Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31

Gonigie of Mystic and Mrs. Bridget Faulkner of MonsOn, Mass, and three brothers, Frank Conlon of Mystic James and Michael Conlon of Water bury.
 Transferred to Boston.
 The following reference to Capt Will liam H. Forsythe will be read with in- terest by his relatives and friends in Mystic and vicinity. He was born in Mystic, the son of Peter and Thank full Forsyth, and has a sister, Mrs Mary Wolfe, residing in Mystic: Capt Forsyth, for II years in charge of the United States secret service office in Dallas, Tex, and the entire Dallas dis trict comprising northern and eastern Texas and Oklahoma, has been trans- ferred to Boston and will hereafter have charge of the New England dis- trict. He came to Dallas more than IT years ago on orders from the de- city of Dallas. Capt Forsythe is known and admired by legion of friends throughout this section of the country. He was born in Mystic, Ct, and entered the service in New To K city He has served under nine con secutiye presidential administrations and in point of service is second 70 oldest man in the secret service field force in the United States.
 Before coming to Dallas he was in charge of the New York and Atlantic dictrict. Recently he understood there was to be a vacancy in the Boston dis trict and. being anxious to be located near his former home. he asked that he be appointed to fill the vacancy Upon receipt of this request, Secret Service Chief ". J. Flynn granted it by wire, notifying Capt Forsyth to re- port at Washington not later than Aug. 1. and then to go on to the Bos- ton district
 When Captain Forsyth arrived in Dallas IT years ago the entire district was infested with counterfeiters. He travelled continuously from one point to another and since that time he has rounded up and convfcted more than counterfeiters, some of them very des perate men, On one occasion he ar rested a man with $5.000 in counterfeit bills before a single bill had been put into circulation. The entire counter feit.ng outfit, including plates, was captured. Now there is less counter feiting in Dallas district than any dis trict of thesfze in the country. Pro- tecting the president andrunning down counterfeiters are the main duties o1 the secret service department. During his residence in Dallas Captain For sythe has travelled with Mckinley Roosevelt and Taft on their respective visits in Texas, and in December and January last was with President Will son at Point Christian. Captain For sythe has not been informed as to his successor.
 Many at Lawn Fete.
 There was large attendance at the lawn fete given by the Visiting Nurse association on the lawn in front of Columbus hall Thursday afternoon and evening. Home made candy, cake and ice cream were for sale, and dancing was enjoyed in Columbus hall Grin nelrs orchestra furnished the music
 Heard and Seen.
 Mrs. Wesley Collins of Westfield. W J.. IS the guest of her parents. MT. and Mrs. Robert Bradley
 Miss Clara Brown of Old Mystic has invited the members of Phebe Packer Rathbun tent to be her guests at an all-day session Wednesday, Aug. 5.
 Mrs. Albert Haley and daughter Miss Lucy Haley, who have spent many months abroad. have opened their home on Reynolds Hill.
 Mrs Theresa McKone is visiting IL Providence.
 Mrs. Susan Bentley of Grand Rapids Mich, is the guest of her sister, Mrs Bessie sCollington.
 George lIberhardt of New York IS visiting his mother, Mrs. Charles ED. erhardt
 Mrs. Bridget Faulkner of Mons,n Mass, is. the guest of her sister. Mrs Mary McGriggle.