Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-10

l town council to issue amusement li- 1 censes and does so without question l when the fee is paid and no protect | received. Manager Bliven did not wait until Tuesday of the present week, but took out licenses for the week on Mon- day and which covers two exhibitions on Saturday. MT. Bliven proposes to give the fight pictures at that time, as he is now fortified with the proper license. No protest had been filed against the license for next Saturday and no petition has been made for re- vocation of the license, and there is not ample time intervening for calling a
 special meeting of the town council or
 giving proper notice to parties directly
 in inaerest.
 Some of the ministers are now re-
 gretting the lack of foresight is not
 making their protest general and not covering only a specified date.
 Sarah Potter, widow of Samuel Pot ter, a colored veteran of tho Civil war, died Thursday morning at her home in Pearl street, aged 79. She was mem Der of Budlong post, Woman's Relief corps, and of the Advent church. Mrs. Potter leaves three sons and daugh- ter, Daniel Seeketer, Samuel Potter, Henry Potter and Isaphene Potter.
 The body of Capt. John Francis Mur- phy arrived in Westerly from Woon- socket on the 12.15 train Thursday af- ternoon and was received at the rail- way station by a delegation of Span fsh war veterans, delegation repre- senting Division No. 1, A. o. H.. and a large gathering of relatives and friends The casket was draped with the na tiona1 flag. The bearers were Walter Fitzgerald. David Donohue. John Lynch Matthew Sullivan, John Lynch and John Smith members of the local
 1sx-s1 ,4<,1 | St. MichaePs cemetery.
 Rev. John G. Dutton officiated at the funeral of Nathan Hull Vars at the residence of his sister. Mrs. Thomas w. Potter, in Beach street, Thursday morning. Services were held later at the Seventh day Baptist church in Mi antic and burial was in the family plot in that village. MT. Vars was the fa- ther of Mrs. George Bindloss of New London. The bearers were George C.. William D., Enoch ". and Gorton Vars.
 The fifth anniversary of the organ ization of Misquamicut tribe of Red Men was observed in their wigwam in Main street Thursday evening, which according to Red Men parlance was the ninth sleep, eighth sun, snow moon. A feature was the rollcall of the members of the tribe, some of whom came from afar in response to the summons. At the ninth run. thirtieth breath, they were all seated at the long tables, where venison and corn were served, followed by much talk and big smoke. The committee that arranged for the successful event were James w. Burke, Louis H. Eddy and William Pendleton.
 The monthly meeting of the Westerly Board of Trade was held Tuesday even ing in the town hall, the attendance being larger than usual by reason of the election of officers. President Charles Perry called the meeting to order at S15. and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and ap proved.
 Treasurer James M. Pendleton re- ported receipts for the year of $675.65. including balance of previous year of $328.72, and balance of cash on hand of $26S.30, Feb. l. 1911. There are 11S active members, 25 of whom have not paid dues for past year. The delin- quents have received two printed mo- tices.
 Secretary. Alberti R. Stillman report ed that 21 new members were elected during the year, and there were two deaths. The present membership is 11S. The report included the doings Of
 
 work effected.
 Louis J. Renter was elected under suspension of the rules, which was by unanimous action.
 Everett A. Whipple of the reception committee was of the opinion that the annual banquet would be held Feb. g but the exact date depended upon the accommodations of the speakers. MT Whlpple reported that the expense of the banquet would be more than last year, by reason in advance of prices at the Dixon house.
 Treasurer Pendleton said that the annual dues carried with it free admis- sion to the banquet, and suggested that the dues be increased from $2 to $2.50.
 Albert c. Martin thought it better to exact a fee from members for the banquet rather than an increase in the annual dues.
 Eugene B. Pendleton offered an to the bylaws which adds to the executive committee the past presidents of the board. Under the rules the amendment was tabled until the next monthly meeting.
 On motion of James M Pendleton it was voted that each member pay 50 cents towards the banquet expense the price per plate being $1.5O, as against $1.25 last year.
 Irvine o. Chester offered an amend ment that an educational committee be added to the standing committee, whose duties will be to have speakers at the regular meetings. Tabled until the next meeting.
 President Perry read letter from he Boston chamber of commerce in re- gard to the organization of a New l 1Dgidnd federation of business organ 1