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p. 5o they: cautioned th ‘sassed” them back. Th plained to_the_pol Rekies o tho oRend then many times, even to the At sient to have any t to have the boys um'. to )m" _y sald. Alone.” llce. addioch of thé Juvemls eourt ®as held Poidis moraifg ih 46 edtbetinci’s room of the town BufdIng with Dépity Judge 1)edn on thé Behich. Two cases \ was of about tho of 10 ant the peitce, al- !ed in the early, resented on: the boys. s Their t summ? was that the boys, whilé & Armold Pécknam. - i ‘ the matter, favored put- the boys on probction, with a warn- interfere with the veace finants in L. fl‘ isses Mary and of Chapman street, tes- 1o té thilt on the evening of 4th_ after 6.30 ccluek, they heard a on investigation a u-gi whom they r:co:n;‘:vd. sden IH:. a ‘large lighted fire- on ana agaibst the The racket was kept b il 5 “Diiry Surprist” For Sunday Be sure to order'“Dairy Surprise” this Wwéek. Ifs a delightful comdination of frosén dassefts in a single brick. d0c gt e qua, it New Haven Dairy wealiis front of the Falvéy hotise, way in front of the Falvey house. ents corroborated this testimony. Falvey: residing over them. the boys and that Jul; Attorney Harvey said that while boy, - who ‘ll‘ w&‘_’ boys and furnished The Falveys said it Jean.mot the first time they were botlc ered ey the boy8 arid they had c&d{%m i 'All we want is to be left Attorney Patrick J. Danahéy, who rep- gl the boys, put Several wit- nesses on the”stand, ineliding parents of it the main n lhe vicinity, were not the ones who created the racket ; rather it was a family who resided in the tenerent over the Falvey apartments and an automobile party who had parked in TWo of the hoys when called to the stand said that they ‘had set off firecrackers i the high- The boy who was defended by Attorney Daha- hey testified that his fuhfl' cameé for him at 6.15 o'clock and he'went to his home and d¢id not come out of the house after that during thé evening. The boy's par. The recalled to the stand, said the fireworks were not set off by the family _ Attorney Danahey #ald there was no evidence to condemn it being the Fourth of y, it was natural they should celebrate, that might be true. peace.of mind: and damage to property should be considered. Judge Dean then gave the boys a reprimand and Placed. tiem on provation for mgé The srcond hearing was the umu%gua o tase of two boys, one 11 and the 12, charged with breaking and entering Hanover Bacon Brothers' store in k on-Union street_on ths days in Ji was leagned after so tive $ork. The hoys a tering the store but st break in either time, glai was -a_window oben a little way whic) gave thie chance to raise it 89 they. couls manipulate the catch. Napoleon Bacd told tho. court that ditring the three a breaks a total of $45.50 was stole the suceessiv v of 4 for their act and asked chance. for reférmatory, suspending sentehce = an Fo. Friday the Girl Seouts of T‘l‘-dg al tw left for Eastford to shend the ans ecks at camp. meht. floors raised about a foot~ from th ground. The meals are sérved. in th tain (Mrs.) Florence Tracy. Chapell, Barrows .and Brojison havi games and sports. Will be cacried out each day. time the scouts wi and relatives and w camp. here at noon Priday and 5 months old cl Boston en route to the home of Mrs. peculiar actions of Mrs, the attention of Conductes ich, N MURRAY’S BOSTON STORE Willimantic, Conn. Stylish Summer Silk Dresses Now Reduced to $12.50 Irrespective of their newness, their desirability, or their formér values—a new low price has been put ‘on each one of them for quick clearance. Fashioned from Summer’s most wanted materials, such s Canton Crepe, Georgette, Krepe Knit, and Taffeta, and théir little individual touches of trimmings give them an nir of smartness. Eich one represents values from $25.00 up iao.oo . WASH SKIRTS, AT §1.98 ' - M thé warm summer days, one needs several Wash Skirts, “with the emphasis on the wash,” and when you can purchase a8 Wash Skirt such as these, made of good guality Gabardine, at the small price of $1.98, you should Bot miss the opportunity. BATHING SUITS and ACCESSORIES More than half the pléasure from the seashore trips is due to the Bathing Suit, providing vou enjoy a dip in the cool salt water. The collection of Wool Jersey Suits, here, possess many qaalities that will give the wearer a certain indivi- my'm suits of the average style do not have. They are not expensive, although they do have that appearance —$2.98 up to $6.98. Plenty of Shoes, Caps, Water Wings, etc.. all moderately priced. CONGOLEUM RUGS There are few Floor Covering that will give the service §6u may gét out of a Congoleum Rug. They are easy eleanéd—ijust a few minutes with a damp mop and your g i just as clean as if it was new, and the prices too, are tefsoriable. 3x4; feet........ $1.50 7V;xD feet....... $ 998 926 fest.......... $2.00 9x10Y, feet. $14.00 A%4xdl4 feet. ... .. $2.75 9x12 feet. $15.45 SUMMER SKIRTING AND SUITING Afiyotie handy with the scissors, can accomplish many hinigs ih the lifie of summer garments. Otir Pitce Qoods Departinent presents many interesting stiggestions for those who take great delight in the mak- ing of theit own gatrhents, or those of their children, for bere there ate many new Cottons, gay, new Voiles, Skirt- ing and hn‘. in a wide variety of weaves. 36-inch wide untain Suiting, plain weave, solid Su for , solid colors; and of a sturdy te Skitt or ohe-piece yard Skirting, a good range of cool summer a yard. weave Suiting, the all around fabric or Skirts; 49c a yard. PORCH DRESSES of mrt fleligning and good h.ilo’ring COOL exainplés o ffllfie!'fwuruwel!uponh Made aré suitable good quality Checked Gifigham, and others Wash u the trimmings smart and differenit—$1.98 up H. C. MURRAY co. morning. When_questioned - by Iy deranged. In her pos: ticket from New York city to W tic and at every station the woman with she was lold to walt. Upon arr after she had been Train Annountcer Thomas was turned over to Mrs. ©f the welfare bureau the visitor to the Park ¢ gram sent to the ' clety in New York city womgn's htisband here. B ham and Cresoia Col Thursday night at the home o ents, 12 Willoiwbrook strect. T heid Friday afternoon Burial was in the Hebrew cermeter Kins' Corder. Artanzements arge of Killourey Brothers ¢ing Here, questisned secretary M ntral an ravelies' tel nden e fun were the home of Veronica Waener, iday morning. Joser by Rev. C. M. Kelly borne into the church M R. Portelance sane and at the, waiting h “Lové to Hear My Savior'; Burial wasAn St. John's cemetery town. A bond 6f 8500 signed by Eli Blaschette as surety was vlaced with Deputy Curtis Dean of the nolice court #fternoon by ‘Attorney Ratrick hey for his clifnt; Ricard. ¥ recently charged by & court with fon-syvfort. was fourd gu and given the alternative of posting 09 bond to give h of a six months' jail “sey Ricard refused to give anything for t of his wife and he led the case. Be- ing unable to furnish a bond, he taken to the county jall in Beook Ricard was reieased Friday afternoon. Deputy Sherift son served summary process papers Thur. his - mother i nt m high mass Mrs. 9 Requ! at the body Spiritualist society of Willimante. Peace Curtis Dean July 24, at 2p.m. company went .on full time this: week. showing a great improvement in the bugi- ness of its several piant. Engine company X owned by Stanley firemen reached? th place it false alarm. The pecupants of the house Hiad been burning pap, Stygar. When there was a chimnéy fire. the establishrhent of steamship trade_between bia, South America. ‘In introducing Mr. Pendleton at a recent meeting of the 3 London Rotary ciub, H, J,/Smith, club’s secretary, paid Mr. great compliment, saying that he port of New London than.any other re dent. ' e clever detec- owledged en- they.did not ing that tliere a IE‘ Boys expressed themselves as sobry another. Court officials favored leniency. Judge Dean sentenced them to the state placing them en probation for six months. ‘The 35 scouts wete con- veyed there by automobiles offered by in- dividuals fnterésted in—the scolit move- The girls are to sieep in tents which this year have been fitted out with camp house undér the direction of Cap- Licutenants charge of the scout work, detail duties, A regular program Thursday and Sunday are viting days, at which elcome their friends show them around Frank Sangle of New York arrived and with his wife left_for H., The ngle attracted corgze Clirke on.the Air Line train due here Thursdiy him she gave the Impression that she was mental- her baby started to leave the train, but by urey, shie Clark took Aid so- which brought the daughter of Abra- died her par- . Per- in The funeral of Edward J, Warser was street, h at 8 o'clock was sung was | wife $10 a week or 4. Greenslit i on_Salvatore Foti in behalf of the First The case is to be heard before Justice of the The local mills of the American Thread . 1 responded to a telephone call Thursday night for a chim- niey fire in the house at 44 Brook street, the proved a and sparks rose from the chimhey, catlsing the belief that Lyman B, Pendleton of New London was in town Thuesday in the interests of es for New London and. Colom- Pendleton a had done more for the advancement of the Federal Prohibition Erforcethent Officers 00 dt;:-.:j‘ hod l\n.n:!ns told the officers at first that thé was ginger, but Friday mekning United States Com @ivion at Norwich e %‘. e he_was saving for_a as hound over to the h Unncd States court under d n onds of of Soiith Toventry. . The pétick rourt was brief. e only case, that of Law: cence Ricard, charged with assault on hi sister-in-law, MrS. Eninbzu. Ricard, s nolled by Jiidge Cuftis Dé: % the #u; gestion of the prosecuting af torney, d that an assault had beeen committed. 1| Duni’s Colts, an 'g{r&.uon of_old. o | time .baseball stars, are ready to chal lenge the Amerlean Thread anie to be played at ahy time. up which thé Colts wiil pre the chamipion inflenendént ‘ectfeut betw timers feel confident that although hami. pered by a little age and TAck t team of Cor. 3 o their mone: Drigeoil, ond base; Jack Nichols, catcher; Curran, first base Held p James X Casey, right fleld ; Péeloquin, pitcher; Sam Mc- 5 Pop Kelley, pitcher; Lefty Smith, pitcher. Brief Mention. The 1.43 phssenger traln from Boston to New York did ot arrivé at the local station Friddy until 1050, one hour and ten minutes behind schedule time.. The noon train from New York to Boston, which is due here at 12.05 p. m., put in an dppearance at 1.50 g'elock. Mre. D. H. Lonz and daughter of New York are at Windham inn. Miss Cecelia Bocash_returned, to her home in this eity Thursday after perd- ing two weeks' vagdtion with triends and relatives in Springheld. Mass. G. B. Giliman.. local AMmericanization director, Gilman dhd thelr son Don- ald arived Friday otiing after spend- ing a vachtion in Swambscott, Mass. Miss Alice Bugbee, daushier of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Bugher. sailédl thi8 week for Bermuda. A New Haven friend goes with her. and they plan to stay A month. Miss May Davison, who has been visit- ing at_Hampton. Va.. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Georfe Pherix, hd§ left for gunguit. Me., and is to be joined by Miss Jennie Chapin, a former normal schobol teacher Dr. Bdward J. Ottenhieimaer of this clly left Friday morning for.New York, where he wiil serve on tiie staff of Beilevue his- pital for is appointment at the Massachusetts General hospital, Boston: Ir. and Mrs. C. . Chamberlain and child and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Maine &nd child left Friday for The Wigwam, Pleasant View, for the week end. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Burnhidm Chappel have arrived by moter from Chicago at home of Mr. Chappel’s mother. Mrs. tor, of this eity. izabeth Case, daughter of Mr. and/ Mrs. C. C. Case. is at Camn Merritt, Gales Ferry. The house of the Harvird crew training ouarters. Red Top. is used foe the thain camp buiding. DMiss Case Will be in cdtp two. waeks. Teander Smith of Newport, &pending a few davs in_town. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pattenden of Hart- ford are snendifik two weeks with Mrs Pattenden's parents. Mv and Mrs. Theo- phile Galipeau. Cora, Saunders and Miss Thelma f Veemont have been visiting Mrs. Saunders’ aunt. Mrs. J..C. Leonard, in Andover e 11 by chiois, _shortstop R. i is ying with Mrs. J. C. Leonard in Arthur C: Hill of 125 Church Villimantic. has returned home Aftor snending_several weeks at Lord’s Point and Watch Hill Mra. 8. P. Sears was calling on friends in .H.artfm‘d Friday. s Baldwin of Middietown was hursday. ‘Alrert motored to. New London on L. Broder and Tony Rutka are the lat- est to buy automobile delivery cars. Charles A. Danlels of Stonington, formerly of this place was the guest of relatives in’ town Thursda Daniel O'Brien was in New Thursday. Ronald K. Brown of New York is at his home summer homie on Broadway for a few davs’ vacation. John Smith was a caller in Glaston- ury Friday Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Clark were visitors i orwich, Thirsday, Roger Foote of Lebarion was in “town Thursday. \'mvxd Weinstein motored to Hartford da London Be aREAL WO prrlduu with vacity and spirits; glowing with vital- ity and owning ‘s complexion that any school girl ight envy, Tt is ezsy to have a coft velvety skin free from blemich, rosy chesks and well formed neck and shoulders. one knows how yeast builds health ity, clears the skin, fils out and puts good firm flech | needed. And the secrer kess uced solely in IRON: ables the yeast to pr el years younger, mE ml To try IRONIZED YEAST entirely FREE, simply mail card for Famous 3-Dav Trial Treatment, Addm- me Ironized Yéast Co., Dept. 81, Atteita, Ga. womfifile FIRONIZED DENTIST Dr. F. C. Jackson SPECIALIZING IN PAINLESS EXTRACTING 715 MAIN STREET, WILLIMANTIC JAY M. SHEPARD Susceeding Filmore & Shepard | 50-62 NORTH ST, Lady Assistont. Kiliourey Bros. FUNERAL BIRECTORS AND _EMBALMERS Uhish st Fhone 200 ts ! ilady Assistant) Funeral Director & Embalmer | WILLIMANTIG | Tel, Connection Willimantic, Conn. Louis Chapman of Salem Was the guest Friday of his brother, Arthur H. Chap- man. Several weeks ag0 4 transient mill short time' beeti- empolyed in one of the local mills disanpeared with three gold- filled watches which he had stolen from the residenice of Howard A. Hubbard, Where they had been left for repairs. given a warrant for the arrest of Cole- man, and Friday last beought him bck to Voluntown, whers he was présented be- fore Justice of the Peace Herbert Hey- wood. Coleman pleaded Ruilty to the charge and_was Bound over in bonds of 500 to appear for trial at the September term of the superfor colirt. was unable to secure bonds and was taken to Norwich jail. Saturday evening Officer. Willidm Jarvis of the bureau on dorestic animals caused the abrest of John Leuntonitch for keep- ing an unlicensed female dog. The ac- Peace Herbert Heywood, pleaded to the charge and was fined $1 and costs, a total 8f $9.41, which he pald. Officer Jarvis Stated that thié was the only vio- lation of the dog 1w that he could find in the town. howe of His sister, Miss Mary Cuetis, for some tie. died ih Norwich July §. ddy. Mr. Curtis ledves Thomas Curti§ of i A large body of United Statés arttiery, Monday. Boy Scouts fleld are camped Ht Béach pord. The beautiful location for Camp Tippecan has been loaned the Scouts for the season by George T. Briges. .. Beach pond continties a very popular for sunimer outings and camping éra cotitages have been built recently on its shores and are al- ways tenanted at this seasoh. Saturdays and Sinddyd a steady stream of auios vasses through the village on the way to the pod. Miss Detia Dipont ot Manghaug, Mass., is & guest at the home of Mr.'and Mrs. Fred C. Bray. Wiithid BodEner and Ovilla, Lafond of Woonsocket _were recent _ campers at Beach pond.” Master Waltér Fishér of Nofwich s the guest of his sister, Mré. John Peckham. Winifred Moriarty and Miss Mag dalene Hevrin of Willimantic dre enjoyit two weeks' yacation at the home of Mr. and. Mrs. Edwasd ‘E. Clarke. frid Boucher ad daughter Lillian, Mr. and Mrs. Ovila Lafond and sor Nor- man, Mrs. Cordelia-Duguette and sons. “"i?:’»%fiefi‘fi'. iding. He 500, which Were furnished by Charies Bfi!inn ésdion Friday morning | Withiesses could not be sécured to testify h 1900 and 1805, The old- f practice they ean give the Thread team & run for Mike third baSe: Jake O'Rourke, sec- ; Jack Shaun_Sulivan Jeft Jim rthur Nichols, center the next few months, prior to Arthur Andrews of Proyidence has worker named Colerian Who had for a Deputy Sher’ Dolan of Jewett City was The prisoner cused was presehted before Justice of the John Cortis, 80, who Has resided at the He as buried at North Grosvenordale Mon- 4 sister, Miss Mary Cuttls of this village, and 2 brother, 100 in number, passed through the town from Norwich and Plain- s Lum to a The line- it s the saie as the famous lineup which formed Leo and Ernest, all of Woonsocket, R. I., have, been guests at the homs of Mi Mrs. Louis Boucher the past two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Marshall of Baitic were guesis of Mr. ind Mes. Louls Bou- cher Monday etening, us also was Jerry Magrey of Griswold. STONINGTON The July meeting of the Stoningtoh Garden club is to be héld Mon#ay at 4 o'clock in the Comrunity house. The - Weguetequock commuRity . club dances whilh were held weekly . dilrifig the winter dnd spring, are now held onge in two_weel Mr. and Mrs. rence daughter of Washington, have been guests of Mrs. Brooks' and family have returned home. _Lieut. Sage is with the navy and will feave for Hayti soon. < Mrs. Edwin Barber, mothér }!‘an James, célebrated her Friday evening at the home of her daigh- ter. A hahdsome birthday cdke was git and other refreshments_were sarved. M. and Mrs. Jerry Barber f Providence fit- tended the gatlielng an drrients’ clled during the evening. Another accident is récorded corner_of Klm and Cufler Ktreet day afternoon when a from the state highWway Haven tracks and broke the wishbon. the frohit axle of the car. This sefit tne driver of the Ford sedan ints the ldrge elm trec in front of of the Stonininaton uto station. There was no one injured and the damage to the car Wr ght. A headlight and fender were smashed. The tracks at this ciifve hdve mounds and unless a driver is careful and goes slow- 1y he is apt to be thrown against the top of the duto as there Is a duwn irade leading to the crossing before ohe cnters the lower cnd of Elm street the bor- ough. The new danger sigh 4 has Been placed at the coriier of Eim and Cutler street in front >f tii Atweod regidence does not do the work it was in- tended Tor at night, as it 1s too hizh ahd light of autos passing do ot shine on the red glass while app-oachinz the ¢y at this point; onl thelr side as they go by show the sigail Sige ahd D. C, who of 3ra. Dlrthdiy . D. C. Stone who ha busihess trip to Bethlehvm, turns home today Saturday.) Mrs.- Rude of Preston, Cona, ‘is, thé guest of her cousin, Mr: Josepn Ham- motid and family, of stoaldgton. Lester Barber of “Boston has been spending the week lere. The Norwich Camp Fire returned home Thiirsday Point, went on a fishifg the week. Three automobile loads of ryps ed through Stonington riday. visited Wequetequock and the stores aud were hustled along toward New London. The women who told fortunes did not have a ‘Very clean appe There were several small children with them. Mr. and Mrs. Abells who reside in the J. H. Stevens aparimcnt on Water streét are to move o Ne London Aug. 1st. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Spears of Grand View Park, leaves towa Monday &peid some time in abtforl and Wor- cester. Mr. and Mrs. Irving Dowsett, of Norwich have purcly at Lord's Point. Sunday moriiing Rav. 0. C. Buddington ot Poquohnoc Bridge will occupy the pulpit at the First Bapisst church hers in_exchange with Rev. M. 3. Thompson. Miss- Anna McDowall is spending her vacation here. Mi owell is at ke Hariford hospital wrainink schosl for nurses. besn on & Conn., ré- Girls who from Lord's iy early in irmeriy 1 - bungalow Mr. and Mrs, Oliver Watson were call- ers in Exeter Wednesday evening. Fréderick Crandall of Westerly was here recently. Among callers in this vicinity Sddday were Mr. and Mrs. Allen Chase and Mr. Chase’s mother, also Mes. John C. Shel- don of Hillsgrove. Mr. Fagan's family has moved to Proy- idence to their new house, Joseph Bushee has taken the tenement they vacated here. ragansett Pier Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Bonin, Miss Mildred and Miss Dorothy M. Kenyon spent 4 day this week at Narragansett Pier. Carol Randall of Providence spent Sun- day with friends here, Rév. Mr. Pickles preached at. the chirch §unday morning at 11.30. No more even- ing services will be held during the sum- mer. Mr. and Mrs. Chauficéy Barber of fixé- ter were callers here Sunday. Frank Woodmansée has-begun work on his hotise and intends to have it ready to occupy before cold weather. Caro! Arnold and family spent Sunday at Phenix. G. E."Franklin of Lafayette conveved them in his automobile. Perey Wilcox and family of Lafayette were visitors at his home here Wednesday evening. 2 Edward C. Kenyon is working at the eXperiment station. . Mrs. I. M. Kenyon pent Monday ih Frovidence. BB Mr. and Mrs. C, A. Woodmanses were in Providence Tuesday. Bert Woodmansee and family have moved into the house with Wiliam How- ard, , Master Everett . Kenyon. Wwho has been visiting relatives in Providence, re- turned home Monday night. Joseph Hatherway = and moved to Bast Greenwich. tamily havé Miltord.—Mrs. Margaret Lee, 40, of New Haven, came on a visit to Miford the other day. Starting for home, she alked a short diftance in orfler to fave one token, and did \not notice an ap- R. H. Bristow and faniily visited Nar-; u&n:erShhon,NéwWfithfih. Offics Hours—7:00 A. M. to 7:00 P. M. R. M. SMITH; Asst. Superintendent. » ‘Newfurk,fiewmmmmuhm A $200,000 fire Started on High stree Friddy and whs one of the worst fire that has occurred in, Westerly. The P . Opie drygoods store was burned out between 2 and 3 o'clock i the mornink Officér’ Bucker of the West Side was on the Pawcatuck Fiver bridge when he saw the flames cotiliiz from the top floo: windows of the Opie building. He eent in_ah Alafm from box No. 56 and when the fire was located a gencral aiarm was sonded. The P. 8. Barbour Hose company o1 Pawcatuck and the Watch Hill fire de- gnrlmenl arrived quickly to assist in ighting the blaze. The store it is un- Stood was. all right at closing time and the rounds were made usual after’ the employes had gohe. This large two- brick building _calied the Brown ing, built by Mrs. Ed Brown al years ago, was occupied by The Ople Company’s drygoods store ard Bamuel H. Davis atlorney. and Attorney Harry B. Agard, Louis Tuck, clothier, Dr. W. D. Stanton, dentist, Attorne: Clarence Roche, John J. Dinn, attorney and Robert H, Farnham. The lawyers lost an their iibrarfes which they had been collecting for years and will never be_able to. replace. The bullditig on High Street is located in one of the busiest fnd most thick} settled parts of the town. On one sida is the Inddstrial Trust company’s bank building and on_ the other side Mrs. West _and_the Direct Importing Stores fro, located. Several cxtra clerks were put _on Thursday in Opie's to complete a large order for several of the cot- tagers at Watch Hill, together with_ the Tegular summer busivess It is belfeved that the fire started in the southwest corner of the seéond floor of the store, where an electric flat had heen used during the rush work, and that the current had been turned on and forgoitth, as the blaze was discovered here firsi The flames set fire to the zapers and lace that was handy. Eighteen streams of water were pla; ed upon the building by the fire compan- ies, who worked diligently to subdue the stubborn blaze and they cohfified Jt to the -building of the Opie Compan most_dificult to do, a wooden_structures were ¢ con- hected in this thickly settled place and srect, The Prudential Insurance com- pany’s office on the second floor and F. W. Stiles, photographer, were also burn- d out, The large front plate glass wi Yoe. Your in Hwbers iy the gret gk, were_saved from being damaged. T dry gyods, upholstery and all the arti- cles of thé store which carried a large Stock _of drygoods and ladies’ wcaring apparel,, millinery, carpets and faney ary goods were water-soaked and other wise_damaged. The upper floors were a tota] joss and the damaged celiings with plastering down, the water-soaked first floor with water dripping all over the goods, which were saved, made @ y sizht Friday afternoon. Firemen played several streams of water on the building all-day and, re- mained throughout Friday night. red wood was scattered every alout the store and sidewalk on High Street. A bronze pipe ifi front was melted off by the intensé heat. This lay on the sidewalk, together with burned wood and the contents of the offices. L. C. Tuck conddcts a clothing store on the north side of the bullding and this was gutted. Water soaked about BAlf of his stock, Which was in readiness for a sale he was to have held Friday. His goods were ruined by emoke and water. % Fred, S. Ople, proprietor of the Opie store, did ajl that he could to assist the firemen. Chlef” Egger was out of town and Assistant Chief of the Fire Depat- thent Harry H. Coyle took charge and @id_excellent work. Many _of the firemen have blistered hands. The pulmotor was used on sbv- eral of the men,who were overcome by smoke. Daniel Keegan, & member of P. §. Barbour Hose company, was atruck bn the head by falling timber. Dr. M. H. Scanlon attended him. No serious result is_anticipated® as the man was able to be about Priday afternoon. 1t is estimated that the loss was §200,- 000, practically covered by insurance. Mrs, P, H. Ople was one of the first fvomen hére to open a dry goods store and from this small store the business had _grown to M5 pre gent_proportions. Throughout the day'throngs fill:d the streets to vlew What was left of the bullding and contents. The Opie employes and fire compahies helped {0 sweep out the water on all the foors which mn?he many articles. Tha drip- ping of water from the two upper Hoors to the floors below Friday aftcrnoon kept the_ men busy. Holes were cut in the floors to let the surplus water drain out. Samuel H. Davis has secured rooms was “|tioh of the stite filgh n the telephone exchidnge block &nd Louis B, Agard will Be loclle":d:n the rooms- Which Were . _occupi oy the barber Edward H. Whaleh in the Chap- mhnblock. Jénn J. i Wil bE Wi Tudge. Heiere W. RAthban foF present. The huke $11,000 f7é piistip_ o n& Westerly fife d¢ # v&n i tirst real test a et ul Wi When the wam)\ dBpartment arriv ed at 4,30 mfi Wl cl\&f!a theams wi m‘isfl on_the Tnaiist Trust compar” nuém4 als] on xhs Birect Importing store am all_alohz the vAooSen hnf’irngi oh the Stfeet. “The three pumps at the Wosteriy water, works were started by McKenzle 4nd 93,000 ‘lum ot watsr u- hotif was used. Francls ’fc,\(‘th Jdd 4 harrow eseiipe becdiite of falling tim! and by the ceiling fallink in the hall o the Sccond floor, &, phrtidn Strikin him. The 1o8s ‘on mérchihdise 15 put at $125,000 and §75,000 on the Billding. Stiss Agnes Kélloy is_the guest of her sister, Mrs. Norwich, “onngrs. ?lfll of Akhaway Wis 4 it} ain dtreet, T. J. . N caller here Friday #fternosn. Joseph Lenihah of the, Westarly Lum- ber company, is attending the Biks con- vention at Atlantie City. Atbereds il Mixsbn. 18, 6t t"fi efly, died Thursday. svening at his b in Weduetequock. He was born Jsine 25, 1846, the sor of Johathan 4hd Sa.ilda Wilcox. He atidndba the 16cal schools and was a well Khown Busliiess fmaii here for many veArs. He Wis & Mam-e ot Alfred Usilvérsity and aftétward wad assdeiated with his father, a8 the C. Sax- soh company, bullders. He fouhdea ihe Present firm of Maxsbhis Sohis in 1880, 11e conducted this business up to about ey drs dgo when he relired becduse of 11l calth. He was & member of t)e Paw- catuck Seventh Day Baptist church. Mr. Mdxson wad twice mirried, his first wife Deifig 18abel A. Randolph of Plainfield, N. J. His $écond wite, who survives hih, was Miss Minnie Dean of Westerly. Hé 18 survived By t&o sons, | g Albertus R. Maifon of Westerly Frank E. Makson of Atlantd, G, daughter, Mrs. George Sheldon of Westes Iy and twp brothers, J. Irving, of Westerly and Henry M. Maxson Plainfleld, N. J. The bulidine contrdet of the 1AM dbc- o the Post road 1As beeh awarded to Amos D. Bridg- es Sotis company, of Hazardvitle, Conn, Thi ssame firm built ths road from Westerly to the Charléstown line and is building a séven mile stretch of road from Matiifidek to Croks MillE; 3 8-10 miles remain to be Bullt and the contriet jcalls for $114,084.75. There were lower | Didders, but owlhg to the work done by the concern here, which i§ most _satl factory, they were dwirded the cofitract. Joseph D. Aloih of Woohsocket Bid 354, 944.75 and B. F. Witkins of. New ford wais second with a bld of $110,412.9 The. federal roads butéau put_ the cosl at $113,594. 500 less than the Bridges concern. This work will be finished by December 30. The Thifd dlitrict court, Judge Oliver Yilliams, had . o busy pfesicn Eridky morning. There Were auto dritérs on hand and two were fihed for excedalng the speed limit at Pleasant Viéw and on on Broad street. Ih the £. Brown vs Louls B. Costiknoro, & 1Iu|ey driver charged with exceeding the speail limit oh\ Broad streét, thie .mmu; pleaded nbt guilty. Town Solicitor John Ferguson, Jr. flm(u;eg the Mu u;g he stited that thé defendant dowh Granite street af 'Bh:la éel by Motoreycle Officer Georke ¥ Lat about 30 miles an hour. He perviously warnéd, rekaralfg thb 1aw. There was no spesdometer oh the chr. HE was found guilty and fined $40 ahd . Liberty costs. He pald. § th exceeding, thé sbeed ‘"fl Im John Lavis of o B Pledsa \1 +, on Atlantic avenue, it View, Jaly 13. Ofticer Madisoh states he wis § trailed a_halt ile by the officér. Lavis pleaded guilty and was fined $85 and costs. o 3 Padchtubk wes Horags Vhetiok, af charged: with speeding on Atlantic avet- nue. He pleaded guilty And, was fined $35, and costs. In the case of the siite vs William Shea, cha with Ilre!ny“;l a ring, the accused dischargad lack of evidehce. . _ In the case of Florence Hebb va Frink Tierney, a suit for, s tor alleged slander, the defendant submitted tn $1 damages and claims appeal. The civil cases were defaulted for_proof of claim. _ Lincoln Potter & Company vs Leroy B. Kenyon, Westerly Lumber pany vs Nunziato Fusaro. Nine boya ln- !thi werh uttu roaching car. She was knocked dagn and instantly killed. She is survived by her husband and two daughters. SAMPLES of nationally advertis ed _neadfuls in_Sich lifes, as_Fast Color abrics. Guar- HALESd URICHWeAr dnd - HORILEY, Larkin products. and many others, are being shown at MRS, BROMLEY'S SAMPLE AND ERVICE sitop, 63 Hizh St. Westerly, B. 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St fidps the Mfi tor ever sten ton seréen or Ilé(é’l‘ hiitiral in His o itiuse o (b metbacions , {idtions of the Giier henibers 1hi cst, Which inclides John Bowers, Wil- 1iam Dyef, Jimps Mason ahd other well: thoth. p\lyui 18 plctire #ives the first atic oBpoFtunits to its hibroine, Rath- ‘ mcun:. the latest et l-;(a- Fy to graduate the ranks h- ing beduties and rebl enned portriyal 8f more serious ard- Semon will aiso he séen bfand Wéw comedy iitied, “Weil, Tl 214 Topics of the Day will complete,the BiiL Todhs's bill constht of Sfia Ma¥ The Gredtest Truth, George Walsh wm- Stantés jn Afriet, the Pathe 458 = 2 | Shrenadé an R A Waih tional lllrlfllon will be shown Steand for the last time today. -a-n L sre will_make &8 of all dges ind sees, breathes 1j possésses ible but . quality- "ng:n the -m!olma ui thé 5?} the andience at the Strand day sat as if muma. immu i the tehder jove scenés arms of their chairs -ni dlmtr by )nrllm TheE w is convincing_and s We_can._heartily reco 106 pie- ture to the %.ood mfl acting and good, t 80 point does the picture amnmhe trom high stAndard_that s chnridérflth O Gy <1 i RO A ye y Jimmy Au ind_kp iplodpee Slzaick mews will te the bill. Watch out for Yo mmméa who will be &t the Sirand ing 32 miles, an hour and m B, th 8t Monday. Strand Sanday Night Only 4 N 164 Traits, Neal Efl" ahd whoim evil a hil a Mll 'hltl! ?&u"fa‘.‘és it 1 ve, leAding to miny ghal ! ¥ quI this_Sort_ woula” notbe 6té witiout a pretty girl, -fl,:"fl‘.z.wmw & the plot &nd !XMI%!I! %&Mm (il of 'fln nmflfivflm' MII 180 be shown 1 s r eagilnebm mtirdef to his ot fovLiiy nfl“{‘iuifii FOR NORWICH n.vi