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Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-27
GARDNER LAKE
Mir. and Mrs. Frederick Fish Moving from Norwich-New Farm Manager.

Mrs. Fred Beebe of Hadlyme and Mrs. George Adams of Meriden, the latter formerly Miss Louise Martin of Hamburg, spent Thursday as guests of MT. and Mrs. Ernest L. Latimer
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Church of Pres ton City were week end visitors at w. w. Hanney's.
 Mrs. s. A. Dolbeare was a week end guest of relatives in Lebanon.
 Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Fish, for mer residents of this place, have moved from Norwich to the house at Leffing- well, owned by Mrs. Katie Deitz.
 MT. and Mrs. Fitch Dolbeare of Nor wich were callers at s. A. Dolbeare's s Sunday.
 Miss Robye Boynton and Miss Mar ian Henry of Nontville spent Sunday as guests of Miss Boyntons parents, MT. and Mrs. Olin Boynton.
 Mrs. George Stevenson and small daughter Regenia have come to their new home on the Donald Mitchell farm. MT. Stevenson has taken charge of the farm for MT. Mitchell of New London.
 G. A. Geisthardt has men at work cutting timber on the Winakor lot, pur- chased last spring
 Miss Grace Hanney and Leon For sythe are visiting relatives here.
 Church Services Sunday.
 There will be religious services at the Gardner Lake M. E. church Sun day. March 28, at 10.45 a. m. with preaching by Rev. Michael Maynard.
 Attended Norwich Funeral.
 David Winchester and Mrs. Charles Winchester attended the funeral of Frederick P. Ladd, formerly of this place, held in Norwich, March 20. MT. Ladd was well and favorably known in this vicinity Mrs. Ladd will make her home on Scott Hill for the present, with her brother, Oscar Winchester.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-27
New London County
FRANKLIN
State Inspector Visits Grange-$7oo Raised For Building Fund-lliustrat- ed Lecture at Church.

Franklin grange held it's meeting on Friday evening in the town hall: Louns G. 'Tolles of Southington. state inspec- tor. was present. A report of the committee on the building fund was given, seven hundred dollars being raised. The subjects for the lec- turer's hour were When and How should We Select Our Seed, by Ray Beckwith, was listened to with inter est, also, When to Prune and Spray For San Jose Scale, What to Use For Spray and. How to Prepare It. by Huntington Lathrop. Mrs. Luther Holton read a short article on the nourishment contained in potatoes. There were several selections on the phonograph which were much enjoyed A talk by Inspector Louis G. TolleS Of Southington was highly appreciated and included several suggestions for the good of the grange: Worthy Mas ter Charles B. Davis of Bozrah grange was present were calling on friends in Yantic one day the past week.
 Mrs. Kahn to Entertain.
 Mrs. George Kahn will entertain friends from the FitchvilIe Baptist home on Tuesday evening of next week.
 A flock of wild geese was seen by Mrs; William Weaver one day this week.
 Milton Beckwith and Ernest Smith have purchased automobiles.
 Master Huntington Robinson who operated upon for adenoids and ton sils at the Backus hospital Monday morning is getting along well.
 Roy Smith of Storrs mas been a recent visitor in town.
 IIlusterated Lecture.
 The illustrated lecture at the Con- eregational church Sunday evening will be on Southern Italy, Naples, and Pompei.
 few days in New London.
 Mrs. Myron Smith and Miss Blanche Smith of Bozrah attended church in Franklin Sunday.
 The subject for the morning service at the Franklin Congregational church will be The Triumphal Entry"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-27
LEDYARD
Appraisers Appointed on SatterIee Es- tate-Black Birch Mill Has 400 Tons on Hand-RolI Call at Congregation al Church Tomorrow.

George ". Palmer arrived home Fri day from Long Island, where he had been transacting business.
 The probate court has appointed Moves B: Allyn and Henry W. Hurl- butt both of Gales Ferry, appraisers on the estate of Ellen s. Satterlee, late of Ledyard.
 D. D. Taylor and George Bogue were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Will liam Welles of Old Mystic.
 Has Enough Brush.
 The black birch mill which is sit uated near Stoddard's wharf. and which has bought a large amount of brush from the farmers during the past winter, paying s4 a ton for the same, delivered, has refused to take any more this spring, having over 400 tons on hand; This brush will be ground up and made into oil. The mill does not run through the summer.
 Miss Laura Perkins of Gales Ferry has been staying several days with Mrs. Isaac G. Geer and made busi- ness trip to Norwich while here.
 Edwin Avery, who has been working near New London, has returned home and has been i'll with muscular rheu- matisnl.
 New Foreman from WilIimantio.
 Nathan Williams of Vermont, who owns the Dwight Gallup farm, has se- cured the services of MT. and Mrs. kotch of Wil1imantic. who will be Mir. Williams foreman.
 Olin Avery and family, the former being MT. Williams foreman for the past two years, have moved into Dea- con Isaac G. Geers house.
 Arthur D. Barrett went to New York and returned with a valuable horse, bringing it up on the Norwich boat.
 The Ladies' Aid society met at the parsonage Wednesday and did work for the social and supper which will be held next week. A good number were present.
 Congregational Roll Gall.
 The Ledyard Congregational church has called for roll call to be held in the church Sunday morning after the Sunday school A basket lunch will be served
 Mrs. Walter Parme1ee of Colchester Is expected today (Saturday) to make visit with her parents, MT. and Mrs. D. D. Taylor.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-27
NORTH FRANKLIN
Thirty six Attend Meeting of the La
 dies Aid Soeiety-PersonaIs.

Mrs. T. H. Ward, Mrs. Albert Ward and son Herbert were Norwich visitors Wednesday.
 Thirty-six in Attendance.
 The Ladies' Aid society met Thurs day with Mrs. Fred H. Race. Recita- tions by Mrs. George Ladd and Miss Ella M. Redwood gave pleasure. Re- coffee were served. There was an at tendance of 36.
 Mrs. Grace Pecizham and Mrs. Frank Case were guests Wednesday of Mrs. s. Throop of Lebanon.
 Henry Ormsby of Willimantic is wis., iting MT. and Mrs. F. Clarke.
 Mrs. A. T. Browning and daughter Myrtice are spending the week in Boston.
 Mrs. Charles CrandaI and daughter Wednesday of Mrs. T. CrandaI.
 Guest from Norwich.
 Mrs. Annie Sherman of Norwich has returned home after a weeks visit with her daughter, Mrs. Eugene Clark.
 Mrs. Imogene Arnold of Willimantic Mrs. Reuben Manning.
 MT. and Mrs. Hatfield and son of South Windham were callers on Mrs. F. H. Clarke Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Lucius Browning and Miss Rena Race attended the funeral of Frank Potter in Norwich Wednes- day.
 Mrs. Frank Redwood, Mrs. Fred H. Race, Mrs. A. T. Browning, Mrs. Charles Grant and Mrs. Fred Arm strong attended the grange meeting in Willimantic Saturday.
 Mrs. Fred H. Clarke and Miss Myrtle Clarke spent Saturday with Mrs. Ar thur Clarke of Willimantic.
 Mrs. Noah Webster of Willimantic was the guest for two days of her sis ter, Mrs. Emma Warner.
 Mrs. E.. Chase spent Sunday at Poquetanuck with her husband, who is at work there.
 Mrs. Theodore Crandall and son Ber- nard have returned after several days spent in Boston.
 Mrs. Arad Manning of Yantic at tended the Ladies' Aid society meeting at the home of Mrs. Fred H. Race Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-27
LEONARD BRIDGE

J. Zatorenslzy of New York has been spending few days with his daugh- ter, Mrs. Louis Himelstein.
 Mrs. katz and family have moved back to the Chamberlain farm after spending the winter at the home of Mrs. Sam Berkowitz.
 Rev. and Mrs. Elwel1 O. Mead at- tended the prayer meeting at Liberty Hill Wednesday evening.
 Judge and Mrs. Albert G. Kneeland, MT. and Mrs. Otto A. Nettleton and daughter, Miss Lavinia P. Kneeland, David Walsh, Elmer N. Geer and Clar- ence Geer were among those who were present at the birthday surprise party given Deacon James Y. Thomas in Goshen Tuesday night.
 Mrs. Amos Wheeler is Ill with pneu- monia.
 A fire which started in Sam Berko- witz's pasture last Friday afternoon burned over land of Kenneth L. Cum mings, Mrs. Julia Geer and Bennie R. York, doing quite an amount of dam age and requiring the aid of several men for some time to subdue the blaze.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-27
UNCASVILLE
Recent Pool Games-Danoe and Social Burial of Mrs. Leander Chapel Walk to, Hartford.

The last game Of pool of the 500 point tournament between the Sharks and the Village Club was played Tues day night, and was won by the Sharks by a score of 100 to 54. The tol score for the Sharks was 300 and for the Village Club Sss. The players on the Sharks team were Matthew Geary, Waiter Perry, Michael Smith. for the Village Club, Robert Dodds. John Dodds, Arthur Rheaumme and Clifford Shields. After the pool contest the players formed two basket ball teams one explained by Matthew Geary and the other by Clifford Shields, the team oapta!ned by Gsary winning by . score ot to 8 Ia. Arthur Plouff, Arthur Ehsanmme. Matthew Geary, Harry team: John Dodds, Edward Geary, Clifford Shields, John Kilieer, Harold Cornet wore on Shields team.
 Mrs. Cora Rogers. who has been the guest of relatives in town, has returned to her homo in Noank.
 The building which Moran and St. Germain arc erecting for William Byrnes Is near completion.
 Harold Olsen and sister. Miss Stella Olsen, have been guests of friends in Greeneville for several days.
 Miss Josephine Mahoney. Mss Mae Sullivan and Robert Mccarthy, at- tended the Hibernian ball given in New London.
 Charles Lester has begun work as farm hand for Albert Sharp, who Is confined to his bed by illness.
 Elisha Vibber left Monday to spend
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-27
ROAD SOCIETY
Grange Has Interesting Prosram-s
 Next Fellowship Meeting the 31st.
(Stonington.)


 Edward Davis and sisterhave moved from their home at Tangwork to Quiambaug.
 Seth N. Williams has been on jury duty this week at New London.
 A. G. and Fernando Wheeler have wank, where they are saving a. quan- tity of lumber. A large number of trees were purchased of Moves Palmer and from the Hyde farm. hauled, sawed and delivered within a short time Monday and Tuesday.
 Miss Sarah Davis of Lower Pawca~ tuck is a guest at Maple Lawn.
 Some of the Stonington Home build ings are being shingled.
 Miss Hattie Wheeler enjoyed an sft, antG trip recently se1S with Miss Maria Maria Pier and adjacent places.
 Grange Meeting.
 The Grange held a meeting Wednes- day evening at the church parlors, the program being arranged by the lec- turer, Mrs. Allen w. Harvey.
 S. N. Williams has been in Quiam- baug with his engine the past week, saving wood.
 The Fellowship meeting will be held with the Pawcatuck Congregational church next, March the 31st.
 Miss Mary S.. Wheeler. of Wellesley college, returned yesterday for the Easter vacation.
 Miss Priscilla Alden Billings is spending a part of her vacation with friends in West Springfield. Mass.
 Clarence Shay of Groton spent Sun day at Horace Frink's.
 Mrs. Emma Williams, who has been spending the winter with her son in Philadelphia, has returned as far as .Hazardville. where she is visiting her nieces.
 The district fire warden has been ordered not to grant any more permits for fire in the open until after a rain.
 Miss Lucy Billings of Old Lyme is at her home for the school recess.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-27
NORTH STONINGTON
New Pastor at Congregational Church -Recent Deaths-Birthday Clubs Remembrance.

Rev. Oren D. Fisher began his pas torate with the Congregational church Sunday. His morning sermon was from the words: For seek not yours, but you" It was a friendly and ap- pea1ing message from the new pastor to his new people and pleasingly inn pressed the congregation.
 Officiated at Funeral.
 Rev. Lucian Drury was in West Brookfield, Mass, Monday, to conduct the funeral services of his most in Brooklyn, N. Y. In the same town, 40 years ago, MT. Drury off1cfated at the marriage of MT. Hills
 News has been received of the death of Asher Coats, of Binghanbton, N. Y. He was a. native of this town. son of Ansel and Eunice (RandalD Coats.
 Remembered Birthday.
 The Birthday club, a group of vil- lage families who have fallen into the habit of celebrating birthdays of members of the families, as they occur. H. Knowles, March 25, with bouquet of carnations. The social gathering, planned at the home of Mrs. Knowles, had to be postponed, owing to illness in the family.
 There was a large attendance at the auction of the effects of the late Knee land Chapman Wednesday.
 Robert Ravens has moved to the Stiles P, Eeelestone farm in Ashwillet.
 Miss Edith c. Hewitt has returned from Weston, where she went to att tend the funeral of her father. Dwight B. Hewitt. formerly of this town.
 Schools closed Friday for vacation. The town schools will reopen April 9th, the Wheeler school on April G..
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-27
GOSHEN
Birthday Surprise Party and Gift for
 Deacon J. Y. Thomas.

A birthday surprise party was giv- en Deacon James r. Thomas on his sixty ninth birthday Tuesday evening. A few minutes after o'clock he was called to the door by a gentle knock and about eighty friends came walking in. After a very pleasant social time supper was served. After supper Will liam H. Geer. acting as toaStmaster, with fitting words introduced the fol- lowing speakers: Rev. John H. Knott. Representative J. A. Thomas. E. w. Jones, Mrs. B. R. York, Mrs. J. H. Knott, A. G. Kneeland, w. T. Curry. A poem written for the occasion by Mrs. William H. Geer was read by Miss Annie Gillette. A few moments ing chair was brought in and pre- sented MT. Thomas. The presentation was made by Rev. John H. Knott, in behalf of those present. Mr. Thomas cordially acknowledged the beautiful gift.
 Saved Farm Buildings.
 A farmer one day recently noted that there was a bad brush fire driven by a brisk northwest wind at a rapid rate toward his farm buildings. He thought quickly what best to do, as he was alone and had not time to call for help. He hitched his pair of horses to the blow and quickly pIowed some
 
 way saved his buildings. The fire was a runaway one, that had gotten be- yond control of neighbor. who was burning brush.
 General News.
 The big blaze of the burning of the dye works at Uncasville was noted here Tuesday evening.
 A half hundred blackbirds have all ready greeted us in chorus songs of jubilee. A flock of twenty quail has stayed near the farmhouse all winter with numbers still unbroken.
 The lusty honk of wild geese as they are seen passing northward is a reminder that they have fared well during their stay south.
 Everett Chappell has been visiting friends in Poquetanuck.
 Since November, 1914. J. A. Randall has butchered 27 fat hogs for himself and neighbors, the porkers varying in weight from 190 to 500 pounds.
 J. Stark, who has been laid up with infiammatory rheumatism, is able to get out again on pleasant days.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-27
LEBANON
Six Months Whist Awards Made Auction We'll Attsnded-suprer at Baptist Chapel.

A whist party was held Friday evening. Seventeen tables were played. The following prizes were awarded: Ladies-Ffrst. Geneva Stark: second, Mrs. Clement Fowler. Gentlemen First, B. J. Blakeslee; second, Frank Myron Peclzham and Amos Lillie. The six months prizes were given as fol- lows: Ladies-FIrst. Mrs. Otto Puitz; second, Gladys Hewitt. Gentlemen First, Carl Hatten; second. Ralph Blakeslee. Consolation prizes-Alice Blakeslee and Lowell Wilcox.
 Many a& Auction.
 The auction of R. P. Burgess of Kick Fill, with Frank Moves auctioneer, was we'll attended. Things sold at . good price. s. P. Burgess was caterer.
 Charles Abell of New Britain was at hss s9ns n ears stsis Sysf 1s NesS.nn,on Mass, is visiting her sistsr, Mrs. .N. B.
 George Greene of New London was visiting friends in town 8 few days this week.
 Miss Bertha Perry, who has been spending the winter in Washington, Is at Mrs. N. B. Royalrs.
 Supper and Entertainment.
 A chicken pie supper was served in the chapel by the ladies of the Bap- tist church March 1T. A short enter tainment of songs and readings was to the treasury.
 The Mission circle met Wednesday with Mrs. J. P. Abel.
 Mrs. A. A. Boothby is visiting her son at Woodmont.
 Mrs. Mary A. Williams Is spending a few days in Brooklyn. N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-27
HAMBURG
Burial of Granville Ely-charIes Chap
 peII III.

Lennie and Joe Rand were called to Milford the first of the week by the illness of their mother, Mrs. Rathbun.
 Miss Carmen Davis was the guest of Mrs. Haines last Sunday.
 Miss Ora Harding spent Sunday with Miss Woods at her home in New London.
 The body of Granville Ely, aged S7, and a native of this place, was brought here from Tarrytown, N. Y, last week Tuesday for burial in the Ely ceme- tery.
 The humps are the last thing to strike town, a little son of MT. and Mrs. Willie Bogue being ill.,
 Mir. and Mrs. Jared Daniels spent Sunday with relatives in New Haven.
 The $. s. c. met last week with Miss Marjorie Lord.
 MT. and Mrs. Crook and daughter were Deep River visitors over Sunday
 Harry Mathews has moved his fam lily back to Hamburg and will work for Ingalls, Brothers.
 MT. and Mrs. H. B. Sisson of Deep River are in town for a short time.
 Charles Chappell is at his home in Old Hamburg, being obliged to leave the company with which he was play ing on account of illness.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-27
dARK'S FALLS

MT. and Mrs. Frank Tillinghast en- tertained relatives and friends from Norwich recently.
 Denison Turner is i'll at his home in district No. 6. His daughter, Mrs. William Brown, has been with him.
 Richard Maine commenced blowing but there is so much frost in the ground yet he thinks he will wait awhile.
 G. A. Stoddard of Ashaway was a guest of Richard Maine and family Sunday.
 John Perry and Richard Maine were in Westerly on business Wednesday.
 A number attended the auction at the Kneeland Chapman farm.
 Mrs. Cassius Collins is expected home from the hospital this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-27
OAKDALE

At the Congregational church Sun day the pastor. Rev. c. L. French, spoke from Luke 14: 24.
 The Ladies' Social Union met We'd nesday afternoon with Mrs. Harry Atwood. There was an attendance of about twelve members,
 Robert Baker and family. Of Baz- rah, are moving this week to the Cor don place on Raymond hill, which they recently purchased.
 Misa Mary O'Donneil. teacher of the West Side school, returned Friday to her home in New London to spend the Easter vacation of one week.
 Ralph W. Patrick of Norwich was e. business caller in this place on Tues day.
 W. W, Pierce, night overseer at the mill, Is confined to the house with a. severe cold.
 Wendell B. Turner of Fall River, Mass, treasurer of the Massasoit Mfg. Co.,, was here on business Thursday.
 Frank Baker of Leflngweil was q caller at William Chapers Thursday.
 Morris Yoslevsky has sold his little gray horse to A. Abramson of Ray mond hill. ''stf ----s .-s4-ss. f=='
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-27
GLASGO
H. L. Burton Breaks Collar Bone-Rel-
 fry Finished-RirthdayS Surprise Par

MT. and Mrs. B. A. Clark attended the funeral services of Mrs. William B. Clark Friday at 1 p. D1. Burial was in kennedy's cemetery.
 Broke Collar Bone.
 IT. L. Burton was taken by Mr. Green in his automobile to Dr. J. B. Sweets Sunday evening with a brok- en collar bone. The accident happen ed in the house by the overturning of chair in which he was sitting.
 Bell in Place.
 Work on the belfry of the church has progressed rapidly the past week, the bell being in place. It is the in- tention of the workInen to have the work done by today (Saturday). Miss w. F. Green returned to her home in Hartford Saturday.
 Ray Button and George Whipple spent the past week in New York.
 Given Surprise Party.
 The young people of the place gave Fred Turner a surprise Saturday ev- ening. The time passed quickly playing games and in a social hour. Refreshments were served the guests by Mrs. Palmer assisted by the young ladies.
 Was Hosts Birthday.
 Mrs. Gustafson very pleasantly en- tertained the Ladies' Aid society on Wednesday afternoon. The day was alson the birthday of Mr. Gustafson and R. H. Young, who were both pres cnt, also J. G. Bill and Rev. John Thompson.
 Miss Lillian Luther is at her home after being out of the hospital week after an operation for appendicitis.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-27
SALEM
Ladies' Aid Society Meets-The Late Mrs. J. c. G. Piatt Subscriber tc Church Repair Fund.

r The Ladies' Aid society met at the home of the Misses Hurlburt Thursday afternoon.
 Rev. R. H. Crawford and MT. Eek of New Britain motored to town last Thursday to note the progress being made on the work of laying a new foundation under the Congregational church.
 Mr. Smith. superintendent of the Boys club in Colchester, was a. visitor in town Thursday.
 State School Inspector Herbert O. Clough of Deep River and Supervisor John A. Young of Colchester visited schools in town Thursday.
 James Beebe, F. R. Bailey and son Floyd were New London visitors Sat urGay.
 Mrs. Ora Clark was the guest of her brother, Thomas Clark, in Colchester, Saturday.
 The Late Frederick p. Ladd.
 Frederick P. Ladd, S8, who died at his home in Leffingwell (Bozrah) was for many years a resident of town having at one time represented the town in the general assembly. He was active in church work and when the church at Gardner Lake, to which he belonged, was closed he and his wife attended services at the Congregation al church.
 Leave for Bethlehem.
 Elmer M. Chadwick, inspector of state road work, accompanied by Ar thur Kingsley, left town Monday for Bethlehem, where they will resume work suspended the latter part of De- cember on account of severe winter weather.
 Rev. R. H. Crawford preached most impressive sermon on Sunday morning, it being the fourth in a series of Christ's Table Talks. The theme was Love, Hardship and Criticism Text, Luke [: 36.
 The Sunday school session was in charge of Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Florence Murray.
 The service of the Y. P. $. c. E. in the evening was under the leadership of LeRoy s. Bailey. The pastor gave an interesting and instructive talk on the topic, Favorite Books of the Bible.
 Additional Contributions.
 Recent contributions to the building and repair funds are from Donald G. Mitchell of New London. $10; Mrs. J. C.. G. Piatt, New London, SIC; Miss E. W. Mitchell of New Haven, $5; Alt wood Collins of Hartford. $5; @ friend, Hartford, $2; Misses Jennie and Theo- dora Hurlburt, $2; Lawrence E. Spen- cer S2
 While in town this week Rev. MT. Crawford was the guest of MT. and Mrs. Nathaniel Clark.
 Grip colds are epidemic.
 R. A. Bailey and Richard Tibbetts were New London visitors Wednesday.
 At last the voice of the peep frog is heard in the land. Sure harbinger of spring.
 Schools in town closed Friday for the spring vacation. They will reopen Monday, April f.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-27
LISBON

Rev. J. W. Payne's sermon Sunday morning was from Psalm 40: 6. his subject being The Attuned Ear. Next Sunday evening there will be Fanny Crosby memorial service.
 A flock of wild geese was heard fly ing northward Tuesday night.
 Miss Nellie Nell and Frank Nell were visitors with relatives in WiIli- mantle Sunday.
 Mrs. Augustus Read and Ransom Reed and family spent Sunday at Mrs. Reads brothers in Preston.
 J. Herbert Irons came from Hart ford by motorcycle Sunday, returning Monday.
 R. R. Barber and Ernest Enquist were callers on Plain Hill Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-27
CAMPBELL'S, MILLS

Deacon Joseph c. Tanner died Sat urday, March 20, and the funeral was held Thursday at his home. Rev. William J. Reynolds officiated. The Grange burial service was conducted at the grave.
 Mrs. William B. Clarke died Sum- day, March 21. The funeral was at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs Horace Perkins, Friday, Rev. W. J. Reynolds conducting the service,
 School closed early Thursday and Friday to give teachers and pupils an opportunity to attend the funerals.
 The winter term of school closed Friday for a vacation of one week Roy and Henry Congdon attended school every day this term,