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Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26

The eightieth birthday of Mrs. Ellen Turner occurred, Monday the 21st of February. Mrs. Turner observed the anniversary quietly at her home, east of the village. She was pleasantly re- membered by the congratulations of friends and relatives, and received up- wards of two hundred post cards, as a shower, also flowers from the Epworth League of the M. E. church.
 Wedding Invitations Out.
 Mrs. Herman Franklin Peckham has sent out invitations to the marriage of her daughter, May Barrett and Alber- tus Starr Dean, Monday, March sixth, at two-thirty o'clock, at their resi- dence, Sachnest Lodge, Gales Ferry.
 At D. A. R. Tea.
 Mrs. Delphine Fish, Mrs. Fanny A. Molthrop and Miss Alice Satterlee, at- tended the Washington birthday tea, given by Mrs. Belton A. Copp, regent of Anna Warner Bailey chapter, D. A. R., at her home in Groton, from to o'clock, Tuesday afternoon.
 Mrs. Bruce's Goods Stored,
 The household furnishings of Mrs. George H. Bruce were removed to storage Monday, from the cottage of Frank Hilton on the village street, and Tuesday MT. and Mrs. Rufus w. Hurl- butt moved from the A. V. Alexander cottage into this cottage recently va cated.
 The local auxiliary of the woman's Home Missionary society was invited to attend a meeting at the parsonage of the Federal Street M. E. church, New London, by it's w H. M. society Friday afternoon at o'clock.
 Special Meetings.
 Preliminary notice was given by Rev. James NJ. Potter last Sunday for the week of meetings to be held in the M. F.. church beginning March IS, at which Rev. G. G. Scrivner and Rev. c. c. Tibbetts will be among the speakers.
 Village Notes.
 Miss Sarah s. Latimer returned Monday from several days visit at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Isabella Palmer in Montville.
 MT. and Mrs. Nelson Parker and spent Washington's birthday at Wood lawn farm, the home of Mrs. Parker's parents, MT. and Mrs. Henry w. Hurl- butt.
 A cottage prayer meeting was held at the home of MT. and Mrs. John Mo Guire, Monday evening. the people from the village going as sleighing party.
 Mrs Myrta Mather attended the fu- neral of a relative, Esther Ward Will cox, in Jewett City, last Saturday.
 Miss Lillian Stetson of Norwich was caller at the home of Miss Kate B. Colver, at the Navy Yard, Tuesday.
 Miss Doris Main of Allyn's Point is spending some time with Mrs. Frank Ennis, at Peacedale, R. I. Dudley c. Perkins returned Satur- day morning from a trip to Panama with Charles H. Brown, of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
HANOVER
Mrs. Herbert Q. lRoIIason Accepts Call Mrs. Wm. M. Zumbro and Miss Pullen Address Missionary Mset- ing.

Rev. Herbert D. Rollason, of An dover seminary has accepted the call to the Congregational church, and will begin his pastorate March 1st.
 Important repairs are to be made at the parsonage during the next few weeks.
 c. E. Social.
 The c. B. seld a. social in the ves- try, on Wednesday evening A short time was taken up in presenting the Millions Campaign The rest of the evening was taken up with games which were enjoyed by all the, the double quartette pleasing the audience very much with one selection, "Old Mother Hubbard" The social committee was in charge of the suc- cessful event.
 Norwich Speakers Heard.
 The February Missionary meeting was held Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Angus Park. Mrs. Wm. M. Zum- bro was present and gave a very in teresting talk on the work Madura Col lege. Miss Elizabeth Pullen gave an account of the Jubilee Increase cam paign of the woman's board. Thirty nine were present and pleasant so- cial hour was enjoyed by all. At the close solos were given by Mrs. Way and Mrs. Smith, which added greatly to the programme.
 Miss Gladys Cromie has returned to her home after lengthy visit in Bos- ton. lAxkGIi-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
LEDYARD
Two Pupils From Each of Twelve School Districts to Participate in Speaking Contest - New ThimbIe Club Meets.

Thursday. March 18th, at 7.So D. m speaking contest is to be held at the Ledyard Congregational church. Each Ledyard school may furnish two con- testants, one senior eleven years old, or above, and one junior, under eleven
 There are twelve scholars in Led
 There are twelve scholars in Led- contestants. Three Judges from out of town will decide on the merits of the contestants. Prizes will be awarded the winners. Arthur D. Bar rett is chairman of the committee with Miss Grace Chapman and Mrs. Ursula E. Avery. There are some very bright pupils in the Ledyard schools and the coASest will be spirit ed. The Town School committed will award the prizes.
 Guests From Salem.
 Miss Hannah Witter and Mrs. Her bert Young of Salem who have been visiting several days with Mrs. Car ence Knight. have returned to their homes.
 Mrs. Wsiter Morgan and son, Wal ter, of NY ftic, were Sunday guests of MT. and Mrs. William I. Allyn.
 Char!es A Gray has sold q large pair of fat oxen to a Norwich buLcE =
 Newly Organized ThimbIe Club.
 The Thimble club met with Mrs. n, All the members of the club were present. This club has been recently formed and this was the first meeting. Meetings will be held every two weeks, the next at the residence Of Mrs. Clarence Knight. Refreshments were served at the close. Mrs. Geer was assisted by Mrs. Knight in pour ing.
 Services were held in ths Congre- gational church Sunday morning. Thirty-two attended in spite of the bad weather.
 Theo Avery has resumed his studies at StorTS college
 Mrs. Charles A. Gray left Thurs day for Boston. She will visit reIa- tives and be gone two weeks. She was accompanied by MT. 1nd Mrs Ralph Gallup of Sound Beach, Conn. Charles S. Hewitt and Mrs. Fanny Hewitt of Norwich were Tuesday guests of MT. and Mrs. Alfred J. Clark. Philetus Brown of Mystic who Is the administrator of the estate of the late Albert M, Brown transacted bus mess in town Friday.
 Peach Buds Frosted.
 Growers of speaches in town have
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
SALEM
Arthur Kingsley WYorl<ing In New 44a-
 ven-Granse Gives Dance.

Regular services were held in tho Congregational church Sunday morn. ing. On account of stormy weather; there was no '. P. s. C. B. meeting In the evening.
 Rev. Wilson Stewart spent the first of the week in Stamford.
 James Beebe was caller in Nor wich, Saturday.
 On account of the Illness of the teacher, Miss Elizabeth Shea, the Central school was closed the first of the week.
 Carl Rogers was a caller in New London, Sunday.
 Mrs. James Beebe was & weekend guest of relatives on Grassy Hill.
 The board of relief met in the town hall Monday.
 T. A Day was a caller in Hamburg Sunday.
 Returns from Hospital.
 Mrs. Joseph Dembinski. who has been at Lawrence hospital, New Lon don, for the past three weeks, re- turned home Sunday.
 Harold Darling and Robert Bailey were Colchester visitors, Monday.
 Archie Francis of New London was weekend guest at the home of MT. and Mrs. Nelson Webster.
 The Ladies' Aid society met at Miss Hurlburt's, Thursday afternoon. Social Evening.
 A social gathering and meeting was held at the home of MT. and Mrs. Will liam Kingsley, Thursday evening.
 Mrs. Edna Maynard was a caller in Colchester, Monday. w. W. Hanney and Charles Miner were in Colchester, Tuesday. Employed In New Haven. Arthur Kingsley left Tuesday for New Haven, where he has secured employment in a firearms factory. Mrs. Earle Brown has been spend- | ing a few days in Chesterfield with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Edward | Walden.
 The members of the Grange gave a | dance in Grange hall Friday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
LEBANON
Nine Tables Filled At Whist Meet - Washington and Lincoln Memorial Social Nets $20.

MT. and Mrs. Henry Sweet are vis- itiDg at Mrs. Mary Sweets.
 Lebanon Whist Club met in Grange hall last Friday evening, nine tables being played. The following won prizes: Ladies-ffrst, Mrs. Henry consolation, Mrs. Karl Bishop; gentle men-f1rst, Henry Sweet; second, Ed ward Mason; consolation, Myron Peck ham.
 Auction Attracts Crowd.
 There was large attendance at the late James H. Pendleton, Wednesday. James. Hyde of Franklin and Frank Moves were auctioneers. Everything sold for a fair price. Dance In Grange Hall. There was a dance in Lebanon Grange hall, Monday evening. Music was furnished by Lymans orchestra of Columbia, with Clayton Lyman, prompter. There was a large attend l ance.
 Miss Grace Patton of Wtllimantic visited her sister, Mrs. Ruth Patton, over Washington's birthday.
 Some young folks from this place ] attended the social at Benjamin York s Tuesday evening.
 Miss Celesta Backus, of South Wind ham, was a recent guest of Miss Alice Blakeslee, and attended the dance Monday evening.
 c. M. Geer was in Norwich, Thurs | day.
 Straw Ride Party. A sledding party consisting of sev- eral couples from Lebanon and Frank lin went on a straw ride to Hebron, Tuesday evening and attended the dance.
 Miss Alma Manning of North Frank lin visited her grandmother, Mrs. Hat tie IS. Robinson, recently. At Franklin Social. Three sledloads of people, about fifty in number, enjoyed straw ride to Franklin, Wednesday evening and en- Joyed the social at the home of MT. and Mrs. Louis Smith. Patriotic Social. A Washington and Lincoln memorial social was held at the Congregational l church, the evening of Feb. 22nd. There was supper served by the | Ladies' Aid society, and an enter | tainment planned by Mrs. David | Pitcher, that held the attention of a full house for more than an hour. A
 reception was given to General and
 Martha Washington. who appeared in l colonial dress. Old-time songs and national and patriotic hymns, poems sketches of history also readings, des- criptive of the time, and Lincoln's Gettsyburg address added interest tc l the program.
 Mrs. Hollis A. Campbell gave a des- cription of the conditions in England relating to the acts of the government
 and spirit of the age; the resentment of the colonies against unjust taxation
 and other events that precipitated the
 struggle for liberty. The thread o1
 the history gave the steps leading tc
 Lincoln the president, who became the | advocate of the Union; and the world
 wide principle of freedom, and lastly his leadership which won for him his place among the immortals.
 The sum of twenty dollars was add ed to the treasury.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
NORTH LYME
Death of Elizabeth, Wife of Rev. Fran cis Purvis-FuneraI Services Held Wednesday at the Church.

Mrs. Elizabeth Purvis. 7s, wife of Rev. Francis Purvis, died Sunday evening after ten days illness. Mrs. Purvis had been in poor health for sev- eral years. She was a native of Eng land, but had spent most of her life in this country, coming here from Crom- well, Conn, with her husband six years ago. She was highly educated, a great Bible student, and was a great help to her husband in his work, until failing health and almost total blind ness compelled her to give up the her husband, a stepson, William Pur- wis, who resides in Brooklyn, N. r., @ sister living in England and a niece, Mrs. Lizzie Lyme, now of Hartford. Much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved husband, now left entirely alone.
 The funeral services were held at the church Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock, Rev. MT. Rudd of the East Lyme church officiating. Burial was in the cemetery on the East road.
 Short Paragraphs.
 Mrs. Erwin Rogers has returned from five weeks stay at her sons in New London. Mrs. Leslie Rogers accompanied her for a weeks visit.
 MT. and Mrs. William Purvis of Brooklyn, N. r., spent several days this week with the formers father, Rev. Francis Purvis.
 Miss Christine Beebe and Mrs. Lima King visited their parents in Old Ham burg over Sunday.
 Miss Ellen Stark, who has been in a Springfield hospital many weeks for treatment, returned home Saturday.
 William Stark of Hartford was home over Sunday.
 N. s. Strong and family visited at l.. M. Starks and C. c. Brochway's in Mil1ington "Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
NIANTTE
Ice Crop Secured-EarIy Arrivals r
 the Grove.

R. B. Gorton is able to be out after suffering from a severe cold.
 Arthur Ravens has filled the Clark icehouse on the Flanders road and has nearly finished filling his own, in the Roxbury district.
 MT. and Mrs. w. B. Alden of South bridge, Mass, arrived in the Grove on Monday for the season.
 Harley W. Tripp of Waterbury passed the holiday with W. H. Dor man, in the Pines.
 Mrs. Alice. A. Arnold. left wednes- day for Lyme.
 James E. Hurle has returned from a weeks visit in New Haven.
 Homer Dorman of New London has been passing week in the Grove. Turner c. Haynes has gone to Scran- ton, Pa-, to visit relatives.
 David Belgrade has sold out his property and fruit business here.
 Mail Carrier J. Percy Morgan en- joyed a holiday Tuesday. Postmaster c. E. Chapman and his assistant, Mrs Media Luce, had a part of the day off
 Arthur Fallows of Hartford was 6 caller here this week.
 Ivan Coulter of Waterbury passed the holiday in the village. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice A. Wilson ot New London passed the holiday ir town.
 Conductor Peabody and family are moving to their new home in Wash ington avenue.
 Mrs. J. c. Soden is in Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
SOUTH LYME
Rathbun- Beebe Marriage - Nine inch
 Ice Stored.

Miss A Edith Huff, teacher in the Willimantic Normal school, was the guest of Jessie Stanhope, for a few days recently.
 Mrs. Arthur Barnes and son, Ar thur, were over Sunday guests of Mir. and Mrs. s. Curtis Egglestone-
 Byron Billings of New London was a recent guest of s. Curtis Egglestone.
 Rathbun-Beebe.
 Mrs. Agnes Beebe and Henry Rath- bun were married last Sunday. They will reside at the Beebe homestead. Mrs. James F. Smith of New Lon don was the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. w. c. Slate, recently.
 Mrs. F. c. Payne Is entertaining her cousin, Miss Whilimina Douglass, of New London.
 Stores e-inch Ice.
 IF. W. Chapman has filled his ice house with nine-inch ice.
 A number of young people in this vicinity attended the play at the Vo- cational school New London, Mon day night.
 Mrs. Harry Hersey recently visited her husband, who is employed in New London.
 Thomas Welch of Westerly is stil the guest of his brother.
 Mrs. F. c. Payne is the guest of friends in New London today.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
NORTH STONTNCToN
Equal Franeise League Organized - Costume Party at Wheeler School - Grange Confers Degree.

A number of local ladies, who had become interested in Equal Suffrage, met at the home of Mrs. c. N. Brown, last Friday afternoon, to organize an Equal Franchise League. Miss Kath- arine Ludington of Old Lyme, a prom inent suffrage worker, was present and acted as chairman of the meeting. Nine entered their names as charter members of the league. They were Mrs, c, N. Brown, Mrs. H. M. Pendle- ton, Mrs. R. A. Monroe, Mrs. O. D. Fisher Mrs. J. D. Avery, Mrs. E. w. Chapman, Miss Della A. Wheeler, Miss Helen S. Coates, Miss Ethel L. Hull. Officers were elected as follows: Pres ident, Mrs. H. M. .Pendleton; first vice president, Mrs. B. R. Park; second vice president, Mrs. R. A. Monroe; secre- tary, Mrs. E. W. .Chapman; treasurer, Miss Della A. Wheeler. Committees have been appointed to promote the work, and it is expected the league will soon be largely increased.
 Costume Party.
 The Wheeler school gave a costume party on the eve of Washington's birthday in the school hall. A num- Der of guests were present. The af- fair, which was very pleasant, was arranged by Miss Lyon, house mother Of the board ng department of the school. Dancing was enjoyed, the school orchestra furnishing music. Ice cream ana WaIerS were SeFVeu.
 Address By pr. Ussher.
 Dr. Clarence D. Ussher, medical missionary in Van, Turkey, spoke at Wheeler school Wednesday evening, giving an account of the Armenian atrocities. A generous sum was pledged for Armenian relief.
 Rev. o. D. Fisher will go to New Haven next Monday, to attend the Yale Convocation of alumni and min istry.
 Elmer E. Maine has leased the house at the north end of the village owned by the grange and will occupy it the coming spring.
 Henry E. Rrandall is housed with an attack of grip.
 Mrs. D. w. Bisseil is confined to the house with erysipilas of the face.
 MT. and Mrs. E. B. James attended the funeral of MT James father in Griswold, Sunday. MT. James and his three brothers were bearers.
 Relief Work Meeting.
 A British relief work meeting was held in the Congregational church ves- try Thursday. A good amount of work was accomplished. Twenty-Five en- joyed a picnic dinner at noon.
 The Ladies' Society of the Baptist church held a business meeting Thurs day afternoon at the residence of Mrs. " IT. DiLard
 Degrees Conferred.
 At the grange meeting Friday eve ming the third and fourth degrees were conferred upon a class of seven, after which refreshments were served.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
NORTH FRANKLIN
Meeting of J. w. Club With Mrs. Ar
 thur hapman-Valentine Party.


 Huntington Lathrop harnessed his pair of horses into a big sled and took party of 12 to the sociable at Mrs. Louis Smiths on Lebanon road We'd nesday evening.
 Three Tables of Whist.
 The J. w. club met with Mrs. Arthur Chapman Wednesday afternoon. Three tables of whist were played. The prize winners were: First, Mrs. Maud Man ming; second, Mrs. Lucius Browning. Sandwiches, cake, nabiscos and coffee were served.
 Miss Ruth Potter of Norwich was the guest of Mrs. Estella Lathrop Tuesday.
 Misses Celia and Mildred White spent Tuesday in Lebanon.
 Mrs. Albert Ward and son Herbert visited in South Windham Tuesday. Miss Mildred Manning has returned home after spending a few days with her aunt, Mrs. Ernest Manning, of Thamesville.
 Mrs. T. H. Ward and daughter Milly spent Thursday with MT. and Mrs. Alfred Manning of South windham.
 At Washington Party.
 MT. and Mrs. F. A. Redwood and family and Mrs. Fred H. Race attend ed the Washington party at the Con- gregational church in Lebanon Tues day evening.
 Valentine Party.
 Mrs. Albert Ward gave a valentine party Saturday evening. Three tables of whist were played. The prize win ners were: First, Mrs. Myron White; second, Mrs. H. F. White. Gentlemen First, Roy Manning; second, Paul Ward. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
 were Sunday guests of Mrs. J. J. Ma honey.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
New London County
LEFFINGWELL
Herbert E. Beard Fractures Rib ny Fall on Ice-PhiIathea Class Admits Two-AIl- Day Missionary Meeting

Mrs. c. B. E1lis and Mrs. T. Fl. Pea body attended the funeral of Esther Ward Wilcox of Jewett City Satur- day.
 of MT. and Mrs. Arthur F1sh or Scolr
 Fractured Rib.
 Herbert B, Beard met with a painful accident Tuesday morning when ne slipped on the ice near his home ana fractured one rib.
 naval training station at Newport, k. L. after spending a few days with his parents, Mir. and Mrs. M. o. Swan.
 Misses Alice and Lois Lef1ngwell and Mervin B. Lefhngwen of East Great Plain were guests Tuesday of Mrs. C. L. Palmer.
 Miss Emma Johnson of Oxoboxo is spending several weeks with MT. and Mrs. E. E. Reynolds.
 Miss Gladys 1efhngweH Of NorW1cn was the guest Friday of Miss Ella M. Leffingwell.
 Miss Ruth J. Ellis was recent guest of Mrs Mary Starr of Sylvan dale.
 PhiTathea Class Meets.
 The Philathea class met with Miss Ella Leffingwell Tuesday afternoon. The president, Miss Ruth J. Ellis, pre- sided, The reports of the secretary and treasurer, Miss Myra Ellis, were read and accepted. It was voted to accept the names of two new members. A social hour followed.
 AII-Day Meeting.
 An all-day missionary meeting was held Wednesday with Mrs. c. E. Ellis at Rock Terrace. The morning was spent in cutting bed quilt blocks. At noon a bountiful dinner was served by the hostess, consisting of baked beans, brown bread, sandwiches. cake, cheese, apple, squash, chocolate and custard pie and coffee. In the afternoon the following programme was given with the vice president, Mrs. Ella Beebe, presiding: Singing, Under His Wings; scripture reading, Psalms 34; prayer, Mrs. Emma Tyler; reports or secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Ellis, read and ac- cepted; reading, Why I am Member of the Woman's Missionary Society, by Mrs. Jesse Rogers; reading, Six Money Bags, by Mrs A. H. Beebe; reading, Faultless, by Miss Ruth Joy Ellis; singing, I Am Redeemed; reading, The Monthly Letter, by Mrs. Emma Tyler; reading, A Bonnet, Cloak and a Dress, by Mrs. EIIis;' reading, Mother Bent ley's Annuity, by Mrs. T. H. Peabody; election of officers, as follows: Presi- dent, Mrs. Ella Beebe; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. c. P. Ellis; singing. There were 12 present. and the offer ing amounted to $4.25. After the meet ing a barrel was packed for Hartshorn Memorial college.
 Sunday Services.
 At the First Baptist church Sunday morning the pastor, L. O. Gates, will preach. Subject, Compound Interest. Text, Luke 19: 13. Sunday school will follow the morning service. At 7.S0 p. m. the B. Y. P. U. will meet with Mrs. c. E. Ellis as leader. Subject, Christian Prospects in Asia. There will be special music and interesting papers by members on the Results of Christianity in Korea, Japan, Burmah and India. The pastor will speak on The Religions of China.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
PRESTON
.AEGI1

-sRev. and Mrs. L. M. Keneston have been spending several days at Brat tleboro, N. H.
 Secretary Edwin Hill of Y. M. c. c. Norwich, preached at the Congre- gational church Sunday.
 Rev. Harry Fuller of Mantle preach ed at the Baptist church Sunday.
 The Grange held its meeting Tues day evening.
 A. D. Crary, who is helping J. B. Bates at Stafford Springs, came home to attend court at New London.
 The friends of Deacon N. A. Brown have been congratulating him in win ming his case in the court at New London.
 Several from here were in New London, Thursday.
 The school in Haskell district has been closed this week because of the illness of the teacher, Miss Phebe Sheffield.
 Mrs. c. K. Crary and Master Doug las Fellows are at their home here.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
LAUREL GLEN

W. L.. Main ,wass9n North stonington Saturday and a caller at Henry Ran da1Ps. st-e4n
 Mir. and Mrs, Wan of New York city will occupy their farm the first of March MT Wall shas made improve ments on his house which greatly add to it's appearance.&
 Mr., and Mrs. Nathan Main went to Providence Tuesday ito attend the fu- neral of their grandson, Paul Main, which was held at the home of his uncle, Ernon Holdredge, 240 Friendship street.
 The sfaighing there has been exceed ingly good for the past two weeks and thoseth having sleighs have. enjoyed it.
 Carey: Main has been visiting his daughter, Mrs. William Main.
 M-. Marble has sold to Malcom Thompson several large trees and tele- phone 1po1es- -fromehts .woodlotZ
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
OCCUM AND VERSAILLES

H. A. Richards, O. LaRoche, H. T. German, finished securing their ice crop the first of the present week.
 Gustav Lambert took a party of children from the Occum school on a sleighing party Tuesday afternoon. The trip included Baltic. Yantic and Norwich.
 The floral decorations at the Yer sailles NJ E. church Sunday from the home of Mrs. and Mrs. Irving Gregory were admired by all in attendance.
 A dancing class is being enjoyed by the young people of the village in o. cum hall, the class meeting each week.