Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-25
GALES FERRY
Funeral of Lyman H. Riehards-Pastor Breaches Third in Series of Sermons r-Men's Supper to Be Given.


 Lyman Henry Richards died at lis denly at 5.so o'clock last Saturday evening. He was sitting in his chair, conversing with his family, when some change was noticed in his condition and the end Came quickly. MT, Rich ards had been in failing health for upwards of two years and his condi- ton was considered serious,
 He was in his 61th year. In his early life he was engaged in the menhaden fisheries for many years, and was in the employ of the George Miles corn- pany and Gallup Brothers on the burn, Vesta and others. Later years he had spent in farming on the home farm.
 He was the eldest son of Lyman A. and Julia Bolles Richards, and was born in Waterford. He is survived by lived at the home with him. and two brothers, Fred Richards of Laurel Hill, Norwich. and Charles B. Rich ards of South Jacksonville. Fla.
 The funeral was held at the family home Wednesday afternoon at i o'clock, burial being in the Gales Ferry cemetery. The bearers were Henry S. Risbing, James D. Conp, Richard Chase, Everett Bruce, Ralnh A. Hurlbutt and Fred W. Turner. Rev. James M. Potter was the officiating minister.
 Attendance Rewards Given.
 Rev. James M. Potter spoke from Genesis 28: IT, in the Methodist Epis- copal church Sunday morning. the theme being Houses of God and Gales of Heaven. This sermon was the third in the series on the family of Jacob that Rev. MT. Potter is giving. At the offertory D. R. Povey sang the solo Come
 At the Sunday school session awards were given in the following order for regular attendance: Helen Louise Col yer, gold pin for one year; Mrs. J. A Birch, gold plated star, 20 months; c. E. Colver,, Jr., gold pin for ore year; Paul Miller, eight months, gold plated pin; Elm Beth Bennett, silver star, Is months; Gertrude Allen, wreath ptn three years; gun metal star Mrs. Har- mon l.. Perkins, IS months. The Epworth league service at I o'clock in the evening was led by the pastor, the topic being Why Join the Church?
 HydropIanes at Pra.tice.
 The planes from the sub- marine base were practicing opposite the village on the river Monday after noon in a wonderful way, making turns and flying as gracefully as huge birds.
 Personal Mantion. Mrs. Franklin H. Brown of Nor wich called on friends in the village Tuesday
 Herman and Otto wu1f of Norwich motored to the Bluff Sunday after noon.
 Mrs. Myrta Matner, Mrs. Fred Tur- ner of Long Cove and Miss Mabel Smith of this place attended ss birth day party of Mrs. Herbert Rogers al Thamesville. Norwich, Friday.
 Maurice Maynard of the tug Vigilant spent Sunday and Monday at the home of his mother, Mrs. Lydia $. May nard.
 Miss Evelyn Richards, teacher ir the schools of Hackersack, N. J.. at. l tended the funeral of her uncle, Lymar ! Henry Richards. Wednesday, Chairman os Committee. At the meeting held in the vestry o | the M. E. church Tuesday eyenins Edward H. Latimer was made char. | man Of the committee to arrange iol the mems supper to be given later. Mrs. B. B. Riley and two youus | sons are spending some days in New l York,
 ~s Thanksgiving Sermon. | Rev, James M Potter will preach . Thanksgiving sermon Sunday mornir1. l in the M. E. church from Genesis 2S l lS, the theme being Memorial Graft | tude,