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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-26

u T Whal e IL chance to get the muster

manded by James Timberlake?
SUBSCRIBER
This command was known as the
Albemarle Rangers. Company L, OF the
Tenth Virginia Cavalry. Tho roster
as full as II may be made, is among
the records OF Colonel BidEood There is
however no means by which copies
Of these records may be made for those
interested. and your best outlook is TO
examine ths lists on your next visit 10
Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-26

It's FUN { listen tn foller that
spends II cents n minute fer booye
talk about how he'd buy tourin' car
II 1T wuzn' fer tn price o. gasolene.
IT'S useless t. plead If you haven't got
pull.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-26

From the dealers we understand that
there is no chance but TO wait till some
one CON - along" 10 get this work
done. II is possible that some firm
here may take your piece and send it
North for YOU but the two shops at
which we asked declined to do this
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-26

The Union Station appears to be
twins
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-26
First SInves.
TO what place in the New World
were slaves first brought?

T. G. c.
John Rolfe SAYS in the often quoted
statement TO begin with, this year.
in Dutch man-of-war that sold us
twenty negars." In default of more
exact information, this is generally
taken TO be the record Of the intro
duction of slavery into tho American
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-26
Mcndins Glass.

Is there a place In Richmond where
one may have cut glass mcndcd?
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
NORTH sTONINGTON
orrin c. Maine Family Home from FIorida-Norwich Preacher in Con sreqational PuIpit-Mrs.~ Thompson Attends State Baptist Meeting.

Rev. c. A.. Northrop of Norwich Town supplied the pulpit of the Con gregational church Sunday, the pastor being absent.
 No service was held In the Baptist church Sunday on account of the storm.
 , Edward H. Man spent his school vacation in Brooklyn. M Y.
 Judge c. C. Gray visited over Sum day at the home of his son in ProVi- dence.
 Home from Florida.
 Mir and Mrs. Orrin c. Maine and three children have arrived home af- ter spending the winter in Florida
 James O. Miner has moved from farm, formerly occupied by the late James H. Lee.
 Mrs. George W. Tryon arrived home Wednesday evening from three weeks absence. visiting friends in diff ferent parts of the west. She was ac- Hewitt, who has spent the past seven months in Tomah, Wis.
 At State Baptist Meeting. .
 Mrs. F. 4. Thompson attended the annual meeting of the Wonan's Bap list Home Mission society in Bridge port Wednesday.
 Richard M. Thompson of New Ha ven was in town Sunday.
 Miss Ruth B. Norman of Ledyard called on friends here Thursday.
 Wilson $. Dal1in of Hartford was in town Thursday.
 Rev. F. NJ. Hol1fster attended the meeting of the Congregational clergy men of New London county at Nor wich Tuesday.
 The heavy rains have flooded nearly all the cellars in the village
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
SALEnr
Mrs. M. R. siegfried Safe in Ohio Plymouth Rock Hen Lays Egg 1-2 by 8 1-2 Inches.

In spite of the almost continuous downpour Sunday morning, Louis Jones and J. Warren Gay of New Lon don made their usual trip to the cot tage and spent the day.
 There were no Serviees in the Con gregatfona1 church Sunday.
 Mrs. siegfried Safe.
 Relatives and friends in this vicinity of Mrs. M R. 5iegfried, who Is visiting in Ohio, have been much relieved to hear that she was unharmed by the flood, although on the very border of the flooded zone.
 An oyster supper was served to the members of the Social club in their hall last Thursday evening.
 The members of the town school board held their monthly meeting in the Central school last Thursday evening
 Men of Grange Serve Supper.
 Tuesday evening supper was members of the grange@fo other mem bers and a, few guests.
 A number from here attended the dance at the home of Russell Webster in Colchester Tuesday evening.
 Supervisor J. A. Young of Colches- ter was in town Tuesday and conduct ed a teachers meeting in the Central school.
 MT. and Mrs. William Maynard were in Colchester Tuesday.
 J. Frank Rogers was in New London Thursday.
 Rev. Thomas A. Williams attended the annual session Of the New Lon don association of cIergymen at the Second Congregational church. Nor wich, Tuesday.
 Egg 1-2 by 8 1-2.
 Harold R. Bailey has a small flock of hens of which he is very proud. One Plymouth Rock hen lays unusual ly large eggs. frequently measuring 1-2 by 1-2 inches What is be- 1ieved to be the record egg for size in this vicinity measures 1-2 inches around the center and 1-2 inches around the long way.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
LIBERTY HILL
Gurdon T. ChappeIi Overcome at Fire -Men Invited to Visit School.

Rev. George Christie Of South Gov entry preached here last Sunday. A very interesting c. B. meeting was held in the evening with Griswold Chappeu as leader and the minister gave a short talk
 Charles M. Shippee of Ithaca N. Y. was calling on relatives here Tues day.
 So much rain has fallen lately that low lands are flooded, small streams running over the roads and the high ways are in very bad condition
 Deer are very plentiful and doing damage on rye fields.
 Rev. George W. Christie of South Coventry will preach here next Sun- day. MT. Christie Is an eloquent and instructive preacher.
 Fire at Gurdon T. ChappeIFs.
 w w. Palmer's house, where Cur don T. Chappell lives, caught fire around the chimney last week Thurs day forenoon. Wallace Palmer and MT. Chappe1 were nearby with an ap- pie tree sprayer and put 1t out. The fire ran under the floor in the attic and 1t had to be taken up to get at the fire. MT. Chappeu was so overcome with the fumes of the fire and smoke
 The school children took their ex- an1inations this week Wednesday and Thursday which are furnished by the state 4
 Men Invited to School.
 Invitations are being sent out by the teachers of the district schools in the state to the men to visit the schools These invitations are re- quired by the state
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
Who is Going and Comine-Incidents. Accidents
 and Building in Three Counties
UNCASVILLE
Rural Play Repeated-children's Party Given by Mrs. Frank Wilbur-Leo- ture on Scotland.


 Frank Sawyer has moved from this village to Norwich. where he has ob- tained employment. l. Andrew Johnson of Oakdale has be- gun work at the Thames Speciality succeed Mr. Johnson at Oakda1e. Fred Sheldon, Robert Patton and Herman Johnson attended a session of Pequot lodge. L Q. 0. F-. in New Lon don recently, witnessing the working of the first degree on a class of candi- dates.
 Play Repeated.
 The play Valley Farm given by Montville grange P. of H. in Palmer Memorial hall on Friday night was largely attended and was so well liked that so many desiring to see it enacted again it was repeated on Tuesday night at the Memorial hall.
 Dance and Social.
 The dance and social given in Took CTS hall Friday night was much en- Jcyed by those attending. Hickey S orchestra furnished music.
 Several from this place attended the play given by the pupils of the Manu ai Training school in New London on "Wednesday evening.
 Clark HummeIL who has been in the employ of the C. M Robertson company at their boxshop. has resign ed. MT. Hummeu is soon to move out
 Rural Carrier F. B. Tooker was un- able to be on his route this week. Fred Simpson substituted.
 Frank Hart, who is employed in Hartford, was at the home of his par ents the week end
 Mrs William Noble entertained the Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church at her home Wednesday after noon.
 orville Walden has purchased an autotruok.
 Edward LeGrand of Portland Me after a visit with friends for several days has returned home.
 Stream Very High
 The heavy rainfall last week caused the stream from Oxoboxo lake to rise to twice it's usual height.
 Birthday Party.
 Mrs. Frank Wilbur entertained number of children Thursday after noon from to 6 in honor of the seventh birthday of her younger daughter, Mabel, which occurred on that day.
 Ray Woodmansee has been confined to his home by an attack of tonsi1itfs Midas SousaL of Esrnond. R I was Pequot
 George Holmes of Columbia visited in town Monday.
 Miss Sarah Latimer of Gales Ferry arrived in town on Monday to spend few days with friends.
 Interesting Lecture.
 Rev. Dwight C. Stone of stontnston gave an interesting lecture in the Baptist church Monday night The subject was A Four Months Trip in Scotland, treating on his own expert enceS.
 John Daniels moved the household goods of Andrew Johnson from Oax- dale to the NessIer house in Palmer town.
 Carlton E. Wheeler, state superin- tendent of public schools in town. was in town visiting schools Tuesday
 Rev F. D. Luddin gton of Hill Top attended the funeral of John Tyler Church Tuesday afternoon at his home at Quaker Hill
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Bap- tist church, Quaker HiT. met at the chapel Wednesday afternoon
 Mrs. Francis P Robertson has re- turned from visiting friends in Vest erly.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
PRESTON
Rev. L., M. kenneston at Shelton Fun eraI-Grange Entertainment and Supper.

Miss Florence Kennedy returned home Monday after spending several days with her grandparents, MT. and Mrs Harvey Kennedy in Lisbon.
 Miss Dorothy Holden Is visiting her sister, Mrs. Benah Burdick.
 Rev. L. M. Kenneston was in Shel- ton this week attending the funeral of a friend.
 Entertainment and Supper.
 The Grange held an entertainment and supper Thursday evening in the Congregational church. There was & large crowd. The program consisted of recitations by Mrs. Lundengrin, two selections by a male quartette fol- lowed by a play by members of the grange entitled The Man from Bran don. After supper was served Edward Andrews played several selections on the violin which were enjoyed by all. Mrs William Grove sang several se- lectfons, followed by the hit of the evening, Bert Baker and William Grove as Erastus Snowfall and Sa- 10r1y Jackson. Bert Baker also sang two songs. The grange receipts were about $40
 Rev. and Mrs. Frank White spent the week end at Mrs. James Bates.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
FRANKLIN

Mrs George L. L4add was in W11h- mantle Tuesday.
 Mrs. Clifford H. Robinson and son, Nelson D. Robinson, were recent guests of Miss Jennie Potter of Nor wich Town.
 Alton Cox of Mystic was & week end visitor at his home.
 Mrs. Hattie Cole has returned to her home in Putnam after staying sew eral weeks with her niece, Mrs. Her mon Gager
 Mrs. Benjamin Burdick of Baltic was calling on friends here Tues day.
 Mrs. Henry Hyde and MT. and Mrs. Ruel Hyde of WillimanGc were recent guests of MT. and Mrs. s. N. Hyde.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
MIANTIC
Florida Winter Visitors Return
 Church Weddins-Grove Notes.


 Mrs. James Howard and son Fred nave returned from 8 visit to rela- tfves in Willimanttc
 Owing to the rain and muddy con- d1tions of the streets there was one session of school Thursday bv dec1sit1n of Prof. Arthur McGrath
 Mrs c s. Davis and daughter. Miss Nan Davis, have returned from West Palm beach where they have been passing the winter at the Bell cottage.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles A. Bell who nave been passing the winter at their cottage at West Palm Beach, Fla. are expected home soon after May 1st. The wedding of Miss Clara Dewolf ana Milton Whfted takes place next Tuesday at the Congregational church.
 Joseph W. Hill moved his family ana Furniture from the farm to Vaux- M Mnail street, New London, Monday Mir. Ell Ell mas resided on the farm for the past five years.
 MT Smith of the western section or N1ant1c has been engaged as jan 1tor for Pine Grove. MT. Smith is nov Ing his family to the Grove Capt. and Mrs. Norman w. Rogers and Bridgeport Schooner Caroline Butler has been ioaqlng railroad ties at the coal dock.
 Mrs. Darrow who has opened her bungalow Dulcis Ignaifa for the sea son IS visiting Mrs. Phelps in Mont ~ w. Rogers was here Sunday to attend the funeral of Frank Keenev MT MT Rogers was formerly employed by Mrs J. M. Sweet left Sunday for a VlSlt to friends in Providence. Mrs Eli NJ Dorrnan. who has hae, the guest of her mother, Mrs. Jane Dorman, for two months, left Sun aay Tor her home in Beverly, Mass. W. E- Alden is putting his Broadway cottage in order for early occupancy. MT Alden is at present located in his Main street residence but as he has lhls place rented for the season he expects to move shortly.
 waiter Waldorf is moving 8 part of his household effects from his house m n N1ant1c to the restaurant in the 1FroVe, which he expects to operate the coming season
 Homer Dorman, employed in Hart- ford. was the guest of his parents on Pine street Monday
 w H; Dorman is working in Wal ter Barker's store in Mantle.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
MONTVILLE
Rev. D. c. Stone Delivers Fourth Tn Series of Lectures-Mrs. A. p. Mitchell Returns From Florida.

The Rev. D. c. Stone of Stonfng- ton delivered an exceedingly interest ing and instructive travfI-taIk in the Union Baptist chapel Mo nday evening Subject: From Porridge to Poached Salmon" or -Four Months In Bonnie Scotland" The musical program con- sisted of a piano solo by Miss Carrie c. Wood, entitled Dreaming" soprano solo, T cannot Sing the Old Songs Miss Minnie Chapel: piano solo, Con solatfon,'' by Miss Carrie Wood; so- prano solo, '|B1ue Bells of Scotland' ? Miss Gertrude Olson. Deacon Edwin $. Henry, president of the Agoga and Baraca Bible classes, under whose auspices the lectures were given stated that this would be the last of the course of four. The first was given by Lessons from Civil War Service; the second by Rev. w. s. MacTntire on "The Lobby and Legislation;'' the third by Rev. J. L. Peacock of Westerly, R. l., from the subject "A Tour Through 1taIy;' and the last by MT. Stone. The chapel has been well filled at each lec- -ture. and the people showed their ap- preciatfon by giving 8 hearty rising vote of thanks to the speakers.
 Home From Florida.
 Mrs. A. P Mitchell after spending March in Florida returned home last week.
 Mystic Pastor to Preach.
 Tire Rev Welcome E. Bates of Mys- tic will preach in the Union Baptist church in exchange with Rev. George c. ChappeIl, the pastor. Sunday morn ing next April 20. MT. Bates is an able preacher. Christian Endeavor at 7. Mrs. N. C. Allen, leader. There will be preaching by the pastor at 7.3O.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
PENDLETON HILL

Frank H. Brown was q, business ca!}- CT in Norwich Monday
 Mrs. James Brooks of Jewett City IS spending two weeks with her rnoth- er Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson.
 Misses Wfnifred and Cecil Palmer are spending 8 week vacation with their mother Mrs. Mary P. Palmer.
 MT and Mrs. George P. Gilmore of Fall River spent over Sunday at their summer home here
 Clark Coon and Miss Mary Chan man opened their schools Monday af- ter 8 week vacation
 Russel and Susan Cooke spent over Sunday at Canonchet
 Mrs. Amos Palmer has returned nome nome after spending two weeks in Westerly She was accompanied home by her grandson. Russell Aherns
 D. G. Palmer and daughter Amelia have been i'll with the grip.
 James Brooks of Jewett City was Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
CHESTERFIELD
Happenings of the Week-Good Trout
 Fishing.

Miss Hazel Powers and Miss Mary Tinker returned to New London after spending the week end with their par ents of this place. Miss Mary Kfely has resumed her duties as teacher in the Chesterfield school.
 Louis Chapman was 8 caller in Sa- lem Tuesday evening.
 Mrs. Edward Walden was the guest Tuesday of her brother, Eugene Chap man.
 Miss Edna Walden spent Sunday and Monday as the guest of Mrs. Ar thur Chapman and Miss Flora Tread way.
 Samuel Mcdonald was business caller here Thursday and Friday.
 Arthur Chapman and Edward Wal den were fishing at Latimer's lake catching a fine string of trout
 William Way and family of West Mystic were recent guests of MT. Ways father, Allen Way
 Mrs. Jacob SaNin was in New Lon don on Friday.
 Flock of Wild Geese.
 A large flock of wild geese went over Monday.
 Master Frankie Walden has been confined Sto the house with tonsilitis for the last week.
 Mrs Charles Mitchell and daughter Pearl. of Saybrook, are guests of the formers daughter, Mrs. Richard Clark The Sunday evening meeting was led as usual by the pastor. Rev. MT. Gal Iup.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
NEWS FROM ONE HUNDRED LIVE CORRESPONDENTS
yOLUNTOWN
Perkins Graves Marriage - Death of Eiam A. kinnie-Inventors Demon strate Auto.

Saturday evening last the New Eng land Dramatic club of Glasge gave a very pleasing vaudeville entertain ment in Union hall to a fair sized au- dience. w. Richards. violin, and Miss Hilda Groves, piano, furnished music for dancing after the entertainment
 PerLins-Graves.
 Saturday evening Ernest Perkins and Miss Graves both of this village, were married by the Rev. William Quayle.
 Funeral of EIam A. kinnie.
 Sunday, April 1s, at noon. Elam A. kinnie 80. died at his home on Main street. MT. Kinnie was a native of South Kingston, R. l., but has spent the greater part of his life as a resi- town for many years as a, faithful public servant. having filled the offices Of constable. grand juror. tax collector and town clerk, which office he held at the time of his death. He also rep resented the town in the legislature in 1907 and 1908.
 The funeral took place on Wednes- day at D. m. from his home The church oficiated. Burfa1 was in the Kinnie burial ground. The bearers were George T. Briggs. John N. Lewis, c, c. Bliven and Austin Main.
 Won Whist +ionors.
 The Home Whist club met Tuesday 0N N6n1ng With MrS. Annie <AnuEeWS. At the close of play the following win ners were announced Ladies-First, Mrs. J. L. Herbert; second, Miss Win1- fred Moriarty Men-First. J. L. Herbert; second, John Herbert.
 A Home Made Automobile.
 Thursday evening quite a little ex- citement and amusement was caused downtown when two Beachdale young men arrived with 8 so-caled automo- bile of their own construction. The rig consisted of marine engine of 1 1-2 horse power fngeniously sur rounded by a framework containing the necessary parts to make it run, which it did at times, but it seemed to onlookers that most of the time it was stopped for repairs. The news of the arrival down street of this machine brought out practically all the naai e exhibition, many of the men taking rides on the affair. which sometimes went at a good clip and sometimes needed considerable pushing. The ex- hibition of the machine furnished more excitement and amusement than has been seen in town for some time.
 Several local residents were very uneasy on Wednesday when news reached town of the suspension Of the First National bank and the Thames Loan and Trust company of Norwich. MT. and Mrs. Wflfr1d Boucher spent Saturday and Sunday visiting friends in Norwich and Versailles
 August Greenwood of Taftville was in town Sunday.
 Adube Ritchotte of Moosup, 8 for mer resident, called on local friends OF Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
LEBANON

Dance in Grange HaiI-Nebraska Man
 Buys CoughIin Farm.
 A dance was held in Grange hall Friday evening April II. Lebanon orchestra furnished music and Prof Congdon of Bozrah street prompted Ice cream was served.
 CoushIin Farm Sold.
 A man from Nebraska has bought the John Coughlin place.
 Mir. and Mrs. Ernest Manning and children of. Norwich visited MT. Man ning's parents, MT. and Mrs. Nathaniel Manning a few days last week.
 Mrs. Emerson Holbrook of Madison was bisiting friends in town last week Mrs. F. A. Hoxie and Mrs. Hulda Peck were in Norwich Monday.
 Ralph Royal of New York was the weekend guest of his parents MT. and Mrs. N. B. Royan
 The Ladies Aid Society met Thurs day afternoon with Mrs. Herbert Sweet
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
NORTH LYME

Rev. Francis Purvis and Mrs. Purvis were In Middletown last Wednesday visiting Mrs. Lizzie Syme who is ser iously i'll.
 William Stark of Hartford and Olive Stark and friend. of Middletown, were at J. w. Stark's over Sunday.
 Dr. J. G. Ely has been i'll the past week.
 Erwin Rogers and family have been i'll with grip the past two weeks.
 Miss Emily Stark and Mrs. W. NJ 'Sisson, IT,, were in Middletown one day last week.
 M J. Stark was a recent visitor in Chester.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
- LAUREL GLEN
Auction at Hart Place-SchooI Term
 Opens.

The rain of Friday, Saturday and Sunday made the ponds and streams very high.
 Frank Palmer was in Ashaway Sun day afternoon.
 MT. Marble was a business caller in Westerly Monday.
 Thomas Main has returned home af- ter spending the winter with Mrs. Ur- su1a. Main near Wyassup lake.
 School commenced Monday after one week vacation.
 Mrs. Marble returned Monday from a visit at her fathers in Massachusetts.
 Quite a number from this place at tended the auction at the late Moses Hart's place near Rockville, R. I. last Thursday.
 The entertainment to be held Satur- day at the chapel vestry includes music by the Laurel Glen orchestra
 Mrs. Marra's sister returned to New York Wednesday.
 Carey Main has been visiting at his daughters Mrs. w. l.. Mains.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19

 pIeted.
 The Tillinghast mill from Plainf1eld | Is stationed on land of Mrs Marcia wood.
 Mrs. George Middleton has been in town recently and placed her tive daughters in the Wheeler school at North Stonington. Mir. Middleton yis- tied them on Sunday. Miss Hattie Wheeler of Hartford has been in Providence and called on her nephew. Dr. I. Hart Moves, who is improving at the R. I. hospital
 Several from here attended the con cert at Mystic Thursday evening at the Congregational chuych.
 D. A. R. Meeting. The April meeting of Anna Warner Bailey chapter, D. A. R. will be held with Mrs. Paul HiiIiaTd at PaWcatucll on the 24th. The play recently given by the Old Mystic young people will be given at the church par1ors before long for the benefit of the Grange.
 There was no service at church Sun day morning on account of the storm Mrs. Charles s. Moves was in Prov idence this week to see her son, Dr. l. Hart Moves.
 District Secretary.
 Miss Grace D. Wheeler has been aD- pointed district secretary by the New
 
 tion for the four towns. Groton, North Stonington. Ledyard and Ston1ngton. Miss Elarabelle Robinson well re- membered here. has been il.
 The church is nearly finished and the hall is now being renovated.
 Davia R. Kinney of Norwich was at Lords Point recently.
 Henry A Lord of Putnam, who has recovered from his recent illness, wis ited his brothers family at Lords Point over Sunday
 MT. and Mrs. Martin Strickland of Poquonnock were guests of friends at Quiambaug Friday.
 Gilbert Collins aud family from Jer- sey City have been here at their sum- mer home for a few days.
 Rev. s. H. Woodrow of Washington remembered here as pastor of the Con gregational church at Westerly for 8 number of years has accepted a call to the Pilgrim church of St. Louis to the great regret of his people and will leave about April 21st for his new home.
 MT and Mrs. William Palmer and son Stephen End have returned to Bos- ton after. spending several weeks with their parents at Mystic.
 Miss Priscilla Billings of Wil1iman- tic spent Sunday at home with her parents.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
D LEONARD BRIDGE
Harold J. Cummings Buys Farm Seven Big Herons Seen in Meadow.

Mrs Alfred Hughes has returned to Providence after spending several weeks with her sister, Mrs. Kenneth L. Cummings and her mother. Mrs. Maria Haas.
 Miss Lavinia P. Knee1and was in Columbia Thursday visiting Mrs. Hen ny Kneeiand.
 Gnoert M Williams and son How ard were in Colchester Monday. Harold J. Cummings has purchased a farm in South Coventry.
 Robert Porter of Hebron is working for Mrs l. E. Cummings.
 Gilbert M. Williams has purchased q pair of three year-old steers.
 MT. and Mrs. Louis Himmelstein have moved to the place recently bought of Mrs Ade11e W. Spaulding.
 Seven Heeons Seen.
 Seven large blus heronF were seen in Gilbert WiiNans' meadow Sunday