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Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
MONTVILLE
Ladies' Aid Society Entertained by Mrs. Harold Edwards and Mrs. Thomas Church.

Fred Johnson, George Johnson, Amede Lousignau and Mark Furber have enrolled as members of a dancing class in New London.
 Mrs. Harriet Edmonds and Mrs Thomas Church entertained the mem bers of the Ladies' Aid society at Mrs. Edmonds' home Wednesday afternoon. After the regular business meeting a social hour was enjoyed and refresh ments were served.
 Missionary Society Meets.
 The Ladies' Missionary society of the Union Baptist church met at the home of Mrs. Ray Woodmansee Friday afternoon.
 Mrs. Clarence Walden and son Don- ald of Boston spent the week end with friends in the village.
 The many friends of Frank Austin are pleased to know he is able to re- sume his duties as mail carrier. He has had severe illness.
 Mrs. Walter Jeffers is confined to her home with an attack of grip.
 Mrs, George Avery of New London was business caller in town Thurs day.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
LEBANON
Nathaniel B. Williams Taken Sudden iy Ill-Birthday Party Given Miss Edna Burgess.

Nathaniel B. Williams was taken i suddenly ill with clogging of the ar | teries. He has only partial use of his right hand, foot and leg. Miss Florence Loomis of North 1 Woodstock spent the weekend with her parents, MT. and Mrs. N. s. Loom- is.
 Mrs. Sarah Gager has been here to her home for a short stay. Miss Sarah Danie1son was a recent visitor this week with Miss Geneva Stark of Willimantic.
 The Ladies' Aid Society met Thurs day afternoon with Misses Ellen Hun tfngton and Sophia Dolbeare.
 Miss Della Briggs and Stanley Briggs were callers at Mrs. Sarah Gager's, Monday.
 Birthday Celebration.
 Miss Edna Burgess had a party Thursday evening in honor of her twelfth birthday. Five of her girl friends were present. Sandwiches, cake, pop corn and candy were served
 Miss Grace Burgess has been visit ing in Windsor Locks, attending the funeral of her uncle, MT. Upton.
 Mrs. Emma Warner of North Franklin spent few days this week with her daughter. Mrs. N. S. Loomis.
 Choral Union to Give Play.
 The choral union met in Grange hall Monday evening. They are plan ming for a play to be produced soon
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
NORTH FRANKLIN
Miss Race Gives Tea for Grandmother on the Latter's 81st Birthday.

Mrs. Fred H. Race was a recent guest of her sister, Miss Florence Hoffman of Norwich.
 Birthday Tea.
 Miss Rena Race entertained at tea Thursday, Mrs. Jennette Hoffman and daughter, Ella, Mrs. Frank Redwood and daughter, Florence, and Mrs. Fred H. Race, in honor of her grandmoth- CT, Mrs. H. Race. it being her S1st birthday.
 MT. and Mrs. Ambrose Sullivan of Trading Cove spent Sunday with Mrs. Grace Peckham.
 Mrs. Ella Beebe of Leffingwen was a guest of Mrs. Grace Peckham, Thursday.
 Mrs O. Louise Johnson, Miss Lydia Johnson and Mrs. Albert Stiles were calling on friends in Norwich, Tues day.
 Mrs. Frank Potter and daughter, Mrs. Harrison Crook and son, Frank, of Norwich, spent day recently with Mrs. A. R. Race
 Able to LeavesHospital.
 Luther Hoyt, who has been a pa tient in the St. Joseph's hospital, at Willimantic, has returned home. Turner Haynes of Mantle is spend- ing few days with A. R. Race.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
NIANTIC

MT Brown of New York city was ali his cottage at Black Point, Monday, looking after the work being done by Contractor E. K. Beckwith. The building is being moved Southward a distance of fifteen feet.
 Contractor Beckwith has a force of men at Oswegatchie on the bungalow for Mrs. Norma Rockford of Brooklyn N. Y. As soon as he completes the work here he has a big contract to erect buildings for the Mantle Lum- Der company.
 James Hossfe of New London, Hom- CT Dorman and Elford Rogers of this place have joined the force of Con- tractor Beckwith
 Mario Malnatti has moved from Main street to the Gibson place in Penn avenue.
 Captain B. F. Eaton of F1anders was at Black Point, Monday on Eusiness.
 F. J. Howard was a visitor at Flanders Sunday.
 Captain N. W. Rogers is i'll at his place in the grove.
 Mir Morris of the Grove has put up B building for the Mantle Lumber company.
 Mrs. Waiter Barker has been vis- ting relatives at Quaker Hill.
 The numerous cold days add a lit sle to the thickness of the ice and the ce houses are being filled fast
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
STERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLANDI
Who is Going and Coming = Incidents, Accidents and Building in Three Counties.

at the home of his parents. Mir and Mrs. Dwight Main.
 Several families here have been af- 11cted with grip colds.
 Miss Annie Main of North Stoning- ton was caller here Tuesday,
 Frank Main and family of Hope Valley were recent guests of MT. and Mrs. Nathan Main.
 Marshal Rice has returned from Yer mont, where he had been to visit his brother.
 Mrs. Amos Palmer is staying with her daughter. Mrs. Thomas Ahearn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
SOUTH GRISWOLD

Charles Grey spent the weekend at his home in Ledyard.
 William Nell and Daniel Falvey are at Mystic loading cars with lumber.
 The ladies' meeting held with Mrs. F. J. Gustafson Wednesday was well attended.
 Rev. John Thompson was a caller at R. H. Young's Wednesday evening.
 There was no service at the local church Sunday because of the severe storm.
 The sawmill on the Young lot has been stopped because of a shortage of help.
 R. H. Young finished filling his ice house with excellent ice Wednesday,
 John T. McGovern has purchased a driving horse from New York parties
 John R. Luther was at his home on Friday, returning to Brewster's Neck Saturday.
 Mrs. John Thompson. who has been ill, is much improved
 A slight chimney fire at the par. sonage on Sunday morning was extin- guished without any material damage.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
oCCUM AND VERSAILLES
Engineer George Burke Breaks Bone in Wrist-FederaI Paper Board Company Improving New Property

George Burke, engineer for the To- tokett Manufa curing company, is suffering from the results of a fall from a step ladder, which he was de- scending on Monday. MT. Burke broke the bone of his right wrist in the fall H. A. Richards and O. LaRoche are harvesting their ice crop, the ice be- ing about ten inches and of excellent quality.
 Improving New Property.
 The Federal Paper Board company which recently secured the Versailles mill from the Eastern Straw Board company. is making extensive repairs on all the mill property consisting Of the mill building and tenements. One new tenement is nearing completion with others to follow.
 Entertained Class.
 Mrs. C. w. Perkins entertained the young men of her Sunday school class Tuesday evening at her home. Rev Charles Smith gave a short talk tc the young men during the evening.
 Miss Emily Robish is assisting witl the office work at the Versailles San itary fibre mill.
 Poisoned by Elder.
 Mrs. Joseph Carter, Jr., is suffering from poisoning resulting from tho burning of poison elder in the family range.
 Mir and Mrs. Arthur J. DesSureauh begin their new home life with the best wishes of large circle of friends in both Villages.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
NORTH LYME
Funeral of Mrs. Edgar Martin, WhS Died at Norwieh-Leeal Granger Attend State Meeting.


 Mrs. Zuba Martin, widow of Edgaa Martin, a former resident of East Had. dam, died last Friday at a hospital iI past six months, because of failinS mind and health. She had kept houst for Sherman Royce for a number oi years up to the time of his death, last spring. She leaves one daughter, Mrs Chauncey Lefdngweil of North Lym1 and three grandchildren, Miss GertrudI Lemngwell of Hamburg, Eugene Lef. fingwell of this place and Mrs. Charlei Anderson of Deep River.
 The funeral was held Sunday at 1t Q. m. at Eugene Leff1ngWell's. Buriai was in the family lot in Moodus cem. etery.
 Home Notes.
 MT. and Mrs. Chauncey Leffingwel have been i'll with grip.
 c. r. Jewett was a caller in New London Monday.
 Mrs. Erwin Rogers has been carini for MT. and Mrs. c. H. Strong, wh, have had grip
 Mrs. Lucy Wetmore, who has beer visiting Mrs. William Sisson severa weeks. is visiting her daughter in New Mrs. IT. A. Rogers and Mrs. Evs Tucker are caring for Mir. and Mrs William Sisson and John Evans who are i'll with grip.
 Mrs. Lizzie Cone is caring far Mrs C. F. Jewett and children who ara also suffering from grip.
 Mrs. Mary Fosdicll and Mrs. J. W Stark attended the state grange meet ings in Norwich last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
OBITUARY.
Leonard R. Williams.


 Many people of Chesterfield were grieved to hear of the sudden death of Leonard R. Williams, which oc- cured Sunday morning. He was long a residence of this place and had many friends. There was prayer at his home at 12 o'clock Tuesday and services at the M. B. church at one o'clock. Rev. c. M. Reed of East Lyme officiated. Burial was in the Chesterfield cemetery. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Miss Myrtle Williams of Boston and Mrs. Arthur Coffey of Bridgeport, and one son, David Williams of Long Island, and by. two grandchildren, Rogers and Artis Coffey.
 A number heard the explosion in New Jersey Friday night, and G. c. Main saw the light and balls of fire in the sky.
 Charles Miner and Denison Caswell were after wood at the S. P. Eggleston farm here the first of the week
 George Pierce was a recent caller in Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
CAMPBELL'S MILLS

Thomas Brown and Charles Tanner attended the State Grange meeting at Norwich.
 Miss Margaret Tanner was at the home of James H. Dixon in Oneco a few days recently.
 William Clark and his brothers, Earl and Howard Clark, are cutting timber on the Brown lot. recently purchased by James H. Dixon.
 John Whitman, who has hired part of s. l.. Barber's house and farm moved Wednesday,
 Daniel Sullivan is drawing his hay from the Bitgood farm Silas [. Barker is in feeble health. m rsp ~ Naw s-~r~r=
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
OLD MYSTIC
Measuring Party--offcers Elected By B. Y. P. U.-FuneraI of Miss Lucy A. Lanb-Mrs. George H. Water bury Dies at Noroton.

 Mrs. Joseph Les1ey's Sunday school class of young girls held a measuring social Friday evening in the Metho- dist parish house. The pupils are Shank, Bernice Burdick, Florence BlacknaIl, Maud Shank, Eleanor Bur rows, Hester walbridge, Flora Ken nedy. The following program was rendered:
 Remarks, Rev. William Crawford; recitation, Setting a Hen, Doris Peck ham: piano solo, Mildred PecIham; i; recitation, One Thing Lacking, Ber- nice Burdick; vocal solo. Sweet and fences of a Cook, Edna Shank; vocal solo, The Songs My Mother Used to Sing, Fay Johnson; recitations, Trib- ulations of Bfddy Malone. Bernie Burdick; Inside Out. Hobart Siswick; vocal duet, Juanita, Fay Johnson, Eleanor Burrows: recitation, Choosing a Trade, Roland Avery; vocal solo, Autumn Time, Clifford Desley; read ing. Sadie's Wedding Dress, Mrs.
 After the program refreshments were served. The proceeds of this en- tertainment will be used to start a fund for the improvement of the i'm terior of the church.
 B. Y. p. U. Election.
 The Baptist Young Peoples Union held the January business meeting and social Friday evening with Rev. and Mrs. Fred E. Coburn at the par sonage. The semi annual election of officers was held, resulting as follows: President, Mrs. Clarence w. Beck with; vice president, Miss Genieve Frink (reelected); secretary, Mrs. Frank E. Williams; treasurer, Miss Emily c. Babcoek (reelected). After the business session games and music were enjoyed. Refreshments were served, after which a hymn was sung and prayer was offered by the pas tor.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
HANOVER
Miss Riggs to Speak Twice Tomorrow r-Missionary Meeting-Men's Club Serves Supper.

Miss Mary Riggs of No. Euphrates cSlIege, Harpoot, Turkey. will speak ct a special meeting of the children al o'clock Sunday afternoon in the Con- gregationai church. Miss Riggs will also speak a. the evening service of the church at 7.I5 o'clock.
 Met at Parsonage.
 The .T~-s:1-,y meeting of the Wo- mars c3Isionary society was held on Friday afternoon at the parsonage The programme took up the e sing chapter of "Old Spain in New AIneri- ca-" With the help of additional leaf lets on the subject, a very interesting programme was presented. The lead CT was Mrs. Standish. A pleasant so- cia1 hour with refreshments was served ytlle hostess. followed by the meeting.
 Mrs. Wales, of Beverly. Mass, is visiting her daughter. Miss H. D. Ro1- Jason at the parsonage.
 Men Prove Good Entertainers.
 An oyster supper was given in the vestry, Wednesday evening under the auspices of the Mems club of the Con gregational church. The new man agement of the kitchen aroused con- siderable interest and the attendance was good. After the supper an en- tertainment was given through the kindness of MT. Banford and the members of the Baltic Male Quadtette, which was much enjoyed.
 Joseph -Cafey of Baltic assisted in the entertainment at the Mems sup per Wednesday evening and furnish ed as very pleasing programme.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
GLASGC
Former Resident Dies at West Thomp-
 son-Aid Society Entertained-LocaI Friends Mourn Elder Browns Death

| Word was received the first of the week of the death at West Thompson of Miss Sadie Heinbeck MT. and Mrs Heinbeck resided in the south part ot the town about five years ago and Miss Sadie attended school. in the eighth district.
 Bethel Service Omitted.
 Because of the hard rain storm on Sunday, there were no services at the Bethel church.
 Ladies' Aid Society Entertained
 The Ladies' Aid society was pleas antly entertained by Mrs. P. J. Gus tafson Wednesday afternoon. The la dies were pleased to meet Mrs. Luther who, because of her absence in the west had not met with them since August. The next meeting in two weeks will be at Mrs. Luther's home.
 Miss Della Malloy spent Wednesday night with her sister, Mrs. Frank Gardner.
 Adelbert Gallup has moved his fam fly and household goods from the Lew is house to another location.
 The cold wave with the clearing up of Sundays rainstorm has produced the best of skating which is greatly enjoyed by the school children.
 Local icemen are able to harvest 8 or 9inch ice.
 Was the Family Pastor.
 Rev Joseph P. Brown, who died re- was an intimate friend of the late MT. and Mrs. William .P Young, having performed their marriage ceremony 65 years ago. preached the funeral ser mon of their daughter Estella, mar ried MT. Young's sister, Mary and Ed win Wecker about 55 years ago and also preached Mrs. Wecker's funeral sermon in Westerly four years ago, and also married MT. Young's niece, Florence Wicker and Job Thorpe in New London seven years ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
HAMBURG
Burial of Mrs. Timothy Warner-Misi Dorothy Daniels Underaoes Opera ton.

The burial of Mrs. Timothy Warner whose death occurred in East Had dam Sunday, was at the Johnstown cemetery Wednesday at 1 o'clock. Mrs. Warner leaves besides her husband, two daughters, Miss Illione Warner, who lives at home and Mrs. Archie Lord of Essex, and a sister. Mrs. Har- riett Warner of Johnstown.
 Mrs. Lord lIl.
 Mrsf. Eliza Bunnell of Plainville was called home to care for her mother, Mrs. w. A. Lord, who is very i'll.
 Mrs. Ray Harding was a visitor at Broadway last Tuesday.
 F. L. Saunders and men have been sanding the state road.
 MT and Mrs. John Tiffany are able to be out, after their recent illness.
 Undereoes Operation.
 MT. and Mrs. Jared Daniels were called to New York last week by the illness of their daughter Dorothy, who was suffering from an attack of ap- pendicitis. She underwent an. opera tion last Saturday and is comforta- ble at this time.
 Miss Katie Jewett is assisting Mrs. John Tiffany for a short time.
 Mrs. J. G. Ely and the children of Harold Reynolds are i'll.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
GOSHEN
Recent Explosions Heard-lce of Good
 Quality Being Harvested.

The recent explosions of the muni- ton plants in New Jersey. attracted much notice here. The continued rumbIing sound late Thursday after noon was thought to be an earth quake The one on the following eve ming at about 9.30 o'clock was much louder and of shorter duration. Win dows were jared like distant thun- der The unusual sound set the faith full watchdog to barking which brought people to the doors to see what was the cause of all the trou- ble.
 Cutting Good lee.
 Ice of extra quality and thickness was being harvested from the paper mill pond this week.
 Calvin Mccall is substituting as teacher in the White school house dis trict near Gardner lake, because of the illness of the regular teacher.
 Ralph Kenyon has been i'll with grip.>
 The absence of snow makes glare ice on the ponds and there is fine skating.
 Gate Keeper E. w. Jones were at the state capitol in Hartford this week.
 w. l. Mott, who has been i'll, sits up a short time now each day.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20

Morning Service and Sunday School
 Omitted Because of Storm-Birth
 day Party for Joseph De Rusha, Jr
 The January meeting of the local auxiliary of the Woman's Home Mis- sionary society was held at the home of Mrs. Harmon l.. Perkins Tuesday afternoon from 2.30 to o'clock. Rev James M. Potter conducted the devo- tionaI exercises. The first chapter of the new study book-Old Spain in New America-was taken up and the review of the chapter was conducted by Miss Alice Satterlee. The chapter treated of the early Spanish settlers and explorers. The Home Mission Enigrnas were led by the president, Miss Sarah T. Latimer. The meeting was well attended and the usual so- cial hour followed, in which refresh ments were served by the hostess, as- sisted by her daughter, Mrs. J. A. Busch.
 Morning Service Omitted.
 The M. E. church bell in the village did not ring for morning service Sur = day morning, as there was a continu- ous downpour, and both morning ser were omitted. After the clearing of the storm, however, Rev. Allen Shaw Bush conducted the Sunday evening service at 2 o'clock, with the theme South America and the Needs of Her People. This service was well attend ed and the speaker was interesting.
 Cottage Meeting.
 A cottage prayer meeting was held Wednesday evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. Charles H. Comstock.
 A meeting of the official board of the M. E. church was called for Fri day evening.
 Mrs. William H. Brooks of Hartford was a recent guest of her mother, Mrs. Delphine Fish.
 Attended State Grange Convention.
 Miss Mabel Smith and Miss Elsie Mcclure, local members of Ledyard grange, were in attendance at the three days session of the annual con Grange held in Norwich last week, and were guests at the home of Dr. md Mrs. J. H. Allen.
 Mrs. James M. Potter and son, Don lld, returned last week from Plain field, where they spent the holiday parents, MT. and Mrs. J. P. Howell.
 Isa Perkins of Brier Hill, Groton, was a caller in the village Sunday on his uncle and aunt, MT. and Mrs. liar mon L. Perkins.
 First Birthday Celebrated.
 Mrs. Joseph De Rusha entertained Friday afternoon in honor of the first birthday of her son, Joseph, Jr. The guests were Mrs Earl E. Riley and | young sons, Earl and Vincent, and | Mrs. Mabel Smith. A birthday cake | and other refreshments were served. A party of people from the village are planning to go to the series of en- tertainments given at the Y. M. c. A. | hall in Norwich, as has been their | custom for some time. Miss Harriet Bishop Brown of Hart ford was a caller on friends in the village last week, called in this vicin- I ity by the death of a friend in Gro- | ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
LEONARD BRIDGE

Mrs. Henry Watrous spent wednes- day with Mrs. Edward H. Mccall, in Goshen.
 Mrs, Salmon W. Clark is able to sit up, after being confined to her bed for six weeks.
 Clarence Geer was in Colchester Monday.
 Tim Clifford was a Willimantic wis., itor Sunday.
 Mrs. Julia Geer and Elmer N. Geer were in Franklin, Wednesday, attend ing the funeral of Samuel N. Hyde.
 Mrs Arthur Cox and son of Stam- ford are spending the winter with the formers parents, MT. and Mrs. George A. Mills Mrs. Mills who has been i'll is somewhat improved.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
CHESTERFIELD
Crowd Attends Dance of Eureka So- ciaI cIub-Sudden Death of Leon ard R. Williams.

The Eureka Social Club held a dance at it's headquarters Thursday night. A large crowd attended com ing from New London, Colchester, East Lyme, Montville and Waterford. Hickey's orchestra of Montville fur nished music. Coffee, cake, pies, sandwiches, candy and cigars were sold. A large sum was collected.
 Miss Etta Kaplan spent the week end in New London.
 There was only one-hah a day of school in the Twelfth district friday on account of a teachers meeting in Quaker Hill
 MT. and Mrs. James Ritchie of Montvil1e are visiting Mrs. Emma Higgins of Walnut Hill
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
SALEM
Earle Brown and Family Move from North Lyme-Miss Miner at Gales Ferry.

No services were held in the Con gregational church Sunday morning or evening.
 Sherwood Miner of East Great Plain was at his home on Salem street Sunday.
 Harry Moore of Boston spent Sun day and Monday in town with his family.
 Miss Susan Miner is spending a few weeks at Gales Ferry with her aunt, Mrs. Nelson Webster.
 Abram Siminowitz was business caller in Norwich, Wednesday.
 Earle Brown has moved his family from North Lyme to G. J. Murray's place.
 James Beebe was a recent caller in Norwich.
 Leonard Williams, 69, died at his home in the southern part of the town Sunday morning. MT. Williams had been 8 resident of the town for several years.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20

No service was held in the Third Baptist church Sunday on account of the storm. A small audience gath cred in the congregational church where the usual services were con ducted.
 Three Schools Closed.
 The town school committee has closed three of the town schools, Nos. distributed among other. schools. The teachers of these schools desiring to be released, one on account of illness in her family, another to become a third to embark upon the sea of mat rimony, and the schools each being very small, this course seemed advis- able.
 Mission Study Class.
 The Mission Study class met Tues and Mrs. Lucian Drury. The topic was Redeeming the Southwest The exercises were conducted by Mrs. O. D. Fisher. who made them very inter- esting.
 Worked For Red Cross.
 The Woman's Union of the Congre- gational church held an all-day meet ing for Red Cross work in the vestry Thursday.
 The Ladies' Society of the Third Baptist church met at the home of Mrs. H. M.- Perkins, Thursday: Din ner was served at noon.
 Teachers Meeting.
 Supervisor of schools, O. E. Lowell conducted a teachers meeting at the Center school Thursday afternoon A dramatic and musical entertain ment was given in Grange hall Fri day evening for the benefit of the grange.
 Mrs. Stone and Son Home.
 Mrs George H. Stone and her two weeks old son, Frank B. Stone, have arrived home from Backus hospital, Norwich.
 Mrs. Wallace A. Phillips, who has been i'll for several weeks, with neu- ritis, has become almost entirely help less.
 Mrs. Harry Myers and son, Master John Myers, of Preston, were in town Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-20
SOUTH LYME

MT. and Mrs. c. H. waterhouse have recovered from an attack of grip.
 There was a social at St. Michae,'s church Friday evening.
 Albert Stanton of New London spent Sunday with his parents here.
 MT. and Mrs. Augustus Bump of Dayville spent Wednesday with the formers sister, Mrs. Thomas Stanton.
 F. W. Chapman and Mrs. R. w. Chadwick are filling their ice houses. / Thomas Welch Is in Providence for a short time, the guest of friends.
 Thomas Lttlefield and son Fred are still confined to the house by illness.