Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-06

lice BrOOmSfield showed six arrests
and two liquor raids.
Lewis Stanton. superintendent of
health reported no contagious dis
eases during June
The police committee was instructed
to enforce the laws relating to the
speeding of automobiles and to give
this matter Immediate attention.
Councilman Culley reminded the
council that at the last meeting he
stated positively that he would not
serve again on the police committee
and that he meant just what he said;
therefore he did not even propose to
serve until his successor was appoint
ed. No action was taken
Town Solicitor Agard stated that at
the suggestion of Councilman Flynn
the matter of obstacles to the rights
of the public on the shores of Watch
Hill had been referred to him. He
said there was no doubt but the pub
lie had rights on the shores between
high water and low water marks, I'M
der the statutes, and advised that the
whole matter be placed before the at
torney general for action, as the land
in question belonged to the state on
motion, Messrs. Agard and Flynn were
appointed a committee to consult with
the attorney general on the subject.
Councilman Flynn referred to the
sign placed by the Grisconns on their
property, stating that the roadway
led to the government reservation.
He said that if the people had the
right to use that roadway the sign
was misleading and a menance to the
people, and thatsthe town should place
a contradictory sign in the imm ediate
vicinity.
Judge Sweeney said that he was
counsel for Mr. Griscom and could
in question was not a public highway.
but that Mr.. Griscom had no objection
to the public making proper use of the
road in going to and from the govern
served to be the Objectionable Street
sign was merely a precaution to pre-
vent liability for damage. The Girls
CONS had never prohibited the public
use of that road and had no such in
tention.
Councilman Flynn asked If Mr.. Girls
com entertained that same spirit of
liberality in regard to the obstructing
fence on the shore. Judge Sweeney
said he was not familiar. with the
status of the fence. but he did not be-
lieve Mr.. Griscom intended to prevent
the people from using the shore be-
tween low and high water marks and
had he the inclination, he would pot
have the legal authority.
In the matter of change of grade in
Union street, Solicitor Agard stated
that the statutes required that three
weeks notice of hearing be given
abutting property owners. before the
work of actual change should COM
mence.
Councilman Flynn urged that all
possible haste be made with this work
and the required hearing will be made
a part of the next regular meeting OF
the town council
Judge Burke held regular session of
the Westerly probate court Wednesday
afternoon, Charles B. Coon being the
husband and only heir of Harriet n.
Coon who died May IA, intestate ask
ed that he or some other suitable per-
son be appointed administrator of the
Coon administrator. He furnished
bond of $500, with Edward NJ. Dodge,
surety.
The will of Walter Price, who died
June IA, was presented for probate ami
admitted All of his property and es-
tate is bequeathed to his wife, Ellen
F.: son Walter and Katherine Price,
to share and share alike. 1t is esti-
mated that the personal property will
not exceed $4,000. Mrs. Price was
confirmed as: executrix and the per-
sona4s bond Was find at S25,000 Al
bert II. Langworthy, Albert n. Gran
dali and Charles J. Butler were. APP
pointed appraisers.
Robert A Palmer, administrator of
the estate of Addie A. Palmer, through
his attorney. Judge John w. Sweeney.
stated there was no personal estate
and there are claims against the es-
tate. The Rhode Island Trust COM
pany has a surplus over a mortgage
of s371.44. which he petdtioned be paid