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Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
MONIVILLE Rev. pr. j. B. SIocunn's Lecture Plsases Aid Society Reeiects Mrs. Mitchell.

The Rev Joel B Slocum, b. D., pastor of the Central Baptist church, i, Norwich delivered his lecture Blue noses and the Land of Blomidon, in Palmer Memorial hall Wednesday eve ming to very appreciative audience pr. Slocum delighted everybody by his graphic descriptions of persons and places and his ready wit
 President Reelected.
 The Ladies' Aid society held their annual meeting with the president, Mrs. A. p Mitchell. at her home, Wed nesday afternoon. Mrs. Mitchell was reelected president.
 sheriff George Wood, who has been seriously III. is improving.
 Mrs George B. Chappell returned to Chester, Conn, Wednesday fore noon to care for Mir and Mrs. E. L., Chappell.
 Annual Church Meeting.
 The annual meeting of the Union Baptist church was held Monday eve- ming, Jan. 12, st 8 o'clock. The treas urer reported all current expenses paid for the year 1913. The outlook is bright.
 Rev James W. Bixler. D. D., of New London is to deliver public lecture in the Union Baptist church Wednes- day evening. Jan. 21. at 7-so. Subject Ruling Ideas of the Old Testament.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
HANOVER
Annual Church Business Meeting and Roll Cail-Audience Delighted with Harvard Quartette.

The annual meeting and roll call of the Congregational church was. held Thursday evening. Supper was served to members and adherents at half past six. Reports of the work of 1913 were given and the report of the nom mating committee for 1914 was acted upon. The meeting came to a close with the roll call of members.
 Concert by Harvard Quartette.
 A large and appreciative audience enjoyed the splendid programme given with great success by the Harvard Quartette and Mrs. Phillips, reader, of Boston. Wednesday evening in the Congregational church. The concert was under the auspices of the Ladies' guild. Mrs. Park. as chairman for the quarter, had full charge of the arrangements
 Four Entertainments Planned.
 At business meeting of the Y. P s. c. E. President W G. Park an nounced that the contract for the course of four entertainments from Boston was signed. It Is planned that each member of he sociey shall be responsible for the selling of five tick cts so that the expense of the course may at least be covered
 The annual reports of the Sunday school were given Sunday at the close of the session: all of these showed the school to be in a progressive con- dftion
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17

 attended the Young Peoples meeting at the Baptist church.
 Florens O'Connor spent Saturday and Sunday at his home in Colchester. LeRoy Bailey of Colchester spent Sunday at his home in town
 Loses Other Animals.
 Michael Early, who was reported last week as having lost an OK by breaking its leg in the blacksmith shop of George Day. also lost a horse and dog during the week, both having broken legs.
 Charles Harvey was In Norwich and New London last Friday.
 Mrs. John Manwaring and daughter pr. | J. Manwaring, of Norwich, were Sunday guests of MT. and Mrs. J. Raymond Douglass.
 MT. and Mrs T. Hunt Sterry closed their cottage Tuesday and with their daughter. Miss Ruth Sterry, went to New London. where they expect to re- main for the balance of the winter. Mrs. J. Raymond Douglass returned Wednesday from several days visit with relatives in Norwich.
 Four degrees below zero was the lowest mark registered by local ther- mometers Tuesday.
 Fifteen Degrees Below Zero. The mercury stood at 15 degrees be- low zero at Herrick's Corners We'd nesday morning and IA degrees below in the center of the town.
 William Raymond of Norwich is visiting at the home of his sister, Mrs J. R. Douglass.
 Ice harvesting commenced on the Mitchell farms Thursday morning un- der direction of the foreman, William H. Maynard.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
HEN
Everybody at Church Sunday Ob- served-PupiIs Collect 17.762 Cater pillars Nests.

Everybody church Sunday was the churchgoer's thought here in Goshen and there was a good attend ance
 Harry c. York conducted the morn ing service and was listened to with deep interest His text was And If I Be Lifted Up from the Earth Will Draw All Men Unto Me. John 12-32.
 Seven for Membership.
 At the Christian Endeavor meeting in the evening seven names were hand ed in by the Lookout committee to become active members.
 Collect 17,762 Egg Masses.
 The pupils in school district No. 10 have procured the largest number of egg masses thus far reported in this locality. the total number being 17.762. Alfred Onderdonk has collected the highest number of any one individual, having 6,66S to his credit.
 Wind Breaks Church Window.
 Tuesday morning the mercury drop ped to 10 degrees below zero. The high wind that prevailed all day made it the toughest winter day ever known. The high wind blew a shingle from one of the horse sheds against one of the large windows of the church and it was smashed.
 Pitcher Brothers have begun har- Vesting ice ten inches in thickness.
 The penny social that was to have been held Tuesday evening was post poned On account of the severe wealth
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
NEWS FROM ONE HUNDRED LIVE CORRESPONDENTS
voLUNToWN
Reception and Gift for NewIyweds
 Court Advance Holds installation.

MT. and Mrs. John Monsee returned Saturday from New York where they have been spending their honeymoon and in the evening were rendered a reception by their numerous friends in Union hall @ very large, well be- haved crowd being in attendance and all spent an enjoyable evening. Rit- chotte's orchestra furnished music for dancing. During a Hull in the dane ing John Potter on behalf of those purse of money as a token of the good wishes of those present.
 Merited Promotion.
 The Rev. J. V. E. Belanger, who has just been transferred to Baltic, was formerly pastor of St. Thomas church in this village and his former parishioners are pleased to hear of his promotion.
 installation of Court Advance.
 Friday evening last Court Advance, No. 3,S36. l. o. F. held a special meet were installed by State Organizer J. J. McGrath of Providence, R. T.: Chief ranger. A. A Maine; vice chief ranger, J. D. LaChappelle; recording secretary, William Howeson: financial secretary, Louis H. Ritchotte: treas urer, Martin Monsec; orator. Walter Daigneau; senior woodward. Louis Be- beau: junior woodward, Joseph Be- beau: senior beadle, Henry Macomber; junior beadle. John OIdershaw; trus- tees, c. F. Maine and c. H. Sheldon; delegate to high court, P. c. R. Charles Anderson. Brother Anderson has re- ceived the appointment as deputy H. c. R. for Court Advance. At the close of the ceremonies Brother McGrath gave an entertaining talk on the work of the order.
 Whist Season Opens.
 The Home Whist club opened the 1914 season Tuesday evening at>the home of MT. and Mrs. John N Lewis. At the close of play the following winners were announced: Ladies' first, Miss Bertha Lewis second Mrs. J. l.. Herbert; gentlemen's first, E. E.. Clarke; second, John N. Lewis.
 Men commenced cutting ice Friday morning for the Briggs Mfg. Co and will fill their houses with ice from to g inches thick.
 Mrs. Charles Macomber is enjoying a visit of several weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Frank Dawley at Plain field
 Arthur Gaudette, Edward Mcguire, Peter Magrey. and T. W. Dupont at tended show in Norwich Thursday evening, making the trip by automo- bile.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
OAKDALE
Annual Business Meeting of Congre. gationaI Church-Raymond Librar, to Open Branch at Uncasville.

The annual business meeting of the First Congregational church was held in the chapel on Thursday of last week at II o'clock a. n1., the clerk and treasurer and the chairmen of the va rious committees and organiza tions gave very gratifying reports of the work of the church for the year. The following officers were elected for the year: Clerk and treasurer, J. C. Eel loves; standing committee, Mrs. F.. (. Seholfield' Miss Jessie M. Schol- field, Mrs. J. c. Fellowes; missionary committee, F. F. Packer, Mrs. F. C. Scholfield, Mrs.. John Lynch. Miss Jes- sic M. Scholfeld, Miss Lillian T. John son; shut-in committee. Mrs. Paul P. Glasbrenner, Mrs. E. F. Comstock, Mrs. Harry Atwood Mrs. ]. c. Dolbeare, Mrs. E. R. Burchard
 Dinner. served by the ladies was fol- lowed by the rollcall meeting. Fifteen members responded in person and four by proxy. The meeting closed by singing Blest Be the Tie That Binds.
 Library Association Meets.
 The members of the Raymond LI- brary association met at the home of the treasurer. F. C. Scholfield. Thurs made for opening a branch library at Uncasville. After the meeting MT. and Mrs. ScholfieId served a fine oyster supper to the members.
 Rev. C. l.. tTench preached on sun = day from Ps. 143: 10. and the sacra- ment of the Lords supper was ob served The c. E. meeting was led by Miss Evelyn Comstock.
 Sunday School Reorganized.
 At the reorganization Or tHe Sun day school these officers were chosen for the ensuing year; President, Rev. c. l.. French; vice president, F. F. Parker; secretary, Mrs. F. F. Com stock treasurer, Miss Jessie NJ. Schol= field collectors. Pauline Glasbrenner, Susie Home; organist. F. F. Parker. Committee for special occasions. Mrs F. C. Scholheld, Mrs. c L. French Mrs John Lynch. Mrs. F. F. Com stock superintendent. J. c. Fellowes assistant superintendent, Mrs. John Lynch.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
ROAD SOCIETY
Grange Invited to Meet at Home of
 Worthy Master

Little Charlie Horton has been seri- ously i'll all week
 s. N. Williams has been with his motor saving machine at Andrew Per rvs in the borough for a number of days.
 Mrs. Henry Carpenter and brother. George Wheeler, of Providence, have been at Maple Lawn this week
 man from Massachusetts has been at A. G. Wheeler's for several days fixing the engine at the water works.
 MT. Yeomans. who makes his home at J. E. Lords at Lords Hill. is i'll.
 Stonington grange, No. 16s. will meet by invitation at Worthy Master Fred : erick A. Barnes home on Wednesday evening Jan. 21. This Is an ad- journed meeting from Jan. 14 on ac- count of the state grange at Hartford this week, which MT. and Mrs Barnes attended.
 The man in charge of the place where Arthur Haynes recently died left Wednesday for New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
MLANTJC
Mario MaInatti Takes House in Town While Looking After Ouarry-LocaI Guests in Florida.


 Clarence Spencer and Frank G. Bee be are working on the Pedwicll farm buildins chicken coops for Mir. Ped wick, who intends to go into the poul- try business
 Walter Waldorf and family are in Hartford.
 George $. Smith of Noroton was a visitor in Mantle Tuesday.
 Miss Grace Saunders has returned to her school in Deep River.
 Mrs. A. E. C. Merriam, NJ. D., of Hartford. was in the village and Pine Grove Saturday on business.
 Will Look After Quarry.
 Mario Malnatti. of Quincy, Mass is occupying the new house which MT Cone erected in Main street. MT. Malnatti will remain here to look af- ter his quarry interests in the Rox- bury district.
 Mrs. Eli Dorman of Beverly. Mass is visiting her mother, Mrs. Jane c. Dorman
 Mrs w H. Dorman who is caring for Mrs James H. Manwaring spent Sunday at her cottage.
 Mrs. John H. Beckwith of the Farm was the guest of friends in New Lon don Saturday evening.
 Mrs. G. D. Allen has returned from a visit to Providence.
 Owing to the cold weather Monday there was one session of school as the 1an1COr. MT. FtOWdrOs was undDlc to heat the building.
 Gone to Goering Home.
 Capt. and Mrs Clark and daughter Miss Grace left Monday for Braden- town, Fla, to pass the remainder of the winter with Rev. and Mrs. H. A. Goering. Rev MT. Goering was a for mer pastor of the Baptist church.
 Miss Annie Carlson, who is teach ing school in South Lyme, spent Sun day with her parents.
 Perry Saunders of the Ambrose channel lightship was the guest of his family in Pennsylvania avenue last week
 William O. Beebe, employed as a brakeman on the New Haven railroad was the guest of relatives over Sun day.
 Walter Smith is painting at the head of the river.
 Owing to the cold snap Monday and Tuesday a number of trains over the Shore Line were running late.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
iEDYkED
Congregational Pastor eeoees TheeA
 Who Fail to Attend chureh-SsorFns Ten Inch Ice.

Miss Eieise White, formerly a teach. ersof Atlanta, Ga, went on Monday to teach to i'll vacancy, Miss White. who is the daughter. of Rev. and Mrs, W. F. White, taught a year ago in Mis- sissiPpi.
 Gladys Hoidridge has been the guest of Mrs. $. E. Heldridge
 Many Stay from Church.
 Holy communion was observed at the Congregational church Sunday morning. Rev, MT, White rreadhed a very forcfble sermon and told his con- gregatioR of the importance of attend ing church. Mere than 50 persons within radius of 1-a miles had new CT heard him preach. The eloquent sermon was closely listened to-
 Isaac Chapman, who was very i'll during the past fall and early winter. was able to attend church Sunday.
 Transportation for Pupils.
 Charles Thompson is transporting the pupils from district No. 10 to Gem ter Groton- the former school having been closed.
 Miss Nellie Geer has been substitut- ing in district No. for Miss MoIlio Ball, who has been sick
 Everett Thompson has hired the Turner place of his father for the en- suing year.
 Local icemen are cutting ten tnch ice on the Holdridse pond.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
LISBON
Extra Large Attendance at Church.
 Reception Held at Parsonage.


 The effort fer Everybody ChuTch Sunday resulted in an attendance of 73 at Newent church Sunday morning. In his sermOnette for the children Rev. T. b. Davies told a Bible story, omit ting names, ard asked the children to tell him next Sunday who the people were. In the course of the regular sermon which followed he gave a brief history of the founding of the local church and said the people who built the present church and those previous to it looked upon it as a necessity. As man must have food to eat, water to drink and fresh air to breathe in or der to live, so the needs of his spirit ual nature must be met alse.
 In the evening vesper service led by the pastor took the place of the usual Christian Endeavor service.
 Reception at Parsonage.
 Rev. and Mrs. T. P. Davies invited everyone in the parish to call at the parsonage Wednesday between 2 and o'clock in the afternoon and from : to 10 in the evening.
 Henry Kendall Is serving as juror in Norwich
 Irving Thornton of Jewett City spent Saturday and Sunday with Frank Nell Miss Florence Bushnell. who has been caring for Mrs. Fred Kanahan through a long Illness with typhoid, re- turned Monday to her home in Nor wich Town. Mrs. Kanahan's sister Mrs. Edward Johnson of Boston. is to care for her during her convalescence-
 Evening of Music.
 Thursday evening Theodore Perry furnished entertainment with music on the piano for a little party at Mrs. J. B. Palmer, Jr.'s. Those present were Clarence Savage of Storrs. R. R. Bar Der and Miss Martie Barber.
 Jacob Rubin and family were in New York Sunday to attend the marriage of a son.
 MT. Clemens and sons have returned to New York after spending the hol idays with Mrs. Clemens and son Frank, at the Reade place.
 Mrs. J. B. Palmer Jr. had as guests over Sunday her two brothers Charles and Walter Snow.
 From to 10 Degrees Below.
 Tuesday morning the temperature as reported from different parts of the town registered from four to ten degrees below zero. Wednesday morn ing 1t was several degrees lower
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
.OCCUM AND VERSAILLES
Successful Parish Whist-Msshodis
 Sunday School Elects Officers.

Joseph Duquette began Wednesday to secure his ice crop from the Vera sailles pond. Eight inch ice was bea ing cut.
 A successful whist was held in St Joseph's hall Wednesday evening.
 Sunday School Election.
 At a recent business meeting of the Versailles NJ. Fl. Sunday school th6 following officers were reelected for the ensuing year: Superintendent, P. H. TopIiff: assistant Mrs. C. w. Per- kins; secretary and treasurer, Miss Cora L. Tarbox librarian, Howard Bushnell; music committed Mrs. F. H, Topliff and Miss Anna Frohmander.
 Several in both villages are nurs- ing frost bitten cheeks, fingers and ears the result of the severe weather of the past week
 Ice fishing has been enjoyed by goodly number during the past few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
CLASCO
Miss Thompson to Return to Syracuse Meeting of Ladies' Aid Socity.

-Meeting of Ladies' And SocIty. Temperature ranging from to 12 below zero was reported Tuesday morning after the most bitter cold night in years. Wednesday morning was quite as cold. but the piercing, penetrating winds had subsided and the cold did not seem so intense.
 Miss Grace Thompson is intending to return to Syracuse the first of the week, having recovered from her re- cent illness.
 Aid Society Meets.
 The Ladies Aid society met with Mrs Edgar Clark last Wednesday. In spite of the cold weather nearly all the members were present.
 Services at the Bethel next Sunday morning will be at Il a. m. and E. l.. at D. m,
 Ice Crop Assured.
 The ieemen are preparing for the harvest Last winter some of them were unable to get their full supply, but indications are that there will be no scarcity this season.
 Ray Button returned from New York the first of the week.
 George Burton is working at Coop CT & Falvey's saWmill.
 George Boardman, who has been III several weeks with rheumatism is still unable to sit up
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
CAMPEELL'S MTS
Mir. and Mrs. Ralph Douglass Reoev-
 ering from Injuries.

Mrs. Susan Swatze has finished working at G. L. Barber's and is working in Sterling for Alvin Frink
 Mrs. Luther Tanner, who has been i'll for long time, is slowly improv- ing.
 Mrs. Charles A. Barber is Ill.
 MT. and Mrs Ralph Douglas, who were thrown from their wagon and badly Injured are improving.
 Matthew Gray has been confined to the house for the past week by reason of a fall on the ice
 James H. Dixon has finished saw ing the lumber on the Dawley lot He has moved his mill to a lot in Gris- wold and will saw the lumber for A. Tillinghast
 Tuesday was the coldest day for the last four or five years. The ther- mometer registered 12 degrees below zero Tuesday at a. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
CHESTERFIELD
Ten Inch Ice on the Pond-Teachers'
 Meeting.

Meeting.
 Miss Annie Golstein of New York is visiting her aunt and uncle, MT. and Mrs. A Miller.
 Robert Kaplan, who has been in New York visiting friends, has return ed home.
 Mrs. Earl I.athrop and son Merrill are spending the week end with Mrs. Matt Tinker.
 Mir. and Mrs. Louis Chapman. Harold Cunning and Harold Perkins have re- turned to their home in Colchester af- ter spending two years in this place. Miss Hazel Powers was Sunday caller in East Lyme.
 J. E. Powers has ten inch ice on his pond.
 Miss Edna Kelley was at a teachers meeting in PaImertown Friday after noon.
 MT. Brennan, who has been i'll at his home, returned to New York Mon day.
 Miss Mary Tinker spent the week end with Mrs. Matt Tinker
 Nathaniel Holmes has returned to his brothers after spending the spring and summer in Glastonbury.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
LEFFINGWELL
Two Birthday Surprise Parties Great
 ly Enjoyed.

The young people about nineteen in number gave Miss Marjorie Hartridge a. birthday surprise Thursday evening Jan. s. Games were played, the graph ophone was much enjoyed and the hos tess played several selections on the mandolin. Refreshments were served Those present were Gladys and Alice Leff1ngwel, Annie Peabody Ruth and Myra Ellis, Ella Leffingwell, Margaret Beebe, Elsie and Evelyn Beard, Harold Odgers, Avery Gallup. Roy Beard, Fred LefingwelI, Pearl Ross. John and Charles Rathbone, Walter Blacker, Marjorie Hartridge.
 Surprised on Birthday.
 Saturday efening abont IS friends gave Miss Elsie Beard a birthday sur prise. Games and music entertained the company. Cake and cocoa was served .-...e. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
LEBANON
Dance We'll Attended-LoesI People
 at State Grange.

dance was given in Grange hall Friday evening Stanton's orchestra furnished music. Prof. Beebe prompt ed.
 The meeting and roll call of the First Congregational church is to be held Wednesday evening. Jan. 21.
 At State Grange Meeting.
 NIT. and Mrs. Fred N. Taylor and MT. and Mrs. Otto L. Pultz attended the state grange meeting in Hartford this week.
 Frank Perkins of North Dakota is visiting his brother Charles Perkins.
 Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Peckham of Palmer. Mass. spent 8 few days this week with MT. and Mrs. Myron Peck ham.
 Miss Elizabeth Duffy has returned to her work at the Norwich State hospital. after spending ten days with her parents. MT. and Mrs. r. J. Duffy.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
ASHWILLETT

Mrs Charles Palmer of North Ston- ington was a caller at her parents, MT. and Mrs. N. N. Mains, Saturday. Her sister, Miss Frankie Main, ac- companied her home to spend Sunday
 Mrs Julia A. Crumb was caller in Ledyard last week Thursday.
 Otto Anderson has been entertain ing people from New York, who have been looking after farm property.
 Moves Ecc1eston of Rixtown was a recent caller at his sisters-on Stewart hill
 Nathan N Main was In North Ston- ington on Monday.
 Monday and Tuesday were genuine winter days. Tuesday night at 10 o'clock the thermometer was at 12 de- grees below zero
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
NORTH LYME

Miss Ida Stark of Moodus has been visiting friends here this week
 J. W Stark has been attending inc state grange meetings at Hartford.
 Miss Emily Stark was in Middle town Monday and spent several days with Mrs. Walter Gillette of East Had dam this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
MOHEGAN

church Sunday morning and evening.
 Mrs. Harriet W. Quidgeon of New London and Mrs. Fowler of Mohegan were in Norwich Sunday to see their sister Mrs. Harris who is ill
 Mrs. DoIbeare Mrs tsSnter and Mrs. Fowler were in New London the first of the week.
 Roger Doibeare of East Haddan was home over Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
YAWBUx VALLEY

T. B. Main is in.
 Mrs. Henry Murray and daughter, of Westerly. have been spending the past week at George vrendenburg,s.
 Mir and Mrs. J. B. Thompson have been in Hartford attending the state grange.
 MT and Mrs Alex Laneworthy of Westerly spent Sunday hsrN
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
SALEEt
Union C. E. Serviee-Teachers' Meet ins-15 Degrees Below Zero Wed nesday Morning.

A union Christian Endeavor service was held in the Congregational church last Sunday evening under the leader ship of Mrs. Charles s. Ray.
 Colchester visited schools in town last Thursday and conducted a teachers meeting In the Central school In the afternoon. He also attended meet ing of the town school board Thurs day evening
 Miss Susan Rogers and Mrs. F. R. Bailey were guests of Mir. and Mrs. c. F. Mcintosh in Colchester Sunday and
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
EAST COLCHESTER
Farmers Ready to Cut Ioe-Pupils
 Collect 1s,ooo Egg Masses.

Mir. and Mrs. Frank H. Browning are in Hartford this week as delegates to the state grange.
 Dan Mahoney spent the last of the week in New London.
 c. w. Tryons steam roller and teams passed through here on their way to Marlboro Tuesday.
 Farmers who have prepared for get ting ice believe the cold weather this week will freeze the ponds to good thickness for cutting
 The thermometers in this vicinity registered degrees below zero Tues
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
Collect 1s,ooo Egg Masses.

Schools here are advancing in the number of egg masses of the tent cat erpillar In the Lebanon district, taught by Miss Alice Mahoney, the school has a total of nearly 1S,0o0. AL fred Onderdonk, the pupil with the highest number. has 6,65S to his credit. This means quite decrease in the number of caterpillars for next spring.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
Now London County
OLD MYSTIC

8. Y. p. U. EIection-W. c. T. U. Observes Prohibition Admendment Day-Rev. Henry E. Anderson Re- signs.