Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-18
PUTNAM
Intemperance Breaks Up Eastford
 Home-Defence Strengthens Case in
 Ross Vii IfAppeaI TriaI-Stolen Bank E Book FolSd on Track.

There was no short calendar busi- ness at Friday mornings session of the superior court, as is usual on that day. The only business of the day outside of Grants appeal from pro- bate was the assignment of cases and the granting of an uncontested di- vorce.
 Mary Caffery of Eastford was giv- en a decree from Patrick Caffe~- on the grounds of intemperance. and was allowed the custody of her children. Mrs. Caffery was represented by At torney Charles l.. Torrey.
 The Ross Will Case.
 At 1130 Miss Helen A. Witter of Hartford took the stand as the first witness of the day for the appellee in the Grant appeal from probate case. Miss Witter said she saw Mir. Ross a short time before his death and he seemed to be as sound mentally as ever. On cross examination witness maintained her opinion that MT. Ross was as sane after his illness as be- fore.
 Judge WeIeh Recalled.
 Judge Merritt Welch of Chaplin on being recalled testified that although Ross had weakened from his former condition. as he had testified when called by the appellants. he seemed
 
 port of the will.
 Nurses Testimony for the Defense.
 Margaret A. Doyle of Hartford a graduate nurse, who had cared for MT. Ross during his illness of 1901 and 1902, said at different times aft CT when she called at his home he seemed improved, mentally and phys ically. Miss Doyle was also MT. Ross nurse in 1907 and 1908. In Novem- Der, 1908. Miss Doyle said MT. Ross mind seemed to be as sound as it ever was.
 Dr. Theodore R. Parker Testfies. |. Dr. Theodore R. Parker of WilIi- mantle attended Mir. Ross during his first illness. He stated Mir. Ross con- dition and the nature of the disease at that time as myelitis, an inflammation of the spinal cord. Dr. Parker said the mind was not affected by this dis ease, but at his last visit during Mir. Ross first illness, he saw no improve ment in physical condition.
 Dr. Witter. Dr. Knight and the wit ness later made an examination and the patient had quite completely re- covered the use of his limos, affected ay the first disease. Dr Parker saw Ross again during his illness of 1907. MT Ross at that time had bronchial asthma.
 Imperfect circulation of blood was given by the witness as the cause of Ross death.
 Recess was taken with Dr. Parker still on the stand.
 Neighbors Noticed No Mental Weak
 ness.
 During the afternoon session Miss Gertrude Martin of Chaplin. who knew Ross well, and had observed his phys ical and mental condition. said she could see no difference in him. Charles Utley of Willimantic also testified that he had had converse tion with Ross short time before the latter's death and observed noth ing to indicate that the man was of unsound mind.
 Miss Inez Litchfield of Chaplin, a student at the New York conservatory of music, testified she had seen Ross a short time before his last illness at his own home he seemed to be all right.
 Charles Russ. Andrew M Grant. Clifton Church. neighbors of Ross. who had. seen him a short time pre- vious to his death, stated their belief that he was in his right mind. Arthur E. James of Warrenvi1lc gave testimony which he stated Ross seemed to be in his right mind when he saw him a few days before his death.
 Adjournment Until Tuesday. Court adjourned at three o'clock un- til Tuesday, when the case will be raxumad