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Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21
Cigar Makers Union No. 4O7 Of Norwich

members of the orchestra present were
James NJ Fall violin, W. Rfchotte
clarinet, A. Dupont first trombone.
John Hall second trombone. Adolphus
Richotte drums, and George w. Ma
comber organ.
Miss Eva Bowler visited at her
home in Jewett City Sunday.
Charles E. Main spent the past week
as the guest Of friends at Norwich
Harry Groves Of New Bedford, Mass.
IS spending his vacation at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Tanner.
Miss Constance May feathers of
Lisbon, a former principal OF the local
school, was a recent guest at the home
Of MI and Mrs. Charles Anderson.
Visited in Pfainf7eId.
William Ricnotte. John ]. Herbert,
George W. Macomber and A. Dupont
were in PlainfleId Friday evening as
guests of the band. during the rehear-
sal of the Piainfieid band They were
heartily welcomed
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Anderson and
son Morris and their guest, Miss Con-
stance May Leathers. spent Sunday
at Narragansett Pier.
Ray Sheldon Of Woodstock, who re-
Gently received serious injuries to his
hand and was taken TO the Day Kim
bail hospital for treatment, 10 back II
town this wreck and tells his friends
that his injured hand il improving.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21
LEONARD BRIDGE
Alfred Hughes to Work In ,Providene,
-FuneraI OF MIRA Henry Spafferd.

Judge and Mrs. Albert G. Kneeland
entertained Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Sweet
and daughter, Elizabeth Sweet, Of
Washington, d. c., Wednesday,.
Mrs. Edwin T. Kneeland and grand
daughter Miss Grace E. Nettleton.
spent Thursday with relatives and
friends at East Hampton.
Miss Ruby E. Williams is visiting
the Misses Leet, at their home near
Madison.
Cummings, and Carlton Cummings,
were in Norwich, Friday.
Miss Layinia P. Kneeland and David
Walsh were in Willimantic, Wednes-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Hughes return
ed Thursday to Providence. R. l..
where Mr.. Hughes will be employed in
the jewelry business.
Funeral of Mrs. Spafford.
The death OF Mrs. Henry A. Spafford
age So years, occurred Saturday morn
ing from the effects of a shock Mrs.
Spafford, who was Miss Porter be-
fore her marriage, was born in the
same house in which she died. Mrs.
Spaford was of a quiet disposition
and her deep Christian influence was
felt by all who met her. Two sons.
Henry Spafford of Glastonbury, and
John Spafford of Bridgeport and Leon
ard Bridge, and one daughter, Mrs.
Horace Foote of Liberty Hill survive
her. The funeral services were held
at her home Monday afternoon at .
O'Clock. Rev. E o. Mead officiated
with burial at the Exeter cemetery.
The bearers were relatives. There
were many beautiful floral tributes.
Patient Improving. Il
Judge and Mrs. Albert G. Kneeland
motored to Hartford Saturday and
called on their sons. Their grand
n 1Fn -
though still very i'll with typhoid fever
is slightly improved.
Sam Berkowitz of New York spent
the weekend with his family here.
Exeter people are planning a clam
bake for September 1st.
Rev. E. o. Mead preached at the
Congregational church at Norwich
Town Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21

was largely attended About every
thing sold except the farm
Mrs Francis Taylor, who has been
the guest of her brother-in-law. Peter
Taylor. has returned to her home IN
Boston
K. of C. Outing.
Pequot council. Knights of Columbus,
held their annual picnic at Doyle's
grove. on Sunday. with good at
tendance The council had several
members Of Cochegan camp, Modern
Woodmen OF America, as guests. as an
to join them in the outing. The
company enjoyed a clam chowder
dinner and the afternoon was spent
in sports
Miss Grace Beebe of Colchester is
the guest of Miss Hazel Beebe.
Mr.. and Mrs Edwin Mayer, who
have been guests of Mr. and Mrs
Charles Ramage of Hill Top. have re-
turned to their home on Long Island.
accompanied by Miss Alice Ramage.
who will be their guest for q few
days.
Given Linen Shower.
The members of the AIphena club.
Miss Addie. Ida and Lillian NORM.
Miss Ruth Craig, Miss Mae Quinn.
Mrs Charles Kolb, Miss Alexena
BrouiIard, Misses ArzelIa and Nellie
BrouiIlard. Misses Anna and Mac
Walsh, Misses Cora and Eva St Ger
main. met at the home OF Miss Cora
St. German, giving a linen shower to
Miss Mals Walsh, who is soon to
marry William Mcmahon of Norwich.
The evening was spent with games,
vocal and instrumental music and a
delicious supper was served.
Miss Marian Murphy. who has been
the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Johanna
Murphy. has returned to Bristol
The members of the Athletic club
are contemplating the purchasing OF
a pool table
Mr. and Mrs Harold Dean are en-
pertaining this week Mrs Walter
Keeney and daughter of Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21
MONTVILLE
New York Candidate to Preach in
Baptist Chureh-Tsnt Blown Down
During Storm.

Sunday the pulpit OF the Union
Baptist church will be occupied by
Rev. Robert Bruce Of New York, a
candidate to succeed Rev. George
Chappel, who resigned
Charles Hopkins of Plainfield was
a caller in town Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. LeoIin Miner of Pres
ton are guests of local friends.
Lillian Sawyer and Dorothy Rogers
have returned from a visit to friends
in Groton.
Roy Gardner recently purchased a
new automobile.
Miss Grace Hooper has returned
from a short visit TO her sister, Mrs.
Filler, of Attawaugan-
Mrs William Anderson and daugh-
ter Estelle, of New York, are visiting
Mrs. Fred Bergman.
Mrs. Clara Chapman and Miss Alice
Chapman have returned to Simsbury,
after a weeks visit with friends in
town.
Tent Blown Over.
George Edwards tent, which was
pitched on the top Of Gay HUI, WAS
blown to the ground in the recent
wind storm
Miss Gladys Carlton and Gladys
Cough have been spending several
days with friends in Stonington.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21
NORTH STONHNGTON
Ladies' Society Gives 4 O'Clock Tee
Close Of Playground Ssasen-Neieh.
bors' Night for Grange y.

Henry +. Dunbar Of Boston. a foy-
mer teacher in the Wheeler school, has
been the guest Of Postmaster Floyd L.
Main.
Herbert Barlow and. family. of En-
held, Mass. were guests. OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Leonard Main. Tuesday. Mrs.
Barlow being sister OF Mr.. Main.
At the Shore.
Mrs. E. II. Knowles and family are
spending the week at Pleasant View
Mrs. Eugene M. Chapman and two
children, Orrin and Elizabeth. and
Miss Maud Thompson, of Worcester,
Mass, are visiting friends in this To-
cality.
Mrs. r. NJ. seelye of Bantam has
been spending week with Mrs. c. c.
Gray. -.
Miss Louise De Rose %of 'Northamp-
ton, Mass, is visiting Miss Constance
Pendleton.
Frank Stolpie has been passing q
few days in Mt Vernon. N. Y.
Four O'Clock Tea.
The Ladies, society Of the Third
Baptist church gave a o'clock tea
Thursday afternoon at the home OF
Mrs. Edgar w. Chapman.
Playground Closes.
The children's playground closed for
the season Friday afternoon. The
children were served light refresh
ments. A few adult visitors were
present.
Rev. A. q. Thomson. d. D., who is
at the head Of a school for colored
young people in Kentucky. will occupy
the pulpit Of the Congregational church
Sunday morning. In the evening he
will give an illustrated, lecture, free
to all. in the Wheeler High school.
Neishbers' Night.
The grange will hold its next meet
ing Tuesday evening" Aug. "a. changed
to that date from Friday, Aug. "a
This meeting will be, Neighbors's night
Many visitors from neighborins
oranges are expected.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21
LEDYARD
Nahant School Superintendent at Kin
mouth Farn-MotoreyeIe Visitors.

John Chester and family are stay
ing during Mr.. Chesters vacation on
the farm owned by Albert W. Kin
mouth. of Ledyard Center Mr. Ches-
ter is superintendent of schools at Ma
hant. Mass
Mr. and Mrs Rawson of New York
city, who have been visiting friends
in Norwich, were guests Sunday of
Walter Owens. Mr. Rawson was city
editor of the Associated Press for 20
years, but has now retired.
Alfred J. Clark Improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred ]. Clark and
Mr. and Mrs Joseph A Clark and
daughter Louise we're Sunday guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Thompson.
Mrs. Thompson is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Clark This was the first
time Mr.. Clark has been able to take
an automobile ride in long while.
Miss Florence Geer went Wednesday
in Ernest Smiths automobile, to
Franklin, where she will be the guest
of Mrs. Arthur Smith.
Home from Fishers Island.
Miss Nellie Geer, Earl B. Geer of
this place and Miss Florence Bennett
of Norwich recently spent several days
at Fishers Island
Archie, Ray and Carl Holdridge, sons
of Judge and Mrs S. z. HoIdridge,
have been staying several days with
their uncle in River Point, r. l. go
Came on Motorcycle.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. D. Taylor enter
tanned their SON and other friends
came on Mr.. Taylor's sons motor
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21
New London County
NORTH IsN.-1KLN

Mr.. and Mrs Willie woodward are
spending the week in New Haven. =
Miss Helen Comager was the guest
several days last week Of Mrs. Tier
bert Simpson Of Norwich. ~:
s Mrs. J. D. Simpson entertained Mon
day, Mrs. Earl Rogers and daughter
and Mrs. George Miner and children
Mrs. Jane Smith and Mrs. Estella
Lathrop were guests Tuesday of Mrs.
William Smith.
Misses Blanche Spencer and Helen
Comager spent Wednesday at Watch
Hill.
Mrs. NJ. c. whitford spent a week. at
Ocean Beach, the guest of mir. and
Mrs. Leonard o. Smith. -
Mrs. Snow OF Bristol is visiting her
brother. Walter Vail.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Bliven~ of Mys-
tic were callers one day this week on
Nj. and Mrs. A. T. Browning.
Welcome Bates Of Mystic is spend
ing three weeks vacation with Mr..
ana Mrs. J. w. 'Frink Mrs Bates
camo Thursday to stay Few days.
Mrs. Emma Cox and daughter Dor
othy. spent Thursday with friends in
Salem.
Mrs. Emma Warner entertained Tues
day. Mrs. H, H. Palmer and son, Mrs.
Perkins and daughter. and Mrs. F. L.
Olcutt OF Norwich.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Orrin Of Nor
wfch spent several days recently with
Mrs. Grace Peckham.
Mrs. Arthur Chapman entertained
Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Thomp-
son and family. Charles Thompson Of
Willimantic, Miss Rose Brown of
Norwich, Mrs. William Kelly and John
Beswick of Fitchville.
Mr.. Rrigdon and son Of New York
were at Reuben Manning's Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Huntington Mech of
West Hartford spent Sunday with Mrs.
c. II. Peckham.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Tracy and son
John. spent Saturday and Sunday in
Middletown.
Miss Gertrude Manning of South
Windham called on Mrs. Reuben Man
ming and Miss Mile Werd, Friday.
Mrs. Cruthers OF Norwich was the
guest Sunday OF her sister. Mrs. ]. ].
Mahcney.
Miss Helen Chapman is spending a
week with her aunt Mrs. William
Kelley of Fftchville. .-.-
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Brennan and
family OF Baltic will spend the rest of
the summer with Mrs. C. Mahoney
Mrs. Hannah Kingsley and Mrs.
Grace Peckham attended the twenty
sixth reunion Of Mr.. Kingsley's, regi-
ment at Norwich, Wednesday!
Edward Maine of ToluF1town spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. J. w.
Frink.
Mrs. n. s. LOOMS of Lebanon is
spending q few days with her mother,
Mrs. Emma Warmer
Miss Florence J.. lockwood spent
several days last week with Miss Nora
Shahan OF Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21
GARDNER LAKE

S. A. DoIbeare recently lost a valu-
able cow.
Mrs. s. A. Dolbeare entertained her
sister and family from New London
last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. C. Dunford, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Strickland and Mrs. Bra
gaw of New London were at the Lake
recently, looking over their property
purchased of the late John I. Latimer
Is years ago.
Mrs. Mears and daughter Margaret
of Brooklyn, are spending some time
at the Lake.
The friends of Fred R. Bailey were
grieved and surprised to learn of his
death at his home on Salem street.
Miss Ruth Cook of Hartford is visit
ing Miss Ethel Champlin.
Mrs w. w. Hanney and daughter
Catherine returned Wednesday from
two weeks stay with relatives in Nj
antic.
R. A. Day was in Norwich on bust
ness Wednesday.
The dance at the pavilion on Friday
evening was well attended and greatly
enjoyed.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21
UNCASVILLE
Auction at Chapman Farm-Woodmen
Invited to K. of c. Outing-Linen
Shower for Miss Walsh.

Miss Ella Rosenlund Of Pequot, after
visiting her sister, Mrs. Victor Pier
son in Providence, R. l., has returned
home.
Percy Allen spent the week with
relatives in Black Hall
Cornelius F1aherty was in New Lon
don Wednesday afternoon, attending
the Elks' picnic.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bergman are en-
tertaining Mrs. Anderson and daugh-
ter Miss EsteIle Anderson of Brooklyn,
n. Y.
At the meeting of Cochegan camp.
Modern Woodmen of America one
candidate received the first degree.
Misses Elizabeth and Alice Alex
ander were among those who spent
tergreen Point. Mrs. Albert Todd was
chaperone.
Defeated Pequot.
A ball game was played on local
diamond Wednesday afternoon be-
tween Uncasville Juniors and Pequot
Juniors The Uncasville team winning
by a score of to 5.
After being shut down the past
week, the Palmer Bros mill started
UP Monday morning.
MIS- Margaret Higgins, who has
been spending a. few weeks with
friends in town, has returned to her
home in Norwich.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Miller, after
a visit OF seven days with relatives on
Gay Hill, have returned to Providence
George Hentz, who has been visiting
relatives in town. returned to Provi-
dcpce Sunday night. Mrs Hentz re-
manned until Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs Herman Johnson are
spending this week with relatives in
town.
Accepts Call.
The Quaker Hill Church committee
Hmr Lot hA Pnyy
Donald Fletcher of Fitzwilliam, N. H,
accepting the call to be pastor of the
church. Mr.. Fletcher will begin his
pastorate October LIST
Farm Not Sold.
The auction of farm. farming tools
and cattle, of the estate of Charles A.
Chapman. which took place Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21
CRISWOLD
Next Conference to Be Held Sept. list
Harold Gesr Starts for Dakota.


Harold Gesr Starts for Dakota.
The local conference of seven church
es will meet with the First Congresa-
tional church Of Griswold- Wednesday,
Sept 1st- The sermon in the morn :
ing VIII be by the Rev. ]. Romeyn
Danforth OF New London whose sub
1ect will be The PlowHan's Hope. The
subject for the afternoon will be What
a Woman Owes Herself, by the Rev
Henry L. Hurhburt of Groton. Rev.
Marion II. Jones of Canterbury Green
VIII speak on another subject
Rev. F. S. Child was a business
caller in Canterbury Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry, Carpenter o.
Arlington, r. L. were recent callers
IN town.
Miss Serene Peterson of New York
is visiting w. b. Montgomery and
family. .,
Mrs. Samuel Gardner is improving
after her recent illness. TX
Mrs. George Edmonds with her chill
iren. of Dayville, and Miss Elsie Lord
are visiting their mother, Mrs. Addie
Lord
Mr. and Mrs Fred Clark and
daughter Ruth. Of North Stonington,
were callers in town Tuesday
George Hurlbert of Worcester, Mass.
visited his aunt. Mrs. Louisa Camp
bell. two days last week.
MIS- f. A. Geer and daughter. as
tended the meeting Of the Womanas
Christian Temperance union at the
Willimantic campground last week
Thursday.
Miss Julia Downing of Hartford Wis
tied her niece, Miss May Downing, last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Sweetser OF
Norwich called on friends in town
Tuesday.
Leaves for Dakota,
Harold Geer started Wednesday 10
visit relatives in Ashton. South Da-
hota- Mr.. Geer expected to reach
Ashton Saturday night.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21
GLASGO
No Service on Campmeeting Sunday
Sermon by Rev. Dr.. North.

No Service on Campmeeting Sunday
Sermon by Rev. Dr.. North.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. Wilbur have
returned from a weeks stay at Quon-
ocontaug.
Mrs. Hall spent last week at Ekonk
Hill, the guest of her sister. Mrs. Al
len SayIes.
The Misses Sigried and Ida Gustaf-
son returned to Auburn. n. Y, Thurs
day, after spending a week at their
home. Miss Hilma Gustafson accom-
panied them to New York for stay
of two weeks.
No SerVieesrSunday.
There will be no services at the
Bethel Sunday as the pastor is at
tening WiIlimantic campmeeting.
]. G. Bill is in Wfllimantic visiting
friends and attending the meetings on
the campground.
Pastors Teacher Speaks
DR.. North, D. D.. a teacher at Will
braham, when Rev. J. Thompson was
a student, occupied the pulpit at the
Bethel Sunday morning.
Mrs. Walter Thorpe Of Westerly is
the guest Of her aunt. Mrs. W. G. Bur
dick.
Miss Grace Thompson spent the
week end on the campground.
Visited Mohegan Park.
: Mr.. and Mrs. Sterry Kinney and
their summer guests recently spent
O day at Mohegan park.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES,

Rutherford, N. J.. to visit her daugh-
ter before returning to Bradentown.
Florida, where she owns a fine home.
Mrs. Warren Martin is entertaining
relatives from Barker. n. Y.
Miss Grey of New York is visiting
friends in Sterling City. W.
noon.
Mrs. Wilson Irving has returned to
her home in the west after spending
a few weeks at the Martin house.
Mrs. J. S. Daniels. Jr., is entertain
Ing New Haven friends. !
Lee Harding and family, OF Fitch
burg, Mass, are visiting Mrs. Ida
Harding, in Sterling City.
- MISC r. Peck of Essex was the
guest recently of her sister, Mrs. W.
liam Sawyer.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21
SHUNOC
TayIer-Avery Weddins-Potter House
To Be Renovated and Improved.

Rev. John NJ. Collins and Mrs. Arthur
Babcock have been elected delegates
from the Second Baptist church here
to attend the Sunday school conven-
ltion. to be held with the Noank Baptist
church. Wednesday. August %.
William H. Palmer of Shunoc and
Reuben Kennison of Westerly, were
the guests Sunday evening. Of Mr.
and Mrs. Henry E. Randall.
The music and singing Sunday eve
ming at the Third Baptist church, was
much enjoyed.
Rev. Lucian Drury occupied the pull
pit of the Baptist church at Old
Mystic Sunday morning.
3 Leonard Maine and family have been
entertaining Mr.. Names sister, Mrs
Herbert Barlow and Mr.. Barlow OF
Enfield. Mass.
Prof. Henry Dunbar, who has been
the guest OF Postmaster Floyd L
Maine for a few days, returned to
Boston, Tuesday.
Calvin o. Geer- and family OF East
Orange. y. J., are occupying the Buck
way cottage at the village.
Rev. Albert L. Townsend occupied
his pulpit at the Third Baptist church
Sunday morning and evening. Large
audiences attended both services.
The Potter house. so-called recently
purchased by F. Stewart Green from
receive repairs and alterations.
Mrs. Vine Burdick will remove to
Ashaway, r. 1. A family from Wester-
ly will occupy the house to be vacated
by her.
William V. Avery is employed al
Westerly.
Taylor Avery.
Oscar Taylor. the oldest son of Mr.
and Mrs. Robert E. Taylor of this
town and Miss Fanny Avery. a daugh-
ter of William V. and the late Henri
eta Thompson Avery, also of North
Stonington. were married Wednesday
The Rev. o. D. Fisher, pastor of the
Congregational church being the Of
hcfating clergyman. The groom holds
a responsible business position al
Plsinfield; the bride is a fine musician
and has a wide acquaintance. They
will reside at Plainfield.
Mrs. Sarah A. Barnes of Ashwfllett
was the guest Of Mrs. Henry E. Ran
dali, Wednesday.
An action at law between B. G
Palmer and Byron Totem of Pendle.
ton Hill, was heard before Trial JUS
tice Charles e Chapman Monday, a.
the town hall. North Stonington VII
lage..
George H. Stone carried a party ir
his automobile to southern Massachu.
sets Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21
LISBON
Local chureh-Notss of the Weeks
Outings.

Rer. C a. Northrop preached Sun
day morning from the text, Ye must
be Born Again, his subject being Birth
from Above.
Rev. w. J. Reynolds, Benjamin Will
cox. Mrs Tanner and Miss Margaret
Tanner Of Ekonk, attended church at
Newent Sunday
Motored From New Britain.
J. Herbert Irons and Miss Agnes
FnqUist motored from New Britain.
Sunday, TO spend the day at their
home here.
Several from this place attended the
auction at Edgewood farm, Packer,
last Friday.
Miss Bessie AIcCluggage and Miss
Davis of Jewett City. were guests
Sunday of Miss Nellie Nell
Dir. and Mrs. Charles Bliven OF
Arcadia, P l.. are guests this week
at Ransom Reade's. Miss Beatrice
Read returned with them after two
weeks visit at their home.
Foote Family Outing.
Mr.. and Mrs w. s. Foote. Harry
FOcte and George Foote, spent Tues
day at Ocean Beach in company with
other members Of their family from
Boston Madison and New York.
Miss Alice Kennedy returned Mor-
day. after a weeks outing at Pleasant
View.
Arthur Edmunds spent Sunday al
Crescent Beach
Harry Foote is passing q week with
relatives in the western part Of the
| state and in New York city.
Sunday the heat and various at
| fractions up the line occasioned I'M
| usually heavy traffic on the river road
One person counted the number OF
| automobiles that passed his home IL
| five minutes groups about two O'Clock
/ The largest number in i've minutes
| was twelve and the smallest three
/ Later in the afternoon the number
would have been considerably higher
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21
ence Kennedy are visiting sf0nInston

ence Kennedy are visiting stonfngton
Grange Picnic.
The Grange had a picnic at Ocean
beach Wednesday.
N II. Hall and Miss Helen Miller
accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs. J. Kel-
logg Hall. visited their brother in
Middletown this week.
Edwin Hill, secretary of the Y NJ.
C. A. will preach at the Congregational
church Sunday.
At Camp Ground.
Mr.. and Mrs. A d. Zabrislie are at
Willimantic camp ground this week.
z Mr.. and Mrs. John Bliyen and son
Ralph, visited at Ogden Stanton
Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boswell and
Miss Helen Starkweather have re-
turned after spending a week at Block
Island.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21

Recent Deaths-B. " ?. u. Lawn Fes-
tiVaI sueeess-Artist WEEDS IN New
York
Mrs Michael Island died suddenly
Saturday morning at the home of her
son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs
William Hallisey. She is survived
by her son. John Island. and her
daughter, Mrs. Hallisey- The funeral
was held at St. Patricl's church Mys-
tic. Tuesday at 9 o'clock There were
handsome floral forms. The bearers
were Daniel Hallisey, Robert Halusey,
Augustus Lambert, Frederick Mar
chand. Burial was in the Catholic
cemetry. Old Mystic
At Mt. Carmel Meeting.
Charles Q. EIdredge and Frederick A.
Barnes attended the outdoor meeting
Of the Connecticut Agricultural Ex-
pertinent station. at Mount Carmel,
Wednesday. There was a large at
tendance.
Master Edward Miner Hanks, the
IA years old son Of H. F. Hanks, Of
Old Mystic, who lives with his uncle,
awarded the gold medal by type
writer company for proficiency in
typewriting. Average 81 words to q
minute.
Lawn Festival.
The Baptist Young Peoples Union
held a lawn festival Tuesday after
noon from to 8 O'Clock in Lamphere's
park Salad, sandwiches, ice cream.
sherbet and cake were served. Aprons
and fancy articles were on sale. The
attendance was good The proceeds
will be added to the fund for putting a
veranda on the Baptist parsonage
White Rock Defeated.
The Young Mems association base
ball team played Saturday afternoon
at o'clock with the White Rock nine
4 on association field at Old Mystic, de-
| feating the visitors in. ten-tnning
game.
Green-Brown Wedding.
The marriage of Miss Hermions
Brown and Bernard l. Green, both OF
New York city, took place Sunday.
August 18th. at 40 ?. M at the
street. New York city. Mr.. Green il
an artist OF note and spent last sum-
/ mer here, sketchins and painting He
boarded at the home Of Mr.. ands G.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Stapeiyn and family were
/ among those invited to the wedding.
| The Sunshine club Of Burnet's Cor
| ners met Thursday afternoon at the
home of Mrs Frank B. Ingram
Funeral of Mrs. Chapman.
Mrs. James B. Chapman died We'd
nesday afternoon, after being criti-
caIly I'll since Sunday morning She
| Is survived by her husband and three
sisters, Mrs. Everett Watson Of New
London. Mrs. William Ryan Of Med
4 field, Mass, and Mrs. George Pratt OF
Everett, Mass. The funeral was held
at the home Friday at o'clock Burial
| was in the family plot I'm Elm Grove
cemetery. Both funeral and burial
were private.
Experimenting Dairy.
| mov1
OF Mr.. and Mr.. Frederick A Barnes
Of Oaklawn, has completed his second
year at StoPrs Agricultural college. He
has remained at the college for the
summer to superintend the dairy.
Accepts Call.
Rev. Fred 8. Coburn of Chester.
has accepted the call to the pastorate
Of the First Groton Baptist church,
Old Mystic and win assume the duties
of the pastorate, October LIST.
George w. Harris, crop techonologist
has returned to Baldwinville, y. 7.