Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31
MYSTERIES FIRE CHIEF MOVES
Gets Nearer the Hub be Nearer the Firehouse-Wo- mans Exchange Reports Bigger Demand than Supply of Foodstufs During 1910-Takng New Hands Daily at Granite Works

George W. Beverly. who died Friday a his home, Gienview farm, Seekonk, Mass, aged S7, was trainer of Prince Alert, Noontids and other famous speeders. He was ono of the most widely known horsemen of New Eng = many racers. He had conducted the Glenview farm for the past seven years. three years ago buying the place from Earl Potter, by whom he was employed as manager. During that time Princs Alert spent several winters at the stock farm. MT. Bev- eriy leaves his wife and one son.
 He formerly conducted livery and sale stable in Main street, Westerly. in the rsar of the building now occupied by A. B. Collins, and the Beverly sign still remains on the building he for rl1riy leased.
 During the past two years there has been considerable criticism that was not wholly justinabls against Chief Engineer Samuel c. Cottreli because he lived on Quarry Hill, far removed from the central nrehouse and the business center, and in consequence could not be among the first to arrive st z fire and direct the movements Of ths 1remen. His critics seemed to be ps-Aindfui of the fact that the chief kAs four assistants, any one of whom
  asyival of the chief, or that in the h,S1re of the chief or his assistants ts arrive at the outset, the rules of the <fe district provide that the senior of nesr of the fire companies act as chief. So there was not much cause Tor criticism against the chief because he was not among the first to arrive at the fire.
 The chief had telephone installed in his Quarry Hill home and special arrangements made with the telephone exchange to call him at night for every fire alarm. and he never left home to % to his work without telling how he could be reached by telephone. fin or der to respond to the call for fire with the least possible delay.
 However, to be of more satisfying service to the residents of the West erly fire district. and in order to be in closer touch with the firahouse and the care of the fire alarm system. he has moved from Quarry Hill to the John Perrigo house in Granite street, which Is located about | thousand feet from the central frehouse.
 The annual meeting Of the Westerly exchange for woman's work was held 1t the residence of Miss Harriet Cot tre1l in Elm street and officers were yiected as follows: Miss Harriet Cot trell, president; Mrs. William Clark. vice president: Mrs. George N. Bur dick. secretary; Mrs. John Champlin, treasurer; Miss Ellen Baldwin, mana ger.
 Reports showed that during the year there was . falling off in the amount of goods sold, which was caused by a deer ease In the mum Der of contributors while the demand for foodstuffs, esps- cfally in the summer months, is above she supply, and that there is ample opoovtunfty for fhose who are dis posed to cook to the required exchang standard to dispose of their goods at e profit.
 The treasurer reported: Number Of consignors 45. amount of sales s9,05S.9S amount paid consignors Ss.129.75, com mission paid treasurer s904.29. The articles sold were: Loaves of bread fTfs5. loaves of cake 6,7S4, cookies Ss, t5s doughnuts 6s,eS6, tea cakes 15.- 5o3 pies 2.oos, turnover pies 7,5s6. brownies 1.96s. glasses Of jelly 5S9. pounds of candy 9s, miscellaneous ar ticies 25,s5o. The exchange retains Q commission of 10 per cent. for the sale of the goods Cash on hand S56s90