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Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06
NORTH sTONINGTON
Rev. F. M. HoIlister Resigns Congre- egationaI Pastorate-Address by Mrs. Charles w. Gale.

Rev +. M Hollister, pastor of the Congregational church for the past five years, has rendered his resignation. 10 take effect Sept l. The family will remove to Mystic, where MT. and Mrs. Hollister will establish boarding school. Their prospective departure is much regretted by all.
 John D. Avery represented the local grange at the funeral of Col. Paul H. Hillard at Westerly Monday. Colonel Hillard was a member of the grange in this his native town. Mrs. c. E. Hew- itt, Mir. and Mrs. George w. Tryon and Mrs. W. H. Hillard. relatives, also attended the funeral of Colonel Hillard.
 Attended Norwich Conference.
 Rev. and Mrs. Lucian Drury and Rev. and Mrs. G. H. Chambers attend ed the New London Baptist ministers conference in the First Baptist churcn, Norwich, Monday.
 Addressed by Mrs. Gale.
 The Ladies society of the Baptist church held foreign mission meeting at the Wheeler school dormitory on made by Mrs. Charles w. Gale of Nor- wich The meeting was followed Dy refreshments and a social hour.
 Substitute from Norwich.
 Miss Mabel A. Tracy of Franklin, teacher of the village grammar school, was kept from her school duties this week by the illness of her mother Miss Ella C. Lester of Norwich substi- tuted.
 Mir and Mrs Charles J. Newton of Cromwell spent the Memorial holidays in town.
 Rev. Lucian Drury will supply .ie pulpit of the Baptist church in Ston- ington Sunday-tnorning and evening.
 June F will be Neighbors' night at the grange. A large delegation is ex- pected from the Rose of New England.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06
SOUTH LYME

MT. and Mrs. James F. Smith of New London were guests of Mrs. Smith S parents, MT. and Mrs. w E. Slate, for a few days recently.
 Mrs. Julia Baldwin and daughter Julia of Derby were recent guests in this place.
 John Ferguson was renewing friend- ships here lately.
 Miss Pendleton of Westbrook is making lengthy stay with her brother here.
 The East Lyme Historical society had a celebration at the Dr. Thomas Lee place in Little Boston Wednesday.
 School in the Seventh district closes June 12tn for the summer vacation
 A party of Hartford people were at the Hatchetts Point clubhouse over Memorial day.
 It is reported that Miss Weinraut of Flanders will succeed Miss Carlson next year in the Seventh district.
 Merritt Comstock returned to New Haven Wednesday night. Mrs. Ellen Douglass and family oi New London were recent guests of rel atives here.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES
the recent guest of friends in Palmer

the recent guest of friends in Palmer town.
 MT. and Mrs. Clarence Walden and children of Jamaica Plains a, aecom- of Arlington, Mass, were week lend guests of Mrs. Ida Browning. MT. and Mrs. Walden and guests returned home Monday. afternoon, making the trip both ways in their machine.
 Birthday Surprise.
 The birthday of Mrs. Albert W. Avery of Hill Top was recognized by her friends giving her surprise party. The evening was spent playing cards and dancing and refreshments were served.
 1 sDr. and Mrs. NJ. E. Fox. with Mir and Mrs. Frank J. Alexander were over er-Sunday guests of Mir. and Mrs. Stanley A. Smith of Waterbury
 Mrs. Roy Johnson and son Ray in Providence, R.. l.
 Attorney Charles w. Comstock, who has been with a party of friends fish ing. in Maine. has returned home.
 Mrs. Fred J. Hope has spent this week with MT. Hope's sister, Mrs. John Freeland. of Sutton, Mass.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Kolb of Pequot have returned from New York
 George Gentz of Providence. R. l.. spent several days with friends in town.
 Howard Rogers returned Monday to Boston after spending the week end at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Frank H. Rogers.
 More Macadam Road.
 Work is progressing on the new macadam road which is to extend from where the old road ends near the residence of George. N. Wood to about half way to Oal1dale. The first work being done is near the c. M. Robertson Co.'s bank mill where the road will be widened and strengthened. also lower the grade and put in con- crete bridge across the mile stream. The old macadam road from the c. V. station to MT. Woods residence will work is completed. Antone Vito is the contractor.
 Another Game with Colchester.
 The ball game between the CoIches- ter team and the All Star team from Montyille played at Colchester Me- morial day, ended in a score of II to 10 for the Colchester team. Today (Saturday) the Colchester team will again play the All Stars on the dia- mond in Uncasville
 Henry Allen spent a few days with relatives in Mystic.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Johnson enter tained MT and Mrs. Edwin Lewis of Preston City.
 The Good Cheer Sunshine society was entertained by Miss Mary J. Ben ham Thursday afternoon
 John B. Taylor and brother James w. Taylor, have returned to work in Hamburg after spending a few days at the home of their parents, MT. and Mrs. Peter Taylor.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Chapel enter tained Sunday Miss Mae HilIcroft of Hartford and Johnston Banfield of Norwich.
 Balance of $17.25.
 Memorial day exercises were largely attended by the townspeople as well as many out of town visitors
 With SIPS, which the Memorial day committee had on hand from last year. and collections which were made the members had $91.25 for observance of the day, expenses for flags, team for veterans and the band amounting ot, $74, which left them with SIPS balance for another year.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06
LEFFNGWELL
Last May Basket and Surprise Part

Last May Basket and Surprise Party.
 Mrs. Lewis Ford of Providence R. l. was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. C. L. Palmer Saturday.
 Miss Mary Nolan of Norwich has been spending a few days with Mir. and Mrs. George F. Nolan.
 Mrs Carrie Parks. of Norwich, Mir. and Mrs. Frank Gardner of Yantic and Mir and Mrs. Frank Austin of Palmertown, were Sunday guests of MT and Mrs. John I. Ross
 Warren D. Nichols and daughter. Miss Clara Nichols of WilEmantic, spent Sunday at the home of c. L. Palmer.
 The Memorial service at the Baptist church was well attended Sunday. Dwight Lovett sang Memories of Gal flee for the offertory. MT. and Mrs. x. E. Whiting of Norwich were among
 the congregation
 Miss Hazel Calkins and Miss Mill dred Swan were recent guests of Mrs. William Callxins of Norwich. Mir and Mrs. J. A Boss and Misses Viola and Nellie Boss. motored from l Point Judith, R. l., Wednesday and were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo | Pierce
 Mrs. F. O. Moves of Laurel Hill | Mrs. Thomas c. Leff1ngwell. | The last May basket of the season was hung Saturday night to Miss Elsie l Beard. There were about fifteen in ! the party. The evening was pleas l antly spent in dancing, after which ], cake and cocoa were served by Mrs Beard
 Wednesday night Miss Hazel Calkins was given a surprise party at the home of JIG Leffingwelf. Out t-of- town guests included Miss Annie Calkins and William Buckley of Norwich and
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06
LEBANON
Memorial. Exeroises-FuneraI of Mrs. George W. standish. For 60 Years Member of First Church.

Memorial day exercises were held in Grange hall Saturday afternoon at p. m., Rev. Hollis Campbell Rev. MT. Meade of Exeter and Rev. MT. Knott of Goshen, spoke. The Grange orchestra furnished music.
 Visitors Defeated.
 The South Windham baseball team came to Lebanon Saturday and was defeated by the local nine II to '.
 Holiday Guests.
 Mrs. John Robertson, Miss Grace Robertson of South Manchester. Mrs. Nellie Powell and three children of Mrs. E.. J. Fuckers Saturday. coming in Mrs. Robertson's touring car
 Clayton Sweet of New Britain was in town over Memorial day.
 Ralph Royall and Miss Grace Burr of New York spent Memorial day with MT. and Mrs. N. B. Royall.
 Mrs. Louis Tucker and son Harold of Westerly, R. I. spent the week end in town, the guest of friends.
 MT. and Mrs. Leon Richardson, Mir. and Mrs. Herbert Richardson, Miss Harriet Richardson. James Smith of colt and son Lester of South Man chester spent Memorial day with Mrs. Nellie Lillie.
 MT and Mrs. Emerson Holbrook of Madison, were in town over Memorial day.
 Carlton Fucker of Kenyon. R. l., spent the week end as the guest of MT. and Mrs Charles Lamb.
 MT. and Mrs. Rush Foster and daughter Alma, were in town over Memorial day, guests Of MT. and Mrs George Foster.
 MT. and Mrs Charles Backus and daughter. Harriett, of Andover, were in town Memorial day
 Mrs. Bernard Locke and two children of Worcester, have been guests oi Mir. and Mrs. Clark Standish
 Mrs. Franklyn H. Williams of To- raine. Ohio, who came home to at- tend the funeral of her mother, Mrs Clarissa w. Standish, is the guest ot her sister, Miss Rose Standish.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06
MOHEGAN

Church service was held here Sum- day.
 Mir Burrows and Mrs. Cruise of New London were in this place Thursday.
 Mrs. Emma Naples of New London called on Mohegan friends Thursday.
 Miss Glads Quidgeon of New London is the guest of Mrs. E. c. Fow- Ter.
 Mrs Zurchardy who has been il for several weeks is improving.
 MT. Hunter is working for Charles Johnson.
 Charles Mathew is laying the founda- tion for a silo for MT. Sussman.
 Roger Dolbeare is home for a few days.
 Miss Cynthia Fowler and Mrs. Lizzie Fowler were visiting Mrs Harriet w Quidgeon Thursday in New London
 Mrs Burke and Mrs Fleming wers visiting friends in New London. Thurs day.
 Anne Burdick of Fftchville and Liz zie Fowler of this place were guests ol Mrs N. Burdick and Dr. and Mrs. l. Gardner, in Moosup, Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06
OCCUM AND VERSAILLES
Benevolent Society Ends Season-Re-
 pairing Macadam.

William LePage was the guest of relatives in Brattleboro, Vt. over Sun day.
 The closing meeting of the season of the Ladies' Benevolent society was held in the vestry of the Versailles M. F. church Wednesday afternoon, the meeting being we'll attended and one of the most enjoyable of the year. The society has had successful year. The hostesses of Wednesday were Mrs. c. H. Phillips, Mrs. H. A. Richards, Mrs. H. E. Learned. Miss Regina Lambert.
 District Superintendent to Speak.
 District Supt Rev. G. G. Scrivener is expected to occupy the pulpit at the Versailles NJ. E. church Sunday evening" June 14.
 Mildred, the four year old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. C.. H. Phillips, is suf- fering from the effects of a fall which resulted in a broken collar bone.
 Contractor H. T. German was busy Monday repairing the macadam road which was injured by the heavy au- tomobile traffic Sunday. The grade and corner by the store of H. A. Rich- ards is in most need of repair.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06
GALES FERRY
Children Take Part in Memorial Ser vices Sunday-Meeting of Book Club,

Sunday morning Memorial ser vice was held in the Methodist church the pulpit being draped with the American flag and inside the chancei rail were banked red geraniums, with flags on either side, later to be placed on the soldiers graves. The organ was draped with flag. Rev. MT. Potter gave a little talk to the chill dren before the sermon, the theme, with a diagram being Buds of Hope. The sermon followed and was patri- Otic. The text was St. Matthew, XII 25. Special hymns were sung by the choir closing with America by the choir and congregatiodn.
 Supt. Courtland E. Colver of the Sunday school announced the follow ing programme: The Daughters of the American Revolution present pre- scented each Sunday school scholar a flag and a potted red geranium. They fell into line, two by two, headed by Walter Mather, who bore the mounted flag. They were followed by the vet erans. the older members of the con- gregation falling into line. Each child placed flag in a holder that had been previously placed on each soldiers grave with the plant. The choir sang to conclude the exercises.
 The evening service at 7.30 was con ducted by the pastor, Rev. MT. Potter, the subject being Francis Asbury, the Wilderness Apostle.
 Holiday Visitors.
 Among holiday guests Saturday were noticed at the home of MT and Walter E. Gilbert of Norwich. At the Aplin place. Frank Aplin Sr. and a guest from Mt Vernon, ". Y.
 Among the people on the Bluff were the families of Otto Wulf, Herman Wulf. Mir. and Mrs. l.. Church and the all nf Norrxyiob
 Miss Mary Rudd Gibbs of Radcliffe college arrived at her home in the village Thursday for the summer va cation.
 Has Leased Cottage.
 Miss Emma Davis of Norwich was here for several days last week put ting her cottage in order and superin- tending improvements upon it, as sine has leased it to parties from New Jer- sey for the summer
 Miss Lena Lester of Norwich was a guest Sunday of Mrs. Emma Ben nett of the village.
 Miss Mildred Emily Pierce of the New Haven hospital is at the home of her parents. Mir. and Mrs. Charles J. Pierce of Allyn's Point for rest and re- cuperation until September. Book Club Meets.
 The village Book club met at the home of Mrs. Courtland E. Colver at the Navy Yard Friday afternoon The readers were Miss Susan Mathewson on Mornings with Masters of Modern Art. and Mrs. Delphine Fish continued the fiction. Refreshments were served durinr the social hour.
 At Exporters Cottage.
 Fred Smith of Norwich is at the Wigwam cottage on the Bluff, mak- ing headquarters for newspaper mel who report the races for the metro politan papers
 Herbert M. Sedgwicq of New Haver was in the place Monday.
 Mrs. Stephen Perkins was visitor with her sister. Mrs. Harmon L. Per kins of the village Thursday after, noon
 On Sunday morning holy commu. nion will be administered in the Meth odist church after the morning service
 Mrs James M. Martin of MerideI arrived at her cottage on the Bluff Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06

wich were visitors in town Saturday.
 MT and Mrs. A. B. Peckham were
 in town Sunday. Charles Armstrong and W. A. Ed
 mond are serving as jurors in the U. S district court of Hartford Mrs Susan Mercy of Danielson was
 the guest over Sunday of Mrs. w. B. Montgomery
 Mrs. Michael Peppine of Hopeville Is enjoying visit from her mother and sister, of Attieboro. Mass. Miss Mary Hollister of New Haven was the guest Sunday of Miss Bertha Geer f
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06
ROAD SOCIETY
Rev. and Mrs. HoIIister to Occupy Stone Mansion-Real Estate Sale.

Rev. and Mrs Hoilister of North Stonington will occupy the Stone man. sion at Quoquataug Hill. where they will conduct a private school
 The home of the late Miss Caroline Wheeler has been again sold to Frank Pelasco of Westerly, R. I.
 Mir. and Mrs. Frank L. Williams and daughter and David Gallup motored from New York and spent Sunday at Deacon B. F. Williams
 Mrs. Fannie Williams is spending several days at North Stonington.
 Leave Key West.
 Rev and Mrs. George B. Spalding of Key West have started north on their summer vacation of several months.
 Mrs. Bert Barbour of New York is spending the summer with Mrs. Annie Barbour.
 Miss Grace D. Wheeler is recovering from illness.
 Grange Meeting.
 The meeting of the grange will be held in the church parlors Wednesday evening.
 Dr. I. Hart Moves spent Sunday with his parents, Mir. and Mrs. Charles s. Moves.
 Mir and Mrs. Alex Lincoln motorad to Holbrook, Mass, and returned Sat urday. They returned to their home in Leomer, N. J.. this week
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06
Windham County
WESTMINSTER
Men Invited to Visit SchocIs-Special
 Church Services.

Mrs. Silberman of Baltic returned home Tuesday after a few days visit with her father, Simon Rosensweig.
 Fred Newton, who broke his leg, ex- poets to be able to walk about on crutches in few days
 c. H. Koch lost one of his horses on Saturday while working on the road near his farm The horse stumbled over large stone and fell. breaking one leg. pr. Bennett was called Sun day morning and shot the animal
 The services at the Congregational church were we'll attended Sunday morning and especially in the evening. A large number of young people have been interested and help in the sing ing. Frank Medbury led the meeting Sunday night. Next Sunday morning the pastor will preach at II on How Can We Please God? In the evening the president of the Christian Endea- vor society, Miss E. Savery will lead. young people at this service. There will be a special programme. The sub ject will be The Pure Heart.
 Invited to School.
 An invitation has been extended to the men of this school district to visi. the schools during the week ending June 12th, for the purpsse of becoming familiar with the routine work.
 Charles Seaman, of Brooklyn. N Y., who spent the week end with relatives in this town. returned home Monday.
 Mrs A Bopp Of New York is spend ing a few days on her farm with her daughter.
 Tent caterpillars are doing consid- erable damage to the fruit trees in this section. especially among the apple trees
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06
LEONARD BRIDGE
Speaker at onvention-MemoriaI Day
 Guest from Brooklyn, N. Y.

Carlton Cummings took a trip to New London and MoheSan park, Norwich, Sunday on his motorcycle.
 David Walsh, overseer for the Boss Manufacturing company of Brooklyn, N. Y.. spent Memorial day and Sunday at Edwin P. Kneeland's.
 Miss Henrietta Martin of Williman- tic has been visiting Mrs. Rexford E. Cummings.
 Kenneth L. Cummings and children, Mir. and Mrs. Alfred Hughes and Fred Royce spent Sunday with MT. and Ms. Harold J. Cummings at South Coven- try.
 Mrs. Adam Merteka was taken to the Norwich state hospital at Brewster's s Neck recently for treatment
 Preached at Exeter.
 Rev. Elwell O. Mead preached a Me- morial day sermon at the Exeter church Sunday afternoon at o'clock
 Judge Albert G. Kneeland motored to Hartford Friday afternoon. Mir and Mrs Warren M. Kneeland accompanied him on his return and spent Memorial day.
 Rev. Elwell O. Mead was one of the speakers at the Sunday school conven- tion held at the Lebanon Congrega- tional church Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06
New London Cnunty
OLD MYSTIC
First Quarterly Conferenes-The Late John w. Tourjee--Youns Mems Association Officers.

The first quarterly conference of the Methodist church was held Wednes- day evening, District Superintendent Georgs e. Scrivener presiding. Re- ports were read by the pastor, Rev. Arthur H. Withee. by the president of the Hpworth League. Everett c. John son. by the president of the United Workers. Mrs. l.. Alonzo Chapman and by the church treasurer, Miss Mary ii. Dean, and by the auditor. Sidney Sis wick.
 Funsrai of John w.. Touriee.
 The funeral of John Wesley Tour jee, a native and long time resident of Old Mystic, was held Tuesday at 2.S0 p. m. at his home in Mystic. Burial was in the family plot in Elm Grove cemetery. MT. Tourjee was the son of the late William Ryley Tourjee and Mary Braman Tourjee of Old Mystic. He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Nellie Adams and a son, Frederick TourJee, both of Mystic.
 Officers of Young Mems Association.
 The semi annual election of officers of the Old Mystic Young Mems asso- citation was held Monday evening. Har- old w. Schoonover was elected gem eral secretary in place of Rev. Ar thur H. Withee resigned. Theodore H. Johnson was elected assistant sec retary to succeed Paul B. Lamphere and Horace s. Williams was reelected treasurer
 At Graduating Exercises.
 Mrs. Alpheus H. Schoonover of Eln- hurst attended on Monday evening in New York. the graduating exercises or Damrosch's School of Musical Art. Mrs. Schoonever's daughter, Miss Nei- lie Frances Schoonover, was mem Der of the graduating class.
 Tho Ladies' Aid society of the Bap- tgt church met Wednesday afternoon rrrtf 1Tr- a,,l- EN
 MT. and Mrs. Edwin Lamphere en- tertained Sunday at Elm cottage, Courtland Bliven, Miss Hart Miss Frazer, of Westerly; Ralph Bliven of Boston, and Mrs. George Wilcox and Miss Bertha Lamphere of Mystic.
 The United Workers of the Meth odist church met Wednesday at 2 p. m. in the parish house.
 To Play Westerly.
 The Old Mystic Young Mems asso- citation baseball team will play this (Saturday) afternoon, the Westerly Business College nine, on the Athletic field at Old Mystic.
 Franklin D. Norton of Waterbury was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Ar thur H. Withee over the week end.
 MT. and Mrs. Alonzo B. Collis were guests over Memorial day of relatives at Rockville. Conn.
 Henry Kenyon has returned to Troy, N. Y., after a visit ever Memorial day with MT. and Mrs. Anson Ken yon.
 An auction was held Friday at the residence of the late Henry Meech.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Reese of Pot ter Hill were recent guests of MT. and Mrs. Anson $. Kenyon.
 Henry Sechrist and daughter. Miss Gertrude Sechrist, of Taftville. were guests Memorial day and Sunday of MT. and Mrs. William Gilbert.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06
ATTAWAUGAN

Mrs. Emma Weaver spent Wednes- day at Providence with her brother.
 The Atabal Drum Corps played at DanielSon and Brooklyn Memorial Day and at the exercises at Dayville Sun day.
 Mrs George Brown, Mrs. Lena Shippee and Bernard Brown, motored to Maine, Saturday for a weeks stay.
 Fred Wheeler of Hartfor visited with relatives over Memorial day.
 MT. Alphonse Lecianier spent Sat urday and Sunday with Mir. Walden Frissell and family.
 MT and Mrs. Edwin Olsen enter tained the latters parents. of Williman- tic over Memorial day.
 Mrs. Lillian Flu goes to New York this week to visit her daughter. Mrs Benjamin Westcott.
 Mir Benjamin is getting his camp at AleXander's Lake ready.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06
FrTCHVILLE
Three and Three Quarter Poun, Trout Caught by Gordon Hathe way.

Patrick Kelley and son. Francis. were guests of relatives in Boston, Massa- chusetts.
 Mir. and Mrs. Daniel Higgins of Chesterfield were guests of Mrs. Hig- gins sister, Mrs. W. N. Chappell.
 MT. and Mrs. James McCarty and family. Miss Kate A. Murphy and MT. and Mrs. Patrick Murphy and chill dren, of Norwich and Florence Mo Carty of New York were visitors at the home of Mrs. John McCarty the fore part of the week.
 Motored From Nausatuck
 Mir and Mrs Ed Frink and W. D. Monroe of Hartford spent Saturday and Thursday with Mir and Mrs. War ren Thompson.
 Mrs. Margaret Shugrue and daught- CTS. Kathrine and Margaret Miss Margaret Dolan. and the Misses Naugatuck Sunday to Fitchville where they were the guests of friends. ' MT. and Mrs. Frank Brooks and children of Norwich spent the holi- day with Mrs. Brooks sister, Mrs Francis Gribbin.
 ton, D. C.. is visiting her sister, Mrs Francis Kinkead.
 Miss Rose McManus of Arctic, R. L. was a recent guest of her uncle, John McManus and Mrs. 'McManus
 Mrs. Thomas Salzer and children have returned to Peace Dale. R. l., aft CT spending a few days with Mrs Salzer's aunt, Mrs. Mary Mara.
 Handsome Trout.
 The finest catch of trout displayed in town for some time was shown or Saturday by Gordon Hathaway o1 Bozrahville While he had several beauties of good size, the prize of the string was one weighing three and three -quarteEs ponids and another fisherman brought in string Monday the largest weighing 1-2 pounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06
NORTH LYME
Birthday Club Votes To Continue
 Meetings Another Year.

Alpheus Nye and family of Norwi :h Miss Lila Babcock of Middletown Merrill Babcock and family visited at George Babcocks, Sunday
 Miss Lila Babcock went home with her sister, Mrs. Nye. for a visit
 Miss Emily Cone of Wilmington wis., ited Miss Ethel Maynard over Sun day.
 Neville Syme of Hartford visited Rev. and Mrs. Francis Purvis over Sunday.
 Mrs. Fannie Fox of Salem visited Mrs. c. B. Sweet several days last week.
 Mrs. c. F. Jewett entertained the members of the Birthday Club last Wednesday afternoon, to celebrate Mrs. Jewett's birthday also that of Mrs Merrill Babcock. The members voted to continue the meetings another veal and appointed Mrs. Mary FNosdick com mittee on refreshments and Mrs. Frec Miner committee on gifts.