Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, March 24, 1917, Page 12

‘Westerly Speeders Fined—Strict En- forcement of Automobile Laws Brings 17 Men to Court—Three Pay for Reckless Driving—Additions to Constabulary—Death of Mrs. Susan M. Lawton, Native of Plainfield, . Conn~—Discussing Taxes. :" The determination of the local police to have the automobile laws of the e enforced was demonstrated in Third t court Friday when 32 Westerly drivers were before Judge ifiams to answer to charges. Three of the charges were for reckless ariv- ing, but the others were for disobedi- ence of the light laws. Fines were imposed upon the reckless drivers, but in the other cases, with the exception % : . of two in W] leas of no 8 g s 4 : ] ers entered, and one where the de- E 4 - s : ; : fendant was discharged, the judge sus- L 2 ¢ 3 i . )= ~— pended sentence upon payment of 3 - - 5 ‘ - . . - costs. : i : Those charged with reckless driving were Henry Blackler, who was fined erating gh not buraing will be given a hearing at the 85 and costs, George Mitchell, $10 and| § : i . =55 5 } 3 costs, Michael Perry, $5 and costs. . : i 5 2 : 4 s s Those whose seniences wers sus- 4 ¥ a : - on . A fl; “Robingon, Willlam - Collins, | { 5 B ’ - . " 4 seasion of the court next Friday. They z 1 3 Tl s are A. F. Kinney and Amos S. Bur- e £ S R ¢ ADVANCE MODELS IN' = = =™ seph Monti, Robert Meikle, Harry ington was discharged after he told avieon, Byron Champlin, Samuel M. he judge that it was not his practice % to drive a wood-sawing machine after : . A dark, but that in the case in which he : 2 : £ was cited 10 appear he was delayed in 1 : 3 3 Weeterly by an injured hand which 7 . 2 Fain, Henry Cottrell and Crist Fer- was Deing treated by a local physi- cian uons ot the astsangis n e shove) | NG : : Distinctive in Style and Material All the Newest Shades S g SMART SPRING COATS Stunning in all the latest styles, made in Velour, Poplin, Garbadine, Serge and Novelties NEW AND ATTRACTIVE . - WAISTS In Georgettes, Crepe-de-Chines, Voiles and Wash Sitks ; MILLINERY Hats that reflect individuality and good taste A most complete line of good style Hats Several new names have been added to those willing to serve in a con- stabulary in Westerly. They are F. E. Fowler, Francis G. Haswell, W. H. Bacon, Walter E. Wheeler, George W. Woodward, Albert H. Langworthy, Charles ¥. Champlin, August Larson. Elisha C. Burdick, Samuel M. Fain and Rickard J. Butler, Jr. In this|, list of additional names are noted two citizens who represent the town in the generat assembly—Senator Albert H. Langworthy and Representative Fran- cis G. Haswell Mrs. Susan M. Lawton died at her| home on Main street Thursday after a lingering illness. She was a native of Plainfield, Conn., but came to live in’ Westerly about 60 years ago. She is survived by seven children: Charles G., George H., William E., J. Frank, Chauncey S. and Jessie P. Lawton and Mrs. Josephine Walker. For many years she was an active worker in the Methodist church. After a mest successful campaign, | the exhibit of the Fifth company being | held in the Rhode Isiand house will| come to a close tonight. The room devoted to the demonstration of war materials of past and present times has been weil patronized by women as well as men. It is thought that the enrollment of the company will be materially increased by the interest created by the exhibi Lively discussion heard yester- day regarding the system of taxation o be used as a means for paying for the proposed sewerage system that is to be installed in the town. The dis- cussion was the.outcome of the meet- ing held the other night at which the public was given a chance for the expression of views. The corner lot problem seems to be one of the most intricate with which the officials will have to deal. Tomorrow, between 6 and 9 o'clock, representatives from the United States naval hospital corps at Newport will be at the state armory to talk to Foung men who are interested in join- | ing the service. KExcellent medical training, the officers declare, is offered in this branch of e. Men’s Department Announcing Kirschbaum Clothes at a New Retail Price-$16.50 gss tor th past three wesks, Mrs. : Still a strong selection of Kirschbaum Clothes at —an additional measure of quality, in fact, which far loft sesterday for a’ sanatorium fn = ] i $15.00, and an even wider variety at $20.00, $25.00 or outbalances the small margin-of price. n service for the churches 5 ‘ $30.00. There is nothing elsewhere in town below.$20,00— 2 ! e = ’ and very little at $20.00—which is even worthy of Kiniey of | But also an in be}ween figufe'—fil()-ao—‘”herf W€ compariSon with these extraordinary values in ?firing NOF“NG e can offer a wider latitude of fabrics than at $15.00—a Kirschbaum Suits at $16.50. - i = E 3 ‘ | § little more value in the workmanship and the trimmings All-wool, and the other standards that go.with all-wool. Our advice, men, is this: Do your choosing now—while our selections of styles and fabrics are at theif best WHITE STAR CLOTHING HO 147-153 MAIN STREET Sidney Johnson, eon of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Johnson, of School street, has enlisted in the navy for three years service. After being confined to-her home by Mrs. Heart has returned to home in New York. Miss Myrtie Griffiths of Plainfleld spent the week-end at her home here, les Sahlen has begen the spring work on the farm for B. S. Randall her Locat people were greatly surprised/ to learn of the sudden death of Mra George C. Spooner is confined to the house with throat trouble. Mrs. G. C. Brown has been ill. H. H. Crowell is out with 2 new =utomobile. me local people attended the b, auction sale in Brooklyn Jast Mon: | | day. STERLING Mrs. Bertha Bishop and a.uthl Doris, have been visiting for the past week with friends in 'Hartf Norwich. 2 o School at the Center building com- menced in ld‘vng‘g ‘having been elosed on account of diphtheria in the village 5 b r. and 3 Charfes Congdon and nlsce, of Moosup, were Eueets of Mrs. Hattle Miller, Sunday. e Carr spent Sunday in Prov- idence. Mre. Carr, who is = patient in 'St. Joseph's hospital, Willimantic, is getting along nicely. ASHWILLETT children epent the evening recently ith Mre."Julta, A."Crumb, who 18 not well. Nathan N was ‘busing caller in North Stonington, Tuesday. Otto Andsraon has a man from New York, plastering this week.