Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, May 26, 1917, Page 6

AUTO CASES IN WESTERLY COUR Judge Williams Deals With Three Offenders Who Violated vs. Brooks Heard and Decision Reserved-—Wife-beater Pleads Self- |- Misquamicut Tribe, Improved Order Red Men, of Westerly, was represent- ed at the annual state convention of the order held Thursday afternoon at Crescent Park. All the tribes and councils of the state, twenty-three in number, sent delegations. There were spirited contests for the several offi- ces and the result was as follows: Lawton, of Newport, great sachem; Willlam H. Rawson of Paw- tucket, great senlor sagamorc; BEd- mund " J. Theroux, of Central Falls, for sagamore: Harry A. Forbes, of iwtucket, great prophet: Harry A. Forbes of Pawtucket and Walter Wy~ man of Providence, great representa- tives: Louis R. Scott of Newport, great samnop: Walter E. Robbins, of ‘Woonsocket, great mishenewo; Fred- erick Morse, of Providence, great Suard of wigwam: Charles M. Bry- ant, of Pawcatuck, great guard of forest; Louis I Stevens of Providence, Jjgreat Keeper of records. The officers were installed by Past Great Inco- Chief Brown and. hi been P the 3 them " being. unlighted, and arrests that same . cause: tail light charge, to the court, but :: he must first plaint, and then make on the witness stand, Plea of not guilty. His tinued to mnext Fridey means added costs to tail light of Mr. Waite ed as the law requires. dall honey Frederick O. Downes, of Bos- ton, and Past Great Sachem James Monroe, of Providence. Reports showed a total membership in the state of 2240, a net gain of 33. The receipts for the vear were Sl 950.84; each case. The court heard the Jeremiah J. Haggerty, Mass., expense for relfef, $6909.20; $2015; other purposes, $10,- ; invested. $10,239.50: cash on hand $31.955. There has been a net ®ain of 302 In membership of Degree of Pocahontas, and cash in hand to the amount of $6946.45 of Ardmore, Pa, a mer cottages. This is to recover dam: ated by ion with automobile which was being The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Nash, [feur Crawford 'l?sm wife of Thomas H. J. Nash of Oak. lawn, took place Thursday, with a high mass of requiem in St. Ann's church, Cranston. The funeral was attended by a large number of friends from Cranston and vicinity, and by _a dclegation from St Wilhelmina _branch, Irish Catho Benevolent Unlon of Providence, thigh M ash was a member and M Nash celebrated their silver wedding anniversary four vears ago. The de- ceased was Miss Margaret McCann and was born in My Conn. The Rhode Island Grand Court of Foresters of America, with a court in Westerly, held its twentieth annu: meeting Newport, Thursday, and elected officers as follows: Henry A. Mayor, of Olneyville, grand_chief ran- ger: Patrick J. Smith, of Providence, Srand sub-chief ranger: Johr Har- fow, of Providence, gra ?V'Pat rer: Frank H. Bellin, of ence, grand secretary: BEdward C. Plinketf, Paw- tucket. grand recording secretary John F. Westmuller, Providence, grand Jecturer; . Alfred Berard, Manville, as grand senior woodward; /Celestino Mo- ri, Providence, grand ju wood- ward: Thomas H. Luongo, Providence, grand senfor beadle: Michael T. er, Slatersville, grand junior b M. Georze McAuliffe Harry A. Clark of River Carroll, John J. Hughes, dence, Patrick J. McCarthy fleld, 'trustees: William F. Cleary, Thomas F. Murphy of Providence, James J. Chandler of Valley Falls, grasa_auditors. Frederick S. France of Newport, John L. Lockwood of Halnsville, Era- cilo Mangiante of Providence, repre- sentatives to supreme court conven- tion; James M. Lacy of Newport, Ed- ward J. Burton. Adamo R. Aiello of | Providence, alternates. tiff, Mr. Haggerty ber, who repassed. ter’ the collision. The the case are Mr. Agar and Mr. Wright for def ther the v Mr. Haggerty was guilt: neglisence under and therefore ought led to any damage. was denied. After ave decided to reserve deci the opportunity for the se to submit author of law raised Livingstone re Livingstone. accused sai in self defense, plead not guilty to secure a lawyer. continued *for one weel and we pearance, of Prov Local Laconi laid at the Stonington A woman's circle au Woodmen of the World ed_in Westerly. - Clerk Haswell of the was busy in Westerly, turalization worl The buoy zaged in in the Parl etter John lacing guides Pawcatuck river. Friday was another automobile day T, o 2 summer resident ant View, against Rhoda M. Watch Hill sum- Admore, seem ‘to n laws, but the wiolationa like the overflos Thr. many violators into eourt and automobiles at nl‘lt v1th continue “There were t:hr« such casss in court Friday. Loren Waite when nn‘ll-d flw e mumam he entered came Swas CORE and was re- leased on_his own recognizance. This his case, ‘was not light- Frank Wheeler and Willlam Cran- both pleaded guilty to violating [Mr. and the tail light section of the automo- [and Francis bile laws, and the cases were dismiss- [Day, ed upon payment of costs of $3.80 in civil case of of 8 eid, of Pleas- an action to of 3300 for injury done an automobile owned and DI by D - lis- the plaintift by, Chauf- Were but two witnesses and both Wwere for the plain- J. Fred Bar- Haggerty car attorneys in a_for plaintiff endant, or ra- insurance company with policy on the Brooks car. moved that the case be dismissed as Mr. Wright y_of contribu the terms of not to be en- The . motion testimony was concluded, ams declared Haggerty there wae no and his whers they een, -and that there was 10 evidence to.show that he had been of contributory negligence. He sion and give lawyers in-the ties” on points in the case, if they so was charged ssaulting and beating his wife, When put the he had struck his wife ould therefore He asked for time The case was k and Living- stone furnished a bond of $500 for ap- ics. The keel for another vessel has been shipyard. xiliary to the Jis to_be form- superior court Friday, in na- Brown is en- to navigation Pa., one for the Third district court, Judas |, : 3 . e I, . Ju8¢ lor the oldest Watch Hill cottagers, fs e arbarimiame: presiding, THoliil at his home in Pennsylvania. The Colu reser CASTORIA/ a large class. The big bea of For Infants and Children | In Use ForOver 30 Years Wilcox Sark, near Always bears i arious councils bus in this sectio ed in Westerl termined to enfo the automobile Coon, and trees substituted. he hoard of trustee: been removed the Signatare of Day canary Memorfal of Knichts of n will be rep- Sunday, when hird degree will be conferred on bushes in build- by Superin- decorative ever- s of Wilcox having granted the privilege, the exercises of Westerly lodze Time To Change! HEAR THE BELL RINGING? Off with the derby or soft hat and put on a cool, comfortable straw. We save you at least 50 cents on every hat. For the young man, oid man, fat man or thin man we have the best line in the city at. ... $2 OTHER STRAWS AT $2.50, $3.00 AND $3.50 PANAMAS $5.00 TOYOS $3.50 We Are Hat Specialists LEGHORNS $3.50 MORAN & CONNORS, 157 Main Street U. S. GOVERNMENT LIBERTY LOAN THE UNEXCELLED FACILITIES OF THE THAMES NATIONAL BANK are offered to subscribers to the above loan »{use of fireworks in connectio NEW ‘UNITED ~STATES GOVERNMENT 34 P. C. BONDS||_ Tob-l(mnh H‘noe-—MemonnlSemceltGmeChflhTw L‘m L‘“ é SAVINGS BANK F. E. ROBINSON, Tn.n. as there is undisputed evidence that the |of Biks will be Ndmm the park in- stead of ‘the town h: Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Priscilla Foster, daughter of Mrs. Arthur of [Boston ‘Cooley 1, on Flag in _the Central Congregational church, Boston. There is to be a town meeting in Stonington next Tuesday eyening to consider the passage of an ordinance to regulate the sale, or prohibit, the oy “with the observance of Independencé Day. The soldiers and sailors of the Civil . resident in Westerly, members of the Grand Army posts. and kindred organizations, will attend the Sunday morning service in Grace Methodist church.. On account of the illness of the pastor, the sermon will be preach- ed by Rev. Walter P. Buck. The Dream of the Flowers, a three- act play, was presented in the base- ment of the church of the Immacu- late Conception. Besides the cast of youthful players there was a May Day chorus of forty-five voices. The en- tertainment was directed by Miss Rose Barrows and Miss Pauline Sul- livan was accompanist. The proceeds will be devoted to the Sunday school picnic fund. PLAINFIELD Walter Richmond's Automobile Stru by Special Train at French's Cr ing—Driver Escapes Injury—Site of Tragic Death of Arthur Park and Miss Anna Cushing. midway between this place, was of an automobile about 9 driving a French’s crossing, Central Village and again the socation aceident Friday morning s ‘Walter Richmond, light touring car, narrowly escaped death when a speclal train carrving N. Y., N. H. & H. employes struck his machine. Richmond was driving in a norther- 1y direction from Plainfiel®at a mod- erate rate of speed and the extra train was going to Willimantic. The cross- ing this side is very dangerous, as a hill obstructs a view of the track on both sides of the crossing. Automobile danger signals and a bell signal guard the crossing. Either Richmond did not notice the red lights or failed to hear the bel WHItH was ringing, wamiing the approaching of a train. Richmond drove his machine within a few feet of the rallroad crossing be- fore he saw the on-rushing locomotive, but it was at this critical moment that he displayed remarkable coolness and clear headedness. With wonderful quickness he swung his car around and ran it up the bank on the side of the crossing. to a standstill when it crashed into the post bearing the inscription: Stop: Look and Listen! The car was so close to the track that the passing en- | gine tore off an extra tire which | o'clock. Richmond carried on the running board The headlights of the ma- | of his car. chine were sm: was stove in. The engineer brought his train to a stop and the crew assisted in releasing the machine from its position. Again Richmond demonstrated his coolness by getting into the machine and starting his engine, which seemed | to run as smoothly as ever, proceeding | on his journey. Last July Arthur Park, treasurer of the Bay State Shellac company, and his companion, Miss Anna Cushing, | met instant death when the machina in which they were riding was struck by a passenger train bound for Willi- mantic from Providenc ed and the radiator Many other narrow escapes from | death have occurred since and R people have been endeavoring o | have the crossing done away with and have an overhead cr w ing replace it. Wauregan Guests. Mrs. BEdward Burns, with her son Robert, of Wauregan &pent Thursday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Marshall, of Babcock avenue. STAFFORD SPRINGS Memorial Sunday Services—Planning for June 5th—Mill Operatives’ De- ion Today. { Members of the Grand Army, Sons of Veterans, the Woman's Relief corps and the soldiers of Company K, who are statloned here, have been invited to alend aMemorial service in Grace church Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, when Rev. Niles W. Hermans will de- liver a Memorial address. Wednesday morning the veterans and Sons of Vet- eérans will meet at Grand Army ball and will start on their trip to the cem- eteries at 8 o'clock. St. Edward's will be reached at 8.30, West Stafford at 9, Sandy Knoll at 10, Staffordville at 103.0, Stafford street at 11.30. They will return to the hall at 12 o'cipck. when lunch will be served. At 2 o’clock the line will be formed and march to the Springs cemetery, where the “a dress of the day will be given by R Oscar J. Aldrich of the Methodist church. Rev. C. C. Lyon will give a brief address in the Staffordville ceme- ; tery. School children and others are requested to gather flowers and send them to the hall after 3 o'clock Tues- day aftermoon. Borough News Notes. Miss Agnes Hawthorne, assistant su- perintendent at the Johnson Memorial hospital, is spending a week’s vaca- tion at her home in KEasthampton, Mass. George (B. Davis, who attends Dart- mouth _ college, has .returned to his home in West Stafford for the. sum- mer. Mrs. Fred Novogroski ,was operated on at the Johneon hospital Friday morning for internal trouble. Rev. Levi Rees will preach the ser- mon at the union service of the Con- gregutional and Methodist churc Mothodlst d that there is a I penalty for selling to soldiers in uniform. quor BEEF, bb. ... .18¢ SLICED ROAST LIVER, bb. .. .13c|b. .... HAMBURG LEAN SHOULDER FRESH CUT KIDNEY LOIN CHOPS LITTLE PIG CORNED BEEF |SHOULDERS BUTTER, Ib..18¢c Swift’s Premium OLEOMAR- GARINE, 1b..30c SWEET MUSTARD PICKLES, pt. 20c MILD WHOLE MILK CHEESE .24c|lb. .30c VEAL .20c .32¢ An Yours When You Take Advantage of These Saturday Specials Blgflnn.&mhryMnhet. Everything Under Glass. M COMPANY LEMONS, dozen........19¢ PINEAPPLES Beware of Meat Displays Which Are Not so Protected Fine Bermuda ONIONS, 4 Ibs. MO]INM Mohican Bluing 1 Ib. sealed Butterfly Tea all kinds Mohican Pure 1 Ib. package 30c Cocoa bulk, Ib. . ....21c Pompeian Olive Oil Mohican Compound Extracts pint tins Clover Hill Vin 1Y oz. bottle 10c egar large bottle. . .10c 25¢ Jelly Doughnuts dozen . Minced and Peach Tarts dozen .. THE OHICAN 3lc Assorted Mohican Sliced Mohican Whole Cakes 20c and 2for .... . kind BAKED e Tou[S BEANS Pompeian Olive The. BROWN NATIVE ASPARAGUS Oil Salad g‘l 3 BREAD Dressing, bot. 23¢c 1,000 lbs. SUGAR CURED SMOKED SHOULDERS, b. .. 4 to 6 |b. Averas 17¢ 9 fo 12 a. m-. FRESH UNCAS CREAMERY BUTTER, bb. ...... LIMITED HOUR SALE 9 to 12 a. m. COMPOUND 40c B oo cliniias TAKES THE PLACE OF LARD tion day, June 5th. The registration places in Stafford will be at the town hall in Stafford Hollow and the bor- ough hall in Stafford Springs, and the hours will be from 7 a. m. until 9 p. m. ha Must Stop Trelley Freight. The Connecticut company has re- ceived orders to stop the trolley freight car before reaching the crosswalk near the postoffice, until they have provid- ed some better plan for handling the freight. This heips to relieve the blocking of Furnace avenue, which has be Ty annoying and the cause of, a £00d many complaints. E. D\ Tufts of Springfield, formerly of Stafford Springs, was in town on business Thursday. The local troop of Boy Scouts hhve ordered uniforms and if they arrive on time the boys will march in the Me- morial day parade. The roof and spire of the Congrega- tional church have been repaired. A copper tip has been placed on the spire. Stafford Springs merchants will close their stores Thursday afternoons from June 7 to Sept. 27, inclusive. This is more time off than has usually been | siven. In former years the haif holi- | day was_observed during July and The reason for the extra time ear is that the emplo will have an opportunity tb care for their | gardens. The Girls' Friendly society and the choir of Grace church enjoyed a supper in the day evening. After the supper an in- teresting program of musical numbers was given by the choir. Mrs. Frederick Bartlett her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wagner. is_visiting Jacob P. Decision Today. Emploves of local milis held another mass meeting Wednesday eveaing. The committee reported that the pd Worsted company had offered €0 on a 55 hour schedule and to per cent. The this_offer. Woolen company d the Warren Woolen company of. fored a 55 hour schedu'e and enough increase in wages to cover the differ ence in hours. The laborers decided not to accept this, and will wait until today (Saturday), when if their de- mands are not met they will go out on a strike. increase the wages 10 laborers decided to accept The Cyril Johnson BALTIC |Getting Ready for June 5th Regis- Show | tration—Taftville Minstrel Delirhts Big Audience. thur P. Cote has re- ived posters containing information to the mothods to be carried out by the military registration board on June 5. The registration board for the town of Sprague-consists of Chairman Raymond J. Jodoin, Town Clerk Arthur P. Cote and Registrars of Voters Danlel Fay and Lawrence G. Drescher. This board will act as registrars. Mr. Cote has received all necessary papers to complete the re istration. He will act as French in- terpreter for the board. He also has translated into French the questions to be asked by the registrars on re: istration day, June 5. This was done for the benefit of the French-speaking citizens of Sprague who do not un- derstand English. Posters giving the necessary information have been placed in the post office, Cote’s mar- ket, and in the town clérk’s office in the' town building. Others who have not seen these posters can find a de- tailed account of the questions to be asked by the registration board by referring to the Norwich Bulletin of May 23. Those who through sickness shall be unable, to be present them- selves for registration shall apply to the clerk of the city or town where they may be Instructed as to how uild room of the church Thurs- | Rhode | Jthey may be reststerea by Agent Sprague officials are assisting those who do not fully comprchend the meaning of this work. Taftville hin's | Thursday ing when nerstone Minstrels of Tafiville staged an up-to-date minstre] show. 'The troupe arrived ‘n town on the 7.28 trolley car. The company formed,a line at the car station and proceeded to the theatre preceded %y one of the e mbers carrying a_large American Five reels of plctures were hown while the troupe were making preparations. Preceding the opemng number John Perry of Low- ell, Mass, sang three soios _which earned repeated encores. Mr. Perry’s ballad, Here Is Your Daddy’s Boy, a Minstrel Show. o patriotic hit, received five encores. |3rs. Della Despathy accompanied Mr. Perry. The programme was opened by the chorus singing America. The follow ing solos were excellently rendere Keep Your Eve on the Girl You Love, Oscar Heindich; When Irish Eyes Are | Smiling. Miss "Jennie Kendall, solo |repeated four times: See Dixie First, | Robert Brierley: 0la Black Joe, Cor- {nerstone quartette; I'll Wed the Girl |1 Left Behind, Fred Knowles; The Sunshine of Your Smile, Miss Flor- ence Moore. This song was repeated- ly encored. The Battle Eve, Messrs. | Belair and Heinrich: Sweetheart, Miss Asnes Abert; Coaling Up in Colon Town, Ropert Brierley. Closing cho- |rus, The Star Spangled Banner by the ntire compan: ach number B on the programme jwas repeated. A clog dance by Dus: igas earncd repeated applause. A number of selections were played by {La Fontaine and Kvlis orchestra. The orchestra accompamied the singers. The company consisted of 48 voices, 16 of which were of Taftville's most talented -young lady _artists. | Wood was interlocutor. The mys- terious hat of many shapes, won by ione of the end men attracted atten- tion. The entertainment was a pro- Inopnced success Mrs. Hugh Miller surgical _operation Willimantic, who_underwent St. Joseph's resting com- is Annual Meeting. Rosary society their room -in Sodality hall, ay evening, the following offi- cers were re-elected for the ensuing vear: Chaplain, Rev. Thomas Lynch: president, Mrs. John O'Lea vice president, Mrs. John H. Brown; sec- ond vice president, Mrs. Charles Rohr; | secretary, Miss treasurer, Mi brarian, Mi . Government Inspector Hickman of Boston is in Baltic on official busi- John Rose was bu Frida; H. Masnell of New York is in town for a few days on business. Miss Bertha Buteau of New York, formerlv of Baltic, spent Friday with local relatives. JEWETT CITY Services of Memorial Sunday—Fu- neral of John McGujre — Opening Game of Season, Ashland vs. Nor- wich, This Afternoon. in Providence on Sunday a memorial service is_to be held at the Methodist church. The other churches of the place, the D. A. R, and resident mcmbers of the R. C., have been Invited to attend. J. B. Aldrich will deliver the ad- The Sunday school will be held as usual at the Congregational church. The .Christian Endeavor service will te led by Miss Marguerite Young. At the Baptist church, Rev. J. A. Spidell's morning subject’ will be He- rolsm Under Difficulties. In the eve- Ooss the dread of the dental chair have no fears. B; Crowned or extracted . CC™'SIDER THESE ETRICTLY SANITARY OFFICE STERILIZED INSTRUM. If these appeal to you, call for charge for consuitation. DR. F. C. JACKSON 203 MAIN ST. Plans for June 5. The first selectman, the town clerk and registrars of voters held a meet- ing at ng town clerk’s office Friday morning to discuss plans for Registra- 8h, Lady Asistant Don’t You Want Good Teeth? cause you to negiect them? You ot ‘method you sen have your teeth | Slled BSOLUTELY WITHOUT PAIN. OTHER FEATURES INTS CLEAN LINEN ASEPTIC DRINKING CUPS LOWEST PRICES CONSISTENT WITH BEST WORK examination and estimate. Ne o= ‘L 4 COYLE DENTISTS (Buccessors to the ming Deatal Co.) NORWICH, CONN . to 8 P. M. Telephone Associ: 1917, Solicit; The Young Men's Christian Association $150,000 Building For the purpose of providing an up-to-date building for the Youn: Upon condition that $125,000, or more be secured for above named purposes b 1917. When the above condition is met, one-fifth of this subscrip or as follows:. .. If no not given, please fill out the above, sign and send to the Y. M. C. LAST APPEAL! LET EVERY PERSON DO HIS SHARE Norwich, Conn. Ma ation, of Norwich, Conn., and in consideration of the subscription by agree to pay to the Treasurer of the New Building Fund the sum of and one-fifth each in four, eight, twelve and sixteen months the Signed Business Address ...... ed by Bullctin one has solicited you for the Y. M. C. A. Building some ha or i( Your help is badly needed and will be much appreciated. ning Rev. W. E. Lamphear will spea Lilibridege. Relatives were present X cn tempera Miss Martha D.v from Mystic and Norwich. | Best leads the Epworth League mceting at | In the ilst of committees appointed | d the Methodist church in the evening.|®y [lh;- )I.uh;s'”,\m \m‘h-\:’\ ]L the | mes 7 laptist church, the name Mrs. Leon- | suit sy Ve Sorvioh, + ard should have read Mrs. R W k The grand opening of the h:wen.’\u‘“\_”"h v. o season fs this afternoon, ~with the| "y ana Mrs, W. B. Montgomery |only rem game between Ashiand and Norwich— |\l arranged for a memorial o B not the Bear Cats, as was at first|i; pachaug cemetery nday about the e 3 announced. The parade starts fromlinoon at 3 o'clock. This service is the Jewett City hotel, s | Babite. . (hrn;] Dn‘;vh{‘e;: {o(r all 'mw-vd Four Hundred Broilers. - S e tomE: Elmer Starkweather has four hun- R hoon 2 | e the high cost of living. " |sessed b . ey There wag another forest fire k:n— “";\ “’ ks day afternoon, In the vicinity or tme |youns minds FUNERAL. powerouse at Hopeville. HRvston tor John McGuire. s P . reers should The funeral services for John Mec- Education in Japan Too Intensive. |ihat offered f Guire were held at his home in Vol- Dr. Sakural, dean of the College of | social or n untown Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. | the Tokio Imperial University, advo- This mm Rev. John Thompson officiated. Bur- |cates many reforms in the present|on educat s al was in the Robbins cemetery, The | system of education. He says there |gradu 4 bearers were Austin Main, are too many pedants in Japan, by |adm 5 wis Sheldon, Alfred Davis and Na whom students are “crammed with|that it is Established 1852 STILLIVIAN'S The Home of the New Edison NORWICH WESTERLY ANNOUNCE THEIR OPENING Tuesday, May 29th In the Chamber of Commerce Bldg., 324 Main St. The Public Is Cordially Invited To Inspect Our New Shop Mr. Hardy W'illunuon, the popular Lync Tenor, late ' of the Century Opera Company of New York, will give a song recital at Chamber of Commerce Hall on Tuesday evening, May 29th, at 8.15. On this occasion, Mr. Williamson consents that Mr. Edison’s labor- atory Re-Creations of his voice be heard in comparison. Complimentary tickets may be had on application at Main Street, on Tuesday, May 28th. Stillman’s. 324