Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, December 1, 1914, Page 6

CmdedConruoom,atSbn’wghn.WhenF'muml;npued on Clubs as Result of Liquor Raids—Appeal Taken in and Carriage Stolen in Frank Snow, in Jail. Kingston Recovered—Thief, A large delegation from Pawcatuck, interested in the of the state against the Pawcatuck Workingmen’s club, attended the session of the town court of Stonington in Stonington bor- ough Monday, but had difficulty in get- ting into the court room, as it was full to overflowing when they arrived. In sddition to the Pawcatuck club, the Mystic viub and the German Social soclety were before Judge Wurtum A. Breed, all charged with violations of the liquor law. Present in court were the state policemen who conducted the raids that resulted in the seizure of liquors and arrest of the stew- ards of the clubs. The court room was literally’ packed, the condition being illustrated by this ejaculation by a man who was trying to force his way through the crowd: ‘I'm a witness, but how in h—— am I going ot get in?” Judge Breed ordered that there ‘be order in the court and that there be cessation of conversation and that all refrain from smoking. The first case called was that of Wilfred Lamphear, steward of the Mystic club. There were four counts in the complalnt- brought by Prosecut- ing Attorney George R, McKenna, At the very opening, Attorney Abel P. Tanner of New London, counsel for defendant, entered a demurrer, At- torney McKenna moved that the de- murrer be overruled and penalty be imposed. Attorney McKenne stated that these were the first cases brought under his administration in the enforcement of the liquor laws. He said the defendant club was composed of citizens of the village of Mystic in the town of Ston- ington, which town had been by vote selected as a no-license town, and as prosecutor he believed the citizens meant just what their vote signified, and as prosecutor he was determined that the law would be enforced regard- less of who the violators are, whether they be of the kitchen bar room or the club room type, as they were the same under the law. As a rule the liquor laws are violated by a certain class who have interpreted law to fit the case and by keepers kitchen bar rooms, who know the ldw, but take a chance of prosecution. & ev:lthrmlgh f ne processes of malting and distilling. “Get Dufty’s and Keep Well » The club is l dlfl.nnt proposition where the members b, “such as, the one under comid.nflan, are thoughtless breakers of the law and do not intend, perhaps, to openly vio- late the law, but are just the same engaged in a business that is illegal in a no-license town, and they ought to know it. If comparison between the club room and the kitchen bar room is unjust, §t 1s difficuit to imagine how some men do not take the law seriously. He would like to have the fiop!e of the !gw‘n of Stonington and club meml commune with themselves and consider if they are doing right by violating the law in the face of a vote of the citizens of the town for no-license, which means that none can be sold legally. If these club members gave the matter serious thought they would not continue in their illegal actions. A foreigner starts a ‘kitchen bar room and he is arrested, continued Attornéy McKenna, and he wonders why he 1s not allowed to sell liquor undisturbed just as are the clubs.. It will be seen that the clubs serve as a bad example, Attorney McKenna stat- ed that the penalty can be a fine of from $10 tq $100 for each count, but as the present is the first time he had to do with liquor prosecutions as his duty as prosecuting attorney, he would not ask for the maximum pen- alty and suggested a fine, of $100 for keeping with intent to sell, $50 for reputation and lesser sums for the other counts. Attorney Tanner, caunsel for the Mystic club, took exception to the comparison of a kitchen bar room man and club man. He sald the prosecu- tor practically amitted that there was no intention ‘of the members of the Mystic club .to wilfully violate the Jaws and hoped that the court would therefore be lenient and take that fact into consideration. , No one believes any membeg of the Mystic club dis- penses liquor for profit. The club is composed of some of the best citizens of the town and was not organized wholly for drink and the example they set is worthy of emulation rather than condemnation. Attorney Tanner explained that the demurrer admits the charges, as the case is to be determined in higher court. He asked the court to look be- hind the scene, exercise common sense and decline to follow the prose- cutor’s suggestion to the fuil extent in the matter of penalty, it being a first offence and with no intention of violating the law. While the counsel for defendant cannot ask court not to impose any fine, but the smallest pos- sible would be fair and just’ in the premises. Judge Breed said that under the cir- cumstances there was nothing for the court to determine but to impose pen- alty upon the four counts as threy ap- pear in the complaint. As the cases were to go to a higher court, the matter of penalty in the Stonington court was not of much importance. The state made no distinction, and all cases of this nature were subjected to fines for first offence of from $10 to $200. The policy of the law in a no-license town was to prevent liquor traffic. While this club might have bad the legal right when the town was i We Have a Very Beautiful Selection RUGS Suitable for the Parlor or Dining Room, at Very Moderate Prices. We shall sell any Rug on the first payment of $1.00 you may .have charged. Lahn Furniture Co. 74 Main St,, Norwich, Conn. 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The court imposed fines as follows, the costs to be added: For keeping with intent to sell, $100; for reputation, $50; for actual sale $10; .for Sunday sale, $10. Attorney Tanner gave notice of appeal to the criminal term of the court of common pleas for New London county, the second Tuesday in September. Bond was fixed at $400, which was furnished with Eli Gledhill Surety‘ The next case called wn'l the 'tlie the same as against the Mystics club. Attorney Tanner demurred, and fines were imposed as in the previous case. Appeal was taken to the criminal term of the court of common pleas the sec- ond Tuesday in December. Judge Breed fixed the bond at $400, which was, fur- nished with Peter Hammach as sure When the case of the state against the Pawcatuck Workingmen's club was called, Prosecuting Attorney Me- Kenna moved “a nolle without costs as against John Gurry who was nam- ed as steward, as he was acting tem- porarily while the real steward was temporarily absent, when the state po- lice and local officers raided the club room. The rolle was granted. In another. complaint the name of John Farreil, steward, appeared. Judge Herbert W. Rathbun, counsel for defendant, made formal demurrer, S0 'that the court might impose pen- alty, and the defense take appeal. He claimed that Farrel was not an of- fender but was acting fop the other members. The question is whether an incorporated club cannot sell liquor to its own members: but if actually sold to members he ‘said it is not a violation of law. Attorney McKenna asked for dispo- sition as in the two cases that pre- ceded and Judge Breed imposed like penalties on the four counts. The bond was fixed at $400 and furnished with Hugh J. Marshall as surety, Then came the cases again: licuors seized in_the recent raids the state police. Judge Rathbun, wmle not appearing as claimant for any of the seized liquors, argued that inas- much as there are civil casés associ- ated with the criminal cases, that tion be deferred until the criminal cases are finally disposed of. He pér- sisted in that course, but Prosecuting Attorney McKenna, insisted upon 4m- mediate action, Judge Breed said there was no dis- cretion on the part of the court. and that according to the statutes the cases must proceed unless clau'n is made for the liquors. The liquors seized in the Working- men’s club were first considered. State Policemen William E. Jackson and Rowe H. Wheeler testified to the seizure of the liquors specifi€d in the complaint. Judge Breed declared the liquors forfeited to the state and order will issue for their destruction by some proper officer. State Policeman Alfred E, Rudd tes- tified that he and Officer Bridgman seized the liquors specified at the Gefman Social society rooms in Mys- tic and the liquors were declared for- feited and destroyed. Officet Rudd also testifled to °the seizure of the liquors at the Mystic club, and they were also declared for- feited and ordered destroyed. A horse and carriage was stolen from a shed in Kingston Sunday night shortly after il o’clock, and reported to John R. Wilcox of Kingston, sheriff of Washington county, who in turn notified Thomas E, Brown, Westerly’s chief of police, and requested him to be on the lookout for the stolen rig should it come this way. The chief stationed Policeman Ferguson at the High street bridge, while he with Po- liceman Chase kept sharp watch in Dixon square. At 3 o'clock word was received from the towerman at Brad- ford that a horse and carriage had passed_in the direction of Westerly. At 4:15 Policeman Ferguson captured the horse thief and took possession’ of teh outfit. The policeman got into the carriage and drove to the police station, where the man, who gave his name as George Monroe, was put into a cell and the horse and carriage were placed in the Swan stable. Sheriff Wilcox and Deputy Sheriff Bennett came to Westerly and escorted Mon- roe back to Kingston, leaving the horse as the animal needed rest. The GRANDMOTHER KNEW There Was Nothing So Good for Congestion and Colds as Mustard. But the old-fashloned mustard-plas- ter burned and blistered while it acted. You can now get the relief and help that mustard plasters gave, with the plaster and without the blister. MUSTEROLE does it. It is a clean, white ointment, made with oil of mus- tard. 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Mayr’s Wonderful Stomach Remedy clears the digestive tract of mucoid accretions and poisonous matter. It brings swift relief (o sufferers from ailments of the stomach, liver and bowels. Many declare it has saved them from dangerous operations and many are sure it has saved their lives, We want all people who have chronic stomach trouble or constipa- tion, no matter of how long standing, to try one dose of Mayr’s Wonderful Stomach Remedy—one dose will con- | vince you. This is the medicine so many of our people have been taking with surprising results. The most thorough system cleanser ever sold. Mayr’s Wonderful Stomach Remedy is now sold here by Engler's Drug Store, | and druggists everywhere. outfit is the property of John R. Fell of Philadelphia, with summer mansfon at Narragansett Pier, and was driven to -Kingston Sunday evening by John Brickshaw, an employe of-Mr. Fell. The accused, after being in the King- ston jail gave his name as Frank Snow and his residence in Boston. He will be arraigned in the second district court before Judge Needham B. Lewis. Local Laconics Mr, and Mrs. Howard L. Gwinn of the Isle of Pines, formerly of West- erly, are here visiting relatives. Miss Marie Zangrandi. recently re- turned from a seven months’ visit in Italy, has resumed her duties as as- sistant librariran in the Westerly Public library. Herbert B. Wilbour of North Dart- mouth, Mass., has purchased from Wil- liam A. Wilcox the farm of 12 acres once owned by Mattie P. Babcock of Rye, N, Y., formerly of Pawcatuck. Howard Dunn, a former lieutenant in the United States navy, died Mon- day morning, after a long illness at the home of his mother, Mrs. Albert Burdick, in Elm street. Mr. Dunn was with Dewey at Manila bay and had a bright future before his retire- ment from the navy. Susan Lee Andrews, daughter of Mrs, ‘Susan E. Andrews of Potter Hill, and Frederick Henry Kenyon of White Rock, were married ‘Saturday after- noon at the home of the bride’s moth- er, Rev. Samuel M. Cathcart officiat- ing. They were attended by Miss Mary E. Andrews as maid of honor and Miss Lillian B..Peters of Cat- skill, N. Y., bridesmaid, and Clifford T. Burrows as best man. MYSTIC A. J, Portelance Resigns to Go to New London—Funeral of Mrs. Fred A. Eldrédge—Campfire Girls Meet. A. J. Pofltelance, for two years mana- ger of the Star Bros.' drug store, has resigned and left Xonday for New London, wheré he will be manager in a pharmacy. Mr. Portelance came from Norwich to this place and during his stay here has made a host of friends who regref his departure. . Tracy Bur- fows will take Mr. Portelance’s place. ! Funeral of Mrs. Eldredge.- The funeral of Mrs. Henrietta Peck- ham Eldredge, widow of Fred A. Eld- redge, was held Monday afternoon at 2.30 o’clock in the chapel in River Bend cemetery, Westerly, and was preceded by prayer at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Kretzer at 12 o'clock. Both services were largely attended. Rev. Welcome E. Bates, pastor of the Union Baptist church, conducted the services. Mrs. Eldredge was born in Westerly Dec. 10, 1858, the daughter of John D. and Eliza Thompson Peckham, but had been a resident of Mystic for the past 23 years. Her husband, Fred A. Eld- redge, died Sept. 29, 1914. She leaves one gon, Walter H. Blackler, of Wollas- ton, Mass., and two sisters, Mrs. Wal- ter Soule of Portsmouth, R, Ibfl Mrs. Ella T. Peckham of Spartan] 8. and a brother, Herbert D. Peck: ham, of New Londo Council Fire. There was a council fire of Pequot Campfire Girls Monday evening In their rooms. M. A. L. Pitcher gave a very interesting and Instructive talk to the girls for 15 minutes. The usual social and good time/followed. 2 Brief Local Notes. Mr. and Mrs. George Leland Miner and two children and Miss Lillian Miner have returned to Providence af- ter a visit with Mr. Miner's parents, Rev. and Mrs. George H. Miner. Miss Beulah Noyes has returned to New Haven after a visit to her mother, Mrs. J. M. Noyes. Frank Hazard has returned to New York after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. J. Henry Schaffer, William F. MacKenzie has returned to Pittstield, Mass., after a yisit to his mother, Mrs. Isabella MacKenzie. Mr. and Mrs, Enos M. Gray of Ledyard and Mrs. John L. Hill of Norwich were guests of Mrs. MacKenzie Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Blackler of ‘Wollaston, Mass., and Mrs. Walter A. Soule of Portsmouth, R. L, are guests of Mr. and Mrs, Conrad Kretzer. Mr. and Mrs. N. Stanton Gates have returned+« to New York after a visit with Mrs. Phebe Ford. Mrs. G. A. Thompson entertained the Monday club-at her home on the New London road Monday afternoon. An interesting laterary programme was carried out- - STONINGFTON —_— Mr. and Mrs. James H. Comstock have returned from a visit with New York relatives. F. LaVerne Burdick left Saturday for the Isle of Pines, where he will be employed during his stay. _ Miss Annie Murray of New York is visiting her luter. Miss Alice Murray, on Elm streef Everett Pend!ezdn has returned from Boston, where he spent the holiday as a guest of his brother, Moses Pendle- ton, ands family. Miss Susie Durgin of [Providence spent the-holiday with relatives in the borough. Ralph Koelb of Ashburn! mtm, Mass.; spent the holidays with Mr. and_Mrs, Charles A. Koelb Capt. William Smith is moving from Wall to Gold street. A new blower has been received for the Atwood Machine company’s foun- dry and will be installed at once. OBITUARY- Mrs. W. H. Sterns. Mrl Bessie Taylor Sterns, wi!e,:: Tuesday at Wesson Memorial Springfield, after a month’s illhess, . Mrs. Sterns was the daughter of the late Albert G. and Maria Dow Taylor of Springfleld. She was born in West- | fleld, but lived for some time in Put- nam, e - and Woonsocket, Mass. BShe was a member of the North & SHE ubege provented or many years. Her iliness ent er removal to E Mr Sterns was S. P U, G JOIN IT! The Society for the Preven- tion of Useless Gifis Its an informal society with a real aim, and that is to make all Christmas gifts useful ones. You can join this society by simply determining in your own mind that you you will adhere to this rule in all the purchases you make for Christmas. Make every penny you spend for Christ- mas gifts produce real value and you will demonstrate that you have the real Christmas spirit, for a useful gift de- mands more care in the selection than the other kind. BUY USEFUL GIFTS SHOP EARLY TWO SUGGESTIONS FOR DOLLAR GIFTS Leather and Bead Bags “Two-Tone” Silk Hose $1.00 EACH $1.00 A PAIR [+ You should vislt our Bag Depart- | We have been selling Two-toned ment and see the big variety of | Silk Hose for some time past in the $2.50 class, but have realized that dainty Bags we offer for only a | 3250 ciass. but have reslised that dollar. A nice bag is a sensible S e A ties if we could procure them to gift and one which always pleases. sell at a popular price. We have There are some good, sensible, succeeded in -finding =a beautiful staple patterns with 9 inch frames, line of Two-toned Silk Hose from some medium designs in 7 inch the first manufacturer of these frames, and many fashionable Bags | goods and have the EXCLUSIVE in the 5 inch size with nickel frame, RIGHT TO SELL THEM IN NOR- panier handle, containing mirror | WICH. Here's a dainty Christmas and purse. The leather in the lat- | gift for any woman. We can sup- ter is a fine pin.grain in black, | ply the following colors to match brown, navy, green or purple. Also the shoe tops: Taupe, Fawn, some very pretty Imported Bead | Smoke and Bronze with Pink, Blue Bags at this very low price. or Green Tope. ONLY $1.00 ONLY $1.00 Please Shop Early—It Will Help You As Well As Us torate. Beesides Mr. Sterns, there sur- vive her two sons, Philip and Knowl- on, of Springfield, and a sister, Miss adeline Dow Taylor, of Englewood, N, J. STAFFORD SPRINGS Funeral of Mr‘. Julia_Simonds—Con- cert for Belgians Nets $160—William S. Walbridge Buys Mystic Store. The funeral of Mrs. Julia Simonds, whose body was brought herd from Brewster's Neck Saturday evening, took place Monday morning at 9 o‘clock, with burial in 8t. Edward's cemetery. On account of the 40 hours’ devotion at the church, the mass was postponed until today (Tuesday). The deceased was 41 years old and besides her husband, William P. Simonds, she leaves a sister, Mrs. John Hassett, of Rockville, three brothers, Daniel Sulli- van of Albany, Edmond Sullivan of Springfleld and John E. Suillivan of Stafford Springs. She also leaves five children, Sucoeeds Dr. Bard. At the meeting of the.town school committee held s: the 1i Mo afternoon Rev. Perry B. Norwood uay elected to fill the vlcnncy caused by the resignation of Dr. G, P. Bard. Netted About .1”. The concert at St. Edward’s hall Sunday evening for the benefit Belgian relief fund netted about :{Mm Moving to Mystic. William S, Walbridge of Stafford Hollow has bought a store in Mystic andkmu move his family there next weel F. G. Sanford N. Wood and Antoni Jacobsen have been Mntad commissioners on the estate 3 da W. Smith. There are a numbet of contested claims against the estate, Hope for AllL By the system of provisional presi- dents in .Mexico every general may have hopes if he lives long enough.— St, Louls Globe-Demicrat. Torrington—The quarterly meeting of Mountain’ County Pomona grange, No. 4, will be held in Grange hall, Tor- n, Wednesday, December 2. C. C. SHAYNE & CO. 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