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Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
INTERESTS OF WESTERLY
Criticism by Rev. DR.. Samuel D. Mcconnell Wins Attention
of Local Acquaintances-New Site For Fire House
ImProvement-Big Estates Probated Tuesday.

Rev. Samuel D. Mcconnell. one of
the oldest summer residents of Watch
Hill, active in the public affairs of
Westerly. who preached the sermon at
the 18th anniversary of Christ Epis-
CopaI church, is one of the widest
known clergymen of his denomination.
He was pastor of st. Stephens, Phila-
delphia, for II years, Holy Trinity,
BROOKLYN six years, and of All Souls
church, New York, and was also arch
deacon of the Connecticut diocese. He
retired from the active ministry-ten
years ago by reason of a physical
breakdown Dr.. Mcconnell is the au-
thor OF a history of the Episcopal
church, q standard volume, and other
religious works. and is a writer of great
force and ability. Therefore there is
special force 10 his letter in The
Churchman. New York, criticising the
Protestant church service
He declares that he found, strangely
enough when he came into the pews,
that the church service was not at
Iractive and that Il service like that
&C the Congregational or Unitarian
church did not crafty his desire for
worship. the sermon being practically
The y hole thing, while in his own
church the beauty of the service was
r1arred BY the reading of passages OF
scripture that had no application to
present day affairs and We're sometimes
brutal ard revolving, as well as an oc-
casional rendering Of great cnurch
chants in a very ineffective and dis
couraging manner He says that the
v.onder is not that men do not go 10
church but that they so at all. and he
contrasts very strikinslE the service or
worship IN the Catholic church IN COM
parison. The letter has excited inter-
est among the acQuaintances Of DR..
Mcconnell in westerly
In order to widen Union street seven
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

The will eff Elizabeth Smith, mother
OF Walter Snowden Smith, summer
resident at Watch Hill, with legal resi-
dence in Westerly and winter home in
Cincinnati, was admitted to probate.
This will and two codicils was written
by Mrs. Smith on four pages of note
paper. 1t was written very closely and
the pages We're completely filed. Some
time ago Judge Burke appointed
George 7. Poor of Cincinnati commits
sioner to take the deposition of Josie
Jones, a, witness to the will. The com
missioner made return to the court and
the will was admitted to probate. In
the original will Mrs. Smith left to her
daughter Barbara $50 1000 which was
considered to be one-third of her net
estate. The remaining two-thirds of
her estate was left to her other daugh-
iers, Mary L. Johnson of Chicago and
Anna L. Cow1es' of Cincinnati. No pro-
vision is made in the will for the son,
Walter Snowden Smith. and is fully
satisfa Glory TO him. This was done by
agreement, the testator withdrawing
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

feet at the junction with Broad street,
as contemplated. and continuing the
width to q point just beyond the fire
house, viii neSeSSitate the moving
lack of the firehOuSe about ten feet,
and the change of grade in the street
Will make a drop OF one foot in front
of the property of the Westerly fire
district. This change is also made
necessary in order to better conform
IN alignment to the new town building
and courthouse.
1t has been suggested that the loca-
ton of the firehouse be changed by
removal to the vacant spot on the creSt
and curve<of the hill, sodhat the build
ing face Broad street, work that could
be done at a comparatively small eX-
pense. This change would be an i'm
proVement in egreSs from the firehOuSe
and do away with the present short
turn which is especially disadVan-
The present firehouse lot could then
be made d part of the public property
and make beautiful the surroundings
of the town building and courthouse.
With this house moved away. the prop
erty would be wholly cleared and with
an offset boundary wall covered with
ivy and the rear lawn dotted with
shrubs and Towering plants the sur
rcundings would be in keeping with the
proposed beautifully designed public
building
If this is not done, there viii be un-
desirable contrast between the big
wooden firehouse and the modern gran
tie building that will detract from the
latter and lessen the general archi-
tectura1 effect of the new building.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
OBITUARY.
,Iow, Author and Diplomat.

John EsieeIow, Author and Diplomat.
New York, Dec. 19.-John Bigelow.
the enerab bic diplomat and author,
died at his home here today.
Although "a years of age, Mr.. Bige-
low had displayed almost to the day
Of his death amazing vitality and men
tai kecnness. He had kept thoroughly
abreast of current events and recently
taken part in many public functions.
John BlSeIoW was equally well known
in public life and in letters As long
ago IS 1864 he was minister to France
and his career as writer began in
the first half % the past century W hen
ne was one If the editors of the New
born in Maiden, Ulster county, y. y.
November >. 1917. He was graduated
u a bachelor of arts from Union coll
eye in 1885, and was admit e IL the
bar in 1899. Quickly interesting him
self IL politics he became inspector Of
Sing Sing prison. 1876, and in 1870
he obtained an interest in the New
Y DIRK Evening Post, associattng himhelf
ii his editorial duties with William
Cullen Bryant. He relinquished his
editorial work in 1861 TO become L nit
ell States consul at Paris, france, step
Itirg from that position in 1854 10 be
come minister to France, IS which he
continued until 1857.
He was the author of many tistori-
cal. biographical, sociological and eco
nonical works.
Except for the selection If pail hear
eTs the funeral arrangements We're
practically completed tonight. The
services will be held at ST. Georges
Episcopal church here Friday morn
ing at $50 O'Clock. The body then will
be taken to Highland Falls. Inter-
ment will be in the family plot at 1.30
o'clock in the afternoon. Mr.. Bigelow
viii, be buried beside his wife, who
died nearly thirty years ago. The Sc
lection of pail bearers probably will
be announced tomorrow.
During the afternoon there were
numerous callers at the Creamery
place residence to pay respects.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
A regular session of the Westerly
probate court, Judge Edward Nj. Burke,

was held Tuesday afternoon, COM
mencing promptly at O'Clock.
The will of Lucy e. Moss, who died
Nov. %, 1911, was presented for pro-
bate. Provisions are made for a. mon
ument in the family lot in Elm Grove
cemetery, Mystic, for a monument in
the Hyde lot in the same cemetery,
and a fund for perpetual care of the
lots. The property at the corner OF
West Broad and Moss streets is divided
into twelve shares and left to rela
tives. All the personal property is also
bequeathed to relatives specified in the
will, which was dated Aug. q, 1898,
and witnessed by Judge William
Belcher. his son, Gregory Belcher, and
Katie ]. Gum, all of New London.
Judge Be1cher testified as to the sigma
lures of the witnesses and the will was
admitted to probate. Two codfcils, one
providing that the morfhment in the
family burial lot in Mystic should be
III the form OF a column and bear the
Lame of the testatOr's father. The
second codicil nominated the. Wash
i.;gton Trust company as executor of.
the estate. The testffying witnesses to
the codicils were Harry B. Agard and
Hattie w. Ellis. The codicils were also
admitted to probate. The Washington
Trust company was confirmed as ex-
ecutor and bond was fixed at $4,000.
Everett e. Whipple. Everett Barns and
Harry B. Agard were appointed ap-
PraiSerS.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
HOTEL GUESTS DRIVEN OUT
BY FIRE AT WEBSTER, MASS
Forty Persons Aroused from SIumber
and Damage of $50, 600 Done.

Webster, Mass. Dec. 19.-Fire early
today dana ged the Mannexit hotel in
this town to the extent of $4,000.
Forty people, who We're asleep in the
rooms on the upper floors of the build
ing, were aroused in time to escape.
The blaze started from an unknown
cause in the basement and was dis
covered by the janitor. Policemen
and firemen warned the dodgers before
the flames had spread beyond the
basement, and the sleepers on the up
per clOors had time to don their
clothes and save most of their property
before they fled into the chill air.
on the lower floors was the shoe
store of Smith & Duffy, which was
badly damaged. In the rear of the
building two tenement houses were
burned.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
SENATOR JUDSON SICK.
Distinguished Legislator VIII Take a
Rest in Bermuda.

Stamford. Dec. Ex-senator Stiles
Judson is confined to his home in this
town By illness. 1t is his intention
to go, in a few days. TO Bermuda for
three weeks or so. He has a nervous
trouble brought on by overwork The
senator worked very hard during the
session of the general assembly of 1911
and his duties as states attorney have
been unusually heavy In addition to
this. he has attended to a large pri-
waite practice. There is nothing serious
in the condition of Mr.. Judson, and ii
is expected a few weeks rest in south
ern ATTITUDES will restore him to
health.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

The will of Elizabeth Perry Foster,
who died Nov. 13, 1911, widow of j.
Barclay Foster, was admitted to pro-
bate. All books and household fUrpi-
tUrne are bequeathed to her son and
four daughters, to remain in the home
50 long as any of them may reside
there. but should the home be broken
up this property is to be divided to
the satisfaction of the children. All
the residue of the estate, after $500 is
paid to Alice and Mary, is to be equal
~ divided between the son and four
daughters. There are no public be-
guests. William w. and Mary E. Fos-
ter were confirmed as executors Bolds
$780, 900. Charles Perry, Arthur L.
Ferry and Everett Barns were appoint
ed trustees.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
Troops Seeking Gen. Reyes.

Monterey. Texas. Dec. ia large
force of state and federal troops under
Colonel Garcia Lugo are riding in the
hills in the vicinity of Linares, Neu-
vo Leon in an effort TO capture Gen
eral Bernardo Reyes, who with four
followers, crossed the line into Next
co December Is and is attempting to
recruit an army in that state. Re
ports received here from the army Of
ffcerS indicate failure to capture the
general Mexican authorities are con-
fident of the early apprehension of
ReNes and bis followers.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
LdcaI Laconics.

That Christmas is near is appre-
ciated by the clerks in the local post
office and soan the carriers will be
bearing the burdens of Santa Claus.
The first shovel of earth was taken
a S02 a. m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 1911, in
connection with the excavation for the
town building and courthouse at the
corner of Broad and Union streets.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
ROOSEVELT WON'T
BE A CANDIDATE
Off, Repeated Announcement is to Be
Made Again.

Columbus, o., Dec, 19.-That Theo-
dore Roosevelt VIII not be a candidate
for the republican presidential nomf-
nation next year is the message that
will be delivered by Clifford Pinchot
in an sodress at Medina, Ohio, Friday
night next
This Information came today from
Washington in a telegram to Secre-
tary Vackler of the Ohio Progressive
league, from Walter J.. Houser, ma
tionaI manager of the La Toilette cam
paign.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
QUESTION RAISED AS
TO SURGEON-G GENERAL.
MacVeagh to Learn If He Can Go Out
side of Military Service.

Washington, Dec. 19-While a sur
geon Of the public health and marine
hospital service likely will be ap-
pointed surgeon general to succeed the
late DR.. Walter Wyman, secretary of
the treasury MacVeagh is considering
whether it would be possible to make
a selection from the country at large
Attorney General Wickersham has
been requested to pass upon the legal
ity of the question. The solicitor of
the treasury department holds that the
law limits the selection to the service.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
TRIAL OF FRANKLIN
GOES OVER A WEEK.
Evidence of Prosecution in Bribery
Case Completed.

Los Angeles, Dec. 19-In the pre-
l1minary hearing today of the second
charge of bribery against Bert II.
Franklin. the detective employed by
the Mcnamara defense, the defense
was granted a continuance until De-
cember q, after the prosecution had
completed its case, which deals with
the alleged bribery of Robert f. Balm,
4 sworn juror in the Mcnamara case,
70 whom it was alleged Franklin gave
$500 in cash and the promise of $3,-
500 more at the conclusion of the trial
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
Bio Mercer of Coal Lands.

Louisville, KY, Dec. 19-Forty
thousand acres of western Kentucky
-oal lands, representing d valuation Of
approximately $5,00O,0O0, are involved
n the merger effected here today of
fourteen mining operations lying along
F.; he main line of the Illinois Central
- ilroad. The new company will be
SHOWN as the kentucky Fuel company.
y. c. Duncan of Greenville, KY, is
president of the temporary organiza-
ion effected late this afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
General Reyes Crosses Into Mexico.

came known today that General Ber-
nardo Reyes crossed into Mexico De-
cernber Is at Las Vegas Today it was
reported he vas at Aguas Leguas, state
Of NueVo Leon, Mexico.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
THoMPsoNvILLE MAN
KILLED ON CROSSING.
Franklin Skinner Nests Death While
On Way Home From Work.

Thompsonville. Conn, Dec. 49,
Franklin Skinner. chief engineer at the
Hartford Carpet corporation here, was
Instantly killed tonight while cross
ing the railroad trucks on hts wnv
home from work. The circumstances
surrounding the accident are unknown
as there We're no witnesses. lie
was 81 years old and leaves his widow
and three children.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
Emperor Francis Joseph Better.

Vienna, Dec. 19.-Emperor Francis
Joseph, who has been suffering from
4 severe cold. was reported greatly i'm
proved today. He was able to transact
much business of state which had been
accommodating.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
Wealthy Invalid Commits Suicide.

New York, Dec. 19.-Nathan F.
Strauss. "a years old, wealthy man
ufacturer ow briar pipes, committed
suicide today in his apartments by
shooting. He had been an invalid for
four years.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

You told me this was really cut
GLASS" $50 IL was Cut from 80 t8
- cents."-NeW York American.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

her statutory rights in the will of her
husband for the benefit of her son.
One codicil to the will gives all the
personal and household effects in the
Cincinnati home to Barbara. and the
other codicil gives one-half of the es-
tate to Barbara and one-uuarter each
to Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Cowles
Walter Snowden Smith was confirmed
as executor and bonds were fixed at
$4,000. The appraisers are George
T Poor. Louis A. Ford, Charles j. Sted-
man, all OF Cincinnati.
The Washington Trust company,
guardian of the estates of Alvin w.
and Louis M. Smith, minor children of
the late William NJ. and Mary Sr2ith,
real estate located in Franklin street,
two-thirds of which is owned by mi
nors and the other third by an elder
brother. 1t was set forth that there
was no personal estate and that the
sale of the real estate would be for the
support and education of the minors
Permit was granted to sell at private
sale for a sum not less than 81, 200 for
each third of the minors, or at public
auction. The bond covering the sale
was fixed at 81, 500 for each estate.
Ruth c. Vars. guardian of minors.
Mary c. and Raymond c. Vars, was
authorized to sell for the benefit OF the
wards three-quarters interest in real
estate in Hopl1inton for not less than
S72-50 for each interest. Bond $125-
Wilcox administrator of the estate of
4 bby Z. w. Vars was received, exam
ired, allowed and approved for rec
ord
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
Shot Fired at Bereaved Woman.

CHoversville, y. Y, Dec. 19-Mrs.
William James George, of Vail Mills.
whose husbands dead body was found
in their home December with a bull
let hole behind the left ear, and q re-
EoiVer III his right hand, was the VIC
tim of a murderous attempt while
seated in her home tonight. Some un-
known person crept up on the piazza
if the house and fired a shot at Mrs.
George, but the bullet missed her.
Bloabs-My wife thinks les wicked
fer me to play poker. 81 obbs- is
the way you play it.-l'hiiadeiphia
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

In order to widen Union street seven
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-24
The Coffee You

from Us will taste SC good to-mor- row morning that you won't be satisfied with any other hereafter. Same way with our teas and fancy groceries. They are as different from the ordinary kind as day is from night, except in the matter of prices. Those are about the same that common groceries cost.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-24

Wait for Dr. Spurlin. the Dentist He will be here December 5-7.
 Miss Abbie Wilson of Berryville is visiting her friend Mrs Bert Snow
 A place to get piano tickets on dry good purchases will be announced next week.
 Hon. Rolla s. Granger Of Eureka Springs was business visitor in town Wednesday,.
 James Bata went to Eureka Springs on business Monday returning home Wednesday.
 E. B. Wright. one of Dry Fork $ l leading farmers, was a business visitor in Green Forest Wednesday.
 As usual a bit of our correspondence is crowded out this week owing to the Iateness of it's arrival in the office.
 Willie Walker, the transfer man. now occupies the George Tabor prop erty west of the Christian church
 Oscar Johnson, the Berryville Whole sale Grocery man, was doing our mer- chants here Wednesday. He reports a splendid business.
 The Green Forest Literary Society will give an open program at the High School chapel, Friday night Nov 29, at seven o'clock, to which all the friends of the school are invited
 Regulate the bowels when they fail to move properly. HERBINE is an admirable bowel regulator It helps the liver and stomach and restores a fine feeling of strength and buoyancy Price soc. Sold by R. L. Jernigan.
 January first is good time to enter the Springfield Business College. It is the beginning of the new year, and of new era for that school Then the new stenotype will be introduced, which will add fifty per cent to the eff ficiency of graduates.
 This has certainly been a good week to make deals. Wednesday Jud Orrell purchased a half interest in T. M. Buell's Produce establishment and the new firm will be Buell. & 0rrell. Mr. Orrell is an enterprising business man and we predict bright future for the new firm.
 The doors to the home of Mir. and Mrs. H. P. Burney were thrown wide open last Saturday evening to the young friends of Otis Trimble, who gathered there to celebrate the fifteenth birthday of this coming young man. The following were in attendance: Miles Bac!us, Gladys Russell, Fay Buell., Alice Colvin, Mary Backus, Mable Carlton, Helen Colvin, Leona Lamb, Era Stephenson, Wayne Lamb, Jewell Reynolds, Tim Firestone, Ause Benton, Burton Orrell, Lyman Ham, monds, Veln Bacllus, Charlie Hittson, and Otis Trimble.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-24


 Fancy breakfast bacon aad hams at Msck's.
 Have you seen those Keifer pears at Meeh's?
 Co to Meek for good things to eat and drink.
 Dr. R. P. Sp1rin, the BenHst. will be here December 9th, Gti and 7th
 Six likely pigs for sale. A. C. Moore, l mile south of town.
 Billy Figh6mastar of Musloqee, Okla, has been a visitor at the c. D. Shatfer home this week.
 Cashier B. E. Norris, of the peopIe's Bank, Berryvil!e, accompanied by his family was Green Forest visitor Sun day.
 Henry Dunlap and family arrived M 3Haay from Lyman. Wash, where thay have resided for the past two years. Henry sags that V Washington is all right but that Arkansas-Well it's the same old song.
 There comes time when every busi- ness man needs money My time is here and 1 must have asettlement with every one who owes nle to enable me to meet my obligations. This means you. JEFF HARBERT.
 Mrs. J. E. Reeves is confined to her bed this week witk very severe at tack of rheumatism. Mr. Reeves had planned to attend the Grand Lodge at Little Rock, but had to abandon the trip on account of the illness of Mrs. Reeves.
 Fitch Ramsey has broke his long silence and pest card mailed at Port land, Oregon, was received by the Ramsey family fast Friday. The fami- Y had entertained great fears as to Fitch s safety and the intelligence re- ceiyed was real good news to them
 Neuralgia of the face, shoulder. hands, or feet requires a powerful remedy that will penetrate the flesh. BILLIARDS SNOW LINIMENT pos sesses that power. Rubbed in where the pain is felt is all that is necessary to relieve suffering and restore normal conditions. Price 25c, Soc and S1. .00. Sold by R. L. Jernigan.
 Mayor w. A. Bait returned Satur- day night for Little Rock. where he had been to accompany his wife home from the hospital. Mrs. Butt, we are glad to note returned home very much improved in health She speaks very highly of the treatment received at the hands of the nurses and doctors while -d D9IiaDt in Inc bncr1itoI
 One of the most enjoyable social functions of the season was held at the Morrow Hall Saturday night. It was a dance under the auspices of the Green Forest Dancing Club. Many prominent young people were in at tendance and all report splenil fine This is the first time in the history of our town that our very best young people have promoted entertainment of this nature and so long as it is con fined to this circle nothing but good report can be expected. The music was furnished by Mrs. Harry Cordray
 Drs. W. A. Butt and W. L. Watlsi-s are now full-fedged business men of Green Forest. Last Tuesday these gentlemen purchased the interests of John Wells in the Donaldson & Wells drug store. Dr. Donaldson retains one third interest in the business and will remain with the new firm. Mr. Wells will now give his attention more or less to the ministry. The drug store will be in charge of Dr. Butt, who will limit his practice practically to office work. With three doctors to prescribe and one to fiji prescriptions, 1t may be confidentiaIiy expected that the new firm will do thriving business. Trant- nam < Hammond consummated the transaction.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-24

January first is good time to enter the Springfield Business College. It is the beginning of the new year, and of a new era for that school. Then the new stenotype will be introduced, which will add fifty per cent to the eff ficiency of graduates.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-24

Henry Dunlap and family arrived M 3uaay from Lyman. Wash. where tfay have resided for the past two years, Henry sags that Washington is all right but that Arhansas-welI it's the same old song.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-24

Miss Abbe Wilson of Berryville is visiting her friend Mrs Bert Snow
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-24

There comes 9 time when every busi- ness man needs money. My time is here and l must have asettlement with every one who owes nle to enable me to meet my obligations. This means vou. JEFF HARBERT.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-24

Cashier R. E. Norris, ot the Peoples Bank, Berryvil!e, aeeompanieI by his family was Green Forest visitor Sun day.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-24

Billy, Fightmaster of Mus5oaee, Okla, has been visitor at the c. D. Shatfer home this week
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-24

Wait for Dr. Spurlin. the Dentist. He Will be here December 5-7.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-24

Regulate the bowels when they fail to move properly. HERBINE is an admirable bowel regulator. It helps the liver and stomach and restores fine feeling of strength and buoyancy. Price soc. Sold by R. L. Jernigan.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-24

A place to get piano tickets on dry good purchases will be announced next
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-24

Six likely pigs for sale. A. (. Moore, 1 mile south Of town.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-24

Mrs. J. E. Reeves is confined to her bed this week witk very severe at tack of rheumatism. Mr Reeves had planned to attend the Grand Lodge at Little Rock, but had to abandon the trip on account of the illness of Mrs. Reeves.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-24

Hon. Rolla s. Granger Of Eureka Springs was a business visitor in town Wednesday.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-24

Br. R. P Spniin, the Dentist, will be here December 9th, 6sii and 7th.