Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, June 9, 1917, Page 6

WESTERLY JUDGE PEACE MAKER Judge Williams Seeks to Reconcile Wife Who Accuses Husband of Assault—Auto Light Cases Disposed of— Bank Book and Theatre Stock Auctioned For a Song— Elks Plan Flag Day Exercises—Women Who Will Take Military Census. During the twelve years' experience Judge Oliver H. Willlams, of the Thirg District court, he was reguired for the first time Friday to detide a case of twife beating, or assault and battery, where the parties concerned were both Jews. The case Was 80 un- Jsual that immediately after court ad- urned the judge Invited the parties his priwate office, inquired into the gave them good advice and, it is effected complete reconcilia- of Pacts, nelieved, tion. The defendant was Samuel Living- stone. and there had been several con- Att John Ferguson, r defendant, sai@ this was an unfort- inate case, a family difference_origin- ating over a trivial matter. He sald blows were struck by both the hus- band and wife, and in a heat of pas- sion the wife had the husband arrest- ed. Now she regrets the charge and would be blad te with- dra; The defendant had borne a gu0d record up to this action, and Mr. Ferguson: expressed opinion that jus- tice would be best served bs jusical ice, rather than punishment. He ed that the greatest lenfency to = defendant be granted by the court. Harry B. Agard, for the prosecutio 4 that Livingstone had not been be- re the court on any such charge heretofore, that thers had been ap- narent reconcilation between wife and husband, and he did not object to giv- ne them a chance to behave, and re- <erve = chance for the state to prose- > under the complaint if they did behave. Sentence was suspended tpon payment of costs of $13.50. The case against Loren Wat charged with violating the automobile law by not having-the tail lamp light- ed at night, was dismissed upon pay ment of costs. George Laid was be- fore the court on a like charge and pleaded gu He paid costs of $2.8) and was discharged. The registration for selective draft in Rhode Island, totalled 53458, accord- ing to the official statement of Colonel George H. Webb, director of registra- tion Of that totay, white and negro combined. are registered as not con- nected with the legisiative, udicial or executive branch, and have no depend- ants and are not totally disabled. This is_unofficially figured as fully eligible for service. There are 235 of this class in Westerly, out of a total of $20 registered. The total number of whits persens n legislative, judicial or executive po- sitions, persons totally disabled, and persons indicating dependent relatives, of this number 374 are in Wester Tota stered nts of Total number of white citizens reg- 37422, of which 602 are resi- Westerly. colored persons in legislative, judicial or executive positions. persens totaily disabled, and persons indicating ependent relatives 434 and in West- Total number of colored _citizens n‘hu registered 867, and in Westerly Total aliens registered, 15,043 and in terly 198. en =nemies registered 126, in Westerly 4. In ordar to close the estate of Har- riet N. Denison. who died five years widow of Edwin N. Denlson, who died twenty vears previous, Auctioneer cne B. Pendleton soid at public auction. Friday, by order of Mrs. Mary Voves Rogers, administratrix a bank book showing a balance of $171.05 on the Meckanics Saving bank, and ten shares of stock of the Bliven Opera House company. that were originally purchased for $25 a share. The bank book and all thag belongs thereto was purchased for $55 by Richard J. But- Ter The ten shares of stock were purchased by Louls A. Barbour at $1.10 & share. Peter A. De Rocce, of suts partinent query and own conclusions in a letter printed in ew ¥ newspaper, as _ follows: Why should not it be a good idea for ongress to pass legislation permitting 2!l aliens who have taken out first pa- pers to obtain firal naturalization six s hence? This would make a number who could be drafted o_would be willing to serve the er than to serve or none at all in cemmon with Westerly, h nd w Westeriy lodg: Children Cry FOR FLETCHER'S CASTORIA alt * J ! i other lodges in_ Eikdom, will observe Flag Day, June 14th, with patriotic ex- ercises in Wilcox park, commencing at 7.30 o'clock in the evening, follow- ing a short street parade of the Elks, from their lodge to the park. The order of exercises will be as fol- lows: Music, Star Spangled Banner, West- erly band. Introductory exercises, Exalted Rul- er Michael J. Deady and officers. Prayer, Chaplain Robert E. L. Ma- son. Musie, Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean, Westerly band. Flag Record Reading, Past Exalted Ruler Michael H. Seanlon. Altar services, Esquire Al J. Twom- ey and officers. Music, Auld Lang Syne, Weaterly band. Elks’ Tribute to the Flag, Past Ex- alted Ruler George H. Fray. Patriotic address, by State Senator tephen J. Casey, of Richmond. fusic, America, Westerly band, and all present singing the national an- them. Tn the event of unfaverable weather, next Thursday evening, the gyxercises will be held in the town hall. The exercises are public. Mn. Thomas Perry, captain in e of the military census enum: t-on in Weasterly, with her Tieutenants, Miss Laura E. McIntyre, Mrs. Florence B. Agard, Mrs. Mabel York, Miss Kathryn Cottrell and Mrs. Helena C. Smith, announces the following list of enumerators: Miss Alice C. Smith, Mrs. Vesta B. Congdon, Miss Mary E. Mc- Avoy, Miss Pauline W. Stahle, Mies Altunje Howe, Miss Charlotte L. Max- Marie C. Zangrandi, Mrs. Ruth M. Sherman, Miss Agnes H. Donovan, Miss Lillian Thomas, Miss Kathryn Witter, Mrs. Margaret Mc- Donald, Mrs. Agnes S. Trottman. Mrs. Mary A. Healey, Miss Mary E. Monti Mrs. Wiiliam D. Wells, Miss Ethel T. ‘Bishop, Miss Bessie West, Miss EHa C. Eiderkin, ‘Miss Katherine W. Foster, Miss Bessie M. Fenelon, Miss Carrie Lina Saunders, Miss Lizzie E. Martin, Mrs. Grace McConnell, Miss Pauline S. Howard. Misg, ) L. Ke'eher, Mirs. Efe K. Campbell, Miss Gertrude C. Keleher, Mrs. Edward B. Coy, Miss Edna M. Saunders, Miss Beatrice IL. Gavitt, Miss Wilfred J. Livermore, Miss Ruth Shurtleff, Miss Margaret Pagan, Miss Agnes F. Brodie. Miss Gertrude Rich, Mrs. Charles Fowler, Mrs. Sarah J. Davidson and Miss Katarine V. Nes- tor. son, Miss Local Laconics. The caterpillar crop in Westerly and vicinity is not as large as that of a year ago. William C. Pendleton, plumbing_at New London, tives in Westerly Friday. The Westerly Medical society’s meet- ing was held Thursday evening at the rgsidence of Dr. John L. May. JFPhebe Greene Ward chapter, D. A. R, has invested $500 in a liberty bond from the permanent home fund. Rev. Charles J. Dutton. formerly of Westerly, is now one of the nine speak- ers in Albany urging enlistments in the army and the navy. Rev. Clayton Burdick of the Seventh Day Baptist church will sup- ply the pulpit of Grace Methodist church Sunday morning. Miss Abby Babcock fell from the piazza at her residence in Elm street Thursday afternoon and sustained a compound fracture of the left wrist. The Missionary society members of the Broad street Christian church vis ited Miss Elizabeth Champlin Friday evening. She is nearing her 39th birth- aay. Elliot Thorpe has returned from the Plattsburg training camp and to duty with the Fifth company, Rhode Island Coast Artiilery. corps, now in the fed- eral service. Crack shots from here and here- abouts are participating in the tourna- ment of the South County Rod and Gun club. The Rhode shnmpxonshlp shoot will take place to- ay. At the annual meeting of the War- ren association, Woman's American Baptiet Mission society, Mrs. Joseph L. Peacock of Westerly made a report on the Northern Baptist convention ntiy held in Cleveland. The more than 200 weavers of the American Velvet company in Stoning- ton went on strike Friday noon when they were refused an increase of 15 per cent. in wages. The men now av- erage from $18 to $22 a week. . At the annual commencement exer- cises of the Rhode Island Colleze of inspector of visited rela- FRISWELL’S WE HAVE AN EXCELLENT STOCK OF BRACELET WATCHES, BEADS, ETC. FOR THE GIRL GRADUATES. HAMILTON, WALTHAM, ELGIN AND ILL} NOIS WATCHES FOR THE BOY GRADUATE. FOR THE BRIDE OUR EXTRA FINE LINE LINE OF Cut Glass and Silverware The Wm.Friswell Co. 25-27 Franklin Street PENDANTS, PEARL Isiand state | | Pharmacy and allied ecisntes Bdward .band, march to River Bend; where ser- Charles McNally of Westerly was one of“the 20 graduates who received the degree of doctor of pharmady. The real season 6f automaniacs i this section is drawing near. Members of local fire companies will place flowers on the graves of deceased | members Sunday morning. In the af- ternoon the organizations will turn out in force and, headsd by the Westerly vices will be held for Firemen's Memo- rial Sunday. The H. T. S. club gave a dance at the Wequetequock casine Friday mizght in honor of the baseball team of the South Kingstown High school in T&- turn for a reception given recently to the Westerly High school basebail team. These teams played a game in Westerly Friday afternoon. the score being Westerly 11, Seuth Kingston 3. MYSTIC Oral School to Held Exhibition of Pu- pils’ Work—Donovan, Walfe Marriage:| —Machinists at Standard Plant Take Higher Pay Instead of Nine-Hour Day—Roscoe K. Burrows Made Bat- talian Adjutant. Prior to the summer of Mystic Oral schoo! there be as usual a public exhibition of -d.\ool work, Wednesday, Jun. 20, from 10 11.30 a. m. Visitors will be given opportunity at this time 6 see the pu- piis at their classes and to view the progress being made In sewing, bas- ketry, carbenter work, weaving, etc. Prof. Tobias Brill, principal of the school for several years, will attend the national convention of the teach- ers of the deaf at FHartford commenc- ing June 28. ‘Donovan—Weolfe. The marriage of Mrs. Louise Paine Wolfe and James Donovan, both of this villagé, took place Monday even- ing at St. Patrick’s rectory, Rev. M. P. Hart officiating. Mr. and Mre. Dono- van will reside on New London road. Mrs. Donovan has been bookkeeper at the My Co-operative store and Mr. Donovan conducts a parcel post busi- ness in the town. Take Higher Pay—Time Unchanged. An agreement has been reached be- tween the employes of the Standard Machinery company and Charles E. Wheeier, the business manager and proprietor of the concern, Whereby the machinists have taken the advance in wages in preference to a aine-hour day. Several weeks ago the machin- ists asked for nine hours a day with the same pay. Mr. Wheeler told them at that time that if new contraets could eb arranged on the basis of ex- tra costs of production involved he would grant their request or allow an increase in pay. He stated that he would much prefer allowing them the wage advance to granting a reduction in the hours from ten to nine, provided new business could be secured at a profit to the concern that would en- able them to continue. The machinists have sensibly taken the increase and will continue to work 35 hours a week as heretofore. Sale of Lot. John H. Ryan has so'd for Frank Conlon of Waterbury, formerly of My a_lot in Mistuxet avenue to Mr. Cornelius H. Syben, who in- tic, and Mrs. tend to build a house there this sum- mer. Sunday Subjects. At the morning eervice at the Meth- odist Episcopal church the pastor, Rev. A. H. Withee. will have for his subject | The Church and the World's Crisia. In | the evening the third in the series of Marks of a Christian—Love. Made Battalion Adjutant. Roscoe K. urrows, who, with Capt. | Walter T. Fish, was most active hers ! in recruiting for the two companies | of the Home guard in Mystic, has been | appointed battalion adjutant with tne rank of lieutenant and is expecting hi commission in a few days. Mr. Bur. rows seryed for some time as suppl: sergeant for Company A of Mystic, the first company in the state to be organized. Matters Talked About. Mrs. Samuel Stewart has returned| from a visit to her son Samuel at| Cushing academy,.at Ashburnham, H i Mrs. Robert Bradley and daughter, irs. Wiliam Lamb, from a visit with Mrs. Carl Bradley, at Fort Slocum. The young recruit left on Thursday for | Fort Sam Houston, Texas, in the sig- | nal corps of the aviation department. | Mortimer Wiske of New York is spending a few days at Willow Point. Tobias Brill has returned from a have veturned Bradley's son, | few days’ stay in New York. Mr. and Mrs. John W. McDonald are spending several days at their summer home in Killingly. Mr. and Mrs. Morton Wheeler have leased the Richardson cottage in Qui- ambaug and are to begin keeping house there. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Rathbun famiy have gone to their home Quumbeaug for the summer Charles Bre E town are upving Bayview conage, Willow_Point, for the summier. Dr. Rhodes Burrows is spending a few days in New York. Mr. and Mrs. Harry R. Mitchell have returned to Willimantic after several days' stay in_the village. Tiss Beulah Noves of New Haven is the guest of her mother, Mrs. John M. Noyes. Charles H. Latham and William Dousbach have returned from New Haven, where they attended the annual convocation of the grand council, R. and S, M. NOANK Preparing Moulds at Shipyard for An- other Big Schooner—B. Y. P. U. So- |—Cottage Leased by Jewett City Towerman. The steamer Sf. Paul, repaired and painted at the Palmer shipyard, will leave today or Sunday for New York, where it wiil be used in freight ser vice. Moulds are being got out for another big schooner and work on No. 2 is being rushed as fast as an extra force of men can make progress. Elected Officers. Liberty council, D. of A., elected of- ficers at the Wednesday evening meet- ing, which was attended by a large number of members. Installation will be the night of July 11. Jewett City Tenants. The cottage of Herbert Perry at Groton Long Point will be occupied this summer by Mr. and Mrs. Pren- dergast of Jewett City, the former a towermap at Midway yard. The Mizpah class- held its meeting vesterday at the home of Mrs. Herman Edwards. Mrs. Frances O'Brien is confined to her home in High street by iilness. Mre. John Gray of -Groton - Long Point entertained the members of the Village Reading cfub this week. Mr. and Mrs. James Langworthy have moved from Eim street to Spicer than low prices. ptmvihe-nd $18 EVERYTH SENNIT BRAIDS PORTO RICANS Bates-Street Shirts Choice selection of patterns, French or laundered cuffs— 'AndBetter Values, Too perfect fit, smart style However, we have mcful!yA ! combined the better clothes than you ‘ e-npombiyhydnwlure at. nywhr-' n«r!hapnu-uhd. eimer Suits to $25 FOR MEN WHO WANT THE BEST. CLOTHCRAFTSUITS $10.50 to $15 America’s Best Popular Priced Clothes. STRAW HATS Make sure your Straw Hat bears our label. and value. Variety enough to please every man. SPLIT BRAJDS PANAMAS $1.50 and $2.00 ING IN MEN’S Interwoven Hosiery, Belts, Neckwear, Shoes WEARING APPAREL IS HERE Manhattan 1I21-125 Main Street < ““MMEN’S APPAREL OF DISTINCTION’’ =T It stands for the best in quality, style $1.8S0 to $6.50 Cool Underwear Complete stock of all standard makes, two-piece garments and Union Suits— 50c to $2.00 | | | U | fl 4 avenue. The house they vacated willl be occupied by Benjamin Lamb and daughter, Miss Arlena. B. Y. P. U. Social. The social of the B. X¥. P. U, held twice eac. mouth, was enjoyed at the Baptist vestry last evening. James Campbell is slowly recover- ing from iliness, but wiil not be ake ty resume his duties for some time. Edward Hall and Miss Jessie Hall have returned to their home in Watch Hill after a visit here. John Libby has returned to Brooklyn after being called here by the death of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Charles Libby. Benjamin Mull is in Washington, D. C., on a business trip. Mr.. and. Mrs. Wiliis. P. Miner have returned to Waterford after a vielt in the village, where they were enter- tained by relatives. Sypt. Fitzpatrick Improving. Supf, John E. Fitzpatrick, who has been suffering greatly from an abscess in his .ear, is more comfortable. Mr. Fitzpatrick is superintendent of the yards at Stamford and is engaged. in building some big boats. T. P. Kelly and daughter of Jersey City have arrived at their summer home at Groton Long Peint to remain for the summer. Mrs. William Foley of Dorchester, Mass., is the guest of her mother, Mrs. William Rathbun. Mrs. Charles Barrett and daughter Dana, accompanied by Mrs. Barretts sister, Miss Ava Macsowan, have gone to spend a week with Mr. aBrrett in Albany, N. Y. ‘Miss® Ada May Davis is clerk in the postoffice, as Miss Marjorie Luce is to have a vacation. T.. L. Park, who is ili at hi& home in Main street, i6 more comfortable. MOOSUP Thursday Club Entertains L. 8. C's. —Report on Liberty Bond Sales— Corpus Christi Procession Temor- row—Game With Webster Team Sunday—Frank Larose Poisoned by Tablet: The L.'S. C.'s enjoved the hospital- itv of the Thursday club, Thursday afternoon_at the home of Mrs. J. C. Gallup. The Euests were welcomed by the president of the club, Mrs. J. O. Main, the hostess, Mrs. J. C. Gal- lup. and members of the committee. The entertainment consisted of a musical romance: Wedding Ma: by Miss Marion Tuckerman: Whd Was the Groom, A Warrior Bold, by cho- rus; Who Was the Bride, Annie Lauy- rie, solo hy ™Mrs. Charles B’fi’ Where Did They Meet? Cor Throw' the Rye, by chorus: Who In- troduesd _Them? Old Black Joe, by chorus; Whit Did He Say? O Prom- did the weddinz take place? Within a Mile of enboro Town, reading by Mrs. Matthew Barr: who was best man? Ben Beit, solo, by Mrs. Thomas who were the bridesmaids? Two Little Girls in Blue, by chorus; What was her bouquet? The Last Rose of Summer,- solo by Mrs, W. W. Adams: what was the gift to the bride? My Rosary, sclo on victrola; Who Gave the PBride Away? Robin Adair, solo by Miss Doris Potter: who was the minister? Solomon Levi, by chorus; where did they go? Way Down Upon the Suanee River, by chorus: A Per- fect Day. victrola solo: What Did the Ola Folks Say? Court Her Honest and Square, reading by Mrs. H. E. Main: where did_they zo_ to live? America, chorus: Wedding March, by Mrs. Marian Tuckerman. Mrs. J. M. Andrews, who has been appointed by Mrs. Buckley, chairman by the state’ work on Libirty bonds, to take charge of that work in this village, ‘gave a very interesting talk on_ that subject. Cake, ice cream and punch were served.” There wera twenty-nine pres: ent. Haard and Seen. M, Herbert Hiech is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Holt in Union Village. Mrs. C. D. Salisbury is fll at her home, Mr. arid Mrs. E. E. Dupuis motored to Webster Wednesday. E. V. Du- pius was the driver. Miss A. M. Roy yisited friends Jewett City Wednesday. ‘William Laroche left Wednesday for Hartford where he is employed. A meeting of Rebecca chapter, No. 27, O. B, §., held Friday evening in the Masonic building on Prospect street, was wel] attended. » Sclemn Procession Tonforrew. The Foast of Corpus Christi will be observed next Sunday at 3.30 p. m. at Al Hailows’ church. The different socleties ‘of the parish will -take part in- the customary solemn procession. Webster Team Coming. Moosup baseball team will play a team from Webster Sunday afternoon. Webster. will Visit this town with a strong lineup. -Manager Amidon has up Roy Rock, the former Prov- idence star, to cover short stop. Also Joe Connolly, for a number of vears with the Boston Braves, will appear: in the Moosup lineup. Took Tablet by Mistake. Frank Larose remains ill at’ his home in the Union village as 2 resuit of taking a_poisonous t by Jast Wednesday eveping. The mt contained a lln.pfix httnn which has kept Mr. in Iiu condition since the tablet™ ise Me, solo by Mrs. W. W. Adams; was What did she say: ‘We'd -Better Bide | taken, a Wee, solo by Mrs. Thomas Day:| Boys have begun swimming at Moo- 4 When did the wedding take piace?|sup lake. Spriwg -Sonz, solo on vietrola; where| The horse owned by Marchessault Bros., while in the Union Village on the afternoon delivering trip was frightened by a barking dog and ran up Main street, when it was stopped by _Mr. Goodréau. The Starfish Giants have scheduled a_%ame of baseball with the Catholic Hill team to be played this (Satur- day) morning on the carpet grounds. Made a Catch Anyway. Jack Tavineer and a party of fisher- men went_to Beach Pond Thursday evening. Fishing was nothing extra but Jack made the trip a successful one as he caught two little baby foxes, He is going to try and tame his cap- tives. George Smith, recently electrician in the Cranska thread mill, is employ- ed by M. Ceuture. Will Graduate Fifteen. All Hallows’ parochial school wili have its graduation exercises Sunday June 24, in the auditory of the church. The graduating class this year numbers fifteen, the largest since the schocl was organized. STAFFORD SPRINGS Connecticut Company Explains Project ot End Trolley Freight Trouble— Funeral of Mrs. Mary Moore. e Stafford Chautauqua will Be held from June 26 to 30, Inclusive. Tt is a new thing for this town and the gen- eral committee is working make it a succes Representatives of the company were in town t Leach gave Warden as a the nuisance ol loadi n freight at t o street and Furnace a discontinued he pi the track further fio avenue as far as the >perty The track wil then swing to the ex treme cast of the streef adjoir Gary lot and the teams c n dr this when taking goods to r cars. A freight station will a little later. FUNERAL, Mrs. Mary Moore. The funer: of Mrs. Mar) 7 who died Wednesday mo 2 brief iliness, took place ward’s church Friday morning o'clock Rey lix J. OWeil e brated the requiem high mass. T a was in St. ward's cemeatery irs Moore is sur ed by four da L] Misses Mary, Margaret, Elizabst a Neilie Moore, all ‘'of whom reside in Hydeville. 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