Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20

The superior court for Washington county will convene in February ses- sion in Kingston today (Monday) when the grand jury will meet for the con- sideration of criminal cases within it's Jurisdiction. There are not many cases and it is believed the grand jury will complete it's work on the first court day. The motion calendar will also be called on Monday, and the docket of new cases and a trial docket will 5e made up. There are eight new ac- tions at law on the printed docket pre- pared by Clerk Herbert w. CasweM, six new complaints, six new divorce cases and two equity cases. Tuesday is usually allotted for the hearing in di- vorces, and according to this rule the ttncontested divorce cases will be heard that day, followed by contested cases, if any are ready for trial. Wednesday, Washfngton's birthday and a legal hol- iday. there will be no session of the court, and Thursday will be the first petit jury trial day.
 The grand jurors summoned for the session are: Albert b. Barber, J. An drew Chase, Ira B. Crandall, George w. Norman, William H. Wills, West erly; William Rigney, Louis E. Rem ington. Benjamin N. Henry, Charles N. Tallman, North Kingston; William NJ. Longstreet, Henry B. Barber, Per cy c. Arnold, George c. Sherman. Ray mond T. Chappell South Kingstown; James Crockett, Charlestown; Albert F. Potter. Richmond: John F. James, Exeter; Renssalear S. Palmer, Harry A. Spencer, Hoplzinton; John Bristow, Narragansett.
 The petit jurors summoned to court Thursday are: Fremont Nye, John H. Seear Samuel w. Slocum, Allen c. Whitford, Federic N. BurdiclS, Michael J. Burke; James H. symonds, Wester- ly; William $. Allen, Ernest l.. Rod- man, Edgar c. Logan. Henry c. Har- ris. Thomas c. Cole, Seth c. Mason. Daniel T. Gardner, North Kingstown; John R. Carpenter, Nathaniel G. Arm strong, Walter H. Perry. William L. Bates. Patrick Leslie, Louis F. Bell William C.. Maine, Jahn T. Dixon. South kingstown: Albert l.. Sisson, Clarence r. Peczham, Charlestown: Benjamin r. Burlingame. Charles H. Gardner Richmond; Frederic A. Bliven, Charles 4. Whitford. Exeter. Edgar T. Seencer. John F. Greene, Curtis F. Randolph, John G. Greene, Hopkinton; Peleg Brown, Jr., Harry L. Jartelow, Narra- gansett.
 Palmer chapter, Royal Arch Masons, has completed arrangements for the reception to the grand high priest. who, with other state officers, will make official inspection of the chapt CT this (Monday) evening. Palmer chap ter will also have as guests the mem bers of Franklin chapter of Norwich, who will make the trip in special troll ley car. and also chapter members from New London. Stonington and Mystic. Dinner will be served in the banquet hall at 6.30 and will be fol- lowed by the special communication.
 The Masonic hall, which has been remodeled and completely refurnished since the fire, will be open for public inspection next Wednesday from in the afternoon until 10 in the evening. There will be some members in at- tendance during these hours to serve as reception committee.
 Edward H. Anthony, member of the state board of agriculture, died very suddenly of heart trouble at his home in Portsmouth Friday night. aged 5 years. He seemed to be in his custorn+ ary health. but was found dead in bed fifteen minutes ofter he had retired. Mfr. Anthony has served on the state board of agriculture since 1909. He was a recognized authority on horses. and officiated as judge of horsefesh at many shows and fairs in Rhode Island and elsewhere.
 There was large gathering of mem b.rs of the Knights of Columbus in Westerly. Sunday afternoon at the semi annual third degree exercises of Narrangansett council. when the de- gree was given to a class of eight car didates. The work was done under the supervision of District Deputy Jo- seph Fl. C;ainer of Providence. assisted by District Warden Patrick J. Burke and by Dr. Michael H. Scanlon of Westerly. district deputy. The exer- cises were held in Hibernian hall. and there were deIega tions from New Lon don. Norwich. Willimantic. Stonington. Providence and Pawtucxet After the ceremonies a collation was served and there were remarks bye local members and some of the visitors. Nar1a gan sett council is the pioneer organization of Rhode Island and the largest in point of membership in the state.
 Charles Babcock of PeacedaIe was