Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, May 7, 1914, Page 6

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’ ‘Mosley in his an- report to the session of the lodge of Eoaencs e i 0dd_Fellows held in_ mention of abled to 6,363, 'ltl’ln o7 ntributing =' non-co , & total”of 6,430. The total of the sul te lodges for the 1 ‘were $477,493.72, total $ 81. The net m PILO96 51, and total amount of $38,687.2 ce. The Westerly Boy Scouts, headed by the drum and bugle corps, paraded in gull force Wednesday evening, acting ms escort to state officers who had previously held examinations and in- =pections of the boys of the local troop sn Eim street schoolhouse. The escort doty was from the school to the rail- way station, where the visiting offi- cers were given the scout salute just Bbefore they went aboard the eastbound train. Chief Scout McSorley was the suspecting officer. John England of Providence and Silas Nye of WauEerly, state examiners, altended to the ex- aminations. The work of the boys was highly commended on the first in- spection and examination. The boys were examined in the ob- servation game, boxing the compass, sending in fire alarm, fighting a brush fire, $1 in the bank, the eight standard Xknots, wigwagging and first aid to in- Jured. At the monthly meeting _of the Westerly Board Trade President Alberti R. Stiliman presided. In the mbsence of Secretary Arthur L. Perry, Thomas Perry acted as secretary. Un- der suspension of rules, Charles F. ‘Hammond and D. William Woods were elected to membership. * Dr. John Champlin of the trades and manufactures committee reported fair ts of two industries locating in Westerly. He also reported that the toilet room in the railway. station was in an unsanitary condition and that the matter had beon calldd to the attention of the proper official. “Frederick C. Buffum of the special committes on sewerage reported that he had been told by the water com- mrissloners that the matter would be given attention in financial town meeting. The report of Major G. B, Pillsbury, eorps of engineers, U. S. A., who made . _an inspection of Pleasant View and =Wetch Hill beaches, after the seve storm damage, was received. He rec: ommended the constructign of low tim- ber spurs or groins extending from the top of the beach to the lowest water, as a preventive of ‘damage. Mr. Buffam reported satisfactory progress in tle fire preventive move- ment and of the general co-operation of the whole pie. It was v to hold the anntal ban- quet next month, the time, place and =peakers to be left to the judgment of the joint entertainment and education commmittee. Charles J. Butler presented a reso- lution favoring the creation of a board of public work for the town. It was approved and ordered presented to the fingmolel town meeting. Legislative Last Lines. The state tax on automobiles is in- ereased from $2 to $7. An appropriation of $500 was made for the South County Poultry associa- tion. - The salary of the secretary € the state harbor improvement commission was increased $200. An act was passed imposing a poll tax of $1 upon every male citizen who Mas reached the age of 21 vears. . A bill was pdssed creating a commis- on to serve without pay .o represent hode Island at the Panama-Pacific exposition. 5 By special act all unexpended bal- mnces of appropriations at the end of she fiscal year will be turned into the wtate A ‘The customary graft resolutions were adopted for additional appropria- Bons for “extra services” of pages, floorkeepers, clerks, etc. - A resolution was passed authorizing the commissioners of inland fisheries Bacause life is more . complex—Be- ‘women ara interested in ‘so more things than they used to use dividing a day among ‘household duties, politics, clubs, chari- ties, society, business and personal care is a strenuous thing—and strenu- life makes marks upon the face, woman of today who wants to right has long since started to Nature in its uneven fight and of the wisest and busiegt havi upon this economical ventn- Eggaxsa er and skin stimulator. It pro- the surface of the skin and the blood to the surface whare its upbuilding work. Just your druggist an ounce of i urs; stir- this _time, ng apply rather thickly over wrinkled or flabby surface and it to dry. It will harden rap- $8ly and, when applied, you will note slight tightening of the skin. In moming remove with hot water and note the immediate effect. We repair autos of all kinds in the roper - manner. g ‘Latest Improved Facilities make :L-r-bn unexceiled in New England. i We bake the paint en, which makes *.fir better, keep ita gless longer, not have yours dene right? |t Mlttcl of Clvac lfit«ut—?rupecu of Two cision—Westbound Train fo Stop Daily at 2.35 A. M. - to purchase land for the state hatchery' in the town of North Kingston. A resolution was passed in concur- rence appropriating $2,500 for the pur- chase of an autotruck for the Rhode Island State college at Kingston. An act was passed authorizing the Southern New England Railway com- pany to make a lease of its property to the Central Vermont Railway com- pany. After a session of 68 legislative days, eight days overtime, without pay to members, the Rhode Island general as- sembly adjourned sine die at 2 o'clock ‘Wednesday morning. > Senator Arnold of Westerly recom- mended the passage in concurrence the general appropriation bill as amended in the house. Immediate considera- tion was given and the bill passed. The members of the general assem- bly contrfbuted $375 to the Lincoln memorial fund. Representative Joseph T. Murphy was the only member of the Westerly delegation to contribute. In the case of Mary D. Clarke against the New York, New Haven and Hart- ford -Railroad ~company, which has been on trial for several days before Judge Doran and a jury in the superior, court for Washington county, in ses- sion at Kingston, was conciuded on ‘Wednesday afternoon. It was an ac- tion to recover alleged damages done the plaintif’s woodland property in the town of Charlestown by being burned over, it being claimed that the fire was started by a spark from a passing lo- comotive. The jury returned a verdict of $41§ for the plaintiff. A. B. Crafts Wwas attorney for plaintiff and Alonzo Williams for defendant. The trial of Pasquale Salameno of Westerly, charged with assault with intent to jXill Charles Brown, by shooting, was then commenced. Assistant Attorney General Ham represents the state and John J. Dunn and John J. Fitzzerald the accused. committee repre- the state societies of organized s held a session in Westerly in Memorial building to arrange prelimi- naries for the annual meeting of the organization” which is to be held in The programme senting WHILE THE SUPPLY LASTS To Each Purchaser of a Package of LIBERTY Tobacco This “Togo” Pipe is better made, better looking and longer lasting than the old- fashioned corn cob pipe—and will give you greater satisfaction. The burnished bowl gives a handsome appearance. Made of just the right kind of cob to absorb moisture and nicotine, insuring sweet smoking qualities. The imported German Weichsel Stem is aromatic and adds a pleasant fragrance to the smoke. - Get one of these light-weight “Togo” Corn Cob Pipes, FREE (only one pipe to a customer) 'Witlll a,package of ‘Westerly Oct. 8, with Rathbone Gardi- ner of Providence as presiding officer. The committee is composed of Charles Perry, chairman: Helen Segar, secre- tary; Rev. Samuel M. Cathcart, Mrs. George B. Fowier, Charles J. Butler, George B. Utter, Miss Harriet E. Thomas, Dr. A. A. Harrington, Mary 8, Gardiner and James B. Williams, Local Laconics. Albert N. Crandall has sold a build- ing lot in Elm street to Frederick H. Fowler. Harry Chace -l be assigned to po- lice duty at \\.ich Hill for the sum- mer season. . George Carpenter, administrator, has sold the Julia Peckham property in West Broad street to Mrs. Isaac Nor- man. Charles Perry of Westerly was one of the judges of the Brown-Wesleyan freshman debate in Providence Wed- nesday evening. Recommendation for an appropria- tion for the care of tramps will be & unique proposition even for a Westerly financial town meeting. The committee of Budlong post, G. A. R, is arranging for the observance of Memorial day. The exercises will be held in the new town hall. Frederick E. Fowler, manager of the Wasterly Textile company, has pur- chased a building lot in Elm street and will\build a residence thereon. The republican town committee is busied preparing a slate for presenta- tion to the party caucus. The demo- !cratic committee, as usual, is ma(‘-' tive. With Councilmen Langworthy Maxson eliminated, Councilman Mau- Trice 'W. Flynn b mes the logical candidate for president of the West- erly town council, according to cus- tom. Eli Sprague, Jr, a pative Block Islander, has been appointed keeper of the New Shoreham life saving station, to succeed Captain Littlefield, de ceased. He has been in the servic five years. Miss -Annette dicCall, the social welfare deépartment of the Westerly District. Nurse association, has assumed charge of a free employ- ment agency in connection with her other duties. With town 'election ‘day less than a month away, fresh fuel has been | placed under the political pot, caused by the announcement that Councilmen Langworthy and Maxsor were not to be in the running. £ Mr, and Mrs. S. J. Reuter and daughter, Miss Mary Reuter, who are spending the year in Germany, keep posted on the affairs of Westerly by reading The Norwich Bulletin, which is mailed ‘them daily. The athletic association of the West- erly High school has elected Walace Craig secretary to succeed Paul Dun- woodie, who has left school. Donald Kenneth and Walter S. Smith were chosen cheer leaders. The board of public works proposi- tion will be thoroughly threshed in financial town meeting next Tuesday. It is ted that the proposition to | hold these meetings in the evening, in- stead of morning, will be revived. At a meeting of the First Baptist church resolution was adopted accept- ing the resignation of Pastor J. W, | Ford and expressing- appreciation of | his ability as a preacher, faithfulness | as a pastor and a winner of souls dur- | ing his three vears’ pastorate. | The platform of the bandstand has | now a new carpet of canvas in prepa- {ration for summer use.. Provided a | sufficient sum is added to the custom- and sec; o | i | jary annual appropriation of $100 b; jthe town, the Westerly band will give | | weekly comcerts in Wilcox park. ! cream as the simplest wrinkle | The roll of honor of the Westerly | | High school includes: Seniors, E. But- ler, H. Chappell, Adelaide Kellar, Jane | Peckham, Hannah Stillman, D. Still- | man and Sarah Kine- junior, W Critcherson; freskmen, E. Barnes, Cro- | Edwards, A. Wavens and Leibo- | Mrs. Bridget Hughes, for 64 years | a resident of Westerly, widow of Hen- | ry Hughes, died Wednesday morning at her home in East avenue. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. William | Savage and Miss Lorette Hughes, and three sons, Harry, James and Charles | Hugh#. _The committee of the Westerly fire district_has decided to purchase two | aulomobile chasses and have them | placed on the bodies of the two hose Wwagons now owned by the district. This is in compliance with the vote of the district as recommended by the committee. Expert stonemen say that the re- peated efforts to chisel the “sun Waves” out of the front of the marble poftoffice bullding is a waste of time | and an “tmposition upon the marble company. that is required to bear the expense. Declaration is made that the | sun waves cannot be effaced. Through the efforts of Frank W. | Loy, chairman of the trafc commit- tee of the Westerly Board of Trade, (the westbound .irain due to. arrive in Westerly at 2.35 ular stops here. selis o sos ithe smeit fishermen this year. a.m. will make reg- ' the y Heretofore stops were Ar, e€ler, was born, LIBERTY SR, Long th Tobacco 2 ‘ LIBERTY is‘a pure, healthful tobacco for men LILGERTY ] awho like their smoking or chewing to have solid satis- | faction to it. LIBERTY is a rich, fragrant smoke. or a naturally sweet, juicy chew. ! LIBERTY is just the pure Kentucky leaf, aged “from three to five years so as to bring out all its natural richness, sweetness and mellowness—1t’s all tobacco. A trial of LIBERTY will prove to you that nothing can compare with it for downright tobacco enjoyment —it will make you a permanent user of LIBERTY. g FRE This Free “Togo” Corn Cob Pipe is offered by the enterprising merchants whose names limited and they cannot obtain more—so appear below. Their supply of Free Pipes is calf on the nearest of these up-to-date dealers right away. Get a package,of LIBERTY and ask for the Corn Cob Pipe, FREE. THE AMERICAN TOBACCO COMPANY CHARLES A. BETTING 56 Broadway J. A. GECRGE 72 Main Street JOS. CONNOR & SO €8 Water Street | T FAGAN’'S SMOKE SHOP 162 Main Street GEORGE P. MADDEN 243 Main Street E. RAPHAEL & CO. % 8 Broadway Taftville UNITED CIGAR STG.. 5 189 Main Street GEORGE WELLER JAMES CONNORS 4451/, North Main Stre-t . CO. — | blow for Meriden.—-Assistant Postmaster El- | Herald. - Backing of Connecticut Swedish Re- | struction Fublican Club: Roosevelt Sails for Home Thursday. 5 May 5.—Colonel The- odore Rox who h his son Kermit arr here on the steamer Dunstan from Manaes, was greeted on board by the representative {of the governor of the state of- Para, STAFFORD SPRINGS James C. Jennings of South Willing- i Saturday the senate on motion of ton, Arrested by State Police—|Senator Clapp of Minnesota took up Charged With Attempt to Burn|and passed a bill providing for the Barn—Case Continued to May 14. | erection of a monument to John Eric- sson, the inventor of the Monitor, in James, C. Jennings, of South Willing- | Washington. The bill passed by the B ol oon | Senate, with the exception ef the sum by the municipal authorities and & {,"y‘* byl e;?;’,ffi‘{’h:fi:;"udfasked to be appropriated, is the same |number of other prominent persons. Droneht befors the boroush - court | 35 the bill Introduced in the house by | On Thursday the party will leave for New York by w; of charged with attempting to burn a | Representative Kennedy of Connecti- Barbados. cut a few days ago. Mr. Kennedy barn of Wm. H. Hall on the night of | iked for an appropriation of $125,000 La Follette Charges Conspiracy. il 25th. Mr. i leaded not | 25K A M Jemings Dlea e oy | whilo the bill passed by the senate on | Washington, May _5.Senator La until May 14. Mr. Jennings bond was | Saturday appropriates but $25,000. | Folletfe laid before tBe senate today fixed at $500 and this was quickly | Coth Dills provide for a commission | when he declared was evidence of & 1 consisting of the chairman of the Sen- | widespread conspiracy ate and house committees on the li- | brary and the secretary of the navy. it is thought that the senate bill will pass the house at this session of con- to intimidate, coerce and control the interstate com- )n to grant eastern the 5 per cent. increase in ight rates for which application is furnished. He was formerly in the employe of | the state as door-keeper in the House | of Representatives in Hartford. He has held numerous town offices | in Willington and is at present one | of the town auditors. ing pushed by the State Swedish Re- Brevities. publican club, of which ' Charles W. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Bolien have | Pearson of Norwich is president. returned from a visit In Salem, Mass. s The two sons of Arthur H. Adams WEDDING. are ill with diphtheria and the house — Lesniewski- Kowzykowska. On Monday Alexander Lesniewski is _gquarantined. Willlam Wood is recovering from an and Albina Kowzykowska were mar- ried by Rev. 1. Maciejewski at St. attack of pneumonia. Mrs. Leon Cooley of Staffordville, is visiting friends in Manchester. Joseph’s church. The groom has re- | - | sided at 528 West Main street. He is | la native of Russian Poland and is the | ‘The/Ericsson memorial project is be- Unknown Suicides at New Britain. New Britain, Conn., May 5.—A man, whose name has not yet been learned, was found tonight, writhing in agony on the sidewalk at the corner of Elm and C ) having taken poison with suicidal intent. -He was taken to a hospital, where his death is momentarily expected. The man’'s last name is thought to be Buol. He is about 35 years old o i Expert Smielt Fishermen. Accident on Wabash Road. Former Policeman Henry B. Lewis|Son of John Lesnewskl. His bride has{ peoaiyr, mis., Md Thirty pase and Alber¢ L. Wheeler of California, |also lived at 528 West Main street. | songers and sev inmen were who were fishing at the navy vard on | She is a’Russian Pole and is the |jnjred and two laborers were crush- daughter of Monday have been high hook among Mr. ‘Wheeler's biggest, 10 1-2 inches over | all, was the longest, heaviest and best | smelt brought into Norwich market within memory of dealers. Mr, Lewis, the ‘pioneer smelt fisherman of this part of the state, commenced on April 5, 1867, the year he was married, and the year before he was married, and cent, Kowzykowska. |ed to death tonight the overturn- ing of a sleeping car and the dining car of the Continental Limited -train of the Wabash railroad while enter- ing Decat Highway Cdntract Bids. Sealed -bids have been received at the office of the state highway com- missioner at the capitol for werk on highwa¥s as follow. 2 | Prohibition Resolution Voted Out. Montville, about 5,300 linear feet of } Wash'ngion, May 5.—House leaders { ndtive stone macadam construction. | were taken Ly surprise today when Also 7,370 linear feet ofs macadam re- | the judiclary committee, before which before his 1914 fishing partner lu.rl;clnlg.‘l the ¥obson resolution for nation-wide Both don, about. 2, dell mo(lunu, Photo copyright, 1914, by American Press Association. Marines Marching to Barracks, _ This was snapped as » detachment of Tnjted Sta £ wriciiy -neutral dur- Another 2 ly when passengers were |known all along both sides of the |of bituminous macadam construction, | for woman sufffage had been slumber- | mer E. Spencer has completed 30 years :{md;—do?ri;m Bi»stunp and KProvhlmu-e river.—New 1,oxféun Globe. ’ | Chaplin, about 4,100 linear feet of |ing for months, were suddenly voted |in the local office with Westerly as destination. Notice R N R -3 gravel or native stone macadam con- | out, without recommendation, and put B —_— to that effect was received Wednesday ERICSSON MEMORIAL. struction. squarely before the house. The meas- e i ow for Hobson. i by Mr. Coy from Supt. J. D. Gallary. | . S | Lisbon, about 19,150 linear feet of | ures propose amendments of the fed- i apan is w ve _u * Bill Passed by Senate—Plan Has the | native storie macadam or gravel con- |eral constitution. ifg the Mexican situatign. poor old Hobson!-—Bosto1

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