Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-29

1 present being the construction of im-
 mense concrete granite capped abut- mentS for the bridge across the Paw catuck river. the clearing of the Dixon | bank of earth and the filling in to the north of the present tracks for the new strackage, which will be about one hundred feet distant from the present main line tracks
 The immense steam shovel continues digging into the Dixon bank and loads car in four scoops in less than four minutes. There are at present seven cars in the work train and just soon as landed they are hauled down on the construction track which is kept gradually moving to the north ward Here the modern unloading de- vice is set at work The connecting chain is carried from the engine car to the sort of road Scraper device at the other end of the train, and in six minutes the seven cars are unload ed and the work train is back to the steam shovel for another supply. The most modern of labor saving Inachin- cry is also being used in connection with the concrete work As a result more work is accomplished in a day than could possibly be accomplished in a month by the old methods
 There is contradiction of the state ment that there was never a Catholic temperance society in Westerly by ofnal Manning Catholic Total Abstf- hence society and who have remained faithful to the society pledge This society wRS connected with the Church of the Immaculate Conception, when Father Pine was pastor and continued in existence up to about ten years ago. This society was connected with the state union and was oua of the largest in Rhode Island Since the Cardinal Manning society ceased to exist no effort has been taken toward reorganization But there was a Cath olfc total abstinence society in West erfy and a good one, and it's influence has been lasting with many of those who were in it's active membership.
 The strike of the weavsrs at the Lorraine mill in Pawcatuck is not setted. Some of the strikers are gradually returning to work and on Tuesday there were twenty-four of the weavers back at their looms.
 Local Laconfcs.
 Joseph Boyer. until recently store keeper in StfllmanVille, has removed to Montreal.
 Mrs. William Ward of Providence Is the guest of Mrs. Thomas Sharvan In Westerly.
 The hearing on application for liu- uor licenses will be held by the West erfy town council stoday SWednes- day>.
 Judge Eras B. Hincl1ey was in Paw catuck Tuesday to accommodate those having business with the probate 1 court
 The Crava greer murder ease still oc- cupies the superior court at Kingston No new features resulted fro mthe tes- l timony Tuesday.
 Rev. J. w. Ford. D.D. pastor of the i First Baptist church. will preach on 1 The Growth of Our National Thanks l giving, at the e.so service Thursday ! morning.
 There will be 8 union service in | Grace Methodist church on the morn | ing of Thanksgiving day, with Rev. | J. L. Peacock in charge Rev C. A l Burd1ck will preach
 The turkey for President Taft. the | gift of Horace Vose, and shipped bv 1 express from Westerly, has been view ed by the president and will be serv- ed at the Thanksgiving dinner of the president and family. The bird is of | wild and bronze strain and weighs | thtrty-four pounds.