Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, July 13, 1918, Page 6

De——— Amos S. Burdick Tells Court He is Too Poor to Pay $500 BULLETIN, SATURDAY, -JULY 13, Judgment—C. Raymond Blake Awarded War Cross— ¢ “Grand and Petit Jurors Drawn-—State Guard to Drill| in Park. e For the first time during the mere "Hu"r lve years of service of Judge ol Williaths in the Third dis- z;l court, there was a_hearing Fri- on an application for admission to take the poor debtor's oath. The applicant was Amos S. Burdick. It was set forth in the petition that he was unable to meet a_judgment of the court to pay Lida S. Thomas $300, for injuries sustained by being run down by an automobile driven by Burdick, more than a year ago. It was also related that Deputy Sherift Mitchell had execution and was about to place him in jail, that he had no real or per- sonal estate to meet the judgment, that he could not pay for his board in jail nor could he pay the jail ex- penses. Burdick was represented by Judge Herbert W, petition was brought under Section 17, chapter 326 of the Rhode Island laws. Amos Burdick testified that he had resided in Westerly fourteen years, was a livery and teamster, with stable in the rear of 22 Canal street. He said the reason he did not pay the judgment was because he did not have the moi He has property in his possession mortgaged for from $1400 t0 $1500. The mortgage was first held by Henry Walton, then by Charles Brown, and now by Malcoim E. Thompson. The property was not suf- ficient to pay the mortzaged i ness. He had no _unmort has for the a rty con the poor det sheriff had sei He said the ved papers on him sev- to settle. He had other debtors be. sides Miss Thomas, but he did not v the exact amount of indebted- In response to queries from Town |2 A rd, counsel for stified that above the value, consisted of two low-grade au- tomobil rse, dump cart, a har- few barn utensils. His , less the ac- olicitor Harry B Malcolm E. Thompson, who holds the mortgage, originally for §2,- 200, now $1600, with Interest added, declared the propertv PBurdick held Wwas not worth the face vaiue of the policy, and that he would not accept it in settlement. There was no other testimony. After arguments hy At- torneys, Judge Williams decided to re- serve his decision of employes of the Emegland Granite Works, Antonio reckless driving of an automobile in te street, on afternaon of going at an exceesi he was ol n ty of t man was was ne: The ac- he charge. born in Westerly and r before in court, and regret- he had violated law and said would be more careful in the fu- ture, The town Solicitor and_chief of police said he bore a good réputation end character. Judge Williams ad- Jjudged the accused guilty, suspended sentence and placed him on probation. Assistant National Director Wells, of the United States Boys' Working Reserve of the Department of Labor, is in Rhode Island for a short period in the Ipterest of developing the activities of the reser: in the state. It is proposed to install in every high school a short co of farm practic . by W training ig far work e will consist of twenty les: of two hours a week, and be a part the regular school work. Illustrative demonstrations will be given in near- by farms. is contemplated to shorten igh echool months April 1'to go ing camp, pr the ar from nine to seven elease the boys about central farm train- ! y to be operated in he state colleze at 1 these camps three weeks m methods s before they here condi- are sent t f tions permit the boys in the reserve will be under military discipline. arms. War savings stamps headquarters for Rhode lsland makes announ: es last week amounted to 4 and brought the total to July 8 to $2,524,340.15. 2 per capita of 8402 s is exclusive of pledges which aggregate more than $3,50¢,000, Of the total sales, $2 2.88 have been made through the post offices, while the refnaininz $459,11'.26 came through banks, stores and other agen- cles. The post office sales by districts are Providence, $1,055452.53; Pawtucket $269,173.15: Woonsocket, $176,996.05 Newport, $154,756.64: Westerly, $129. 172.81: East Greenwich, $112,9%) Bristol, $30,456.89: Warren, $23.4 Wakefleld. $12,71049; Narragansett Pier, $9,070.93. C. Raymond Blake was the first to leave sterly for foreign service, as a Red Cross Ambulance driver in France, subsequently he joined the French Aviation corps and since then has taken part in a dozen or more bombarding flights over German terri- tory and had some negrow escapes. He has received the Croix de Gurre for distinguished sarvice, the only one from Westerly to receive that decora- tion to date. Blake was graduated from Westerly H hool in 1916, in June, and was in France in January, 1917. When he attained his majority, April 17, 1918, he was commissioned h Rathbun and the | yy; o | at e in the elements |9 ch boys may The first lieutenant in the American sec- tion, Signal Corps, United States Re- serves. e is now a detached officer angd is serving as a member of his old escadrillé with the Freheh army. The juy commission of lhau Tae land, drawn jurors under the new system, allotting 45 grand Jurgn and 5 petit jurors to the town of Wéster- lyé’ fl:i“o;u ; S n, Albert, rand jurors: Sturgeon, e Boss, Chatles H., Drysdale, Robert, Dorteh, Charles, Bentley, H. L., . F., Faverio, A. A, Burke, J. W, Burk, J. Henry, Brown, eGorge BriggsPerry C. Fiddes, Jnmg Ed- watds, T. D, Edwards, 8. W., Bdmond, A, J..li!rodxe. Peter G, Fontana, Chas., Ennis, W. C, Clatke, J. P., Daly, Jo- seph A. Merritt, Benjumin, Murano, Luigi, Murano, F, Morrison, T. H., organ, C. A, Meore, George C., Main, orrin A., Moone, C. H.. Mitchell. H. L. Marr, James G, - Chiodi, _Frn'sce, Strout, E. P., Opie, Fred 8., Smith, W. C., Opie, William B, Stillman, D. F., St. Onge, William, Stott, M. L., Sween- ey, J. W, Sutoliffe. H. W, Burnies, Thomas, Totten, Thomas S., Clarke, Edward, Sawyer, Caléb, Congdon, Adam. : Petit jurors: Opie, Phillip H., Nigral- 1i, 8. C., Thompson, A, C., Burdick Wm. R. Pernigonl, G., Vars. John P., Tay- lor, Lyndon, Veal William J., Vacoa, Antonio, Vacca, Frank, Wagner, Jo- seph, Turano, s Bonner, James, Tourtelotte, B. H.. ad, A. T., Lyneh, H.. Lyngh, D. L, Laing, John M. laing, Stanley, Burdick,- R. C., Bur- dick, E. C.. Bovnton, F. E., Butler, R. J.. Laign, William P., Lanphere, A, L, Merries, John, Lanpheéar. P. A, Liv- ingstone, F. B, Lowry, David A., eck Edward, Lynch, F. E.. Ly 0., Lynch, James P., O'Briei 20 C. Burdiek A. C, Cay A V.. Cottrell, D. C., Himes, N. W. Nich- /. A, Newell, E. A, Pendleton, Noyes. Harry, Kingsley E. A . Butler, J. G. ler, J. 1., Blake, J. M.. Hughes, Rich- ard. Nye, Silas T, Nicholas, T. P, Pendleton, J. . Bookataub, 8. J. Dewey. F. J., MeClu, . E.. Dodd, James, Den- nehv. M."J., DePietris, V., Kenney, M, Martin, A. J, Steadman, ©. H. Pan- ciera, B, Smith. O. Perry, A. L, Murphy. C. I, Murrav, R. E. Murray, 2, €., Nigrelli, C., Ander- 0. Frank ke, T M. Clark Lynch, John, King, Bd- AP, Ledonx, N. Lepper, Robert, Lilibridge, E. B. libridge, E. B. Jr, Sheldon, J ) be, C. M.. Dunhing H. A dy, L. J., Catto, James. Hebb, H., Hart, 1. A. Duguid, William, Smith, H. I, v{;\m»s F. E. Saunders, C. R, Staplin, P State Senator Thomas McKenna, from Cumberland, died Friday morning s home in Valley Falls after a few weeks' illness caused by heart trouble And complications. He was born in Scotland in 1849, Robert E. Russell, eolored, employed at the Ocean house, Watch Hill, ar- rested by Thomas E. Bfown, chiet of police, for the depaftment of justice and taken to Providence and held for n hearing on the charge of failing to register under the draftiaw, has con- sented to be inducted into the military service. According to statement made by Captain Gearge H. Webb, director of the draft for Rhode lsland, only 795 registrants are at present available in Class 1 in the state for general mili- tary service and it is believed it will be possible to fill the Camp Upton ment of 1,751 men scheduled to go vy 23, even if the 1918 registrants are taken. Looal Laconics. Mrs. John Casev and son John of Providence are visiting Mrs. Casey's brother in Westerly, Norman Kenyon of Brooklyn, N. Y., has entered the office of the American Thread company for the summer. Hereafter the Thursday night drills of the Fourth company, Rhode Island State guard, will be Held in Wilcox park. Private Fred A. Harmon, Jr, Bat- tery B, 1034 Field artillery, was kllled in action. He was the nephew of Mrs. Benjamin A. Peabody of Pawcatuck. Louis Silverstein and little daughter Beotrice have returned from Provi- dence, where the latter hag a slight t | operation performed at Hope hospital. Sergeant Henry Palmer, Corporals Robert . Cole, Benjamin 4. Peabody, Jr, Private George A. Wheeler and Musician Trederick Barker, Jr, of C company, Paweatuck, have volunteered 1o -attend the officers’ training camp, Connecticut State guard, at Niantic, Aug, 3-7. A protective pelicy for registered pharmasicts in the military service has been adopted by the Rhode Island state board of pharmacy. The registration of these men will be carried over with- out paymant of the annual registration fee or without the annual notification to the board. STONINGTON Sixty Soldiers to Guard Shipyard— Funeral of Mrs. Mary C. Comatock— L. N. Pendieton Falls from Roof. Sixty soidiers have been assigned to guard duty at the yard of the Ship Construction and Trading eompany, with headquarters in the Colbert house, High street. Other homes will be util- ized as branches, unless the soldiers come prepared for the use of camp equipage. Mrs. Comstock’s Funeral, Funeral services for Mrs. Mary C, Comstock were held Thursday after- noo at her home in Gold street and were conducted by Rev. Dwight C. e NI For Biliousness Biliousness is a common form of indigesti is brought on by food-waste which the stomach, intes- tines and bowels fail to expel. qoses of Beecham’s Pills, when bilious, you will soon tid yourself of the impurities, relieve stimulate the liver and bile and tone Healthy conditions are quickly re-established by using BEECHAMS PILLS of Special Value to W E; : It If you will take 2 few sick headache, the stomach. purchase at this time an opportunit be neglecting an opportunity whi . fore urge immediate selection. Here you will find a wonder- ful - assortment of Baby Car- riages greatly reduced in price. Genuine Reed Carriages, Per- ambulators and Go-Carts are in- cluded, some with wire wheels, others with artillery wheels, all of the very finest quality. $16.30 Carriages ......$12.75 $24.50 Carriages ......$18.50 > $32.50 Carriages ...$23.50 5.00 Carriages ...$42.75 room outfit. Upholsterdll Chairs in tapes- try velour ar;;i silk damask enter this sale at a%aving. In spite of the increased costs of all uphol- stering mategials these great easy ,/ chairs are pg%ced at a big saving. l $22.00 Chaffs .. ..$11.80 | $27.50 Chairs'........$21.25 $35.00 Chalrs .$28.75 $42.50 Chafrs ... -$34.50 sale at greatly reduced prices. $60.00 Chdlrs ........$47.50 ing room suites today. at Back Up Your Hoover Pledge With a Good Refrigerator MEMBER OF 4 UNITED STATES F00D Your duty is not done by merely signing the pledge and placing the card in the win. dow. You shu}gld save food, prevent waste, and utilize every agency whereby more food may be conserved for the use of cur soldiers and allies abroad. A good Refrigerator in your kitchen will do much to help you carry ocut these economies. Our Refrigerators have been tried and found efficient. They maintain that low even temperature so nec- essary to perfect refrigeration and with a very low consumption of ice. One season’s use will almost save theiricost in food conservation and ice. : SPECIAL JULY PRICES 1t will pay you to buy a Refrig- erator at these sale prices. Every style and size is on sale at a sav- ing. All are guaranteed ice- savers, scientifically designed. to maintain a very low temperature with a minimum consumption of ice $18.50 Refrigerators .....$14.00 $28.00 Refrigerators ,....$21.25 $32,50 Refrigerators .....$26.50 $45.00 Refrigerators $37.50 There is nothing like an upholstered living room suite to add a touch of luxury and comfort to the home. Here you will find suitesin velour tapestry and silk dam- ask, all richly upholstered and magnificently finished, on Sales prices start st~ - HIS moming, we open with what will be without question the most remarkable display of furni- ture specials held in this city in recent years. It will include fumiture of every description, from the most moderately priced, to the very finest, bearing special price reductions which make its not to be over-looked. Every department in our store is repre. sented, and any one having the slightest need of furniture and failing to take advantage of this sale will may not be duplicated during the duration of the war. We there. arniture, Rugs, Draperies, Stoves, Refrigerators, i All Greatly Reduced In Price Every article in our entire store bears the original price tickets together with the reduced price at which the ar- ticles will be sold during this sale. Convenient credit terms will be arranged on the purchase of any article or See these complete liv- $87.50 THE BEST FREE DEMONSTRATION IN YOUR HOME The Plaut-Cadden Co. ESTABLISHED 1872 135 to 143 Main Street, - Norwich, Conn. “If You Are Proud of Connecticut, You'll Be Proud of This Stare”. = WORLD’S You should be one of the many thrifty purchasers who will avail themselves of these metal bed bargains. Brass, steel and iron beds enter this sale at Every style practically cost. and finish is included. $12.50 Beds §16.75 Beds . .0 .. vass $22:-50(Beds L g #3500 Beds .y vxeaey Two Rooms in One and Save 25% By purchasing a Bed-Daven- port during this sale, you add what is practically another room 1o your home and pay exactly 25% less than you would ordi- There are any number of different designs in the short or long widths, prices ranging narily. upwards.from $35.00. This is Tea Wagon Time It's a great comfort to be able to wheel your Tea Wagon out on the porch dnd serve light lunches in the cool breeze of out-doors. About twelve different patterns / enter in sale, included. are Tea Wagons from the Queen Anne and William .and Mary periods in Mahogany, Fumed Oak or American Walnut. Prices start- ing at $8.90. A seldom offered during a sale: of this kind, but as an added in- ducement, we are placing on sale one hundred of these sets, which Special price $8.50 VACUUM . SWEEPER .$ 9.75 .$13.75 .$17.25 .$28.50 Victrola Records FOR JULY ARE HERE Visit Our Victrela Department Where a Welcome Always Awaits You A New Set of Dining Room Chairs They will freshen up the dining room and a purchase at this time will represent a saving of exactly 23% on every dollar spent. Chairs in Golden Oak, Fumed Oak, American Walnut, Mahogany or Circassif1 Walnut. set of -silver-plated wear is are fully guaranteed. Jetvett City, Tuesday. Mis. Neson Stone of the Congregational church, The bearers were James M. Stivers, William F. Broughton, Frank R. Tracy and Theodore W. Hyde, Stoningten Pointers. Lucius N. Pendleton of Main street fell from the roof.of the pumping sta- tion of the Mystic Valley Water com- pany Thursday afternoon. He was se- verely shaken up. He was taken to,his GALES FERRY Visitors During the Weok—War Stamp Sales Cantinue Steady—Cottage in- terests, Parker largaret, of Norwich, were parents, « and Mrs. Henry W. Hurl« butt. Miss Vera Bartlett of Uncasville has been spending a few days at the homs | of her sister, Mrs. Rufus W. Huributt. | Visiting in New York. A mecting of the Ladies’ Aid so-| ciety of the M. E. church was appoint. | ed for Friday afternoon. the directress« home in an automebile. e8 meeling at an early hour to pre-| Mrs, Lucy A, Hurlbutt left Mon-l Mrs. Frank L. Staplin and Miss Edna | pare the work, | @ay to visit her daushter. Mrs. Arthur Spencer are vigiting in New Haven. Mrs. Myra Mather and ._Louis| . Sitti 5 Mason of Lang Cove with Mrs. Winni- | ip > ._After a man has been disappointed | fred Stoddard and daughter, Miss Isas in lave he develops inte a first class | Blanche Stoddard of Poquonnoe, visite | recent by A<nfe 3 ed their sister, Mrs, Curtis Wilcox in w Yorlk. noss caller in the village. l Miss Mildred. Emily Pierce of . Al- Jones of Norwich was .]dQ Iyn's Point has returned from a vis- apd | it to Northfield, L. L, 3 Miss Mario rday guests of Mrs. Perlsing'| Onville, were holiday visitors of Miss Flora Semple in Greeneville. Miss Barah T.. Latimer spending a few days with rélatives in Palmertown. Migs Sarah T. Latimer Allen and her has has brother, been been spending a few days with relatives in Palmertowa. % The family of Herman Wulf of Nor- wich arrived Moriday for the season at and Mrs. John C. Reynolds| their cottage on the Bluff. Mrs. Harman 1. Perkins and grand- ughter, Dorothy Birch, spent Wed- nésday at the home of Mrs. Perkins' sister; Mrs. Btephen Perkins-at Groton. ns cottage, ‘ vas a calier here Sunday. Mrs, Dopald Irwin Barbara, of Mt. Vernon, ed last Mrs. Irwin's parents in the viliage, Satu vy from a v C. Lathrop of Norwich Andrew Hotehkiss of Newnort is tored here. Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Vaughn af Nor- | Juli '10th, 83 wich were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gil- | savidg bert 8. Raymond, Sunday, at the Per-|ing up Irving collis from Camp Dev-|last w and daughter, | of his uncle And aunt, Mr. an . Y., arriv- | William H. Brooks. Mrs. Brooks re- cels at the summer heme of | tucned with him on a j&r, Mr<. Delphine Fish. Mrs. Fanny A. Molthrop returned on { to Mrs. Frauk | daughrer, Dorothy Crowell of biouv’igh o a [ Mrs. Franklin . Bi guest at the summer home ot Ar. and Mrs. A. C. Risdon. Mr. Hotehkiss mo- & 1~ votlan. He might have 1o oogat - Postmaster D. R. Povey sold om'money all over agaih. “a R 3.10 ‘ih thrift and " wa¢ aln‘nps. The ‘sales are keep, Gordon , | Maniere retuened eek from West Hartford. whers he had be¢n the guest.for twa wgrk- 4 Mrs: Mas l‘;hll & her motlts Mrs. Harsey B. Aldrioh .and grand- were visitors Thuradey at the Wme rOWn. Dor’t interrupt o miger af is