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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-18

Washington Park, Ill.-"I am tho
mother of four children and have suf-
Tered with female trouble, backache,
nervous spells and the blues My chill
dren's loud talking and romping would
make me so nervous could just tear
everything to pieces and / would ache
all over and feel SO sick that l would
not Want anyone TO talk to ME az
times. Lydia T. Pinkham's Vegeta-
Die Compound and Liver Pills re-
stored me 10 health and want TO
thank you for the good they have
done me. ! have had quite a bit OF
trouble and worry but il does not
affect my youthful looks. My friends
say, Why Go you look so young and
we'll? owe it all to the Lydia E.
Iinkham remedies" - Mrs. RoBERr
SToPIEL, Moore Avenue, Washington
Park, Illinois.
II you have such illness as Mrs.
Stoplel had, can you afford not to
use what cured her?
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06

Miss Ella Peck of Hartford spent the week end with her sister, Mrs. c. M Geer.
 The Red Cross met at the home of Miss Hattie Hewitt Tuesday after noon.
 Mrs H. M. Peck, Miss Ella Peck, Charles Geer and daughter, Myra, were callers in Killingly and Moosup on Sunday.
 Mrs. Annie Perry was a recent vis- itor in New London.
 MT. and Mrs. B. R. Hoxie and son, Earle, of this place Mrs Trederiek were callers Sunday in Stontngton, Noank. and Clarks Falls.
 Many from this place attended the Social Corner picnic held at Mrs. Will day.
 Mrs H. M Peck is visiting her granson, Albert c; Hoxie of Moosup.
 Mrs. Ella Strong of Bristol is vis- !ting her brother, Silas F. Burgess.
 Charles H. Abell of New Britain is spending a few days with his parents, Mir. and Mrs. C.-J. Abel1.
 John Madley and family have moved into the tenement house of Mrs. N. B. Royaf. Among new automobile. owners are Charles Troland and James P. Duff
 William P. Lillie of North Franklin was Sunday visitor with his mother, MrS. t. V. hiiHe anu son, isooert: Farmers are busy filling their stlos
 Motored to Massachusetts.
 MT. aud Mrs. F. P. Fowler, MT. and Mrs. Clement Fowler and daughter, Eloise, motored to North Franklin, Mass, Sunday.
 Judge and Mrs. A. G.-Kneeland were recent callers on relatives in Vernon.
 Mrs. Louise Abell is visiting in Bos- ton.
 MT. and Mrs. Barrows of Provi- Gence are visiting at Lou Taylor's.
 Alton Slate of Groton is visiting his grandparents, MT. and Mrs. Frank Kingsley
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06
FITCHVuLE
Dance for Benefit of Soldiers Smokes Fund Nets $6o.25-How the Ballots Were Cast in Mondays Election.

The dance given in Palmer hall last Friday evening to secure smokes for the boys from Bozrah who have join ed the army camps was great suc- cess, an exceptionally large crowd be- ing present from Norwich. The re- celptS for the evening were $87.80 and the expenses were s27.50. leaving the sum of $60.25 for the soldier boys.
 Mondays Vote in Detail.
 The election Monday was a very returning to town to cast their bal lots. The democrats won by a larger majority than was expected, receiving a number of the split republican bal lots. The ticket as voted and the number of ballots each received are as follows: Number of straight repub- lican votes 59. democrat 75;.
 Assessor-E. Judson Miner, r, es;
 Board of Relief-Nelson L. Stark, r, 66: William Kilroy, d, S2.
 selectmen-Elijah s. Abel r, ss: Ed win c. Wheeler, r, 6s; John s. Sulli-
 Town Clerk-Jabez G.. Lathrop. r, 62: Wareham w. Bentley. d, S6.
 Town Treasurer E. Beard. r 6;s Wareham w. Bentley, s6.
 Auditor-Frank F. Palmer, r, 66; John J. Sweeney, q, 79.
 Grand Jurors-WinhelG s. Bailey. r. 6S; Randall Palmer. r 64: Jeremiah J. Sullivan, d. s1; Joseph Rivers, d. 7S. MyrOn w. Smith. d, so.
 Collector of Taxes-Edwin c. Wheel CT, r. 66: John F. Fields, d. s3.
 Constables-Eliiah s. Abel. r, 6s; Winfield s. Bailey. r, 6s; Daniel F. Nara. r, GA; Charles J. Kingberger. d. 80; Ira C. Wheeler, d. S1; Jeremiah E. Sweeney, d. 79.
 Registrar of voters-Edwin C. Wheeler, r, 67; Patrick F. Sweeney. d, so.
 Town School Committee-John F. Fields. q. so: Helen D. Palmer. q and r. S2, 6S: Charles H. Phillips, r, GA.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06
NIANTTC

An addition is being built and other Improvements made to the C. A. West place.
 The annual town election Monday was kuiet.
 Palmer Tuhbs of Oklahoma is visit ing relatives here.
 F.. s. Beckwith Of New Haven spent the week end with his brother, John Beckwith.
 MT. and Mrs. George Main of woon- socket, R. l., spent Sunday with Mir Mains sister, Mrs. Ellen V Weir at the Pines.
 Frank Adams left Sunday for his home at Freeport. l.. T., after two weeks vacation at the home of his aunt. Mrs. Olivia NJ. Case.
 Louis Miner is Sriving Phil Sheri- dan's new touring car.
 J. IT. Tubbs was in the village Mon- day attending the town election
 Thomas Rice of Dinglevire is as- sisting F. L. Spencer in his work.
 c. A. Hawkes. and family have gone to Hartford to pass the winter
 Mrs. A. E.. E. C. Merriam, M. D.. of Hartford. spent Sunday at her sum mer place here.
 Dr. Austin Thompson of Bristol Is visiting relatives in the Grove He is having a garage built next to the Thompson cottage.
 Miss Agnes Loyd has closed her cot taee and gone to New York for the winter.
 Albert Brown and H. E. Smith of New Haven spent Sunday at Whip poor will.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06
ROAD .JCIEIY

Seth N. Williams went to the auc- ton at the Lar&ham farm near Shew- vile Wednesday.
 Miss Martha Williams entertained recently Miss Maud Pettigrew of Gro ton and Richard Cary of BoGton.
 Miss Abby Williams was at Mrs Emma Williams, Old Mystic. Sunday.
 A large number attended the a2ctior at J. Duane Wheeler's farm, Tues day.
 Antique dealers from Boston visit ed this section Tuesday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Harold Flood were in Norwich one day recently
 Mrs. Arthur G. Wheeler attended the North Stonington Grange picnic held Thursday
 Mir and Mrs Harold Wilcox spent Sunday with Byron Billings.
 Miss Grace D. Wheeler was ~the guest Saturday of Mrs. Bessie Lud- wig.
 Mir Brooks of Cleveland was re- cent guest of MT. and Mrs. Stephen Palmer in Mystic.
 Miss Martha Williams was vfsior at Groton Long Point several days last week
 Mrs. Seth N. Williams spent Thurs day and Friday with relatives in the orough.
 c. J. King of Norwich was at Cyrus Stewards Thursday.
 A new pencil sharpener has been add cd to the school room equipment this week by Superintendent Snyder and new book shelves were built during the vacation.
 There has been an increase in reg istra ton this year. seven more pupils being registered than there were seats for.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06
HAMBURG
Burial of Mrs. Laura PeeI<-Wonen
 Help Elect Two Women on Town Ticket. ..

The buria1 of Mrs. Laura Peck, s6, was in Hamburg Cemetery Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Peck died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Webb in Chester, where she had been i'll for some time. e
 Lawrence and Paul Reynolds of parents, MT. and Mrs. H. L. Reynolds.
 Mrs. K. N. Bill went to Mount Vernon, N. Y. last week for a short time. ..t5
 Miss Lillian Oakes of Middle&cNgn was the guest of MT. and Mrs. Ray l.. Harding last week.
 Mauffne Peck Is clerk for Harold Reynolds at the Reynolds store. Harold Reynolds and Leonard Rand were among the last called for exam ination from this part of the town.
 The body of Elmer Ely of New Bri- tain was brought here for burial last Saturday.
 The women voters were out Monday and did their share towards electing town officers. For the first time a. woman has been put on the school board, Miss Hester Warner; Miss Jo- eephine Daniels was elected one of the library directors. ..
 Dr. and Mrs. Richardson have closed their summer residence on Prospect Hill and returned to New
 Miss Violet Olsen, who has been confined to the ;-A-ase for some time, is able to be out and Is feeling much improved in health.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06
EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND
Who is Going and Coming Incidents, Accidents and
 Building Three Counties.

| J.. Morris, who left the field a few months ago to accept the pastorate o1 the Baptist church at Beaver Dam | Wis, the seat of Wayland academy ested and will add s2oO to the salary paid by the church, which will be above what Rev. MT. Coburn is now Local Team Won. The Young Mems association base hall team defeated the White Rock nine Saturday on Association field, 5 to 2.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Bap- tist church met Wednesday aIternoon Hams. 4 missionary meeting was held in connection with the Ladies. Aid meeting which was in charge of Mrs. Fred Eugene Coburn.
 Night Blooming cereus.
 Mrs. C. Edwin Staplyn- of Burnets Corners has large night blooming cereus which had two blossoms last Thursday night. Nine other buds olossomed out on previous night Mrs Staplyn plucked them and put them in the icebox and they thus were kept open and fresh for three days.
 Mrs. Frank B. Ingram of Burnets Corners has an Easter lily with an immense blossom and bud on 1t which are very beautiful and all the more attractive because blooming out of the
 
 Injured at Shipyard.
 George w. Packer is recovering from the effects of a lame foot. He is em- pIoyed at the Palmer shipyard at No ank and a heavy timber was accI- dentally dropped on his foot
 Short Paragraphs.
 The baseball team will play the last game of the season today tSaturdayl at Association field here with the U- c Sy,buarine base team of New Lon dom
 The flagpole at the Old Mystic school has been reset and newly painted,
 Lieut.. Norvin c. Smith and Mrs Smith have returned to Boston after a MT. and Mrs. Albert W. Burrows:
 Julian H. Hanks and family have returned to Boston after spending the summer here at the Hanks homestead
 MT. and Mrs. Edgar Dewey of Noank were calling recently on Mir. DeWey's mother. Mrs. Abby E. Dewey
 Paul B. Lamphere, employed at the Haven, spent the week end here with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Edwin Lam phere.
 Horace S. Williams and Theodore Johnson were in Boston last week to attend a ball game.
 Mr. and Mrs. Young and MT. and and Mrs. Samuel E. Dennis of Provi- dence were Sunday guests or MISS Matilda Holloway. making the trip III Mr Young's automobile.
 Mrs. Floyd s. Russell is the guest this week of her parents. MT. and Mrs William Jackson, of Schenectady, N. Y
 Mrs. George Koch has returned from 3 visit to relatives in Hartford and l New York.
 Mrs. Herbert Bacon Hutchins has | to Thomaston after months l stay with local friends.
 John Mitchell of Norwich was call | ng Sunday on his brother, William " Mitchell. I
 Miss Mona Corcoran and Robert l Horton have returned to New York [ after two weeks visit to MT. and Mrs. l Edward Perry.
 Mrs. Taylor of Passaic, W. J.. is the | guest of Mrs Albert W. Burrows.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06
LEDYARD
Republican and Democratic Ties for Second seIeetman-ciose Contest in Mondays Eleetion-School Board orsanizes-Growerst to Attend Vege- table Show.

The town election on Monday was very close. Nearly all the republican candidates were elected by the narrow margin of one and two votes. There were "A votes cast George A. Mont gomery cast the first vote. James B Gray, dem.. and Albert w: klnmouth rep, candidates for second selectman were tied, each receiving 34 votes. Ii no special election is held, the town will only have two selectmen. for next year. The board will then comprise Frederick W. Burton, rep, first select man. and Calvin R. Main, dem., third selectman.
 Mrs. D. D. Taylor, who spent last week visiting relatives in Great Bar rington Mass, and also attended the Great Harrington fair, has returned home
 Mr. and Mrs. George Taylor and children of Greeneville were Sunday visitors with MT. and Mrs. Dexter Church.
 Mrs. Walter Parmelee of East Had dam returned to her home Monday after a short visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Taylor.
 Mrs. Avery D. Wheeler and Mrs. Mary A. Geer of Norwich have been guests of Mrs. Isaac G. Geer.
 Sharp Sighted at 80.
 Mrs. Bridget McCracker is visiting Hill. Mrs. McCracken is over 80. yet can read the finest print without glasses.
 Mrs Nellie Main of Preston City visited her sister. Mrs. S. E. Hold ridge, Wednesday,.
 Mrs. Bertha l.. Avery was a Tues day visitor with Mrs. Mary Williams of East Norwich.
 Miss Gladys Holdridge has returned home after visiting for a week with Mrs. s. E. Holdridge.
 P. H. Gardner of the Rhode Island Hospital Trust company, Providence, executor of the estate of the late Ed win Reynolds. and Attorney Arthur M. Brown of Norwich were business call CTS in town Thursday afternoon.
 Will Attend Springfield Exhibit.
 Some of the local gardeners will at- tend the National Vegetable Growers association to be held in Springfield next week.
 Main of North Stonington were call CTS in town Sunday.
 Mrs William l. Allyn, Flora of the state grange, went to Pachaug Thurs day evening and made the annual in spectton of that grange. Rev, G. F: Ledyard grange were also present.
 School Board Organizes.
 The Ledyard town school committee held a special meeting Thursday even ing in the Bill library at Ledyard Center. Supervisor O. E. Lowell from facilities were provided for the chill iren in the Lester district. The school board organized for the following year. Billings T. Avery was re- eiected chairman and Samuel E. Hol- fridge was reelected secretary. The following committees were elected: Frederick w. Burton. Charles A. Gray; supplies, Billings T. Avery, John McGuire; teachers. Sam ieI E. Holdridge, Arthur D. Barrett Several bills were ordered paid
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06
SHU:tOC
Daughter of Rev. J. M. Collins Fatally
 Injured in Automobile Accident.

Rev. J. B. Shaw of Ashaway, R. I. spoke in the Shunoc Baptist church, Sunday morning, to a large and ap- preciative audience.
 Rev J. M. Collins received news of the sudden death of his daughter, Mrs Katherine EggIeson, in Provi- dence early Sunday morning. Mrs. Eggleston was fatally injured in an automobile accident Saturday eve ming. Rev. Mir. Collins took the first train for Providence on receipt of the Eews.
 Miss Ella J. Wheeler of this place joined a picnic party held at Lantern Hill by. friends from Westerly, Sat- urday.
 The Shunoc school is making com menda ble progress under the super vision of Miss Anna Merrill.
 Mrs. Belle James and Misses Artis and Ida James of North Stonington village. were callers in this place Sun day afternoon.
 Miss Ella J. Wheeler was the guest of Mrs Henry E. Randall in North Stonington village, Monday afternoon.
 large number of the mS1o popula- ton here attended the election in North Stonington, Monday.
 It is announced that the RES3en York place, so-called, here has been sold to out of town purchasers.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06
SOUTH LYME
Postmaster Charles E. Carter to Take
 Trip to Iowa.

Harry Hersey has gone to Boston to work for T. A. Scott.
 Mrs. James Smith Of New London was the guest of her mother, Mrs. W. c. Slate, Sunday.
 Mrs. Ralnh Haeger and son. have returned to New Rochelle, after visit with relatives here.
 Will Continue to Iowa.
 Charles E. Carter is visiting in Vermont and will go to Iowa before hi sreturn here Seymour Champion is acting postmaster during his ab- sence.
 Mir. and Mrs. B. F. Stanhope and family have moved to New London for the winter.
 F. l.. Payne is having his house shingled and painted.
 Mrs. Samuel Winger her two children and Fer sister from Brook lyn. N. Y., are guests of Miss Bald win.
 Calvin Champion is visiting his brother on Mantle HiE
 E. P. Welch was a recent visitor in Westerly.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06
LIBERTY HILL
Notes Many changes-Rhode Island Red PuIIets Begin to Lay Early.

Thursday Mrs. Earle Holbrook, ac- l companied by her niece, Mrs. Fred Jor-
 dan, of Willimantic, went by trolley to the cemetery near Baltic. where Mrs Holbrook has relatives buried. Henry V. Oemlers was home from New York city over Sunday. MT: and Mrs. Wallace Palmer visit East Hartford Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Lagrand Chappell of Montville were guests of MT. and Mrs. C.. B. Dimon over Sunday. Miss Ruberta Burgess spent Satur- day evening with her aunt Mrs E. A. Moves.
 Prof and Mrs F. A. verplanck of South Manchester, stayed over Satur- day and Sunday with Mrs. Verplanck's mother
 Mrs. Hannah Thompson of willi- mantle spent the week end with Mrs. Frank Davo11.
 Notes Many Changes.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry J. Knowles of Newport, R. T., weer here as guests of MT. and Mrs. Albert s. Peckham over sunday and attended church Mr. Knowles lived here one year when II years old. He Is now 65. There are four persons now living who lived here when he did, Misses Mary and Nancy Fuller. Mrs. Hattie L. Starkweathcr, and Mrs. J. George Clark. MT. KnowI- es remembers most of those that lived here and where they lived
 MT. and Mrs. Herman Strong of An sonia were here over .the week end guests of MT. Strong's sister. Mrs. J. Henry Clarke. They brought with them Miss Gwendolyn Clarke who had been their guest for a week. Five Hours at Camp.
 Mir. and Mrs. John F. James and Mrs. J. Earl James went to Camp Devens, Aver, Mass. Sunday, with Walter Hubbard of Wfllimantic, to see MT. and Mrs. James son, T. Earl James. They made 5-hours' stay at the camp and readily found MT. James, who is located near the post office. He had good words 70 say of the camp In regard to the food, shelt- CT, discipline and cleanliness Milo s. Davoll has Rhode Island Red pulletts five months old commenced laying a week ago.
 A miscellaneous shower was given Mir. and Mrs. Harold James Friday ev- en1ng- at the home of Mir James par ents, MT. and Mrs. John F. James.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06
CLASGC
New Water Wheel at Thread MiIl- Farewell Dance and Gifts For Charles PecI,ie-Harvest Supper is We'll Patronized.

The installing of the new water wheel at Glasso Thread Mill has been completed.
 Mabel Blanchard is off for a three weeks vacation. visiting relatives in New London, Providence and Wake aunt. Mrs. Myra Stewart. of North Stonington.
 Sarah Cameron is planning to spend the week in Westerly.
 Complimentary Dance.
 There was a dance at Social hall on Tuesday evening. as send-ofr for Charles Pechie. who left fc. Camp Devens this week Mr. Pechie was presented a wrist watch by his friends in the village
 The Ladies' Aid society will be en- tartained by Mrs. p. J. Custafson next "ednesdav afternoon The work will be tying quilts.
 Preacher From Auburn.
 Rev. Dr. North. who has been spend ing the summer at the !lon1a of NJ and Mrs. P. J. Grstafson. will occupy the pulpit at Bethel Sunday morning at l a. m. Dr. North is soon to return to his home in Auburn. N Y.
 Napoleon Dayon. with party from 'l1e village. motored to Camp Devens went to the camp from this district
 Has Been Exempted.
 Harold Latham. who enlisted, has been exempted and returned to his horne.
 The Harvest supper served by the ladies Of the Bethel society at the home of MT and Mrs. Ernest Iuther was well patronized.
 Miss W. F. Green returned fl, Nor wich. Sunday evening after being an overnight guest of Mrs. W. G. Bur dick,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06
NORTH LYME
Red Cross Room Opened at Home of
 Mrs. J. Lawrence Raymond.

M J. Stark, Miss Emily Stark, W. M. Sisson, Jr., and family, were week end guests at H. H. TomlinSon's in Westville.
 Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Strong, N. 2. Strong and family. were recent visi- tors at H. A. Gates at Little River.
 Mrs N s. Strong has be--- spend ing a week at H. A. Gates at Little River, and at Clarence Beebe's in Colchester.
 N. s. Strong and sons and Mrs. A. Fox. were a o. S. Beebe's in Col chester, Sunday.
 Mrs. Minnie Gates has returned to Colchester, after a lengthy visit with friends here.
 Mrs. J. Lawrence Raymond has opened a Red Cross room at her home Regular meetings will be held for general Red Cross work.
 Rev. and Mrs. Francis Purvis have returned from a two weeks vacation spent at Newport. R. l.. Brooklyn, N. Y and Darien, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06
NORTH sIoNNCToN
Rally Sunday observed-stedran-
 Burton, Esteriey Greene Weddings Funeral of Mrs. William D. Smith.

Sunday was observed as Rally Day at the Congregational church. Not withstanding the threatening weather a good number was present at the services. The evening service was given up to the Young Peoples lea gue.
 Stedman- Burton. ~ John H. Stedman of this town and Miss Emma J. Burton of Griswold were married Sunday evening by Rev. and Mrs. Stedman will make their home in Westerly.
 EsterIey- Greene. marriage of Charles A. Esterley and Mrs. Nancy Maine Greene, both of St. Petersburg, Fla. Mrs. Esterley spent her early years in this town, baaEg a daughter of the late MT. and Mrs. Ephraim W. Maine.
 Funeral of Mrs. w. D. Smith.
 The funeral of Mrs. William D. village on Tuesday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. O. D. Fisher, pastor of the Congregational church, of which the Smith family have been attendants during their residence here. Mrs Smith Is sur vived by her husband and a daughter. who is principal of a school subur- ban to Providence: Burial. was in River Bend cemetery, Westerly.
 Miss Dora T.. Maine and Mrs. F. T. Whitman are spending week in town.
 Birthday Visitation. ? A party of tke friends of Mrs D. F. Chapman. bringing gifts and refresh ments, visited her Wednesday after noon, in honor of her S4th birthday. The affair was arranged by Mrs. H. M. Perkins.
 Mrs. Elmer E. Richmond of Can terbury visited her mother, Mrs. T. P. Norman, Tuesday.
 Rally Social.
 The Congregational church people held their annual rally social in the vestry Friday evening. An enter tainment was given and refreshments served.
 MT. and Mrs. William G.. Hammond and son have returned to their home in New York, after four months stay in this village.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06
FRANKLIN
Wild Pigeons Feast on Beans-PupiJ,
 Raise $7 For Red Cross,

MT. and Mrs. Charles Beckwith Mrs. Arthur Smith and Mrs. George Avery were in !edyard recently calling on Mir. and Mrs. Isaac Geer.
 Clifford H. Robinson has large flock of wild pigeons on his beans. The children of the different schools in town have been raising money for the Red Cross. Miss Catherine HoI- tons school raised s7
 Clifford H. Robinson is threshing on the state road.
 Mir. and Mrs Isaac Geer and. Miss Florence Geer were recent guests of MT. and Mrs. Louis Smith.
 MISS LYdla Johnson is spending a few weeks at Sunny Top.
 The Ladies' Aid society met at the home of Mrs Hermon Gager Thurs day of last week with a large attend ance- Two quilts were tied and work for the Red Cross was done.
 Mrs. Josie Parker and Mrs. George Geer, of Flair Hill, attended the La dies Aid Society meeting at the home of Mrs. Hermo2. Gager.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06
CRISWOLD

MT. and Mrs. Charles Miner and daughter Bernice. of North Etoning- ton, Mir. and Mrs. Augustus Reed and MT. and Mrs. Handsome Reed of Lis mon, spent Sunday at MT. and Mrs. Victor CampbelPs.
 Miss Mildred Montgomery who is i'll with pneumonia. is improving,
 Miss Ethel Miller of Preston is teaching in District No. 2, as substi- ute.
 Mrs. Annie Douglass of Hopevill re- mains critically i'll.
 Sixteen attended the conference at Preston City, Thursday
 MT and Mrs. Ranshaw of Canter- bury spent Sunday with Mrs. Ander- son, of Hopevil1e.
 Mrs. James Mahoney of Preston is caring for Mrs. George WhippIe, who is ill.