and Geer will visit the Panama canal. The party vii be gone several weeks.
 The Ladies' Aid society met with Mrs. F. e. Stark Tuesday afternoon
 Before the Snow.
 The wood pewee annd woodpecker I have been heard; & live butterfly was seen February 1.
 H. Mintz of Colchester was a bus mess caller here Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-08
LEFFlNGWELE

Owing to the illness of the pastor, Rev. J. c. Ward. the pulpit of the Baptist church was occupied Sunday by Rev. MT. Very, assisted by Rev. L. W. Frtnk of Norwich. Mrs. Elijah Lathrop and daughter, Miss Agnes, of Gardner Lake, visited Mrs. Austin Rathbun Tuesday.
 Fitch Allyn, who suffered a slight shock Monday. is resting comfort ably.
 Miss Elsie Beard is able to resume her studies at Mt. Pleasant school, aft er being confined to her home for two weeks by illness.
 The Missionary Circle met with Mrs. o. B. IseffngweIl Wednesday after noon.
 Frank Tyler, who died after short illness of pneumonia at his home at East Great Plain, was well known and highly Tesepcted here. His wife and daughter have the sympathy of many friends.
 Miss Gladys Leffngwel1, who has been seriously i'll, is slightly improved.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-08
FRANKLIN
Loca! Guest at Academy Danee-Aoci-
 dent to Nelson Tucker.

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 dent to Nelson Tucker.
 Miss Katherine Holton attended the dance at the Norwich Academy Sat urday evening.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert O. Mitchell of Brattleboro were guests of MT. and Mrs. Lavius A. Robinson Wednesday afternoon.
 Mrs. Mary Ross of Norwich was the guest of Mir. and Mrs. George L. Ladd Sunday.
 Miss Katherine Holton was the week end guest of Mrs. Adam Reid of Norwich and attended services at Park church Sunday.
 Attended Owls Memorial.
 Samuel N. Hyde. George L. Ladd, Frank l. Date and c. H. Robinson at tended the memorial service of the wich.
 Mrs. Laviuc A. Robinson, Mrs. Her mon A. Gager and MT. and Mrs. The odore Crandan attended the dedica- tion of the new Y. M. c. A. building in Willimantic Wednesday evening.
 Howard Bushnell of Sprague was in town Wednesday.
 Ran Against Post.
 Nelson Tucker, while running through one of the buildings belonging to MT. Ho1ton ran against a post, striking his nose and injuring it bad iy.
 Louis Smith has received cards from George Kahn. who is now in Salt Lake Citv
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-08
NEWS FROM ONE HUNDRED LIVE CORRESPONDENTS
ROAD SOCIETY
(Stonington)

Church interests-Death of Della A. Thibbdeau-Carcass of Deer Found.
 Miss Natalie Hazard was the guest of Mrs. Fred Barnes of Old Mystic Wednesday.
 A large new building has been added to the plant of the Edgewood poultry falm.
 The meeting of the grange will be held at the church parlors next We'd nesday evening.
 Former Pastor to Speak.
 Roy. and Mrs. G. B. Spalding of Rocky Hill. Conn, are expected here next Wednesday as MT. Spalding breaches the sermon at the Westerly Fellowship meeting.
 On Sunday Rev. Joseph Peacock preached and communion was cele- brated. Later the Sunday school and Sunshine society held their sessions and reports were given by Misses lean treasurer and secretary.
 Miss Priscilla Billings of New Lon don has been the guest of her cousin, Dorothy Wheeler. this week.
 Oliver Denison of Quiambaug has shipped several of his seabright ban tams to New York.
 MT. and Mrs. Harold Williams of Westerly were recent guests of Mir. and Mrs. Clarence Wilcox.
 Capt. and Mrs. Elias Wilcox, of Qui- ambaug entertained guests from Wes- terly and Griswold recently
 Ferdinand Wheeler has been prom 1nently mentioned for membership on the state board of agriculture.
 Death of Little Daughter
 Della A. Thibbdeau, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Thibbdeau. died at her home here, as the result of an attack of pneumonia She had been i'll for some days. She was five years old, one of g family of several chil- dren. the others attending school near by at Taugwonk. The members of the school gave flowers for the funeral and attended in a body. Rev. Dwight c. Stone of the borough conducted the services Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery.
 Miss Florence Hewitt is visiting friends in Providence.
 Mrs Fernando Wheeler has been i'll with grip.
 The families of Addison Brown and Leon Shonten have moved to the houses owned by Allen W. Harvey and the one formerly occupied by the late Jesse D. Moves.
 Mrs. Eugene Palmer is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Stanley Johnson of Providence.
 Emma Smith. who has lived at the Tuesday and was taken to Westerly by friends and buried at River Bend cemetery. Rev. MT. Cathcart attended.
 The ladies of the society have met with MfS. Eliza F. NoyeS LWlce re- gently for work.
 A young girl from Mystic has been brought to the Stonington home who will assist the matron. Mrs. F. c. Dix on in the housework.
 Edmund Burdick has purchased the farm adjoining him on the north.
 Mrs. c. E. Chapman and daughter Miss Anna were week end guests of their aunt, Miss Ella West.
 MT. and Mrs. Eugene Palmer att tended funeral of ri1asA Davis on Thursday and the burial, which was at Elm Grove cemetery.
 Miss Clarabelle Robinson of Nor- wich was at Maple Lawn Sunday.
 Ernest DolIbaum of Wamphassett Is recovering from his recent serious accident.
 Dead Deer Found.
 Parties who were out walking Sum- day discovered a deer, dead, near the Dreier brook, not far from the Perry mill It was 0 young one and in good order and no apparent cause for its death was discovered
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-08
OAKDALE

Rev. C. L. French preached Sunday from the same text as on the previous Sunday, Gen S9: 23,-Subject, "A Means to Unfaflfng Prosperity" The C. E. meeting was held by Miss Min nie Nichols. Topic-"Christian En- deavor Principles" and "How to Up- hold Them" John 14. 6-16.
 The cottage prayer meeting was held at the parsonage on Tuesday evening.
 The Ladies Social union met with Mrs. B. F. Comstock Wednesday after noon.
 Mrs. F. c. SchoIf1eld visited friends in WilIimantic the last of the week.
 Miss Carrie S. Parker spent few days recently in Will1mantic, the guest of her nephew, Rev. William s. Beard
 Mir and Mrs. Alexander Gordon of Salem were recent visitors at the home of Mrs. Gordon's son, C. R. Gordon of Raymond Hill
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-08
LISBON
Special Series of sernons-Miss
 Murphy Resigns at District No. 9

Special Series of Sern1ons-Miss
 Murphy Resigns at District No. Q
 The Missionary society met at Mrs. H. J. KendaIPs Tuesday afternoon. The subject for discussion was Mis- sions in China
 There was a good attendance and much interest shown at the prayer meeting held in the brick school house Wednesday evening.
 Sunday morning Rev. F. A. Fuller preached the third in series of ser mons on Beginnings, the subject be- ing The Beginning of Sin.
 The large tract of woodland known as the Kinsnaan woods is being cut off. Whipple's sawmill is located on the lot.
 Miss Thursday Weeks of New Bed- ford has been visiting friends here.
 Mrs Edmund Weeks and two chil- dren, of Greenville spent Sunday at Mrs. H. J. Kendalrs.
 New Teacher in District No. 2
 Because of illness Miss Murphy has been obliged to give up her school in district No. 3. The vacancy has been filled by Miss Elizabeth Whiting of Jewett City
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-08
NORTH FRANKLIN

Mir. Lewis and MT. Avery spent Sunday at Richards Grove.
 Clifford Heath attended the banquet given MT. Costello in New London Sunday.
 Mrs Cornelius Mahoney Is very i'll.
 Miss Irene Cruthers of ThamesviIle spent the weekend with her aunt, Mrs. Jerry Mahoney.
 Mrs. Nathaniel Loonis of Lebanon spent Sunday with her mother. Mrs. Emma Warner.
 Miss Florence Hoffman and Miss Matte Allen of Norwich spent Sum day with the formers mother, Miss Jannette Hoffman.
 Mrs. Maud Manning and children visited Mrs. MannfnEs mother, Mrs. Arnold Of WiIiimantic last week
 Mrs. A. T. Browning and daughter Ethel spent Thursday in Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-08

Miss Beatty, in the interest of the American Missionary Association, gave very interesting address Sunday morning at the First Congregational church. She gave a short address in the evening.
 Observed Silver Anniversary
 The Christian Endeavor society of the First Congregational church ob- served it's twenty-flfth anniversary. Sunday evening with special exercises dience gave close attention. The lead CT of the meeting was Frederick M Abel, president of the society.
 The history of the society was given by Miss Hattie P. Robinson. showing that much had been accomplished dur ing the twenty-five years. Many gifts have been given to the church and missions. At the roll call nearly all the members responded. The society claims representation in many states of the union.
 The exercise used was entitled Chris tian Endeavor Principles" in which both the junior and senior members participated A silver collection was taken at the close of the meeting.
 Whist Clubs Party.
 The Lebanon Whist club held a party Friday evening in Grange hall. Twen- tyT-three tables were played. Cake, cof- fee and ice cream were served Prizes were awarded as follows: Ladies' LA4 St, MI <A1llOS second, MIS- N. s. Loomis; Gentlemen-F'irst l.. F. Smith; second, Herbert Hoxie; Conso- lat1on-Mrs. Byron Bla.keslee and Amos Lillie.
 Dance at Grange Hall.
 There was a dance Thursday evening in Grange hall a large crowd being present Lyman's orchestra furnished music.
 Personal Items.
 Clifton Sweet of New Britain was the guest Sunday of his mother, Mrs. Mary Sweet.
 Rodney Hewitt who teaches in Pow derpoint school, Duxbury, Mass, was the week end guest of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Erwin Hewitt.
 MT. and Mrs. Lewis Reed of Danbury was the guest Tuesday of MT. and Mrs Frank P. Fowler.
 Miss Della Briggs has returned aft CT spending three weeks with her sister Mrs. Louis B. Potter at Wakefield, F. l.
 Mrs. Sarah Gager has returned home after keeping house for c. $. Briggs in the absence of Miss Della Briggs
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-08
Who is Going and Comine-Incidents. Accldenfs
 and Building in Three Counties
GILES Frrc-2Y
Report of State Sunday School Con- vention-Party on 5irthday-Whale- back Barge Inspected.

Superintendent C.>E. Colver gave an interesting report of one of the ad- dresses of the State Sunday Schoo. convention as an opening service al the Sunday school session Sunday morning.
 Miss Sarah Latimer returned Tues day from a lengthy visit with friends at her former home in Hartford.
 Mrs. Mary Watrous of Groton was the guest, Monday, of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Comstock.
 George Taylor and family of Preston were over Sunday, guests or MT; ana Mrs. F. A. James. of the Alyn's Folnl district
 Birthday Party.
 An enjoyable party was given at the home of Attorney and Mrs. John J. Lswless, in honor of the sixth birth day of their daughter, Miss Ernestlne were enjoyed by the children and dainty refreshments were served. There was an attendance of fourteen guests, included in the party from out of town being Mrs. Russell Palmer and little daughter Marjorie, with Mrs. Harry Mayo and little son Donald, from New London The young host ess received many gifts.
 Miss Kate B. Colver of the Navy Yard was a weekend guest or rela-
 Miss Satter1ee returned home Sat urday, after spending the week with her brothers family in North Haven.
 Inspected WhaIeback Barge.
 Captain Withey, United States steamboat inspector from New Lon- don, was at Allyn's Point on Wednes- day to inspect the wha:eback barge Brittania.
 Mrs Sarah Perkins was 8 visitor one day last week at the home of her brother James Norman in Old Mystic.
 MT. and Mrs. D. J. Cavanaugh of New London, were guests of Attorney and Mrs Jolln J. Lawless Sunday.
 Miss Lucy Gibson, of New London, visited at the home of Mir. and Mrs. N. Newberry, on Friday of last week
 Sang at Sunshine Entertainment.
 Mrs. Eugene LaFontaine and Miss Grace Chapman were callers in New London, Tuesday, where Miss Chap man sang several selections, with Mrs. as accompanist, at a meet Ing of the Sunshine society.
 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Carpenter, of Fort Point and Mrs. Charles H. Winchester of Norwich were guests Wednesday of Mrs. Charles J, Pierce at AIlyn's Point.
 MT. and Mrs Minor Moxley of Long Cove spent Friday of last week as guests of MT. and Mrs Charles H. comstock-
 Mrs. Curtis Gates of New London was a recent guest at the home of her parents MT. and Mrs. Harmon L. Per xins.
 Mrs. Charles Comstock visited her sister, Mrs. Edgar Chapman in Groton Tuesday, T
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-08
voLUNTOWN
strawride to Giasso for Singers Who Present operetta-Addrese by Rev. J. F. RusseIi-Exercises on Library Day.

The Young People of St. Thomas church to the number of about 20 took a strawride Saturday evening to Glas- go, where they presented the operetta, Bunch of Roses. to good sized au- dfence, with whom Miss Rose Cook and her company made a big hit. Richards orchestra of this place fur lowed tf1e entertainment. The ride back and forth was made in one of J, CaInpbe1Fs big teams. the crowd singing popular songs and blowing horns.
 Lenten Services. Wednesday with mass and blessing and distribution of ashes at 8 a. m, and sermon distribution of ashes and benediction in the evening. There was Stations of the Cross Friday eVe- ming.
 Made Highest Scores.
 The Home Whist club was enter tained on Tuesday evening at the home of Postmaster and Mrs. J. L, Herbert, at the close of the evenings play the following winners were an n0unced; Ladies' first. Mrs. Annie B, Andrews; second. Mrs. H. H. Clark; mems first, D. E. Clark; second, John Herbert,
 Missionary Address.
 Rsv. J. Francis Russell, of I4eenin- steF, Mass, an ex-missienary to the the morning service at the Baptist church Sunday, taking fsg his sus- jest, Missionary Work in t1s8 Philip Hiaes. Fhe speaker. Whe is an eie- queaf preacher, held the audiences close attention for over aa hsalF.
 Library Bay Exercises.
 LtArazr eaE xss setas ia the aeB=
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-08
EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND
MLANTIC
Pigs Arrive for Game Preserve-vll
 laee and Grove Interests.

lass and Grove interests. New London spent Sunday with Cap tain and Mrs. Norman w. Rogers. Griswold Wheeler and Thomas Rice were in New London Wednesday. from ten days visit to New Haven. Hartford and Springfield Pigs by Express. Four pigs arrived at the station on Wednesday, consigned to the Plant game preserve in the north part of the town. Harrison ChappeIl of OakdaIe was . Mantle visitor Wednesday. Will Taylor is hauling stone from the shore, to be used about the Sweet cottage, which is being built by Mi antic carpenters.
 John D. Griswold returned to Bos- ton Sunday evening. after a short visit 10 MT. and Mrs. c. F. Griswold in the Grove.
 Mrs. H. c. Boden of willimantic was Monday.
 MT. Warner of New London, for merly in the employ of T. A Scott, has leased the Laura Smith farm. Park Tuesday looking after her prop erty. MT. Tyler expects to leave short ly for Philadelphia to pass the win- ter.
 Bert Buck1nSnam or NeW LOn0On was the guest of his parents, MT. and Mrs. John Buckingham. Tuesday.
 Home from PennsyIvania.
 Tower Operator J. P. Mccoy and Mrs. Mccoy returned Tuesday evening from a six weeks stay with relatives in Pennsylvania
 MT. and Mrs. Griswo1d Wheeler have returned from New York, where Mrs Wheeler underwent an operation.
 Mrs Tessie Moriarty of New London was here Tuesday visiting the Hilliar family.
 James B. Hurle has returned from New Haven.
 Miss Mary J. Weiss and Miss Robin son. teachers in the Niantic school, re- turned from New Haven Sunday even ing.
 Horace Peabody of Waterford was visiting his father. John 0. Peabody, Tuesday.
 Nathan Levee is making repairs to the Laura Smith farm on the Stone House road.
 Harry Carlin of Hartford is the guest of Arthur Saunders at Saunders Grove.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-08
PENDLETON HILL

Mir. Mills and son Elton are i'll with grip.
 Irving Thompson and Morton Cooke spent Tuesday in Providence.
 Edith Cooke spent Thursday and Friday in Providence and West King ston, visiting schools.
 Agness Chapman of District No. s spent over Sunday with her teacher, Miss Mary Chapman.
 JaInes and Edith Thompson were guests at Martin o. Chapman's last week
 Irving Thompson and Morton Cooke attended party at Orville Chesebros of Ciarks Falls one evening this week.
 R. c. Palmer was business caller in Westerly Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-08
MOIEGAN

There was a good attendance at church Sunday at both morning and evening services,
 Mir, aad Mrs. Lanefne and daughter. sf Norwich, and Mrs. Dunn called on MohegaH friends Sunday.
 BHrsi1i H. Fielding of New LeHdea was in ttais place Sunday.
 Mrs, BshiseH Davis of Mystic was the guest of AIEs Hhlter Thursday.
 Mrs. Langenbaek JE of Norwich called eR friends in dahegaa Sunday
 Mrs. BSabeaFe and Mrs S}zessReks and Mrs. FswaeE, were in MsraEish ths last ef ths waea. ]
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-08
dARK'S FALLS

Ernest D. Chapman was in Provi- dence on business recently.
 Mr. and Mrs. Allen Main enter tained over Sunday, Miss Lulu O'Brien of Providence and MT. and Mrs. Tinker of Old Mystic.
 MT. and Mrs. Con Riley were the guests of R. D. Main and family on Sunday last.
 This snow has sent the fox hunters all over the hunting grounds. One fox was fired at but was not bit. The woSds gray foxes are the most num-