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Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-01
SOUTH AMBOY

Lewis, Trinley, recently connected
with the ordnance department at
the Morgan Arsenal. has been trans
ferred to the agriculture department
at Little Rock, Ark. Trinley will
leave for his new duties within a
short time.
Edward Moran and John McCar-
thy have returned after spending
several days touring Pennsylvania.
Ballots with the names of the en-
tire membership of the Chamber of
Commerce have been mailed to h
members of the local body who are
to submit their choice of eighteen,
which will be placed on the official
ballot as trustees for the coming
year, The names are to be returned
to the secretary on or before Thurs
day. Nine of the eighteen members
will be elected at a meeting to be
held in the near future.
Nicholas Tolls, who received sew
eral bad bruises when he fell
through a window he was dressing,
ia improving at the local hospital.
Tonight the Board of Education
will meet in Public School No. 3, at
which time the board will reorgan-
lie for the coming year. r. U. Rue
was recently appointed for q five
rear term by Mayor Stanton, being
the only member whose term ex-
pired this year.
In compliance with the recent Or
Qers issued by Street Commissioner
John J. Connors all sidewalks In h
city, with but few exceptions, have
been cleared from snow. The COM
missioner in instances where n
notice was hnheeded will place a
body of men to clear away t-Io snow
and charge to the property owners
affected. .
Russell Faulk is improving at his
home from a recent operation.
The many friends of FREDERICK
Reese will be pleased to know he Is
RAPIDLY improving from a serious
operation at the South Amboy HOS
pita1.
The installation of officers OF the
Catholic Daughters of America VIII
lake place Sunday, having been
postponed from last Sunday on ac-
eount of the storm. 49,,
The Casey pinochle experts VIII
Again play the pinochle team OF the
American Legion at the Legion
headquarters Sunday at 4 O'CLOCK.
The Legion team defeated the
Easeys al the last encounter. 49,.
Harry Mcholl spent yesterday Win
friends and relatives at Matawan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Compton are
intending several weeks at the home
Of relatives at Matawan.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-01

The queen of the movies may be
keeping a secretary busy Autograph
ing photos for clamorous admirers
and the screen hero may have his
hands full answering love letters
from sweet young things, but a new
set Of troubles faces little Pat Moore
the tiny tragic actor who holds au-
diences s%peilbound in John p. NC
Cartty's drama, "Out of the Dust,
which comes to the Majestic theatre
Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
1t has always been the boast of ac-
tors of the speaking stage. in telling
how early they began their stage
careers, that their debut consisted
in being carried or" in arms when
a babe. Pat Moore. already eight
wears of age, was carried under
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-01
DESERTED DOG;
F|NED|N COURT
Cost Man $3.50 at James,
burg Says He Will Appeal
the Case

JAMESBURG. Feb. found
guilty of deserving dog, Isadors
ISchiff, of Englishtown, was fined
S22.50 Monday by Justice Of the
Peace William +. Paxton. Schiff
made notice that he will appeal
from the decision of the local court
and has twenty days in which to file
his claim. He paid the flnS and
costs
The charge was made by Ernest
Burdge, of Lakewood. agent for the
Society for the Prevention of Cru
city to Animals. and attracted an I'M
usally large number to hear h
unusual case
According to the witnesses n
moned by the society. Adam Smith,
John Narazonick, George Wander
veer, Mrs. Edward Morell and Ju-
Illus Marks, Schiff deserted the dog,
with young puppies. on January 6.
and failed TO provide anything to eat.
Schiff in his defense offered the
testimony Of two witnesses, Samuel
and Benjamin Filkinstein, butchers
Of Englishtown, who swore that they
maze trips to Jamesburg twice a
week each to feed the dog and that
1t was well provided for. None OF
the neighbors ever saw the men in
the Schiff dwelling.
Frank Lewis, of E~nglishtown, also
a witness for Schiff. swore that he
took the dog to Englishtown for
Schiff, but this evidence was found
20 have no bearing on the innocence
of the defendant as the time Lewis
took tho dog to Schiff was three
weeks fir I'M the time CT the alleged
desertion Of the animal.
SchIff moved from jamesburg to
Englishtown en- January 6 and left
the dog with young at the place
that he formerly occupied. He took
the puppies with him, but did not
give the dog any attention until the
warrant was worn out for his arrest,
made by Constable Fillhower.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-01

(Cooper-Hewitt studio lights) once
whea a baby was needed in a scene
ana since then he has been a fix
ture in the Los Angeles movie col
ony
Of course, everybody now has a
clever child in the family whom the
movie-makers would sign up instant
ly if they could only see the darling
and therefore Pa Moore's views on
the subject should cast welcome
light to fond parents and relatives
for Re knows all about it.
Gosh. it's funny," says the future
film Booth, .how q lot of folks think
| ought to take charge of their kids
and show them how to get along III
moving pictures. They are continu-
ally writing me letters, asking me to
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-01

ing advantage of the offer and it is
understood will within a short time
sign up with the local manager.
John j. Connors, chairman of the
pinochle tournaments, reported a
large attendance at all of the games.
The games will be continued on Fri
day night of each week. Prizes are
donated by the members of the post
each week. Last weeks winners
were John McNierney, and James
Holton.
Within a short time resolutions
pertaining to the support of the
bonus proposition will be drawn up
and presented to the local Chamber
of Commerce and other organiza>
tons throughout the city asking
them to adopt them.
Vincent Warga vas admitted to
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-01
GERAN SAYS He KNOWS
NOTHING OF UTILITY JOB

MATAWAN, Feb. limited States
District Attorney Elmer H. Geran.
when seen at his home here today
concerning the report that his name
had been mentioned as q possibility
for the place on the Public Utility
Commission made vacant by the re.
tirement of John J. Treacy as pres.
ident of the commission, Mr. Geran
said that he knew nothing about the
matter except what he had seen in
the papers and did not think there
was anything in It.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-01

Begin today to read "Gunsight
Pass" the great Western story by
william MACLEOD Raine, now running
daily I'm this newspaper. 1t Is a thrill
ling story of the west, N you Will
enjoy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-01

membership to the post last night.
Warga was recently discharged from
Company I, 18th Infantry.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-01

Help Needed To Stop Waste
In Railroad Operation
is Essential, First of All, If the Cost Of Railroad
TRANSFORMATION is To Be Reduced.
the EXCESS TRAIN CREW Law IS BAD
It Mean. Large Cost to the Travelling and Shipping
Public Without Any Return
HE PEOPLE and industries of New Jersey wan the best railroad
= service at lowest possible COST The railroads want to provide it.
But to do 20 they must be operated without waste Every dollar
expended that produces nothing in service makes . charge to b
mel by passenger and freight rates.
One such waste, which last year. put al unnecessary burden Of
1922 900 O the railroads and people ofN New jersey is compulsory employ.
ment of excess men in rain operation. A law requires this Such law rs
so Far made a waste of $5,5ooooo. Thus is money. paid to the railroads
by the people and industries paid away in wages without my compromising
value either to the railroads or the public u"ng Them
Such waste. the railroads would stop. But before they can there must
be legislation repeating an arbitrary. econo law OF tn" state winch
requires employment low Of 34 hsinmen in positions where they are not
needed and in which they perform n real service either for safety or eddeney
o. train operation.
Last year the excess crew law of Indiana was repealed Also. a
similar law of Pennsylvania Was changed as it is puposed to change
the New Jersey law. The railroads do not ask to be final judges of how many
mens shall run a hain. They will continue top VI OF rains as nov as many
or more men than the excess crew law requhes-~henevert they are needed
So there can be NJ doubt and that ranmen, not less than passengers
and shippers, shall be sure of full protection. tn Law, as the railroads
propose to change it. will veti in the Board ofP Public Utility commissioner
the selected and responsible guardians o. te pubhc-compusoy power
to see and to order that every train operated in the State is properly manned
Thus will intelligence. with full force of public authority. act in place ofa
blanket Law which applies regardless of varying conditions am allows no
consideration IF obviously essential differences in train operation ant services
What is TO- undertaken in New Jersey where industrial md business
DEPRESSION i. severe,c creating unemployment losses I'M distress n III aoes
directly concerns every shipper and passenger every farmer trucker ant
industrial worker in the State. every family every individual beng a
measure o sop a perfectly unnecessary expense in railroad operation as
one important move to get down the whole COST of railroad operation nd
service for the benefit Of all.
The railroads in New Jersey are sure the people OF the State VII
aonrove this move to end an excess cost therefore Task their cnve support
representatives by letter telegram, telephone or personal mterve" &c vote
for the bill soon to bel oil passage
ASSOCIATED RAILROADS OF NEW JERSEY.
1877 State Street,
Trenton, N. 4. L. X Brown Shaunh"n ANe""
ECONOMICAL OPERATION FOR RAILROADS MEANS ECU
NoMIcAL MILR0ADING FOR THE PUBLIC
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-03

George Won Thurn and nicces, the
Misses Hazel, Louis and Ada Smith
of Ohio are visiting his daughter,
Mrs. Edgar HOlten and family.
Ed Gaunt autoed to Saginaw, Fri
day to see his wife who is ut the 81,
Mary's hospital in that city.
Mesdames n. Folkes and Laura
Brooks of Alma worei the guests OF
MIR. and Mrs. John Pitt. Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Smith of Lansing
visited relatives IN this vicinity last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs Myron Bigler are
entertaining company from Flint.
The Church of Christ az Forest Hill
is to have a "Home Coming service
Aug. IL to honor the % anniversary
of the laying of the corner stone of
the church All former members of
the church and S. S. are invited to
attend these services.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-03
ITHACA

Mrs Morris Hoffman of Chicago is
spending few weeks with her sister,
Mrs. Sam Kircheirncr.
Mrs. Arthur Gibbs and children,
Arlene and Don, spent last week
with Mr. Gibbs mother, Mrs. JAS.
T. Gibbs, at Houghton Lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. c. Sutton of De
troit came Friday to spend a few
days with her father, f. b. Kille.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. ID. Holmes of Fow-
lerville spent the week end with Mr..
and Mrs. G. J. Chalker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Thompson and
son, Howard, spent Monday in Alma.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. +. Barnes were at
Houghton the first of the week.
Mrs Rachel McErven aged 90,
died Sunday at the home Of her
niece, Mrs. Joseph Miner.
Miss Elma Lyons Of Alma is
spending the week with Miss Ruth
Thompson.
Frank Pike, Superintendent of the
Ford City schools, spoke Sunday
morning at the Methodist church.
Roy Cowdrey and son, Dick, spent
a part of the past week at Howell
and Toledo.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Hibnor enter
tanned the elders of the Ithaca Pres
byterian church at their farm home
Tuesday evening. There were fifteen
present. Refreshments of ice cream
and cake were served and very
pleasant social evening was had.
Miss Edna Pine and father, SIP
Pine of Belding, were in Ithaca the
past week calling on friends.
Mrs. Ada Bedding Of Onaway is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Hamilton
Bovee.
The annual Presbyterian Sunday
school picnic takes place today,
Thursday at Crystal Lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Haskell were in
Grand Rapids the past week.
Herbert Ringlc is taking a ten
day vacation from his duties at the
Postoffice.
Mr.. and Mrs, Ray Wilkinson were
guests Sunday of her sister and
husband, DR.. and Mrs. A. O. Hart at
st. Johns.
Misses Lulu, Gertrude and Florence
Bronson and Mrs. c. ID. IIoadley were
in Lansing from Friday until Sunday.
Mrs. Clarence Halstead Of st. Louis
was a guest of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. John Sprague, the last Of the
week.
Ellen Vandeventer underwent a
throat operation at Alma, Monday.
Married Monday at the home OF
DIR. and Mrs. Carl Ranger, James b.
Crawford asd Miss Louis Parker
both of Ithaca. Rev. William Roberts
offiating
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-03
FOREST HILL

Miss Bernice Raycraft of Detroit
is the guest of her cousin, Miss
Velma Michel, this week.
DR.. Manning of Lansing and Rev.
Strong Of Elwell called on John
Pitt, Monday.
Mrs. Grace Decker entertained
her brother-in-law and children from
Gladwin the first Of the week.
Ward Leonard Of Fort Wayne,
Ind, is visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Barnet Leonard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Mocggunborg
are entertaining company from Ohio
this week.
The Misses Elsie and Doris Gal
lagher Of Alma spent the week end
with their parents.
Master Chas. Hamilton spent the
week end with his sister, the Misses
Clara and Blanche, at Saginaw.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-03
ELY DISTRICT

Herbert Campbell has purchased a
Ford truck.
The "True Blue" Sunday school
class met with their teacher, Mrs
Chas. Andrews, Saturday afternoon
Zee cream and cake was enjoyed by
all.
Mrs. r. l.. Duckworth has been en-
joying a visit with her sister, Mrs
Hinton and family from Illinois.
Scott Forest got some emery dust
in one of his eyes while at work
which had to be removed by DR.
Smith of Alma
Alfred Nestle has commenced to
make cider At his mill.
Mr.. and Mrs Herbert Campbell
were in Saginaw last Saturday.
Vera Bradford spent a few days
last week with her grand parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Bradford of Alma.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Andrews and
family visited in Ithaca, Sunday.
New Brunswick University at
Fredericton, n. b., is the oldest Can
adian college, having been founded
IN 1900.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-03
SOUTHEAST COE

Born to MI and Mls. John Wright
las, Wednesday a fine baby boy.
Mrs. Martha Fordyec is able TO be
around again after a months illness.
W. NJ. johnson, VINE and daughter
OF Shepard and Mrs. Wagner and
baby of Alma were callers at the
home OF i. G.. Fordyce, Sunday
afternoon.
Mrs. Charley Byers spent Satur-
day in Saginaw.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bortin of Wheeler,
Harry Allen and wife of Breckcn-
ridge, and Mr.. and Mis-. Shirley of
Manton were week end visitors al
the home of viii Goodonough
Albert Cline and Clara Good
visited Alborts sister, Mrs. Lew
Church near Vcstaburp Saturday
night ard spent Sunday at Rock
Lake.
Ella Leonard, who has spent three
weeks with Flora Fordyce VIII help
Mrs. Morgan Leonard for a few
weeks, while her home is being re-
modelled.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ut.er Of Toledo
spent last week With their mother
Mrs. WEI Goodenough.
Harold Leonard spent Sunday near
Stanton.
Alice Leonard is entertaining her
cousin, Francis Keldon from mean
Blanchard
Mrs. Charley Byers is spending
few days in Alma with her sons
family
Last Friday the younr people
gathered at the homo Of Nr and Mrs.
B. Dillon and had party All re-
port a fine time.
Flexible glas -ware is said to be ono
Of the lost arts, 1T referred 60 in
the middle aoo} as am Egyptian art
The production Of motor vehicles
in the United States this year az
ready has passed the 100000 mark.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-03

A Bad ENTHUSIASTICALLY a
stranger "hoofed" it into Portland
and told the boys that his fliver had
a flat, and that if they would come
across with new tire for said tin
box he would reward them with a
whole gallon of hootch. There was a
scramble among the boys to be first
with the tire. The stranger went
back to the fliver, fixed on the tire
and rode away. It's a badly disap-
pointed bunch in Portland now. Yes,
and a wiser bunch.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-03

Wise People Subscribe
for
THE ALMA RECORD
BECAUSE
They cannot their home city cithout fuHkuoyldge
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discusses civic affairs of Importance to Alma people.
discusses political matters of interest all voters
contains each week full of the proceedings
of the City, Commission.
1t the official paper for Gratot Co. and contains the
proceedings of the Board of Supervisors.
1t discusses edtorally each week. important questions
city, state and nation.
1t allows, through its open forum, the free discussion Of
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Itpubishes each church notes giving the program
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1t keeps readers touch with matters education
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1t is endeavo1ng consistently, ohod its place lead
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Any community must have such leader in a live
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It has become a real institution in the city, Being en-
tiely printed in Alma, it gives employment to from
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their families here, and spend their money
here 1t maintains, probably, of the largest
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The merchants of Alma offer in it's columns each week
attractive bargains in all sorts OF merchandise.
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-03
SpOkes Around
The Hub

Injunction Denied-In the case of
Chatterton and Dersnah VS. the Coun-
ty Road Commission of Isabella
county, Judge Hart denied the in
junction that the men sought to Sc
cure to prevent certain work ON
trunk liies "a and IL, which was put
under way by the commission.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-03

Sheridan Boy Drownded-Alfred
Ehle, 16 year old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Gordon Ehle, living near Sheridan,
was drowned in Half Moon lake,
when he and number of other lads
went for swim. He was seized
with cramps, and drowned before the
other lads could aid him.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-03

Entertain Observation-Disclosures
is planning on entertaining the Grand
Rapids wholesalers, who will visit
that town on August Q.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-03

IncOrporates-The Battle Motor
Company of Mt. Pleasant, a co-part-
nership, has been Incorporated for
$4,000 with $4,000 paid in. The
company has an agency for Buick,
Cadillac and Transport trucks.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-03

Home Coming Lakeview is plan
ing on a big home coming celebration
on August II.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-03

A Hundred Stitches-The eight
year old son Of John Shumaker, liv-
ing near Charlotte, was run over by a
binder on his fathers farm, and cut
so badly that 100 stitches were need
ed to close the wounds. Almost every
part of the little lads body was cut
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-03-29
COLCHESTER

The Old Guard band held the first re-
hearsaI of the season Monday evening in
the parlor of the Fire company. There
was z. good attendance. During the win.
ter, on account of several members be-
ing out OF town, and sickness, the band
suspended rehearsals. The members ex-
poet to play as usual on Memorial day
for the exercises.
Mrs. Joseph Agranovitch was visitor
in Hartford Monday
Alden Bunyan of Hartford was at his
homo on South Main street over Sunday,
Charles Perkins of East Haddam was
caller here Monday.
The registrars of voters met at the
town clerks Office Monday to perfect the
voting list to be used for the coming
borough election.
The Royal Picking works are loading
h:ne cars with barrels of cider TO be
shipped ia out Of town parties. The cider
will be converted into vinegar
The Columbia Kid Kurler company has
shipped two carloads of leather scraps.
Miss Alice Brown returned Monday to
East Hampton after spending a few days
at her home on Norwich avenue.
Mrs. Julia Burns of East Hampton and
Mrs Sullivan of New Haven, formerly
of this place, were recent visitors in
town.
The Woman's Missionary society will
hold meeting in the Congregations
chapel this wednesday, evening at s
o'clock.
April I'd is Young Mems Sunday.
There is to be community service in
the Baptist church at 7.3o p. m under
the auspices Of the New London County
Y NJ C. A.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-03-29
STAFFORD

Mrs. Eliza Dugdale has been Ill with
grip
The schools will close Friday for the
spring vacation of one week.
Leon Chase is at the Johnson hospital,
where he underwent an operation re-
Gently.
Mrs Eugene Conner has been the
guest of her mother, Mrs Ryan, of Nor
wich.
Mrs. Depeau, who has been receiving
treatment at st. Francis hospital, Hart
ford, has returned to her home.
Mrs. Eta Webster and Miss Isadore
Durham are spending their vacation in
Hampton, Va, with Mrs. Webster's
daughter Mildred.
Mi and Mrs. ]. s. Hough celebrated
their 42d wedding anniversary March
18th. Sunday they gave family dinner
party.
Mrs. Sarah Black is in Brooklyn. n.
Y, with Mrs. Christian Wolfe Mrs.
VOTES mother, Mrs. NJ. P. j. Walker,
is recovering from broken arm.
Mrs. Lucy Wardsworth and Mrs. Clara
Cummings have returned to their nome
after spending the winter with their sis
ter, Mrs Jennie Hail, at Saybrook
On account of so much sickness it has
been decided to postpone indefinitely the
social planned by the grange.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-03-29
CENTRAL VILLAGE

Mrs. James Lyon has eeen i'll for sew
eral weeks.
IL man Chapman has purchased the
Cleveland place in Plsinfieid and will
move there soon.
Thomas Lyons has returned from the
B4ckus hospital, Norwich. where he was
taken after his motorcycle accident. He
last several teeth and his face was in
jured.
Mrs George Potvin and daughter
Ruth have been visiting relatives in
Worcester
James Lyons and Miss Mary Lyons
have been recent visitors in Norwich.
William Loring has been i'll with mug
cular rheumatism for several days.
Rev. Mary AIacomber has been i'll with
grip at the parsonage. She was cared
for by Miss Mary Ladd. who has been
in training at the Rhode Island hospital
in Providence.
a party Of gypsies arriving in a fine
automobile and dressed in gay gowns
visited here Thursday.
Miss Beatrice Dean visited in Norwich
Thursday at the home of Mrs. Howard
Cia:k.
Nj. and Mrs Albert Brown. who have
been employed in Norwich, have returned
here. where they formerly lived.
Mrs. Hattie Barber. who has been
spending few months at the tvauresAl
hcrse in Norwich, was visitor here
Saturday
Miss Lila Fitzpatrick Of Brooklyn spent
Saturday and Sunday with Miss Mary
Gallagher.
Miss Emma Bradley has gone to Hart
ford. where she has a position.
Mrs. Fred North and infant son
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-03-29
SOUTH WINDHAM

Mrs. Annie Pendleton of Windhan, is
visiting her NEPHEW, Herbert a. Card,
and his family.
William Bell Of Windhana called at the
home Of his daughter, Mrs. ]. F. Cobb,
the last of the week
Miss Sarah Able returned Friday from
Wheaton college to spend the spring va
cation
Fred Tabor is i'll at his home
Mrs. Harold Nichols has been spending
two weeks at Bastferd.
The Good VIII circle is to meet in the
church psrlors this "wednesday after
noon.
Mrs. Alfred Kline of Hartford. for.
merly of this place, is with Mrs. Elmer
Engstren1.
Elmer Kline spent a day in Hartford
the past week.
Allen Perry Of c. 4. c.. with class
mats, spent wealz ago Sunday at his
home.
Mrs. Sarah Street of suf4eld is the
guest Of her sister, Miss Susan Paine.
Mrs. H. B. Scribner has returned after