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Arizona republican., 1917-03-10
MILLION BUSHELS
 IF SEEDS STORED
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CHICAGO. March 9. While food in vestigatoTs were endeavoring to yer ify rumors that q million bushels of potatoes are in storage at Blue Island. suburb. T.. Percy Miller. a commis- sion merchant. admitted that he con- trolled 1.00G.0O0 bushels In different sections Of the country Fifty ears Of his holdings he said. were at Blue Is- land. His total holdings he estimated al approximately l500 ears.
 MT. Miller added that he was prob ably tho largest holder of potatoes in the country and that il was not un- usual for him to control SO many. He said he was not in control of the po- tato market and denied there was a corner in the vegetable. No potatoes have been destroyed Wilfully to create a shortage. according to MT Miller, but many taa; have been frozen or other wise spoiled while in storage have been destroyed.
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something to happen. Soon after the

something to happen. Soon after the show had started and young girl was Tn the midst of her song. someone in front of Sullivan started te roast the act in no mild terms. He called the 'ong rotten, the show worse and de- manded his money back
 Sullivan reached over and got him by the shoulder, informing him that am other outbreak would mean the bastile. The unknown distruber looked the po- lceman over and went on with his trade. Sullivan grew cxasperated and started to run his man out of the house, but instead of going along quietly the prlsorer made his escape clambered up on the stage. made a face at Sullivan and joined the girl in her song. Jerry perceived he had made mistake and If the house had not been so large he would have provided drinks for the crowd. During the rest of the evening no illumination was needed, Sullivan's blushing countenancc furnishing all the light required.
Arizona republican., 1917-03-10
ACTING PROVES
 TOO REALISTIC

Policeman Jerry Sullivan was al- most expelled from a downtown theater last night for disturbing the peace. IL was Sullivan's night off, and in order to forget that he Is forced to pound beat Six nights out of the week he decided to spend an hour or so watching a chorus girl to see how high she could kick.
 Policeman Sullivan seated himself well down in front and waited for
Arizona republican., 1917-03-10
HUNGER CRAzED
 CHILDREN DEAD
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LONDON, March g.-"Thus far only fragmentary reports of the remarkable debate in the Prussian diet on the food crisis have been printed in the Ger man newspapers" says a Reuter- dis patch from Amsterdam. The Nor- waerts contains the following passage from the speech of Herr Hofcr Ca so- cialist member of the Prussian dlot
 The mortality among elderly people is increasing at terrible rate while epidemics are spreading everywhere owing to the decreased powers ol re- sistauce. The situation is much more serious than admitted. The number Of suicides is increasing and parents are killing their children owing to their in- ability to obtain food for them. ! tt the prices Of potatoes. which long ago became scarce. Is to be increased" :"
Arizona republican., 1917-03-10
ORDER TO ARM SHIPS MADE BY
 WILSON IN BED
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the capitol in the city of Washington on the 18th day of April, 1917 at 12 o'clock noon. of which all persons who shall at that time he entitled to act 1s members thereof are hereby re- quested to take notice.
 Given under my hand and the seal of the United States of America the
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other neutral nations will be awaited with keen interest. Vessels of those countries. too, have been heading to port through terror of the German menace.
 The throttling of neutral shipping both British and German exports nave stated to he the most serious result Cf the German campaign to date and to have exceeded in effects the actual amount of tonnage destroyed. Several German authorities have indicated that so long Us they could terrorize neutral
Arizona republican., 1917-03-10
REWARD TO FIND CIR,

NEW YORK. March A reward f $l.0o0 to arouse public interest in the search for Miss Ruth Cruger, 1Syear-o high school graduate. who disappeared from her home February l3. was offered by her father, Henry D. Cruger. District Attorney Swann 1rnounced he would ask inc beard Of alderman to offer an additional 5000 reward.
Arizona republican., 1917-03-10
TO BREAK MARKET
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BOSTON. March 9.-Nnety thous- and bushels of Maine potatoes were bought by George w Perkins of New York through a Boston broker today Mir Perkins. as chairman Of the New York food commission. will sell the DO tatoes at cost. The purchase price was said to be more than $22j. GOO.
Arizona republican., 1917-03-10
GRAINS SHORT BUT ALL BRING
 HIGHEST PRICE

WASHINGTON, D. C., March g. A summary of the March crop report Tor tho state of Arizona and for the United States. as compiled by the Bureau Of Crop Estimates (and trans- mitted through the Weather Bureau, United States department of agricul- ture. is as follow:
 Wheat on Farms
 Estimated stocks on farms March l this year 93O00 bushels. com pared with 131, 000 year ago and 52 pd0 two years ago. Price on March 1 to Drodrcers S152 per pushel com nared with S1.10 a year ago and s1.35 two years ago.
 United States-Estimated stocks on falms March l this year 101000,0 ,000 bushels compared with PA, ,44S, GOO bushels 3 year ago and l52. .903,000 two years ago. Price on March ! to pro- ducers, $1.64 yer bushel, compared with S1.e3 a year ago and $1.34 two wears ago.
 Corn on Farms
 State-E,Stimated stocks on farms March this year 77.000 bushels. com pared with 96,000 a year ago and S6, GOO two years ago. Price March 1 to producers. $1.i5 per bushel compared with $l.27 year ago and @ cents two years ago.
 United States Estimated stocks on farms March l this year 7S9 000 00G aashols, compared with 1116.5 coo q year ago and 910 S94 ,0o0 two years ag0. Price march l to producers $1.01 rtr bushel. compared with 6S.2 cents 20 Vcar ago and I5.1 cents two years a4o.
 Corn of Mercantile Qsalty
 S-atA-The percentage of the 1916 0rop which was of merchantable Qual- fly is estimated at SC per cent. com 0Gred with S per cent of the 19lJ crop and S3 Der cent of the 1914 crop. United States-The percentage of the 1916 crop was Of n.erchGnta ble quality is estimated at S4 per cent c0mDared with I'll per cent of thu 1915 crop and S4-5 per cent of the 1915 crop.
 Oats on Farms
 State-Estimated stocks on farms March l this year 51 900 bushels. com pared with 6o.o0e a year ago and 67,- coo TWO years ago. Price March l to producers S4 cents per bushel. com pared with S3 cents year.
 United Scates-Fstimated stocks on farms March 1 this wear 9oA GOO 100 bushels. compared with 5ss s.14s,0Oo . year ago and 379, ,369 0eC two years ago. Price march ] to producers. 569 cents Der busheL compared with 421 cents 2 year ago and 52.1 cents two yNsars ago.
 Barley on Farms
 Stare-F.Stin ated stocks on farms March this year 90.000 bushels. com pared with 11700o a year ago and l25,fo0 two years ago. Price March ] to producers s119 per bushel com pared with g. cents a year ago ant 6 cents two years ago.
Arizona republican., 1917-03-10
BAD FIRE IN DETROIT
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DETROIT. Mich. March 4.-Rumo-s that an incendiary started the fire which today destroyed the Detroit Ele- Vator company with the loss of 700, 900 bushels of export grain caused the United States district attorneys office to begin an investigation to determine whether there had been a violation of American neutrality. Estimates of the loss were placed at m..@e than s1. .0OO. 900,
Arizona republican., 1917-03-10
STORM WRECKS SHIPS
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PARIS, March g.. Havas dispatch to the Havas Agency from Madrid says the storm continues throughout Spain Nine ships broke f..Tn their anchor ages at AlgeciTas. One American schooner. the name of which is not given, and one British vessel coliided and both sank Seven other vessels .rTe dri-pn ashore
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SMITH TRIAL TO START
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 DENVER. March 9.-in preparation for the opening of the trial of Mrs. Stella Moore Smith here next Monday on a charge of murdering her husband several months ago the prosecution today asked the subpoonaing of r ad- ditional witnesses. < number already have been called.
 Judge John Sheafer. of Colorado Springs, is expected to come here to try the case
Arizona republican., 1917-03-10
BAD FIRE IN CANADA rn-rt.kff1.r Q a,.1I NAgf-.

WINNIPEG. Man Mar g.-The terminal elevator of tho Northern Elevator company in this city was destroyed hv fire tonight. with 10000 bushels Of v-hea: The loss was es- timated at s1z6.000
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ninth day of March in the year of Oar Lord one thousand nine hundred and seventeen and of the Independence of the United States the one hundred and forty first"
Arizona republican., 1917-03-10
 ALL ALONE IN CHRIST JESUS

There is neither Jew nor Greek there is neither bond nor free. there is neither male nor female, for ye are a'I one in Christ Jesus Galatians iii, 2S.
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vessels and continue their attrition on British shipping. the eventual starva- tion of England was certain.
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ARMED NEUTRAL STATUS OF U. S.
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Practical New Garden Dresses
Childrem's Dresses

handsome lot of dresses ingam pads and colo latest styles including many novel years exceptional $l29 Ready Wear Dept.
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CHILDREN'S DRESSES ? TO 6 YEARS

stripes paids and plain colors good for kindergarten special lot at each 75c.
 Infants Department
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
MADAM LAPLAWTE

35 St. Rose St., Montreal. April 4t1a,
 "For over two years was sick and miserable. T suffered from constant Headaehes, and had kzleikafi0n gf tfs Hea't so badly that feared would die. There seemed to be a lump iu my stomach ard the Constipation wac. dreadful. suffered from Pain fn HC BGck and KidlSey DiSeaSe.
 Twas treated by 2 physician for year and half and he did me no good at alls I tried Fruit-a-tives {" as a last resort. After using three boxes, was gyeakl, fmpr00ed and twelve boxes made me well. Now can work all day and thefo are no Headaches, no Palpitations no Heart Trouble, no Constipation, no Pain or Kidney Trouble and /. L.Lesf Ike GneaO 6eing-and it was ''Fruit-a-tivesq that gave me back my health %
 MADAM ARTHUR LAPLANTE.
 5Oc. a box, 6 for $2.5O, trial size, 255. At all dealers or sent postpaid by Fruit a-tives Limited, Ogdensburg, New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
HAMBURG

The Lyme E. F. L. met with Mrs. K N. Bill last Monday afternoon
 L. D. Harding has been on Lord Hill the past week with his portable saw mill.
 Judge William Marvin and Mrs, Marvin went to Hartford last Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Carrie Parker.
 Mrs. Katie Jewett returned last Wednesday from a visit with MT and Mrs. Nathan Stark in New London
 John Tiffany visited relatives in Hartford last week.
 Word was received last week of the illness of Miss Eliza Martin in Hart ford
 Mrs. Fred Reebe of Hadlyme is vis- ting her mother, Mrs. Martin
 rMs- Jared Daniels has returned from New York where she was called by the illness of her daughter, Doro- thy.
 Rev. E. B. Haines has rendered his resignation to the church committee to take effect effect some time in May.
 Miss Mabel Martin is visiting her sister, Mrs. George Adams at Sandy Hok
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
voLUNToWN
Chicken Pie Supper Given by Ladies of St. Thon1as' church-Baptist La dies Served Bean Supper.


 The ladies of St. Thomas church gave a chicken pie supper in Union hall on Saturday evening last which was attended by a very large gathering of parishioners and their friends. There were several out of town friends pres ient, and all seemed to enjoy the good things provided in the way of supper. and also the entertainment that fol- lowed. The affair proved a great suc- cess The supper was in charge of Mrs. John Herbert and Mrs. Gustave Hassler, who were ably assisted by
 Mrs. Charles Downing, the Misses AL dea and Matilda Boucher, Alpha and Beatrice Gaudette, Alice and Eva Le-
 moine.
 The entertainment, An Arabian Nights Entertainment, farce comedy in three acts, followed the supper and was given under the direction of Miss
 Marion J. Hannah and was well re- ceived by the large and appreciative audience. Miss Hannah as Rosa Co., lumtici was excellently cast. as was also Albert Dupont as Arthur Hum mintop. They were ably assisted by the following cast: Joshua Gillibrand,
 Walter Mcclure; Dobson. servant,
 Royal Scranton; Mrs. Arthur Hum
 mintop, Miss Laura Mcclure; Mrs. Gillibrand, Miss Rosanna Gilmore;
 Daisy Maitland, Miss Dozino Dupont;
 Ralph Armerod. Peter Gravlin; Bar bara. serving girl. Miss Jennie Me- Weigh
 During the evening Wilfrid Marshall rendered several vocal solos in his usual pleasing manner and received several encores- He was accompanied by Miss Eva Gaudette on the piano. Miss Winifred Moriarty of Wiliiman- tic spent the week end with Mir. and
 Mrs. E. E. Clarke.
 Baked Bean Supper. The ladies of the Voluntown Baptist church held a baked bean supper and candy sale in the chapel Tuesday evening which was well attended Miss Doris Brooke spent the week end at her home in Danielson Several from here attended the val entine social which was held at Pa chaug last Monday evening George Hatch was a business caller f in Norwich Tuesday,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
GLASGO
Residents Learn of the Death of George
 c. Burdick-Interesting Notes.


 Word was received Monday by Mir. and Mrs. Frank Eccleston of the death of George c. BurdiclS in or near Pfovi- the train and in some way was thrown from the train and seriously hurt Mir Burdicks mother is cousin of Mir EecleSton, being the daughter of the late Avery N. EccIeston.
 Items of Interest.
 The Ladies' Aid society was pleas antly entertained by Mrs Sterry Kin ney Wednesday afternoon.
 Miss Rathbun and Miss MaIloy are planning to attend the teachers meet ing in Jewett City. Miss Malloy spent the week end with her sister, Mrs. Frank Gardner
 As in former years, the children of the eighth district had valentine box
 Will Move to Apponaug.
 Friends of MT. and Mrs. Marchand are sorry to learn that they are soon to leave for their new home in Appo- nauS, k. l., where Mr. Marchand has taken another position.
 Rev. John Thompson attended the ministers meeting the first of the week.
 Charles Woodmancy, brother of John Woodmancy, who is in Backus hospi- tai, is slowly improving
 Theron and Byron Kinney were at home over the week end from the Academy.
 Mrs. EccleSton was present at the Ladies society Wednesday. Mir. Bill and MT. Thompson were also guests of the same.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
HANOVER
Study of Epistie of Paul Commenced by Bible ,CIass-Rev. Y. J. Wyckoff to Speak Here.

The February meeting of the Wo- mans Missionary society will be held Thursday afternoon with Miss Eadie.
 Studying Epistie of Paul.
 The Thursday Evening Bible class at the parsonage is beginning the study of the Epistle of Paul. A very interesting course is expected by those who are taking advantage of this op- portunity.
 Rev. Herbert J. Wyckoff of the Sec ond Congregational church. Norwich will preach Sunday morning in ex- change with the pastor
 William Crofts of Yantic, was home for the week end.
 Quite number from here attended the show in Baltic. Tuesday evening.
 Surprised to learn of Wedding.
 The friends of Melton Souter were very much surprised to hear of his marriage on Saturday, to Miss Bea- trice Kendall of Lisbon
 The friends of Miss Carrie May But ton were shocked to hear of her death Sunday the 11th. The funeral service was held at her late home Thursday February 18th, the body being taken to Scotland for burial.
 Word was received here Wednesday of the death of Henry Douglass Wa ters, in Westerly, R. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
GOSHEN
Chimney Fire at A. L. Farso,s House

Chimney Fire at A. L. Farqo's House James E. Lathrop of MontVille was a business caller here Tuesday.
 Miss Bessie Randall spent the week end with friends in WestviIIe
 It. is reported that E. Fitch John son has bought the Allen place form erly known as the G. w Underwood farm.
 AJr. and Mrs. w. T. Curry were with friends in Springfield, Mass, this week. Byron Underwood of Norwich was a business caller here Wednesday.
 Dollar Day Shoppers.
 A number from this place secured some of the bargains offered by the merchants in Norwich on Dollar day, Wednesday.
 Chimney Fire.
 There was an obstinate chimney fire at the A. l.. Fargo place Tuesday aft ernoon, though no damage was done. W. G. Thomas and J. A. Randall are to take census of this end of the town of the people over 16 years who are subject to military duty. One farmer is reaping a two-fold ben eft from a large bee tree. in that the hickory tree has been cut into stove lengths for the heater and extracted wild honey is enjoyed on hot fippers these cold winter mornings.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
MONTVILLE
Plans Under Consideration for VoIun-
 teer Fire Company-Church News Young Ladies Gave Dance and So-
 ciai.

The members of the Ladies' Aid society of the Union Baptist church were entertained by Mrs Fred Phillips and Mrs. Charles Turner at the home of Mrs. Phillips Thursday afternoon.
 Entertained Missionary Society.
 Mrs. Thomas Church entertained the Missionary society of the Union Baptist church at her home Friday aft ernoon.
 The choral class met in the auditor ium of the Union Baptist church Tues day evening. After the regular les son hymns for the Sunday service were released.
 Young Ladies Gave Dance.
 A private social and dance was giv- en by the young ladies of the town Thursday evening in HickeyS hall. A number from New London, Norwich and Chesterfield were present.
 Robye Boynton spent the week end with her parents at Gardner Lake.
 Mrs. Mary Wright is spending sev- eraI weeks with friends in Boston.
 Urges Volunteer Fire Company.
 William Lyman addressed the boys of the Athletic club at their meeting Wednesday evening in regard to org anizing- a volunteer fire company among their members. MT. Lyman's suggestion met with an animated re- sponse and plans for the same are now under discussion.
 MT. and Mrs. Mark Furber of Main street attended a valentine social in Uncasville Wednesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
LIBERTY HILL
Albert Turner Won Case in Court
 Miss Flora Goodrich Critically III.

Albert Turner Won Case in Court-
 Miss Flora Goodrich Critically III.
 Frank DavolI and wife attended the funeral of his brother, Clifford Davoll in New Bedford, Mass, Sunday.
 Won Suit in Court.
 Arthur Turner and wife attended court in New London Tuesday. MT. Turner was plaintiff in a case which was finally settled out of court in Mr. Turner's flavor.
 Mir. J. Geo. Clark received word on her cousin. Miss G. D. Button in Fort Pierce, Florida, where Mrs. Button had gone to spend the winter with her niece, Mrs. Byron DawIey.
 Mercury Drops in Florida.
 Word has been received from O. W. Gurley who with his wife is spend ing the winter in Winter Haven Flor ida. that they had just had a hard freeze in that section doing great dam age. The mercury went from 80 to 20 above zero in 24 hours. He writes there has been nothing like it in 22 years. Last winter was a very much pleasanter winter than this
 Charles Capels is employed in South Coventry to carry the mails from the post office to the railroad station by 8 lady who has the contract.
 The mercury was from to 10 be- low zero Tuesday morning.
 In Critical Condition.
 Miss Flora Goodrich is very low. She has been gradually failing the past winter.
 Henry V. OehIers. who is employed in New York post office is at home for the weekend
 Mrs. Albert s. Peckham is in Will limantic for a few days visiting her sister-in- law, Mrs. w. Fl. Peckham.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
LEBarICT
Grangers Worked Third and Fourth Degrees on Class of Candidates Personals.

Lebanon Grange, No. 21, at it's reg ular meeting Thursday night, confer red the third and fourth degrees on a class of four. after which a pleasing program was well rendered, followed by a box lunch.
 Mabel Few has returned to her home in Salem after spending some time at the home of Mrs. s. ". Throop.
 Took Advantage of Dollar Day.
 A large number Of our tow1speopIe attended the Dollar Day sales in Nor wich Feb. fl.
 Personals.
 Mrs. Mary Brown spent Friday with Mrs. Charles Geer.
 Willard Madley of Mt. kisco was week -epd visitor with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Fred MadIey.
 Dr. John Sweet of Hartford spent Sunday with his sister. Mrs. Karl F.. Bishop.
 Helen Whitnore of Hartford is vis- iting her cousin. Miss Sarah Daniel son.
 Miss Ruby K Sweet has returned from Springfield where she was a pa tient at the hospital.
 Miss Mae Fisher spent the week end with her parents on the East Side. Norwich.
 MT. and Mrs. Jotham Sweezy are visiting friends on Long Island.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
LEFFTNCWELL
Mrs. Elizabeth Risiey Entertained Members of L. p. cIub-csIiers Over the Week End.

Samuel Beebe of Wethersfeld vis- tied at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs Calvin Beebe Sunday.
 Miss Elizabeth Park of Norwich and Joseph Elliott of Providence. R. l., were guests Sunday of Mir and Mrs. J. I. Ross
 Mrs William Risley attended the monthly meeting of the Kings Daught- CTS at the Johnson Home, Norwich Town, Monday
 Mrs. Charles E. Ellis was present at the parior meeting held Wednesday afternoon at Pinehurst, the home of Mrs Charles ". Gale, of Norwich.
 L. P. Club Guests at Dinner.
 The L. P club. were entertained at dinner Wednesday by Mrs Elizabeth Risley. The guests included Mrs. Ethel Iathrop and daughter. Blanche of Rozrah, Mrs. Frances Swan, Miss Mildred Swan, Mrs. Ada White, Mrs. Katherine Auburn, Mrs. Elizabeth Fish, Mrs Mary Reynolds and Mrs. Fannie Dolbeare The afternoon was pleasantly spent with tafting, games, and music
 Sunday Services.
 There will be the usual preaching service at the Baptist church Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
SOUTH LYME
New London Teachers Visitors here Union Chapel Held Valentine Mas querade.

F. R. Peck and friend, MT. Savage. both teachers of drawing in the Voca- tionaf school at New London, spent Sunday with MT Peck's mother, Mrs. Laura L. Peck
 Miss Etta Powell, teacher in the South Lyme school is spending few days with her parents in New Haven. Gladys Egglestone of North Ston- ington was an over Sunday guest of MT. and Mrs. Arthur Miner
 Enjoyable Masquerade.
 The Valentine masquerade at the Union chapel was greatly enjoyed by all
 Miss Laura Peck spent Monday in New London.
 Miss Helen Waterhouse is unable to attend school this week on account of Illness.
 C. H. WaterhouSe is working for the Western Union Co. and, boarding in New London, at present.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
HAMBURG
Local Man Lost Valuable Dos-car-
 load of Oxen Shipped to Woedhury.


 load of Oxen Shipped to Woedhury. Walter Havens had the misfortune to lose a valuable foxhound last Thurs day by being run over by an automo- bile.
 Relatives have received word of the serious illness of Miss Carrie Parker of Hartford
 A carload of working oxen was shipped to Woodbury last Monday from Lyme station.
 The L. B. met Wednesday. Mrs. C. M. Peck served dinner for the occa- sion.
 William Crook Dead. William Crook, who has been in Rutherford, N. J., for some time, pass ed away last Sunday. He is survived by his wife, two sons, Dr. J. Bruce Crook of East Haddam and Warren H. of New Haven, and one daughter, Mrs. James Smith of Faird7eld.
 Maurice Peck of Norwich spent Sunday and Monday with his parents on Lord Hill.
 MT. and Mrs. E. S. Ely have closed their house on Tinker Hill for the present and have gone to New York Willie Peck is visiting friends in Worcester, Mass.
 Dancing seheoi Cioses.
 The dancing school has closed for the season and will hold . reception some time this month.
 Mir and Mrs. Edward Foster of New London visited their epaein, Mrs. c. M. Peck, the first of the week. MT. and Mrs. Leonard Otis were Mystic visitors the first of the week