Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, January 1, 1920, Page 9

According to the reports of the pe- a ent, _during 1918 there Jarge volume of police work that does. mot appear of record. The chief has been engaged in the assistance of the detection of crime of a nature that does not figure in the record of the year’'s work and what is true of the chief is applicable to every member of the force. The arrests for the year and the raids accompanying were for the following cauges: Violations of automobile laws, 37: fntoxication. 24; theft, 10; -insane per- sons, 9; assault, 8 ing and entering ing without license, 3; fflglnves justice, 2; liquer raids, and entering, 2; for assult -us in- tent to kill, gambling raid, Yor main- |y taining a gambling nuisance, carrying goncealed weapon, for discharging a fire-arm across a highway, lewd and ‘wanton person, aiding an offender to escape, sturdy beggar, setting a bon- 8ire, and dxsnrder\yedmn one each. The chief mvestxgal a nuisance plaint in regard to alleged residents of the town by orc-r of the town council, and the polics officers were called upon to do a vast amount of special work by vote of the coun- eil. Due credit has been repeatedly given by the council for the general efficiency of the police department. In- cidentally a minute part of the Nor- wich Bulletin force, in ‘Westerly, takes this occasion to thank the members of the force for courte- sies extended and to express a sincere wish to every member for a Happy and Prosperous New Year. - Representative laber men were in conference with Governor Beeckman, Wednesday. They urged Ilegisiation for the abolition of the property qual- iScation, amendments to the work- men’s compensation law, elimimation of night work for women, and asked the appointment of a representative of ized labor as one of the tory inspectors, and the re-examina- tion of child laber for physical fitneas. The labor delegation was headed by John F. Murphy, formerly a printer in ‘Westerly, now of Providence, and president of the State Federation of He said the requests were The village of Shannock is to ersct & memorial community house as a fae- jtook James O'Garra, a ject, has been incorporated. The corporators are Arthur L. Gardinel Charles F. Kenyon, Annie M. Clark, mflm ce Clark and George J. Beau- u. Chief or Police Thomas E. Brown, who went to New York in the o! taking into custody Franlk M the charge of abahdoning his wite | N and two children, and with embezzle- ‘ment, returned without Manna, but will him to Wi y later on. It will remembered that .Manna went from Westerly November 12 with two of his children and with Mrs. An- tonio and her two children. The Cappuccio children are back with their father. Mrs. - is aban- doned in New York.. The two Man- na children are with an lme)e. Man- s vmlu\ to return with ;n police chief, but the laws of New ‘ork would not permit without the ex- tradition procedure. The chief ‘will now take steps to seeure the requir- ed extradition papers and serve the same. In the mimu‘-:‘lilm;a will b: held in New anuary to anmswer to the cherge of carrying a concealed weapon. Thomnhdmflwv,w taely Sanitary corps was in collision with trolley car in Providence, Tuesday, ev- ening. The damage was not so se- rious, but the ambulance could pro- ceed, ‘after the aeccident was unen- tangled, to the Rhode Island hospital. The ambulance was operated by Wiil- iam & Crandall and was conveying Robert Mudge, age seven .years, to the hospital, attended by Dr. Barber. None of the occupants were injured. The ambulance was making the turn from Broad street into Lexington av- enue when the trolley car struck the ambulance nearly head-on. Fortunate- 1y both vehicles were proceeding slow- Iy and der full eontrol. The only damage to the ambulance was a smashed fender. Return was made to Westerly during the night. On Wednesday morning the ambulance a Spanish war veteran from the Commercial imn, Pawecatuck, to the Backus hospital, Norwich. That there is need for an hospital in ‘Westerly has long been manifest, and there is helief that effort will soon be made to establish such an insti- tution here for which there is already a nucleus of more than $10,000. Al- ready the Westerly ambulance has taken four patients to Providence, three to New London and one to Nor- wich, and the trains heve taken fully as many move to hospitals, since the coming of the moders ambdulance. Colenel George W. Qatehell, former commander of the weast ses of Portland, and ecommissioned brigadier general during the recent war, has re- tired from the army on his own ap- of Colonel and Mrs. Gatchell are at present in the south visiting their danghter. They will locate in Washington for some time, and will then make their permanent home in Sandiego. Colonel Gatchell is a brother of Mrs. Wiliiam AMny, formerly of Westerly. is also brother of the late Major Walter 'G. Gatehell, of Pawtucket, formerly commander of the Rhaode Is- land Cavalry squadren, and who. died in Newport while on a visit there, soon fter his return service in ;rance. Free scholarship applications from former Rhode Island servico men have been so numerous and with the num- ber steadily increasing, it has been de- cided that' Januwary 3 will be when applications may be filed. From the applications thus far received the men have shown preference for the four .| year courses aoffered by the School of ‘Washington Trust Company Westerly, Rhode Island Capital Surplus Commeree and Finance, Including ac- counting, Spanish, foreign trade, bus- . e $300,000 $400,000 | §tro made proportignately* to that part of the year empl Mr. and Mrs, Albert A. Jeaneret have announced the engagement of their “Reita May Jeaneret, to Dr. . Ward, of Montclair, e announcement was made at| a brodge party and tea at the home of the prospective bride, in Summer street, Kimwood. Miss Jeaneret was a former resident of Westerly. i The third full dress, military ball, iven by the Fourth compasny, Rhede is State Guard in the state arm- ‘ory at x:sterly. was held Wednesda.p night, predecessers, & complgte auce::s. The utend.un:e was very large and all details being given ciose attention the whole re- sulted in one of Westerly's most elaborate social events. was artistically nnd bunting with n elaborate display | of palms, ferns and potted plants. The music was fine and the floor of the big drill shed in excellent condi- | tion. An interesting feature, in com- pliance with the reques tof the com- mittee, was the appearance of form- er service men in uniferm. Th Second ° Westerly church at Bradford, is one of the six churches of the denomination to overscribe the quota in the forward movement drive of the Seventh Day Baptist chureh. Second Hopkinton church has com- meced an active camnpaign to 12id in raising the sum of $80,000 a year for five years, which means a subscription of $10 a year from all members of the church. The quota for the Second Hopkinton church is $880 a year with its present membership. The cam- paign committee is compared by E. Adelbert Witter, the pastor, and John Slocum, Evangeline Kenyon, Bthel M. Kenyon,. Rotha Randclph and Ger- trude Brightman. Miss Florence Jessie Brown,. the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Bfown, and George William Poole, of Manchester, N. H., were married at the: home of the bride’s parents in Main street Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Clayton A. Burdick. They were attended by Miss Mabel 'Allen and Robert 'W. Edgar, Jr. After the eere- mony there was a reception in Champlin hall. Guests were present from Manchester, Norwich, Pawtuck- et and Previdence. More corporations have been char- tgred in Rhode Island during the past year than in any previous year, and the estimated income frem that source is over $100,600. ILast week charters were given seven cerpora- aoona Wwith a capitalizatien of $2,085,- John H. Murphy of Westerly is su- pervisor of the eensus for Washing- ton county. The enumerators for Westerly are: Michael Turano, Joseph W. Gaffney, Mrs. Frank Greenman, Eugene B. Pendleton and Russell L. Slocum. Raymond K. Gould will enu- merate in the district south of West Broad sircet in Pawcatuck. Thurman Eldredge, Patrick H. Murray and Frank Mattison for Hopkinton, Oliver H. Steadman and Mary J. Lanphere for South Kingstown, and Roma Clark for Narragansett Pier. Local Laconics. Due to the military dress ball there was no watch meetings in local clubs. A Witch meeting was held in Grace Methodist church and at the People’s Mission Wednesday night. There will be special New Yea«r‘s @ay sérvices in the Dpiscopal - Ca,!hnllc churehes. It is said that the late Archie C. Thompson was a member of every fraternal ' grganization in Westerly, except, the Filks and those under Catholic azspices. The industrial outlook was never Offers you favorable terms for active or inactive checking accounts. 4%, Interest allowed on savings accounts. Founded in 1800 erly. Any automobile operator who op- erates today without . 1920 registry plate is liable to arrest. T hmm“&u e f‘ii Now there are two and exther one nger any of the other three of the l&ng ago com‘b!ngd. The ington . Trust; co; s e 1800, the third old in the state, and mao superior in stability or From a smll begh'mlng the West- erly -Lumber company has become. a leadér in fts line in the state. Man- ager Linehan™ . says prospects = are bright for big business in 1820. Merrill Posé, American Legion, is al- ready arranging for an BEaster Mon- L bil e Westerly town counvil beglm its business yer next Monday. The local eensus enumerators are cocked and primed for business. Stonington is claiming a larger popm- lation than. Westerly. “Claim every- thing”’ used ta be a political slogan. . Thus far the constructive work of the sewerage system has pruceeded nnintmupted!y The members of the T. S. J. society, composed of graduates of the West- erly High 00l, feasted Tuesday evening at the tea room. An enter- tainment followed at the home of Mrs. Paul Estey in Elm street. George F. Barbour died Wednesday afternoon at his home in Avondale. STONINGTON An effort is bei branch of the Y to form a n Stoning- 1 the free bra; day ov organmzation was efiected with ward E. Bradley chairman and 1()hn W. Haley secretary. It was voted to form a branch crganization Frank O. Grandy, George O. Ryon and Td- ward E. Bradley “were appointed a committee to providera meeting place. Fourteen were nresent. Stonington Pointers, Nina council. K: of C., gave a sue- cessful dance in Borough hall Wed- nesday night. Manuel J. Sylvia sustained a seVere injury to a finger of his right hand while at work at the Atwood plant Wedresday. There were watch night services in Calvary Methodist church. The Wednesday Afternoon Bridge club members were entertained by Mrs. Henry B. Noyes at her home in High street. ; MYSTIC Friends of 2 Ella Sutherland Kilby were interested to hear of her marriage Christmas eve with Arthur Van Wie of Westerly. The Ceremonyl K was performed by Rev. J. G. Oshorne at the Baptist parsonag Mr. and Mrs.-Van Wie are to reside in West- erly. Mr. and Mrs. Little have returned to ‘Willimantic after a visit with Mr.and Mrs. L. E. Kinney. A. R. Doe, bridge supervi and a force of men in the employ -of the state highway departmerit are in town assembling a well digging machine which will be used in making sound- ings for the new bridge to ba erected to/take the place of the present struc- ture. The new bridge will be up-to- date in every way, including a instead of e present draw. Work will begin in the spring as soon as weather permits. Mrs. William Baliantyne Penfield is in New York attending a normal dancing class. Her daughter, who as- ‘closed their home at Cedar Crest lflo,:ttflpuyyouhogetom- -prices on mtenab—— ' Lumber, Sub,DmBhtds,Bn:k,hme,&ment,Pamt andVamllhs,RoofingPaper,Etc. - ASK TO SEE “NEPONSET TWIN SI-BNGLES” * WESTERLY LUMBER 0, Comer ngh and Oak Streets sists her in her classes, is taking a course in. theatrical dancing. Wiifred Schroeder and Robert Ste- venson left Tuesday morning for Mt. Hetmon after spending a few days with -their parents in town. Robert Taylor and family have moved to Petter Hill, R. I Miss Meargaret King has returned to Providence after spending a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. King. Howard Shepard has Bosten - after’ four Mystic. Capt., Edgar Pendleton has left on the steamer Alaska for a tri; Carolina, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rice returned to menths’ stay in and haye zone to Bestan for the remainder of the winter. Miss Grace Donohue of New Haven is visiting her ' mother, Mrs. Grace Donohue. MY. and Mrs. E. A, Bliven were call; ers in Westerly Tuesday evening: rs. Thomas Trevena and Mrs. Alex ‘Tayler were callers fit Weeterly Wed- nesday. Jehn Wilson of the Stonington town home, a patient at the Backus hospi- tal, Norwich, Is reported as comfort- able, but failing. 3 Miss Florence M. Johnston, book- eeper at the auto station for 12 years, left Wednesday to enter a homeopathic hospital at Boston, where she will take a three. years’ course for a traindd nurse. Miss Johnston will be missed »ot only by Mr. Noyes at the station hut by her many friends. Edward Geer, foreman at the Ston- ington town home, is exnected home this week from Lawrence hospitil, where he has beén a patient for sev- eral weeks with blood poisoning. Twe years amo the 30th it was 16 below zero in Mystic and 30 below zero in Willimantic—the coldest since 1904. New Britain—Henry Hart, 75 years old, who has followed the “horses” and the race tradk game since he was a mere youngster, has deecided to quit the game. AT PLAINFIELD Hareid Mercer was'a buuu:ss caller In Boston this week. . Alfred Chaput is a \mxu‘l in Provi- dence. P Albi LaBarre nd’ Alda” LaBarre are visitors at the home of thelr father | n Taftville. Joseph LaCourse, Jr., wich Wednesday. . Mrs. Ida. mot 6f Hariford 1s a visitor at the home of her ‘mother, Mrs. Lamothe. Mr. and Mrs. Maynard of ‘Danielson | gent invitations "to friends and rela- | wis in Nor-j P to Northi| tives in this village to attend a wed- {ley havel { ding reception in Pel nesday. Useful presen from the peepie of this vit hall Wed were . = e: Miss Rosa| - jer of this| village. Others ‘who attended were | Louise Berniar, Mr. and Mrs. Dragon and family. BOLTON Rev. J. M. Von Deck and daughter, Miss Ethel Von Deck of Staffordville, were Christmas guests of the form daughter, Mrs. Harold Lee. Miss | Von Deck is spending some time Wlthi | her sister. 1 Rev. and Mrs. Yon Deck celebrated their silver wedding a week ago. | Prof. and Mrs, Samue] M. Alvord and son Morgan Alvord of Hartford are spending a ten days™ vacation at their Bolton farn Mrs. ¥steile' F. Northam -of Hart- ford, who visits frequently in" Bolton, has left foi Florida .where she plans to spend the winter. Rev: Frank K. Abbott. who"has heen visiting his.family~ in Wilkes - Barre, Pa., over Christmas, returned to Bol- ton Saturday, in time for the Sunday services. ] Mr._and "Mrs. Tra W. Roberts, Miss; Blla Bidwell and Mr. Dalah of East| Hartford were visitors Sunday —at] Charies N. Loomis'’. Guests . of - Mr. and Mrs.- R.- Knee- lind Jones’ over Christmas were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Crane, Howard Crane | and Miss Elizabeth Crane of Ken- Miss Lorraine Hart of News Misses Iva Jones and Helen s and Stanley Aston of Hartfords s Hart i€ stayihg for i Jonger visit: <., Russell. Lee have gone rti the former hast SLCUT‘(‘U eraployméent. . Bolton Grange met, recently and. elected the. following .afficers: Mas-§ Jaomis;’ overseers Mlss. Miss. i ] ;. leeturer, Olive Maudg Fred D. l"l AL W, Loomh; Flor: Pomona, Mrs lady assistany gatekeeper. eres, Mrs. Charl T nk stew MM™s Mary Mathein svas appointed delegate to- atfend .the’ meetings of the State grange m Hartford Jan. lu, 14" and lol‘l The loss of his joh is apt to pune- ture a man’s vanity and let a lot of egotism rua eut. mflugflu standard cold cemody fod 20 years > in tablet form—caie, 3 ONCE A YEAR WE CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO A Great Banking Institution Within Your Reach It frequently occurs that a desire for, or need of another bank comes to the corporation or individual to divide temporary funds or Apérmanent in-~ vestments. - Within your reach the leading Banking Institution of Rhode Island has erected a modern Banking House at Westerly. With resources over EIGHTY- ONE MILLION DOLLARS, it offers every facility to the business man or the small depositor for savings. It pays interest on accounts subject to check; has storage vaults for large trunks or valuables, safe deposit boxes and is chartered by the State to receive deposit of trust funds. It makes a feature of its mail department, thus appealing to those dis- tant from to=