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Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-05
Local Lacon;es.

The dry bridge at High street, over the railroad tracks, is completed and is again open to traffic.
 The winter term of the Westerly evening school opened Monday in the Pleasant street Schoolhouse
 James H. Bishop of Westerly was barred Plymouth Rocks at the Meri- den poultry show last week.
 At noon Tuesday the self-registering thermometer of United States test at the residence of Dr. E. R. Lewis in High street recorded above zero.
 John Cisco, while feeding his horse in the barn Monday evening, sustained a slight fracture of the left leg below the knee by a. kick from the animal
 The Opie club has organized with the following officers: J. Ambrose Hig- president; Julia A. Gafney, secretary; G. Benjamin Spargo, treasurer.
 Quite number of people went from Westerly to Providence Tuesday to witness the inaugural ceremonies of Governor Aram J. Pothier and the con- vening of the general assembly.
 MT. and Mrs Michael Wfenore and daughter returned to their home in MiddIetown, Conn.,, Tuesday after a visit to Dr. Scanlon and family. Mrs Wigmore is sister of Dr. Scanlon.
 The se1ectmen of the town of Groton and representatives of the Groton- Stonington road will go over the pro- posed new route to Old Mystic with the view of locating the pole line.
 Mrs. Polly Kenyon-Lewis, who was married to Warren Lewis at Hopkinton in 1S43, died Monday in Jamaica, l.. l., in her S7th year. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. D. D. Mallory, of Jamaica, and three sons, Silas D. of Westerly, William Ray of New London and Ernest R. of Waterford.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-05
PUTNAM
City clerkship Appointment a Sur Prise-235 Arrests for 19o9-Mayor McGarry's Economical Administra- tion-Gold Watches for St. Mary's Pew Collectors.

The greatest surprise incident to the coming into power of the new re- publican administration is the change in the appointee to the city clerkship; 1t came like a thunderclap out of a clear sky. This change was the least looked for among the appointive offi- cers. as it was understood, according to statement made by a city official Tuesday, that Leon T. Wilson. clerk during the last four years. had been three caucuses held by the republican members of the council since election, and that his name had been written on the slate agreed upon by the party members in power.
 MT. Wilson said Tuesday that he had believed from the reports of the caucuseS given to him that his re- appointment was assured. There was evidently some inside politics working, however.
 Frederick w. Seward, the new city clerk, was quoted Tuesday as saying that the office had come to him prac- tically without effort on his part. How the swing around from Mir. Wilson to MT. Seward was brought about is still a matter known only to those on the inside. The move was not known to certain members of the council until within three hours of the time for the vote on the matter. The vote was to 3. These members believed the caucus endorsement would stand.
 MT. Wilson retired from office on Tuesday night when Mr. Seward took the oath. The new clerk has had long experience in a similar office with the town and will be thereby aided in quickly familiarizing himself with the duties of his new appointment. MT Wilson has made a record of efficiency in the service of the city and retires with the good will of the members of the council.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-05
PAGES NINE TO TWELVE

total unexpended appropriations S4,- 926.96. The mayor also makes men tion in his message of the ability of the city to reduce the city tax rate to [ 1-2 mills. Another matter presented in the message was relative to the ap- propriation for laying drainage pipes in Ring, Grove and Bradley streets, for which an appropriation was voted at a special city meeting. Though 1t was said at the time that the improvement could not be effected within the ap- propriation the line of pipe was laid for less than the amount appropriat- ed, saving of &276.16 being made. At this point in his message MT. Mc- Garry expressed his appreciation of the aid rendered by Attorney J. Fred Carpenter in procuring right of way from the land owners for the laying of the drain, a feature that was of great aid to the committee.
 The retiring mayor paid tribute to the members of the council for the aid that he had received from them in carrying out policies during the past two years and also spoke appreciative words for the fire. highway and police departments He paid a special conn pliment to Capt. John Murray of the police for the efficient manner in which he has conducted his branch of the city government and especially for the rigid and conscientious way in which he has enforced the ordinance relative to peddlers' licenses. The rev. enue from this source in two years has
 
 Speaking of the financial condition of the city MT. McGarry showed the city debt to be $49,09O. This includes $40000 of street improvement bonds. $18000 note of the Norwich Savings society, $2,0O0 note of the Putnam Savings bank, a total of $60,0O0. This amount. minus the sinking fund &C., count. $10,910, is the city debt.
 Letters Unealled For.
 Letters addressed as follows remain unclaimed at the Putnam postofice: Mrs. c. O. Chase. Miss Genevieve F'itz- gerald. Mme. A. H. Morin, Mrs. H. F. Morse Mrs. J. F. Sullivan, Herbert Mayo. Dien Tribuaiary.
 Declines Appointment.
 Dr. K. F. Perry, named as a member of the board of health at the meeting of the common council Monday eve ming, has filed letter with the body declining the place
 Academy Opens Today.
 Notre Dame academy reopens for the winter term today Wednesday,. The majority of the students have re- turned from their homes.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-05
HOPE OF IDENTIFICATION.
Dead Man Believed to Have Been
 Teamster at DayVille.

While the man who was found dead
 Sunday morning beside the track south of this city on the Norwich branch remained not positively identified dur ing Tuesday, it Is believed that his name will be learned today (Wednes- day). Thomas McDermott of this city viewed the body Tuesday afternoon and remembers him as a man who had told him about a month ago that he had been employed as a teamster by Charles Aver of Dayville and also that he had been mill worker. There is a theory to the effect that the dead man was killed by falling from and not bv being struck with a train. This theory gains credence because of the absence of mutilation or bruises on the body. there being only one cut on the head
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-05
Robert Shaw Found With Ears and
 Feet Frozen.

A man over 50 years of age and giv- ing his name as Robert Shaw was picked up in a semi-frozen condition near St. Josephs church in Dayville by Henry Demute early Tuesday morn ing. The mans ears and feet had been nipped by the intense cold. He was assisted to Labelle's store and pr. George Barnes was called to attend him. The man was not in serious condition and later was turned over to Officer Joseph Gibney and taken to the police station in Danielson. Shaw. who claims to have worked in Will liamsville was probably out during all of Monday night. it being believed that he came down from Putnam on the last car, getting off at Williamsville corner, near where he was found the next morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-05
ECONOMICAL ADMINISTRATION.
Unexpended Balances as Result of ex- Mayor McGarry's Good Management.

That the affairs of this city were ec- onomically administered during Mayor J. J. McGarry's term of office is dem onstrated by the following figures taken from his farewell message to the members of the common council. These figures show the unexpended balances of appropriations made for the various departments: Fire de- partment $514. police department SS36.S6, city court $422.23, highway de- partment S502.16, general expense S644O5, School street improvement $276.16, street sprinkling $110.85, street lights $96S.40 city clerk s20.90. city treasurer s25, janitor $49.s9, fuel and light S5665, council chamber $61.20,
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-05
WESTERLY BOARD OF TRADE
Discusses Disposition of GarbaeeMysery in Cotton Bale at Express Office-Mary Cases in Probate Court John Cavtt Shows Signs of Insanity.

The regular monthly meeting of the Westerly board of trade was held on Tuesday evening, President Charles Perry presiding. The minutes of the December meeting were approved as read by Clerk Atberti R. Stillman. Harry R. Mitchell was proposed for membership and under the rules ac- tion was deferred until the next meet ing.
 Arthur M. Cottrer of the entertain ment committee reported that prelim- mary steps had been taken towards the holding of the annual banquet next month. The committee was negotiat- ing for two speakers of prominence from abroad. MT. Cottrell would like information as to the amount they would be justified in expending for the banquet. It was disclosed that at the first banquet a year ago. with the price at s1 a plate, there was a net profit of $79.
 The reception committee was author ized to arrange for the coming ban quet. not being limited to the amount to be spent.
 It was understood that the banquet was to be held on the date of the next regular meeting, February 1, which would be the annual meeting, bur the date was left optional with the reception committee.
 President Perry called attention to the nuisance caused by the dumping of refuse in the vicinity of the Broad street bridge.
 Jarvis M. PendIeton suggested that some plan be arranged whereby the refuse now thrown into the river be cared for by garbage collectors.
 Charles w. Willard said that the tenants of the Potter-Loveland build ing cared for all their rubbish, and he believed that if the owners of the property were interviewed in the mat ter. that the desired result would be obtained.
 The matter was referred to com mittee composed of Charles w. Will lard James M. ~PendIeton and Irvine O. Chester the committee being ap- pointed by the president
 committee to nominate candidates for officers for the ensuing year, to be .balloted for at the next meeting: B. Howard Clarke, Joseph T. Murphy, c. J. Tanner, James w. Burke and IT, vine O. Chester.
 Secretary StiIlman read a communi- cation from the Boston board of trade. asking that a committee of two of the Westerly organization be appointed to cooperate with other boards of trade in matter in connection with freight rate traffic reform.
 The board appointed Charles Perry and Edgar CottrelI as the committee.
 J. J. Welch reported that the cleo tric advertising sign was ready, but not placed in position because of the will also provide for two other signs on the outskirts of the town. The actual cost of the electric signs is S142.50.
 Charles W. Willard favored the spending of the balance for the two signs, and it was so voted.
 The Westerly Gas and Power com 1 pany have agreed to furnish the lights 1 for this electric sign for a period of i ten years without cost.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-05
COLLECTORS 25 YEARS.
Five in St. Mary's Parish Receive Gold Watches.

Appreciative of their long years of service, Rev. J. Van den Noorr. pas tor of St. Marys church. has present ed each of the five men who have served as pew collectors for more than twenty five years a gold watch. The men to receive the beautiful and val uable gifts are Thomas Quinn, who has been a collector at St. Mary's for 47 years. Joseph Gagne, P. M. Le- clair, Joseph ID. Lussier and Frank Migneault. The gifts were presented by Father Van den Noort at St. Mary's rectory where all the collectors of the church were invited to take dinner with their pastor Sunday evening.
 Taken to Norwich Hospital.
 Charles Gorham. who was taken in-
 (Continued on page ten.)
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-05

Regular bi i-rnonthIy session of the Westerly probate court, Judge Edward M. Burke, was held Tuesday. In the matter of the petition of James Till inghast for the removal of Mrs. Tay- Tor as executrix of the estate of her husband John A. Taylor, and the ap- Dointment Of an administrator de bo his non. further continuance was or dered by agreement of counsel to Feb ruary 1.
 Mary A Bell was appointed as guardian of the estates of James F. Bell, Walter K. Bell and Ruth A. Bell, minors, resident in New York, with es-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-05

. For train despatching the Canadian Pacific railroad has found the telephone so serviceable that the present system of about 500 miles of telephone lines will be extended to 1000 miles within 9 year. The company states that about 50 per cent. more traffic can be hand led now than was possible under the old telegraph system of despatching.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-05
DANIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS.
OUT ALL NIGHT.

church. which is making a steady gain in membership.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-05
4 ANNOUNCEMENT.

Having purchased the photograph studio of A. 4. Scholfeld, 3j Main street. we are ready to prove to the people of Westerly and vicinity our beautiful 16x20 water colored portrait of yourself given free with every dog en Sl0e cabinets. F. Rouleau & Co. Westerly
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-05

John GaVitt, a resident of Tower street, has shown evidences of an un- balanced mind of late and on Monday night there was strong development of mania for humiliation that would have resulted in suicide. He was in chned to cut his hands, feet and head off, and became so demonStratiVe that the police were called and MT Gavitt spent the night in the police station.
 Tuesday morning he was taken be fore Judge Oliver H. Williams of the Third district court, who ordered ex animation by two physicians to decide as to his sanity. Drs. E. A. Lewis and R. B. Smith made examination and gave opinion that for his self-protec- ton and the protection of the public MT. Gavitt was not a fit person to be at large. By direction of the court MT. Gavitt was committed to the state hospital for the insane.
 It is believed that aff1iction is tenn porary and that after a course of treatment Mir. Gavftt will return to his normal condition.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-05
SIxTY-MILE GALE.
Brief But Furious Wind Early Tuesday
 Morning.

A wild gale that swept out of the northwest shortly after 10 o'clock Mon day night, bitterly vicious in its attack and furious in it's intensity, added an other chapter to the possibilities of this early mild -mannered winter when it drove the temperature down thirty de grees in a little more than five hours and then, with the mercury shriveled into a tiny line below the zero mark. fitted away as suddenly as it had come. It surely. was one of the most stunning stunts of the season The wind is estimated to have blown at the rate of sixty miles an hour from mid- night until the early hours of Tuesday morning; windows were crushed in and roofs Ioosened by the fury of the gale. The arctic wind whistled its way into every crevice known or unknown and as a consequence Tuesday was the worst of the worst cold days this win ter.
 About the Borough.
 The members of Sterling castle, Knights of King Arthur of the Baptist church, are to hold a meeting on Fri day evening.
 Three persons were recently baptized and eight received into the As&hodizt
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-05

There is considerable mystery con nected with bale of cotton recently received at the Lorraine mills in Paw catuck, which is difficult of explana- tion as those acquainted with the cir cumStances are as dumb as the pro verbal oyster. Tuesday afternoon two detectives arrived at the mill and were permitted to examine the latest ship ment of cotton received. They finally found what they wanted and in order to secure it without delay purchased the bale of cotton at the prevailing price, and then closely guarded 1t to pany, where it was shipped by cypress south, the two detectives accompany ing it.
 The shipment of the bulky stuff by express, added to the eagerness for purchase, tended to increase the mys- tery.
 The detectives would give no definite information Of their action. simply saying that they were detailed to trace that particular bale of cotton and to secure it at any price. They intimat- ed, however, that in the car that originally contained the bale were found 8 bottle of whiskey and four cotton hooks, and that there were cir that perhaps the body of the murdered man, Or some part of it, or something that would aid in the unraveling of the murder was believed to be contained in that bale of cotton. One of the de- tectives said it was nothing unusual to hide crime in a bale of cotton and cited an instance where the body of black baby was found in a bale in a Fall River mill a few years ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-05

] tates in Westerly. Bonds were fur nished of $500 for each estate. Charles 1 G. Craig, Alexander D. Bell and Will lam Davidson were appointed apprais- CTS.
 Edward H. Blacker made petition to be released from the bond of Grant Ames. for $1,000. as guardian in the estates of Harold D. and Susie A. Coon MT. Ames said he did not know why MT. Blacker wanted to withdraw, but understood it was because he did not consider him (Ames) as friend. MT. Blacker simply said he desired was on the bond with Joseph H. Ma comber. MT. Ames was directed to give a new probate bond on or before the eighteenth day of January next. with surety satisfactory to the clerk After the new bond is filed and ap- proved the sureties on the old bond will be relieved from any responsi- bilfty for any breach thereafter com nitted.
 Robert L. Palmer was appointed ad- ministrator of the estate of Addie A. Palmer. Mrs. Palmer died in the state hospital at Cranston, December IS, not exceed $270, and bonds were fixed at $400. Clarence E. Roche. John J. Dunn and James W. Burke were ap- pointed appraisers.
 The inventory of the estate of Mary K Bell was received and ordered re- corded. The estate showed valuation of $2,737.75.
 The will of the late William H. sSissons was presented for probate. His estate is bequeathed to his wife. Josephine B. Sisson who is nominated in the will as executrix. The nonli- nation of Mrs Sisson as executrix was approved by the court, and the will admitted to probate. A bond of S100 was furnished, John J. Dunn. James w. Burke and Clarence E. Roche appraisers.
 Inventory of the estate of Gordon T. Collins, showing valuation of $3.- 394, was received and ordered record ed.
 Attorney Arthur A. Thomas of Providence entered his appearance in the estate of Joseph Graf, for Mrs. Emma Graf of New York. a sister of the late Joseph Graf.
 The report of Ethan P. Gavitt as administrator of the estate of James McDermott, insolvent, was presented, and continued to the next regular seS- sion of the court, as no vouchers ac- companied the report.
 The court then adjourned.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-05
DANlELS0N

Fifty Dollars Melted from Pupils Drill Hopes of Improvement in Station Furious Wind and Intense Cold Tues day Mornine-Robert Shaw Found Half Frozen.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-05
Where to Buy in Westerly
INDUSTRIAL TRUST COMPANY,
 Westerly Bronck.

Capital ... Three Million Dollars Surplus -.--.... Three Million Dollars Over Fifty Thousand Accounts. Liberal courteous and efficient in its
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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-11-24
Saves an Iowa Mans Life.

The very grave seemed to yawn
before Robert Madsen, of West Bur-
lington, Iowa, when, after seven
weeks in the hospital, four Of the
best physicians gave him up. Then
was shown him the marvellous cura-
tive power of Electric Bitters. For,
after eight months of frightful suf-
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jaundice, getting no help from other
remedies or doctors, five bottles of
this matchless medicine completely
cured him. It's positively guaran-
teed for Stomach, Liver or Kidney
troubles, and never disappoints.
Only SOC. at E. T. Whitehead Com
pany's.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-11-24
NATURE TELLS YOU.
AS Many a Scotland Neck
Readers Know Too Well.

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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-11-24
Chicken Soup,

Dress a pair of fowl and put them
to boil steadily until tender, never let
ting them become uncovered by the
liquor. Skim continually in order to
remove all possible fat as it comes to
the surface. When done remove from
fire and take out all the bones, keep
ing the pieces as large as possible
Dredge well with flour and fry to a
nice brown in hot butter. AS each
piece is done take from pan and keep
hot and dry. Stir into one pint of
the liquor two tablespoonful curry
powder, two tablespoonfuls butter, one
teaspoonful cornstarch, one teaspoon
full salt and dash of cayenne pepper.
Stir till smooth, mix with the broth,
simmer five minutes and pour over
chicken. Serve with boiled rice.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-11-24
Veal Birds.

Take veal steak. cut a little over
one-fourth of an inch thick; remove
the bone, skin and fat Pound a little,
cut into two and a half by four-inch
pieces, chop trimmings fine with one
square inch of salt pork to each bird.
take one and a half cupfuls of fine
cracker crumbs or toasted bread
crumbs, juice of one lemon, little
chopped onion and parsley, moisten
with one egg and a little hot water,
and spread on each bird; roll up and
pin with toothpicks, dredge with flour.
fry slowly in hot butter until a golden
brown, then half cover with cream and
simmer three-quarters of an hour
Pour dressing over and garnish with
parsley. Three pounds OF veal makes
10 birds.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-11-24
o. No+iced the Distinction.

A rich man once visited his STAPLES
and watched an old groom curryins
a favorite horse. you nave woiho ~,
for me a long time, haven't YOU sam
oueried the rich man. Yes, ST. re-
nIied the groom. "Me an this moss
have worked for you II years. An
and I hope you have been wei treat-
cd Sam" said the employer. 'Oh,
amt complainin' none,' said sam.
"Rut me an tn boss was sick at IN
same time, an l noticed that Willie
YOU hired doctor for tn moss you
docked my pay for tn time L lost.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-11-24
Long Life Of Cocoanut Palm.
The Brazilian cocoanut palm lives
rom 600 to 700 years.
Not Sorry for Blunder.

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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-11-24
The Thistle in Australia.

The thistle was introduced into
Australia by a Scotsman, VINO was
sent out to Botany bay as a CONVICT
and took with him number OF SEEDS
of his national plant, and sowed them
round his dwelling. The plant soon
made itself so much at home that 1t
spread over thousands of square miles
of territory, and the important foikss
of the various provinces have ex-
nended MANY hundreds CT pounds in
the effort to repress its growth.