Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-06

 was employed in 1S47. on the construc- tion work of what was then the Stam- 1 ford and New York railroad. In 1S4S he came to Lisbon and worked on the Bucklyn Mathewson farm, a little later being employed by Deacon Hyde on the farm which he owned at the time Of his death. In 1852 he and Lucy Tyler, the daughter of Henry Tyler, were married. He survived her elevn yars Two daughters, Mrs. Rufus Bailey and Mrs. Paul GeiSt are living, also four grand children and eight great grand child ren-
 MT. Geist had the distinction of be- ing the oldest member of the Second Congregational church of this place, having joined in 1858.
 MT. Geist was a man who made no pretentlon. He was an industrious, honest farmer, and had many friends in Lisbon and Jewett City who will re- member him as the cordial, cheery cit izen he was.
 Red Sox Won. The Jewett City Red Sox defeated the Bleach House nine Saturday after noon on Brewsters lot in 8 twelve in ming game. The score was F to Il. Harris saved the game and Jeffers brought in the winning run. The um- pire was Fontaine. The Red Sox line up was: J. Davis and H. Jeffers catch, H. Spicer, and A. Harris pitch, c. Ffske first base, F. Fiske second base, w. Leclaire short stop, G. McArtthur, third base, Harris and c. Fiske center field, everett HiscoX Jr. left field, J. Davis right field. The Bleach House lineup was V. St. John catch NJ. Hogg, pitch, H. Lefevre first base, J. Siodosl<y second base, $. F'aber shortstop, V. field P. Rondeau, left field, Greenwood right field.
 Defeated Danielson Team.
 In fast and exciting basketball ball game Saturday evening at the Bi- jou the White Elephants defeated a fast Danielson team, 3S-2S. J. Barry and w. Benjamin took the honors for the Jewett City team, Benjamin getting field goals and four fouls and Barry obtained 6 fiel dgoals. The El- ephants had it on their opponents at all times showing fine judgment and pass work. Danielson also put up a good game. A large crowd was pres ent. In a preliminary match the Mighty Five defeated R. G. s. by a score of 17-16. This also was a fast game.
 The lineup for the big game was as follows:
 White Elephants Danielson. c. Benjamin B. Russell s. Melvin Kent
 Right Guard
 W.LHereaux K Ridgeway
 Left Guard
 J. Barry (capt) MARYLAND
 Right Forward
 w. Benjamin (capD w. Moore
 Left Forward
 Field Goals for the Elephants c. Benjamin, 2, S. Melvin, 1, w. Lille reaux 1, J. Barry W. Benjamin, For Danielson, Kent, 1 Ridgeway, 2 Marland 2 Foul goals, Elephants, w Benjamin, 4; Danielson, Mar1and, 2. Gordon Willis, referee Hiscox timer and D. Benjamin scorer.
 .HustIers Win Fronm Seventh Grade
 In baseball game Saturday after noon Peary's Hustlers defeated the Seventh grade of the Grammar school by secOre of Is to g. A. Maynard's work of the Hustlers was the feature of the game. striking out 20 meR.
 Baptism Sunday Evening.
 Several young people received the ordinance of baptism at the Baptist church Sunday evening. They were Helen Phillips Alice Gilbert, Doris Myott, Vivian Benjamin, Pearl Main, Cordelia Sydney and Donald Smith
 Mrs. Fred s. Brown has returned from a several weeks visit among relatives in Rhode Island and Massa- chusetts. Arnold Brown of Hartford, spent Sunday with his mother.