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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-10
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: her away. II she wero unfaithful to
y him he stoned her to dcath.
" II. not being married TO her no out
: ragged her, she sat in the dust ut his
. door and put ashes on her head. II
{ sho VS.. his daughter and married
: his tribe he disnhcrited her.
: in naking n record of his genera
: lions he rarely mentioned his wife or
= reckoned his daughters,
And In all this woman acQuiesced.
. As far as can remember. there Is
, not a$h!nt In the Books OF Moses.
that woman ever,ciaimcd the rlSht OF
Il separate soul
lsaac, whose father had sent rrcs-
ents 20 Bethuel nsk!ng for his
daughter took Rehekah into his
mothers tent ard she became his
wife. Jacob served seven years for
Leah and another seven for Rachel,
the viii Of mother woman being con-
suited.
lie. told Sara TO pass herself off as
his sister, She did so, and when Isaac
. dii the same with Rebckah she
agreed 10 like humiliation and
made no claim tina; she had been
"coerced"
The theory that woman was the
mere creature 81 man survived until
tho time OF David When David SAW
Be;hsheba washing hersei, on the
housetop and sen; for her. she went
TO him without any sense OF a mora!
right to resist
When she was found to be with
child. pavid's only thought was Of
the wrong he had done 10 urlah and
tho penalty he might have TO pay for
T.. When lie sent tr!ah TO his death
y he was SIN thinking % avoiding that
penalty and OF possessing himself OF
Criah's wife.
And when Cr!ah had fallen in bat
tie and Nathan tho prophet came TO
accuse the king OF his transgrcssion
!, by telling the parable OF the rich man
= with many hocks and herds and the
poor man with only one eve lamb.
d Tho man o: God himself was only
r thinking OF pavid's sin against Beth
sheba's husband. Not a thought about
tho Gin against Rcthsheba herself.
Sho has been torn from tho hus-
hand she loved at1d mourned for
when he died by treachery. but no.
body remembered that the first and
greatest wrong had been done to her.
She DID not remember II herself.
She ac1uicsced in tho theory OF her
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-11
CANTERBURY GREEN

A meeting Of the Ladies' Aid society
was held Tuesday afternoon with Mrs
Humphrey at the parsonage The usual
program Of work was followed, with re-
freshments at the close Of the session.
The Christian Endeavor meeting Sun
day evening will be with Mrs. Walter
Sager. with Mrs. S. B. Hadley, leader.
c. c. Frink and daughter, Mrs. Wright
motored to New London one day this
. week
wmiam Wright and Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Kearn have been i'll with the pre-
va1flng distemper but are now able to be
out
Miss Coalzley met the members of the
nursing class as usual at Mrs. Halves
Thursday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Halves and family
were callers the first Of the week on Rev.
and Mrs. ]. P. Richardson of Pachaug.
Mr.. Richardson has read his resignation
and expects to leave Pachaug the first of
May.
Mrs. NJ F. Elmer Of Providence was a
guest over the week end of Mrs. James
Towne. Mrs. Elmer has been spending
several weeks with Mrs Towne's mother
Mrs. Dodge, Of Plairtfeld. In early life
she wa sa resident Of Canterbury and
has many friends in this vicinity.
Torva Havernurn, the lad who has
ers1 weeks, is much improved
Levi Clark rs still confined to the
house because of rheumatism.
A bad cave-jn of the state road JUS
over the bridge on the Plainfeld side was
discovered Wednesday evening. par
OF the erbantlment on the south side o.
the road gave way due probably to de
structive forces set to work by Tuesday!
storm Passersby reported the danger
and lanterns were placed as a warning
signal Thursday morning Mr. Daven
port Of the state road department in
Soected the damage and temporary re
pairs were begun at once.
In view, Of the possibility of a strik
Of coal miners and railway employees
the members Of Canterbury grange. Nc
20, unanimously passed at its last meet
ing the following resolutions:
1. That the duty which each cttizel
and every group owes to the nation as
whole requires that the coal miners an,
operators, also the railway men and tn
railway executives, should adjust thei
differences without stopping the produc
ton Of coal or the running of the trains
2. That the executive officers of tn
state and rational governments shout
uss all the powers at their command, /
necessary, TO prevent the cessation O
coal production. or the running Of tn
trains. because the national well-being /
dependent upon the continuance Of thes
activities.
3. That in our Judgment the time ha
come to prevent by proper legislativ
action the storage of such public util
ties as are named above, and to treat q
a conspiracy against the commonwealth
any concerted action to this end
The committee signing the resolution
comprised Rev. Robert Humphrey, Hiral
W. Hawes and Hart W. Goff
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-11
COVENTRY

Five young men were received into
membership at the Congregational church
Sunday morning; three were on comics
sion Of faith and two by letter from
other churches.
A charity committee was appointed by
the worthy master at the grange meeting
Thursday evening, consisting of tnreC
sisters and two. brothers.
Mrs. C. Irving Loomis has spent few
days with her mother in South Coventry
The Coventry grange theatrical troupe
gave their fifth performance Of Polly
Wants Cracker at the Congregations
church, Mansfield, Wednesday evening
Coventry extension school held two.
days session Thursday and Friday The
topics discussed were interior decoration
home nursing, clothing talk and demon.
stration in canning meat for the women
with the kinds of business that pay in
Connecticut, what shall we do with the
pastures, purchase and use Of CONNIE rcia
fertilizers for the men
DR.. and Mrs. Isaac P. Fiske have gont
to New York, where Mrs Fiske will enter
a hospital for special treatment.
The Ready Helpers held their Marcel
meeting in the chapel Friday evening.
The school committee will omit theu
April meeting. There seems very littl,
for the committee to do now that tn
supervisor has entire charge Of tn
schools.
At the special town meeting Saturda.
27-mill tax was voted, Is for expense
and two mills toward the town debt
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-11
VOLUNTOWN

Denten devotions held ait ST. Thomas
church on Sunday evening were well at
tended.
4 A feeling Of sorrow and regret per-
vaded the village Saturday morning when
nSwv was received Of the death Of Leon
SGyleS Of Ekonk as a result Of the acct
dent al Oneco crossing Friday afternoon.
Mr.. SayJes was WeM known here and was
highly respected.
The nnancial town meeting was held
Monday afternoon. John N. Lewis was
cAairrza1 and George R Edronds clerk.
A tax Of 40 mills was laid, Of which SIX
nnb w1s appropriated for the use Of the
rc9s7ic school; 1880 was appropriated
foR me caro- Of highways and bridges
1no0day afternoon at a Justice court
hel6 IA Union hail before Justice q. T.
Burke Of Norwich. Edward O. Conner
YVES med 50 and costs for breach Of the
lpe1ce.
3 me severe storm Of Tuesday did nc
serious damage in town. except to wash
Cue The roads 2 little in places.
A circle Of Companions of the Forest
q America VIZ be instituted Sunday az
tsspocn at 6caoc1k in Union f1an. Mrs
HEsy A. Sta<e CT Norwz1h VINO is 81.
ySSuse chief Companion Of the order, viii
b present to confer the degree on a class
d about 30 candidates VINO are anxiousfy
EWlitins the eDesp. Delegates from Nor.
WIN and New London are expected to b
NSeNent-
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-11

telling a tree at, Bandro's saw mill, Cen
ter Groton, which resulted in broken
leg, was able to have the cast removed
Sunday, after period of six weeks. Mr.
LaFontaine can now bear GONE weight
on the foot, and is learning to walk
again. ~
Rev. A. S. Bush attended the March
meeting of Congregational miniters at
Taftville. Tuesday and Mrs. Bush spent
the day with Mrs Arthur Marley, wife
of the pastor Of the Taftville Congrega-
tional church.
Judge and Mrs. Lucius Brown of Nor
witch, were recent callers on Mrs. Browns
uncle, Noyes B. Allyn.
Alfred E. Rogers, formerly of Gales
Ferry. but who has spent some sixteen
years in Panama, returning here last
year, and who has leased the Satterlee
homestead now kaown as Trout BROOK
cottage has completed four-room her
house S6 feet in length on the property
and will raise poultry. Mr.. Rogers has
| purchased new roadster with a light
delivery Body Mr. and Mrs Rogers have
spent the winter at the cottage Of Mrs
Lucy All Hurlhutt and are now moving
/ to -theirAnew home.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-11
LEDYARD

Perhaps the largest gathering Of
townspeople that has ever met at one
time in the town of Ledyard was that of
Wednesday afternoon when at 100
o'clock they assembled at the call Of the
warning Of the selectmen printed in The
Bulletin, that town tax be laid and to
decide whether the voters would approve
Of building a new two-room schooihouse
at Gales Ferry for sum not to exceed
$4,000. The meeting was held in the
vestry Of the Congregational church, and
the room was filled. Frederick w. Bur
ton, first selectman of the town Of Led
yard, was chosen chairman, and William
L Allyn. town clerk of Ledyard, was
elected clerk. Mr.. Burton explained the
finances Of the town and upon motion OF
Peter Hoffman of Gales Ferry a 23-mil
tax was voted. This IS one mill higher
than last year. There was much discus.
sion about building the new schoolhoust
at Gales Ferry. some favoring it anc
some voicing their opposition. Moderator
Burton declared the ballot box opened
and all proceeded to ballot. The result
of the vote as announced by the modera
tor showed that 81 had voted in favor Of
building a new schOolhouse and 100 votet
against It, The meeting was then ad
| journed
Miss Nellie Geer has been the guest O.
friends in Westerly during the past week
Samuel Marshall of Providence ha!
been the guest Of his sister, Mrs. Emo!
NJ. Gray.
over so people met in the Congrega
ton church Wednesday evening and held
farewell reception for William N
Brown and his daughter, Mrs Grac'
Connolly, who are soon to move to LET
! fingwell, where Mr.. Brown has purchased
a small farm. Mr.. Brown and his daugh
ter have been very active grange mem
| bers and will be missed both in thu
church and grange. Mrs. Connolly wa.
| presented a handsome set of silve
spoons and Mr.. Brown was given
French briar pipe and case with a glas
| jar of cut plug tobacco. Later cake ant
coffee were served.
Mrs. Hazel King and son of Stoningtol
are guests of Mrs. Kings sister, Mrs
| Fanny Clark.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Barlow Of Mysti
were week end and Sunday guests of MI
and Mrs. Everett Thompson.
Mr. and Mrs. Karl Wieman and family
| together with Mrs Fanny Lamb, visite
relatives in Stonington Sunday.
Frederick w Burton has purchased
yoke Of Holstein oxen and team WACO
from William N. Brown
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-11
WESTERLY

after his recent illness which confined
him home on Spruce street.
Charles W. Calls, of Washington, D.
c.. will spend the week end with friends
in town.
Funeral aervices for James William
Fenaro the infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Crist Fenaro, Of Newton avenue, was
held Thursday afternoon at | o'clock,
with services conducted at the Church
of the Immaculate Conception at o.
clock. Burial was in st. Michael's new
cemetery.
The funeral services for Mrs. Phoebe
Doherty was held at the Immaculate
Conception church Friday morning, Rev
Father Bruno singing requiem high mass
Mrs. Driscoll sang Nearer. My God to
Thee. Burial was in River Bend GEM
etery
Frank Nj. Parker. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John T. Parker, of Summit street and
Miss Ruth NJ. Johnston, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. George Johnston, of Newtor
avenue were united in marriage al
Grace Methodist Episcopal church, Fri
day evening by Rev. George D. Stanley
They were attended by Miss Evely1
Rookie and Mid Champlin. The wed
ding march was played by Miss Selens
veale. Mr.. and Mrs. Parker left FOL
i New York and Washington.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-11
Conquered by "FRUlT.A-TLVEs"
The Famous Fruit Medicine
JAMES A. PuLMAM

sol MAIN ST., FITCHBURo, MASS.
81 purchased ''Fruit-a-tives'' and
used them for Constipation over two
years ago. I thought they might
help me and did not expect more, so
you may imagine my surprise when
I found the treatment not only
regulated the action of my bowels,
but also acted as tonic to the whole
system and built me upin every way.
have been a long sufferer with
Constipation and never have I found
anything equal to ''Fruit-atives".
I am nearing the three score and
ten mark, and do not make any
claims to be as vigorous as ever; but
do know that ''Fruit-a-tives" have
given me strength and my general
health has improved materially.
JAMES A. PULLMAN
sfFruft-e-tives" or &c Fruit Laxo
Tablets'iwill always cure Constipation.
300 box, 6 for $3.50, trial size, 25c.
Atdealers or from FRUIT-A-TIVES
Limited, oGDMsBURG, N.Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-11
OCCUM AND VERSAILLES

Rev. W. H Bath, district superintend-
ent, presided at the fourth quarterly con-
ference of the Versailles NJ. E. church,
held Wednesday evening. Reports of the
church activities showing healthy con-
dition OF all church work. The meet
ing was unanimous in extending an in
vitation to Rev. Charles Smith to re-
turn for another year. Mr. Smith has
been on the Baltic and Versailles charge
for the past 10 years.
At the March meeting Of the Totokett
Hose company, Wednesday evening in
the company's quarters. an enjoyable So
cial was held under the direction 70 its
foreman, A. R.. Boutiliers light refresh
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-11
GALES FERRY

The March meeting of the local aux
iGary of the Woman's Home Missionary
society was held at the home of Mrs
Harmon L. Perkins, Tuesday afternoon.
The president, Miss Caroline B. Freeman,
presided. The meeting opened with sing
ing hymn, The Master Calling, preceding
devotions conducted by Rev. G. H
Wright. Report of the secretary, Mrs
Fanny A. Molthrop, who also gave the
treasurer's report for Mrs. C. E. Colver
The fourth chapter in the book, Survey
to Service, subject, Barriers Between
Neighbors, was reviewed by Miss Alice
Satterlee. In place of the missionary
emigmas, Miss Freeman gave a talk on
Marcy Settlement work in Chicago. Mrs.
R. Irving Hurlbutt spoke on the Jesse
Lee Home, In ALASKA, and Mrs. Mol
throp read about the Immigrants Home
in Boston.
During the social hour following Mrs
Perkins served coffee, being assisted by
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-11
sTONINcTON

Wolcott Sylvia, sustained a severe in
Jury TO his right arm Thursday while
cranking an automobile at the Corlson
garage on Elm street. His arm was also
cut, requiring four stitches to he taken to
close the wound. DR.. W. T. Neal dressed
the injured arm.
Miss Rose D'Amico who has been pa
tiert at the Lawrence hospital, will leave
there Sunday and will spend some time
with her aunt in New London.
Friday afternoon the women's society
Of the Second Congregational church hell
a very successful food sale. The proceeds
are to go for church work.
The Stonington chorus met Thursday
evening. Tha rehearsals are greatly en-
joyed by the large number who attend
weekly.
Mrs ]. F. Joseph Of Water street who
has been confined to her home by illness, is
able to be out
Mrs. Lena Chesebro who is a patient at
Lawrence hospital, New London is resting
comfortably.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-11

her daughters, Mrs. ]. A. Birch, and
Mrs Monet Lawson.
A report of the recently appointed COM
nlittee for securing q. school site at
Gales Ferry was made by Miss Alice
Satterlee, chairman of the committee at
the town meeting il Ledyard Wednesday
and several spoke In favor of such a
building, others questioned the need Of
the building The vote, by ballot result
ed in 100 against and 81 in favor Votes
were distributed by Miss Satterlee and
Mrs. Carl B. Lawson and Mrs Billings
r, Avery served as checker. with Rich.
ard H Chase as ballot tender. Trans
portation for the voters from the village,
was provided by Commander F. D. Ber-
rian Of the submarine base. r. H. Chase
c. A. Johnson, Mrs. Walter N. Bucking-
ham and Norman r. Povey
The Gales Ferry Pinochle club played
the last game In the series Of seven
games with the Uncasville Pincchle
| Chums, Wednesday evening, al, the Coun.
| to Is in favor of Gales Ferry. The to-
| tai score for the entire series being Is:
| to 115 IN favor Of the Gales Ferry club
Johnson and Miller had the highest score
for the evening.
| Charles H. Johnson, marine gunner a
the sub base, has been transferred t.
U, S. S. Henderson at Hampton Roads
| Virginia, to report for duty there thi.
week, sailing for Haiti on the 21st o.
| March. Mr.. johnson has been connect
! ed with the base for six months and h,
and his family have occupied the Davi
cottage in the village. Mrs. Johnson ant
children will remain at the cottage ant
probably spend the summer here.
CORTLAND E. Colver who is convalesc
! ing at his home at the submarine base
after leaving Lawrence hospital som
ten days ago, was able to walk shor
distance out of doors Thursday.
Eugene La Fontaine Of the Stoddar,
district, who met with an accident Will
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-11

p Cad Mazzarelia, six year old son OF
Mr.. and MRS joseph MazzareliRs OF
Pierce street, was struck by Frank w.
Wilcoz's truck, Thursday. The boy sut-
fered a fractured peluis. He was renew
ed to St Joseph's hospital in Providence.
The fourth accident within a year on
the Watch Hill road, Gladys E. Girard,
nine year old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Girard, Of 10 Wells street, was
struck by an automobils driven by Will
lam A Sheffield The girl sustained
bruises about the face and head and
fears are entertained that serious injuries
may result. The girl was on her way
from school.
The funeral OF Edgar h. Cottren was
held at his home, Isl West Broad street
Friday, at 2 o'clock. The stores were
closed between las and p. m.
At the meeting of westerly council
Of Jewish Women, Mrs. Max Novogros
XII gave out communications in regard Z
the intersNte convention and reception
OF the Rhode Island and Connection
Council of Jewish Women to be held IL
Providence, March 20 and 81. The West
erly delegates are Mrs. Max Novagras
XII. chairman, Mrs. H. ]. Leon, Mrs. D
Novogrod, MRS. L. ManoWsky anu MIS-
Gertrude Lain.
The death of Mrs. Grace Billings Min
er, wife of Horace D. Miner, occurre!
Tuesday in Stonington. Besides he
husband she is survived by eight children
three sisters. Mrs. Arthur Wheeler, an
Miss Lucy Billings of Stonington, AM
Mrs. Parker Johnson, of Springfield
Mass. also three brothers, Byron Bill
ings and Sanford Billings, Jr.- of Ston
ington and William W. Billings of Mort,
Stonington.
Mrs. Ida Main. who is at the Law
renee hospital. will return to her HON
or West street Sunday.
Thomas Perry, who has been Ill at hi
home on Margin street, IS able to b
out.
Charles D, Maxson ls able to be GU
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-11
FrTCHVILLE

The condition Of Miss Josephine King
berger remains unchanged
Mrs n. D. Austin of Yantic is very Ill
Her sister from Putnam is taking care OF
her.
Mrs. Francis Daw1ey Of the New VIZ
lage, Fitchville, and Mrs. Alfred Smith.
patients at Backus hospital. are doing
well.
The Fitchville Ladies' Benevolent So
ciety held its March meeting with Mrs.
Nelson Stark. A good number Of It's
members were present during the after
noon Of Wednesday. They tied two quilts
and transacted important business. Re
freshments were served.
The Christian Endeavor prayer meet
ing was held Thursday evening With Mr.
and Mrs. Tolsou. a large number being
present Mrs. Warren Thompson was the
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-11

leader. The topic was Better Home LIE
The meeting was very interesting Ths
G. L. society and friends viii meet next
Thursday with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Aus-
tin.
The Fitchville Baptist church services
March 18th will be as follows: II a m.
sermon by the pastor. Rev. W. D. Heth-
erington; subject. Lessons from the Book
Of Life; 1915 p. m. Sunday school; z ..
m, song service. with sermon by the pas
! tor. Topic, The Word Of God. the Need
/ Of Man
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-11

MiIford.-The discovery Of one or tao
cases of smallpox in a grade school al
Milford is likely 10 lead 10 the closing Of
the schools of the town. The Ease Of one
boy Is quite severe. Dr.. William 8. Pit
ney, town health officer. is making ar
investigation
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-11

mehts being served. Irving Gregory act
ing as stuart.
Friends of Mrs. Alexander Eolburn
!learn with pleasure Of her returning
strength, following recent serious OPP
Grafton. Mrs. Colburn has been a resi-
dent Of Occum for many years.
Joseph Rainville is seriously Ill with
| blood poisoning.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1922-02-17
SCHOOL NEWS.

There will be no school on Friday
this week.
The seating has been changed in the
assembly room.
The Edgerton High School basketball
team plays the Whitewater High at
Whitewater Normal gym on Monday
night.
This week a senior girl typewrote
some letters for professional man of
this city and earned her first money as
a stenographer.
The Gazoogo club met at Kathyrn
Devine's home last Monday night;
Next weeks meeting will be held at
the home of Grace Barrett.
Members of the Senior class are Civ
ing debates. Every member of the
class is compelled to appear on set
date and the debates are given before
the assembly room. The debaters have
to prepare their debates without help
of teacher. Four debates have been
held and have shown good preparation.
A debate was held in the Senior
biology class. The, subject for debate
was, Resolved: That liquor and tobacco
are harmful to the human body. There
was bitter opposition and good points
were presented. The decision was to
1 in favor of the affirmative
A team that was completely disor-
gained overcame the one point lead of
the Cambridge High five and defeated
them in an extra period of time, 17-16.
The score was tied at the end of the
regulation time, IA ID. During the ex-
ira period each team managed to get
one field basket. The score was tied,
1916, and only ten seconds left to play
when Cambridge fouled Bardeen made
the winning basket. During the first
half both teams scored evenly. Cam
bridge led at the end of the first half
12-11. The second half was hard
fought battle. Nobody could prophesy
which team would win They were
evenly matched. The free throw gave
Edgerton the game. Edgerton went
to Cambridge with disorganized team.
Bardeen was the only regular that
played. I'm. Smith and Prusb Whit
ford were out on account of infected
feet. Capt. MADISON and Tub Wescott
were doctoring severe colds. Bardeen
played good offensive game and was
the backbone of the team. Guinness
fought hard and made several baskets
Burns, Connors, Owens, Ratzlaff and
Lester Guinness played their initial
game of basketball. They were play
ing against bigger men but put up a
good fight