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Accounts. . courteous and efficlent in Its ‘management. guarantee to make a monu- ’ao&hwmmbhum The Westerly assessors, John 3. Car- ney, C. Edwin Gove and Samuel M. Sharpe, have valued the ratable’prop- y at $7,925,700, and assessed a tax L 3450 on every $100, which makes m amount coliectible $118,387, Of { um the New York, New Haven t Hartford Railroad Co. pays $7,311, the largest corporation tax, and the estate of Hannah B. W. Brown $3,811, the Jargest individual tax. -Here is the ry: . ALEXANDER ROBERTSON, " Oak St, near High, Westerly, R. L. ~ Established 1902, Harold L. Wells, O. D,, Optots oupt of real estate.......$6,681,900 Defective vision corrected by the prop- uMt of personal estate... 1,290,800 adjustment of lenses, Room 9, Poi ¥/ R w4 ngworthy Block, Westerly, R. L 6tal valuation, . $7.972,700 A Asdount exempted . 45,900 i ke "| AM"H"S Total assessment . 7 $7,925,800 Amount of tax $118,887 Following is a Mst of individuals and corporations that are assessed on o, i B 1 piy S it property valued at $15,000 and 6p prices on diamonds, 1ot mounted, before purchasing. CASTRITIUS, Jnua. W. Anderson $16.000; Kath- Leading Westerly Jewelr. leen B. Anderson.$17,500; Estate Will- BEAVY AND LIGAT HARNESS iam P. Anderson $50,000; Warren O. MADE DY HAND. and Louis W. Arnold $71,800; Heirs Jobn,'E. Atwood $20,000; Edward W. Hand Made Work ix Our Speclalty. ips and all Harness Japviise sar in stock. Factory Ma et our or Babeock $16,500; Edwin Babcock $37, 000; H. Hobart Babcock - $18,000; E: tock'at $13.00 and up: H. SAUNDERS, tate Horace Babcock $41,600; Estate Peleg /S. Barber $34,900; Edward S. 3 Wl to 44 West Broad Street, BABIES! Brewer $67,500; Estafe Hannah B. W. Woon they will be big boys ana girls Brown $254,200; John M. Browning $20,000; Phebe W. P. Buffum $39,300; @nd their baby faces will be only a Bring the babies and I will Ada L. Burdick $22,800; Annie S, Bur- net $32500; Amanda M. Champlin $15,00 memory. esteh their smiles. _ 'STILES, The Photographer, John Champlin $31,500; John and George A. Champlin $15,000; An- nie L. Chapman $15,000; Charles P. Chapman $41,700; Courtland P. Chap- man $52,600; Otis P. and Sarah A. Chapman $15,500; Kstate Albert L. Chester 354,800; Ada McGregor Clark $18,000; Charles B. Coon $20,000; Ag- nes Clark Cottrell $15,000;. Estate Cal- vert ‘B. Cottrell $25,000; Charles P. Brown Building, - Westerly, R. I ~Telephone 847, Jy2za G. Doane $60,400; Robert Drysdale $17.- 000; Elizabeth P. Foster $28,100; Ei- GEO. L. STILLMAN, | len E. Gladwin $17500; Jessie Gour- i v e | lay $24800; Mary A. Graff $16,000; st -':'l."c-.sr'hn o | Cloment A Griscom 321000, / z & ly, R 1|, George W. Hamilton $2 ey the iasesi | fam C. Hastings $15,50 hana carriaged | Hinckley and Harry R. Mitchell 25 ‘r' i 000; Lavinia “B. Hoxle $31,500; Will- E{"“ At ey paint: lam Hoxsey $25,700; Industrial ‘Trust of new and ll:a L fise company $1 ; Frank J, Jones $16,- §00; John C. Kebabian $30,500; Albert Langworthy $18,500; ¥rank Larkin 3 T. B. Lewis $15,000 For Electrical Supplies and Construction, see ROBERT M. HISCOX & CO,,|= el 497. 62 Main 8t, Westerly. | oo, sm 100; . H. Park Painter $19,000 ley Street Ry. Ci woolen mills $62,5 dleton $35.000; 1‘h’|rll‘s ,400; Mary $26,000; SEASHORE COTTAGES. Furnished for Housekeeping. % Accessible by Trolley. For Rent or Sale. FRANK W, cov § High st, erly, R ). Iy31d i Glliespie treatment of the hair and cures falling hair; baldness, ecze- druff and other irritation: ‘otc. * Braorsed by teading and ~Arthur Phelps and A. George A. Pope , Langworthy & Burdick ‘Walter Price $43,000; -S. J. Renter & Son $29,800; Lucy E. Rice $17,500; Mary Roche $15,900; John' H. Seed $16,700; Charles E. Seear $18,400 Thomas B. Segar and others $20,000 William Segar_$67,30 A. Sher- man Sons Co. $4i Heirs Bradford burnin List of Heaviest Tu-i’ny-n—lniefisliug“!-’owt Cases— Mauran-Lewis Marriage—Golden Wedding Celebrat- - ion—Accidents—Personal Mention. Briefs were mitted the su- preme court of Rho - Island, Thursday on a petition for writ of certiorari brought by P. William Dougherty against the town council of Richmond, an action to illegalize a liquor license granted to Owen Deady. The claim is made that the application simply spe- cified that the proposed saloon was to be located in a building owned by Mr. | Dawley. Dawley owns property in both sides’ of the street, and the sa- loon was located within two hundred feet of the Dougherty premises. Ddugherty clalmsjflmt the application s faulty in that the exact location was not specified.} Dougherty was an applicant but was denied a liquor li- " Will Be at'Hirseh & Co.’s This ‘Morning Between 8 a. m. and 12.30 p. cense by the Richmond town council. In the case of theiWashington Trust company of Westerly against the Nich- ols & Langworthy Machine company 6t Hope Valley,” decree was entered au- thorizing the receiver of the respon- dent corporation to execute releases against the Sun Insurance office, Lon- don Assurance corporation and Con- cordia Fire Insurance company. Representative Sheffield has intro< duced a bill to reimburse the state of Rhode Island in the sum of $26,687.50 for money paid for supplies, care and maintenance furnished Rhode Island and “other troops mustered into the servige of the United Btates during the war Wwith Spain; and also for other necessatry expenses paid by the state in and about the prosecution of said war, William L. Mauran, vice president of rly Light and Power com- pany and president of the Mystic Light and Power company, and interested in severgl business concerns, was married Wednesday afternoon in Providence, the bride being Miss Mary L. Lewis, daughter of John D. Lewis. The wed- ding took place at the home of the bride’s father and Rev. James Bancroft, assistant pastor of St. John's church, officiated. . Mr. Mauran was accompa- nied by his brother, John T, Mauran, of Westerly. There were no other at- tendants. Introductory to the wedding ceremonial an orchestra from Boston played the Bridal Chorus from Lohen- grin. The bride wore a Moyen-age gown of soft, heavy ivory satin, artistically draped’ with pearl trimming, and cor- sage garniture of orange blossoms. Her tulle veil was caught with orange blossoms and her bouquet was of white violets and lilies of the valley. She wore a diamond necklace, gift of the bridegroom. A large reception followed the cer mony and supper was served in the ex- tention, which was panelled in maroon and goid, with ceiling done in folds of yellow. Here another orchestra stationed and, there wére elaborate de ions in the Christmas colors. M and Mrs. on Mauran left in the evenir their wedding trip, for which Mrs. Mauran wore a gown of wine colored broadcloth with silk coat to match, velvet hat trimmed with dull gold and fu The trip will indlude New York, Lakewood and Virginia Hot Springs, followed by a motor trip in Europe. They will reside dence. in Provi- Wilcox temple, No. 7, Pythian ters, of Westerly, in annual meeting electeq th ] NORWICH, Dec. 7.—In four hours and a half this morning Hirsch & Co,, ‘Wauregan Block, Main street, will do two' days' business. They will sell a stock of 200 gar- ments consisting of Men’s and Youths" fine quality overcoats in all the new styles, including the latest fancy and plain fabrics at $7.00. Suits of strictly all wool cheviots in black and fancies —ell; of this season's make—your shoice at $7.00. These Clothes are the product of well known manufacturers, who stand behind every garment that comes out of their tailor shops. Positively not an overcoat or suit in the lot Worth less than $14.00. Specimen’' garments are shown in front window. This sale closes promptly at 12.30 p. m, today, Dec. 17. ing of Proyidence and Mrs. Willilam B. Sellers of Brooklyn. Local Laconics. Arthur M. Cottrell of Westerly, as- signor to C. B. Cottrell Sons' com- pany, was granted a patent on print- ing press Wednesday. A team from Kingston calle[e and one from Fifth company, C. A. C., will play a game of basketball in the mory this (Friday) evening. Thomas McCarthy of Chester ave- nue, who has been seriously il for several weeks, underwent a suceessful operation at the Rhode Island hospjtal Wednesday. A large party of friends of Miss An- nie May Snyder gave a surprise party to that young lady at her home in Lin- coln avenue Wednesday evening. The visitors were hospitably entertained. Mrs. Sarah Langworthy, Mrs. Char- lotte Maxson and Mrs. Caroline Still- man, the youngest being in her 80th year, sisters and living together in Ashaway, were in Westerly Wednes- day afternoon on a shopping trip. Mrs. Cole of Carolina, in alighting from a train at the Westerly station Thursday morning, slipped from the car step and fell, her face striking a rail on the eastbound track. She re- ceived cuts on her nose and face and was attended by Dr. Morgan. Miss Martha Brown of Stonington, while crossing West Broad street, slipped on_the trolley rail, fell and broke her left hip, She was in com- pany with Mrs, Charles Collins at the time of the accident. Miss Collins was taken into Purtill’s shoe store and from there to Mrs. Collins’ home in a car- The fracture was reduced by riage. Dr. Pagan. Miss Brown is 60 years of age. Made Him a Lunati Illegible handwriting, which has giv- en rise to o many comedies, led to a tragedy in the case of Bacher, a mus- | jcal enthusiast of the last century, who BRIEF STATE NEWS Essex.—James T. Webb last Satur- day brought in from Lord’s cove 25 wild ducks, which he had shot. Fairfield.—The frostfish which were very plentiful in the river have been driven down, owing to the, freshet. Brideg The rainfall brought de- light to the Hydraulic coppany, as now there remains no fear for the water supply for the winter. Hartford.—The inventory of the es- tate of Miss Jane E. Case was filed for probate Tuesday. The amount surpris- ed everybody, being $370,550.70. Ansonia.—~Representative Sperry on Wednesday _ recommended the reap- pointment of Frederick L. Gaylord to be postmaster of Ansonia, an office that pays a salary of $2,700. New Haven—Hubert M. Sedgwick, the private secretary to Mayor-elect Frank J. Rice, will leave the New Ha- ven Register on Saturday, in order to make ready for his new duties Meriden—President Percy Phoenix of the Silver City Cut Glass company, cn Hicks street, announces that, owing to the large rush of business, his firm xlfll only shut down for Christmas ay. Stamford.—Homen S. Cummings,for- mer mayor of this city and a member of the democratic national committee, &nd Miss Marguerit T. Owings of Nor- walk were married at noon yesterday in New York city. Norwalk—Directors of the Norwalk Business Men's association have au- thorized President Arthur C. Wheeler to offer a prize of §5 for the best sug- gestion for a slogan or motto to ad- vertise the city and bring it before the OF UNQUESTIONED QUALITY There is more reason this year than ever before to put one of our Pianos or Player Pianos in your home for Christmas. BECAUSE YOUR HOME PIANO should be a reliable Piano and that is the only kind we sell. WE HAVE ADDED HUNDRBSDS to our long list of satisfied purchasers during the past 12 months by our UNIQUE EASY PAYMENT PLAN which DOES NOT ADD to the cost of the Piano. Twenty standard makes for which we are factory representatives to select from in- cluding Hallet & Davis, Simplex Player Piano, etc. SOI:E distributors of The Famous mproved Wassermann Pianos and Player Pianos. FILL OUT AND MAIL BLANK BELOW TODAY AND WE WILL GIVE LOGICAL REASONS WHY WE CAN SAVE YOU HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS ON ANY HIGH-GRADE PIANO. CUT OUT AND MAIL THE PLAUT-CADDEN, CO. Send to me at once complete details of your special easy plans which does not add to the cost the Piano. I am interested in the following New Pilano® — Player Plano* < special use Piano Bulletin*—it Is understood that this places me under na obligation to buy. Clty OF/t0WD.ccnssectsencoscncsvonce Street No..ovees *Please indicate by cross whichds of interest to you tion Emerson Upright (very good condi- Haines & Co. Upright. .. 3 Ivers & Pond .(Baby Grand), A No4‘ Special Used Piano List Upright Piano .........ccevveeer...$80.00 Haynes' Upright ..................$135.00 Chickering Upright (almost new)...$238.00 ..$225.00 .$165.00 SEND FOR COMPLETE LIST. The Plaut-Cadden Co., —— ESTABLISHED 1872 —— Main Street, Plaunt-Cadden Building Norwich, Conn. FINEST PIANO WAREROOMS IN CONNECTICUT, The Wreck of the Republic. The recent fatal accident to the air was due to the | Shinkle $79,000; Elizabeth Smith $15, 000; Smith Granite Co, $62,500; Walter S. Smith $26,000; Clara H. Stanton $28,000; Orvile Stillman $28,100: Em- . Sully $18,000; John W. Sweeney ate’ James B. Thompson 00; George H. Utter $33,800; Hor- ace Vose $26,000; Oscar Vose $18,900 Washington Trust company $19,400; James A. Welch $17,000; Westerly & ut Street Railway Co. $2° ; Westerly Light and Power Co. ss"nno White Rock mill $318,000 ate Harriet Wilcox $65,000; Wood- Co. M00; Woodland and Julia W. Anderson ship La Republque breakage of the screw propeller. This was first attributed to a flaw in the metal, but the report drawn up by the official committee of inquiry does not bear out the hypothesis. ~The steel tube of the propelier, closely examined, | presented two distinct breakages. The first, cr interior breakage, the cause of the 'fatal accident, is attributed to | ‘over-heating,” in consequence of a | powerful rotation, attaining 1,600 re olutions per minute. The best’ temper- | ed metal cannot support such a speed, and finishes by dilating, and in con- sequence by snapping. iclans. trn Iunl (Un Stal! ANNOUNCEMENT. Having purchased the photograph studio of A. A. Scholfield, 2y Main we are ready to prove to the le of Westerly and vicinity our mbility to do the very best work. A Beautiful 16x20 water colored portrait yourself given free with every doz- E: it len $4.00 cabinets. F. Rouleau & Co, Eeay Westerly. o. devoted several years to the composi- tion of a history of Viennese music. His task finished, he submitted the manuscript to e ustrian imperi J,lm;‘f’i\mu‘,’;’;““cs‘:,f o "‘-’ of Fprs. | academy, which he had béen led to be- | A A o, G of Mt \Trs. . Hood. | Jieve would defray the cost of its pub- Humtens: - M Chstlds. Fer eardon, | jication. After three months his man- oo, Mrs. Charles Berry, repre- | uscript was returned, despite thelr best BEBIeLN efforts the members had been unable to decipher it. Bacher then endeav- The officers of Lady Leslie lodge, No. | orcd to have his work copied; but ev- | 17, Daughters of Scotia, for the ensu- | ery professional copyist who under- ing year are: Mrs. Margaret Gavitt, [took the task had to confess himself past chief daughter; Mrs. Bessie M.| baffled. He thereupon attempted dic- Reardon, chief daughter; Mrs. Agnes | tating the work, only to find that even Buchanan, sub-chief daughter; Jeanie |he could mot decipher it and, heart- Anderson, chaplain; M, broken at the discovery that his years recording secret: of toil had proved fruitiess, he attempt- ner, Jr. finai ed suicide, and finished his days in a Tait, treasure: lunatie asylum. public. Middletown.—Captain = Willlam A. Pease, a noted fancier, has not been at the poultry show this season, being absent on the water, owing to the late season in navigation. L. P. Burr and George G. Whitmore, two well known men in poultry circles, have attended every day. Wallingford.—W. ' E. Britton, B. H. Walden, state entomologists, and as- sistants’ from New Haven, paid the borough & visit Tuesday, and with the exception of Professor Britton worked all day in fighting the gypsy moth, Mr, Walden stated that at least 2,000 mass- es of eggs had been treated during the day. £, émmyooe-. dry treatments, ) Maxwell, M. E. Miss Lid J.; Lena Ken- “Florence B. Humphrey, . of F.; Bsther J. Catto, M. of P. and Xmas Gifts for the men folks can best be selected MORAN’S, the store with a reputatioa for the best ther: is in Men’s Wear at all seasons of the year. If You Are Undecided as to what to give you will get many helpful suggestions from our showing of the choicest things in HATS, CAPS, GLOVES, MITTENS, HOSIERY, SUSPENDERS, ARM BANDS, Silk and Linen HANDKER- CHIEFS, NECKWEAR in all shapss, SCARF PINS, CUFF LINKS, Pear] fishing 1s still carried on with considerable success on the Rlver‘ Telth, at Callaner, Perthshire. The satisfied Housewife Wl‘ere o Iiuy in Westeriy | ROBERT DRYSDALE & CO.. Plumber,. Steam and Gas Fitter and Dealer in Supplies. 64 Main Street, Westerly, R. L, and Haiwinnet Ave, Wateh il B b auglid Minnie, Fraser, Kate P. Margaret Marr, Maud Larkin, pianisi Fraser, Mrs. Bessie M. rdon, Mrs. Mary McKenzie, trus— Buy Your Shoes and Hosiery @nd get a coupon on the Plano to be given away at PURTILL’S, 1 “ON THE BRIDGE.” iy23d LAWTON'S SANITARY FISH MABKET on the river; no dust; no odor; every- Ihing wholesome and clean. All kinds Pt Fresh Fish and Sea Foods In their guard; Mrs. uard; Mrs outside Henry R. Segar has made application to the ‘superior court of New London county for a writ of prohibition against Stephen R. Wightman of New London, Judge Elias B. Hinckley of Stonington and.Albert G. Martin of Stonington, in the case of Lorenzo R. King, who until recently kept a pool room in Pawca- HOLIDAY GOODS, We carry an extensive line of China, Season. Market 171 Main Street, West- | Silver, Cut Glass, Silver Deposit Ware, | e dy, foot of Cross sirest. Tel.| 345, | Leathor Goods, efe. You can find goods | tuck, Mr. Segar of Westerly is an at. ) LEATHER SUIT CASES, BAGS, UMBRELLAS, WALKING STICKS, Ve us a call. augied ‘“' our stock you cannot find elsewhere. ching creditor and he alleges that is the one that his a RICHMOND 3 ' Wepay express on all purchases sent|Judge Hinckley has upon the petition and numerous other articles to merit man's appreciation, | « bl o Norwich and vielnity or Mr. Wightman, another creditor RANGE given her for a Christmas present! She's satisfied, not | l‘n STANTON'S BAZAAR, appointe T. artin trustee of the > 2 e G oont 0Ny, BRaspOOng. | sessa ortorns, . 1. | King ostate. ‘Mr. Segar sets forth that merely becatise she is remembered, but because it's a RICHMOND. ment, Hair Drellln‘ . this proceeding is contrary to act of i " congress In bankruptey proceedings This shows she is “posted” and knows what to expect when she T . MRS. M. L EELLS Préfessional Masseuse, Body and Facial Massage Hair Goods a speclalty. Fine Viol 54 Main St., Westerly, R. L Iy2sd ‘Telephone 490. and asks that the probate court and the others named be prohibited from further proceedings in the matter. sees a RICHMOND—knows they bility and economy in fuel—which could result only in satisfac- Barstow & Co. will take your order for Richmond's Parlor Heaters and Wood and for perfect baking, dura- Hart Schatfner & Marx Clothes ARE SOLD BY L. B. CRANDALL C0., Westerly, R. I for Father, Brother, Husband or Son is a most desirable Xmas gift, avi?:nusdéc%g Emitsion and if purchased herq you save just200 on the deflar, ‘which will go conquer scrofula man; other blood diseases. ; FOR SALK BY AL DavootTS There was a family ga tion. home of Mr. and Mrs. Fr: - Ha well Wednesday afternoon in recogni- tion of tHe fiftieth wedding anniversary | WESTERLY'S LEADING CLOTHING of Mr. and Mrs. Haswell. Those from out of town were Mrs. Arthur H. Buf- STORE— R G. Bi & e fum, thelr daugivter, and her son, . aswell Buffum, of New London, Mr. 1ven (.40., Carg S0 Moln St Westerty, |and Mrs. BV Haswell of Killingly On the Bridge. plete ‘repair department. Full iing of | V'% 1sabel Fleming and W. J. Flem- a long way towards buying your smaller presents. KEEP THIS IN MIND whether buying Clothing for yourself or for members of your family, nov2od !‘rm as it is a rare opportunity for saving, besides our lines of Clothing are REGAL SHOE AGENCY. supplies. Tel. 330. nov23a t i Ty — — he best in the country, We give S&H Green Trading Stam, Stoves of all descriptions, and guarantee prompt delivery, thus &l 8 D8 vP 9! Dinner making it possible to bake your Christm in a Richmond Range. NOTE—The only “kick” on & RICHMOND is the little contriv- ance that opens the oven door ! RESTAURANT, next to Star Theater, Westerly, R. I Regular Dinner, 25c. Meals at ali hours. novizd WM. FRISWELL 25-27 FRANKLIN STREET Select Your Xmas Cifts Now While Dur Stock Is Complete OUR STOCK INCLUDES City Pharmacy TRY OUR #CE CREAWM, SODA and COLLEGE . ICES While Waiting for Your Car. « 36 Canal St. Westerly. R, L dy28a AGENCY FOR THE ‘New Hom: Sewing Machines The lightest running, best constriict- ied, and the price is right. Call and [‘see a demonstration at THE NEW YORK STORE, John A. Moran, -Bloch Clothing and Knox Hats, Distributor of Stei Corner Main and Shetucket Street i Str - - ‘Westerly. i i ’, " . ““,.“,‘ BT : in both Diamond Rings, Cuff Buttons, a"nlng or "s mas No. 4 Main St. Westerly. M]SS ROSE AHERN and meén's, Fancy se_on. Rings, Bracelets (Carmen, Sig- Gleaning, Pressing and Repulring. LY Girle and Boys' Nickel 57t Mings, - it Aot We have been engaged for months in selecting \ Ladies’ Hatter|] 2y .., Grasws rimsn, e our stock of FURNITURE and HOUSEFURNISH- r e * Baby Ri Si Forks, 42 High St., Westerly SN ety T ity G INGS for the Christmas trade and can positively i En%e Chine, RIS Dlopaes, She Qigle s state that we have the finest assortment we utes Tiusis. vt 16 the, Pafiie Ladeb | B Casiad® Neok: Chalris, . Kilohan Gisty thst o displayed. We invite your inspec- Paya Interest on Deposits. ottty Boo. 06 Hiigh stiest o e Kitchen Clocks, Soup Ladles, have ever displaye: e y P Good —4 2 = :Men’s Gold Chains, Alarm Cl Soup 8 ; ; P o 0 o R N Bt Mens + Sold~ Fi1isd aisd St Silver Rnives, tion Of OUr . . Chains, Silver Thimbles, Berry Spoons.” PARLOR TABLES, HIGH CHAIRS. PARLOR SUITES, MEDICINE CABINETS, Mechanics Clotting Co. you want to put your bus Gold Clocks and Jewel Gases in great variety. FARLOR RUGS, PICTURES, fore the public. thers is no my URES, & tor thao through the adverts Westerly, R. I FULL LINE OF HIGH GRADE UMB RELLAS. > R w‘ v‘fl' sfillfll- jumns of The Sull dec15d AC NUMENT S it's to T8 interest 1o corre- ond with for the treatment of Mental and Nerve >us Diseasos, with separate and de- tached for Alcoholio end Drug Habits. Y (Engraving Free.) but -will meet all competi DRESSING TABLES, OC] O] SPECIAL THIS WEEK Crystalized Rock and Rye, bottle 65¢ 3 Star Hennessy Brandy, bottle $1.75 13 Star Martell Brandy, bottle $1.75 Schlitz Milwaukee Beer, dozen $1.00 |ll€0l8|’fll. 8 Wesl Main St Tolsabue 36-b KITCHEN RANGES, IBON BEDS, Bte., Ete, Efc. 62-66 Main Stree. Open Every Evening Until Christmas. WILLIAM FRISWELL, ~ 25-27 FRANKLIN STREET. Address Grand View Sanitarium, %“& _ Norwich, Gonn,