Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, September 5, 1914, Page 6

FHIRD DISTRICT GOURT AT WESTERLY Elected by. Two District Meetings Held in Town Hall—Ade- lard Morin of Norwich and Ira Davis of Preston from 19th District—Frank H. Fred Comstock of Waterford Hinckley of Stonington and from 20th District. Judge Oliver H. Williams of the Third district court, held a session in Westerly Friday. Judgment was rendered in the assault case of Santa Gabrielle against her brother-in-law, Joseph Gabriielle, a civil action in damages. The case was heard a week ago and decia}on relq;veg_r Ju:dig“e Vz;la liams gave judgment fo costs. Attorney A, T. L. Ledwidge, counsel for accused, gave notice of appeal. Attorney John J. Dumn is counsel for. plaintiff. e . The first case tried .was that of Charles P, Ecclestone, constable fer t town Hopkinton, against Thomas E. Champlin, charged wit! defacing a building owned by Joseph Girard, -by riddling it with bullets, o the night of August 19 last. The firs' witness was Joseph Girard, owner 0, . the building, which is located near thc Girard lumber camp in the town o Hopkinton. He testified that th building was portable, 7x14, with seve foot posts. He told of the sever: holes made in tBe building by charge of shot. In response to a query fror Attorney Ledwidge, counsel for de fendant, Mr. Girard said he did no own the land where the buildipg wa: located. ‘own Solicitor Harry F Agard represented the prosecution. Charles P. Heccleston testified tha he was called to the lumber camr saw the bullet holes in the buildint arrested Champlin. and . He was o' g-m'opinwn t‘h;:t the ‘da,mqo stsoo L:' uilding. was between and $60. the time of arrest, witness arked Champlin why he did the shooting anc Champlin replied: “If you were m my phu' you. would ‘have .done the same James Gagnon, a sawyer in the em- ploy of Girard, testified that in thc early evening of August 17, Champlir éame into the shack and accused wit- :?- of stealing his dimmer pail and _order to avold trouble, witness gave 1if own dinner pail to Champlin. Wit- ness. was dared to come out of the shack by Champlin. He went out and knocked Champlin down with his fist Champlin started off saying he was golfi~ home for his gun and would re- turn with it and shoot up the shack. Half an hour afterwards witness saw Champlin coming and took to the woods with his brother George, they being the only ones in the shack at the time. He heard a dozen gun shots but did not see Champlin with a gun. He went to Hopkinton and did not rn to the shack until after Con- stable Ecclestone had arrived. He then saw .that the building had been riddled with bullets. No one was in the: shack but the Gasnon brothers when Champlin _approached, but Philip Alberts and Joseph Bushee were in the next house, ten feet distant. George Gagnon gave corroborative festimony and added that he found two bullets that had punctured his suit case that was in the shack. Wit- nes§ produced the bullets. He saw Champlin coming towards the shack, ‘but: did not notice the gun. Philip Alberts said he came from Joe: Bushee’s house and went to the shack. just as he saw Chi ng. He saw that the had decamped, so he took to the woods. - He had .run about fifty yards when he heard the discharge of a gun and heard a dozen other reports in quick succession. He did not see any’ gun with ' Chaniplin. When wit- ness returned to the shack two hours later, he said, “I found my supper all shot to pieces: my spare clothes shot pleces: with holes punched all over ! the Quilding; bullets stuck in the wood work and loose upon the floor.” e GET RID OF HUMORS ~ AND AVOID SICKNESS Humors in the blood ecause inter- nal derangements that affect the ‘whole system, as well as pimples, boils ‘and other eruptions, and are responsible for the readiness with which many people contract disease, For forty years Hood’s Sarsapa~ rilla has been more successful than any other “medicine in expelling humors_ and removing their inward and outward effects. Get Hood’s. No other medicine acts like it Auto Repairing and- Painting We repair Autos of all kinds in the proper manner. Latest Improved Facilities maxe our shop unexcetied in New England. We bake the paint on, which makes it wear better, keep its gloss longar, and will not crack. s Why not have yours right? costs no. more. Bentley-Clarke Auto Co. ‘88 Main St, Westerly, R. 1. It Joseph Bushee said he saw Cham- plin shooting and came out of the house and told him to stop shooting. ‘Witness said: “Hold up thers Cham- plin, don’t shoot any more; I'm com- your way.” Champlin asked: “Is that you Joe?” and I said “Yes, sure . Thep he did stop shooting. ‘The state rested and no evidence was introduced for defense. Argu- ments were made by Attorneys Agard .h-:ldd, Ledwidge and judgment was with- At the conclusion of the arguments. the two cases against Champlin, charg- ing him with assault with a dangerous weapon, a shot gun, and which were in connection with the charge of de- ad:l a building by gun shots were call It was. agreed that both cases se tried together. The witnesses werc the same as in the previous case and he testimony was along the same lin¢ xcept -in the testimony of Joseph Jushee. He testified that when hc irst came out of the house Cham- lin dischargeq a charge of birdsho: t him, some of them passing thirougl s hat, and the shot punctured hat vas placed in evidence. Mr. Bushee aid the shot did not hurt him, that he hat was of no value and that he shooting at him did not amount o _much. Judge Willlams declareéd that Cham- 2lin was adjudged guilty of defacing 2 building-and for that offense a pen- |ty of three months in the Providence -ounty jail and a fine of $50 and costs was imposed. From this judgment appeal was taken to the superior court nd the bond fixed at $500. Champlin was also found probably ty on the two charges assault with a dangerous weapon, and the cases were held for the grand jury of the -superior court for Washington -ounty and the court fixed a bond of 3500 in each case. This made a total bond of $1,500, which was furnished with the father and the wife of the accused u‘sutaty. < The committee of the Watch Hill fire district a~pointed to purchase a motor-driven fire apparatus, for which an appropriation of $1500 was made, abandoned the proposition to raise $1,000 more by subscription and-pur- chase an apparatus like the new ones of the Westerly department, although it is .3aimed the additional sum could be readily secured. The committee decided to adhere strictly to the vote of the fire district and secure an ap- paratus within the appropriation. A resulation Buick commercial truck was purchased, with,deeper_body than the standard, and plied ‘with. the. ordi- nary fire equipment. This apparatus was ordered through'a Providence firm and is expected to be delivered by Monday of next week. Local Laconics. Rev. Frederick D. Thayer will preach at the Congregational church Sunday morning. - Miss Louise Collins of Stamford, formerly of Westerly, is here on 2 visit to relatives. Mr. and Mrs, Samuel P. Lawton,,Jr., of Providence are guests of Mr. W ton’s parents in Westerly. Helen M. Tuite has returned to her home in Noyes avenue after spending three-weeks at Pleasant View beach. Rev. A. L. Tedford of Norwich will supply the pulpit of the First Baptist church in Westerly Sunday morning and evening. Mrs. Stephen A.-Congdon was strick- en with paralysis Thursday while at her home in District No. 6. Her con- dition is critical. Miss Jennie Utter, who ‘R? ‘been visiting her sister, Mrs. C. Clarence Maxson, returned Friday to her home in Plainfield, N. J. There has been an advance of 15 cents in the excursion rate to the Kingston fair, '‘which includes admis- sion to the grounds. The William Clark thread mill will glos;n mnh and t‘;;’nt Tesume “n“l!avulr Sept. . e meantime necessary s will be made to machinery. The one-man band, a relic of the long ago, struck Westerly on Friday, a revelation to the rising generation, and a reminder to others of boyhood’s happy days. The cycleplane and autogenous com- panies have combined and located in Margin street. Christy McConnell is the superintendent and William A. Ball manager of the consolidated firm. Woman’s Who's Who of America, a biographical dictionary of contempora- ry women of the United States and Canada, just published, has been added to the reference department of the Westerly public library. Members of Granite council, R. A., were bearers at the funeral of Henry Lindsay Thursday afternoon. The service was -conducted by: Rev. John G. Dutton at the Oliver Gavitt place on the Post road, and burial was at River Bend. Rev. Clayton A. Burdick officiated at the funeral services of Eliza, wife of Samuel Allen, in the Advent church, Pleasant street, Friday afternoon. Burial was in Hopkinton cemetery, and NORWICH BULLETIN, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1914 The World’s‘ the bearers were George Willlams, Ar- thur M. Weeden, Daniel Seckater and Irving Helme. Jerry Bedoit of the Hinckley Hil section hias a promising two year old colt which was entered as a prize- | winner at the Kingston fair. Friday| morning the colt kicked Mr. Bedoit in the right leg, fracturing a bone, which will prevent the injured man attend- ing the fair, but the colt may be there to compete for a prize. ‘Westerly members of the Rhode Isl- and National guard in practice at the state rifle range this week made scores as follows: Major Bourdon A. Babcock, | at 300, 500 and 600 yards, and 200 and 300 yards, rapid fire, made a total of vate J. un ; Sergeant B. McCormick, 193; ate C. Sharon, 179; Private C. Kerr, 175; Private J. f;;\smano. 174; Private D. Bromley, Mrs. largaret Henry, who was shot by her husband, who subsequently committed suicide, both former resi- dents of Westerly, is resting comfort- | ably in Memx hospital, Pawtucket. An X-ray photograph showed the course of the bullet. It penetrated the right cheek, between the ear and tem- ple, passing through the rear of the left i:&wmn:' where it 1‘-‘ located. An operation at this time is not consid- ered advisable. NOANK Camp Fire Girls fo Receive Rewards— Deatn of Three Jedrey Children Due to Poisoned Drinking Water, The council fire of Nawyunckqua Camp Fire Circle will be lighted qbe- fore the lodge of Nokisan, by the big Sea water, one hour after sunset on the fifth day of the harvest moon. At this council the maidens will re- ceive from the Guardian of the Fire honer beads- for deeds performed dur- ing the Green Corn moon, and two of them will be presented the silver ring showing they have attained the rank of Wood Gatherer. Poisoned Drinking Waten, It has been definitely settled that the death of the Jedrey children was caused by poisoned search revealing the fact that a hole in the pipe from the Ritcheu sink al- lowed drippings to fall into the cistern which was below it. The last child John, who is in Lawrence hospital will probably recover. A charming farewell party was given at Riverview Cottage Thursday €vening in honor of Miss Ruth Peters of New_ York, who spent the summer there. Miss Grace Fitzpatrick was hostess. The house “was lighted by candles and handsomely decorated, the color scheme being pink. A large pumber of out of town guests enjoyed the occasion. A delightful supper was “I:l"ld. trl.rflu.i m‘z‘llcl nlacdo:;. wvocal and instrumental were enjoyed during the evening. Miss Peters left Friday for a to her grandparents, Col. and Mrs. e up uties as - lumbia ¢ollege. b Village Briefs, e Miss Grace Burrows of New York is a guest in the village. Harold Germain has Hartford. Eleanor Lamb has returned from a visit to“friends in New London and at Ocean Beach. Charles Shirley has gone to Provi- dence where he has secured a contract for masonry work. Miss Veronica Heffernan has been visiting at Groton Long Point. Rev. G. W. Bull has returned to his home in Scranton, Pa. Miss Mary Lake of Memphis, Tenn.. is visiting Mrs, James Jay Smith at Groton- Long Point. Rev. Mr. Gessner has returned to Lyndon, N. J., after spending the sum- mer here. Dr. and Mrs. Fred Fitch and chil- g;len returned homle to East Hampton, returned to Camp of Woodmen Organizes with 36 Charter Members—Rev. C. T. Hatch Returns from Vacation. Mystic camp No. 117, Modern Wood- men.of the World, was organized on Tuesday evening by State Manager A. C. Gardin of New Haven, with a charter membership of 55. Mr, Gardin was assisted in organizing by District Deputies Frank J. Ganley ang C. H. Le Tendre, and the following officers were ‘installed by District Deputy Past ‘council commanded. commander. Fred : adjmant lieutenant, Michael MeGrath; banker, Stephen Carr; clerk, C. L. Barstow; escort, W. E. Mitchell:. watchman, Edmund Mor- till: _sentry, John Cramer; D. P. T. MacGowan; ‘ward Chesbro, Louis Barstow, Henry Inderforth. Methodist Pastor Returns. Rev, C. T. Hatch will occupy “the pulpit of the Methodist Episcopal church after two weeks’ vacation. Brevities, Frank N, Gilfillan of New Britain is in town for a few days. Allen Avery is spending a few days in New York and Saratoga. Mrs. Albert Burrows and grand- daughter, Miss Mercedes Burrows, are visiting in New York. Mr. ‘and Mrs. Conrad Kretzer were visitors in Willimantic Friday. Dan E. Gray and son Alton, of North Stonington. were guests of Mrs. Charles Stoddard Friday, Mrs. Bdwin Bliven has returned to Westerly after a week’s stay with her TANADA ANSWERS ENGLAND'S CALL F SOLDIERS TO AID IN EUROPEAN WAR. CrSIATNIART Ram- Marti; Hewitt and Robert L. 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Investi will refund all tuition paid us by you This offer has . proved to many the truthfulness of our statements and should convince at home and meet many of those who have learned by experie: school that has the confidence and support of the leading business men. SHANNON Some schools prefer to tell you about what other schools using their but we prefer to have you step into the office today and investigate the BUILDING Most Wonderful Recor A mere boy writes 268 words per minute and another writer of the the Norwich Commercial School writes 206 while another writes 205 in an official, test in Washington. Anocther passed the Baltimore test with the only perfect transcript ever made in a shorthand contest. system taught by it certified President Wilson selected as his .personal sten- ographers two writers of the System taught by the ) Norwich Commercial School. : endorsements of a system we do not know where to find them. If you want higher . of it by the and You can have the ls assisted by the ot te the remarkable records of Norwich Commercial School students right ience that it pays TODAY IS THE BEST TIME FOR YOU TO ENTER Norwich Commercial School hy to attend i “The Big Success School” Fall 'i?e[-m Begins Tuesday, Sept. 8, 1914 ‘ sen and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. How- arg Bliven, Mrs. Frank Gifford of South Wind- ham and Mrs, Morris Raymond of Norwich are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Justin Denison, STONINGTON The town school commiittee has ap- pointed Albert G. in, Amos G. the enumeration of children in the OR Canada has mobilized_over 30,000 soldiers at:the Valcartier camp, near Quebeé. Of this number about 22, Will be sent at once to Burope as Caada’s first war contingent. The picture shows the Fifth Royal Highland- = i camp ,000 town between the ages of 4 and 16. The Stonington Improvement so- ciety is to investigate to ascertain the best way to exterminate the mosqui- toes in the borough and to replace the oid rubbish cans and provide new ones where needed. The schools of the town will open ‘Tuesday next. Robert L. Burtch is suffering from a sprained arm and badly bruised hand as a result of a fall in a boat ‘Wednesday., Baker and Curtiss Famities Return from Marblehead—Montvills Team Coming for Labor Day Game Miss Alice O'Connell a nurse in St Joseph’s hospital at Willimantic is at her home on Willimantic avenue on a vacation. Mrs, Jennie Brindley of New Mil. ford is visiting at Mr. and Mrs. Wm Curgenven on Broadway. Judge Hamilton Wallis and family were at their cottage at Hayward's Lake, Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Alden A. Baker and Mr. and Mrs. William S. Curtis have returned from their annual vacation at Marblehead, Mass. Daniel W, Williams, A. N. Lewis and chaffeur were at Wach Hill, Wednes- day. Harry Mathews returned Thursday from New Haven driving Ingall’s large l suto truck here, it having been in New Haven, underging repairs. his summer residence on B for a few days. George V. Cavanaugh was in Mid- dletown, Th 3 of Willimantic was roadway ursday. John Bradshaw a Colchester visitor Friday. " Meetings Resumed. ‘Wooster lodge F. & A. M. held their first meetinrg after a two months’ re- cess, Friday evening in Masonic hall ! Edward Deland was at his home in New Haven, Thursday. No Game Till Monday. There will be no ball game on the park Saturday afternoon. There will be a game Monday afternoon between Colchester and Montville. Misses Eliabeth and Ethel Randall of Lebanon former students at the Academy were guests of friemds in town, Thursday. Mrs. Harry Wickwire and two daughters of Yantic are guests of Mra. Hattie Wickwire. PLAINFIELD How the Democratic Caucus Came Out—Plain Hill Ducks Break All Records. The democratic caucus proved a victory to the Smith-Downing factor, the Curran-Gorman men being de- feated. James Ward, of Wauregan was chairman and A. Gus Coffey, secretary. Mr. Curran moved that Bryan Mahan be voted for for sena- tor, which was carried. Three of the state delegates are sald to be for Comstock for governor and one for Fisher. The name of Landers was rot mentioned. The county delegates, hraded by Simon Sullivan, are for John Q. Fox for sherifft. Daniel Smith was elected chairman of the town committee for one vear. Plain Hill Ducks’ Record. C. B. Montgomery of Packer has a pen of Pekin ducks hatched August 30, 1913, by Miss Florence Browning of Plain_ Hill, Norwich, that have a . J. Hastings of Willimnntic was aglling on Liends i fowa Thewday. record of 161 eggs each, on the first anniversary o the birth 30. Ronald K. Brown of New York is at| 1914, complely defeating any hen pen record in the state. George B. Dawley took E. Mercler and some friends to New London, Thursday, in his automobile to at- tend the ball game. BALTIC Successful Tobacco Growing on Pauti- paug Hill—Sgn of Rev. Charles Smith Recovering from Septic Poisoning. Charles F. Charon, who has been ralsing tobacco on the Stuaft farm on Pagtipaug Hlll, reports that he had a very successful year and that the crops were in every way satisfactory. This is first experiment inm tobacco growing, and he says that he is very gratified with the resuits. Miss Caroline Buteau of High street left Friday morning for New Bedford, Mass.,where she will spend a week va. cation with relatives. Miss Mary Donnelly of New Haven is the guest this week of Miss Rena B. ‘Tuesday, five Sisters have arrived at the convent this week, and five more are expected from Hartford today (Saturday). Those who have ¢oms thus far ar ethose who were here last yeéar and are welcomed back, compris-. ing Mother Leontine and Sister Mary Rose, Sister Philomene, Sister Patrici and Sister Susanne. The Zonvent {s now practically com- pleted with the exception of the chapel windows, which have beeh unavoidably delayed iri shipping. A portion of the work is being done in Ohio by men of German nationality who on account of the war have béen called to their colors across the sea. .In about two weeks, however, the windows are promised. The mew school will open Tuesday Wi €84l slewcs. The grass and shrubbery about the ses. flourishing and add very much to the general appearance of the parish prop- erty. Polish Mi; A two days’ mission to the Polish people of All Hallows' parish has just, been completed by Rev. Father “hlap- owski of Springfleld, who is now cone Smita. Mrs. William E. Rocheleau, Jr. of High “street is spending several days visiting relatives and friends in Wash- {nston.” Pawtucket and Providence. R Friday, the first Friday of the month, MBSty WEIG L tatosos church at 5.15 and 7 o'clock. In the evening at 7.15 the services of the holy hour were observed. Rev, Charles Smith’s Son Recovering, Rev. Charles Smith, pastor of the M. E. church, returned this week from South Harwich, Mass, where he had been in attendance at the bedside of his son, who is seriously ill with sep- tic poisoning. At one time the young man's ule was despaired of, but his strong constitution pulled him through and high hopes are now held for his recovery. % 3 A MOOSUP In anticipation of the opening of the Hallaws' psmabla) sehool Raxt ‘matism, pain is gone as soon as I’ ducting a two days mission &t Ser- ing. 4 “a=thy has iist completed arrangements for a visitation here of .:om. 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