Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-17

The autumnal conference of the Con srreca tionaI churches of Rhode Island was held Tuesday in the Congrega- tional church in Pawcatuck, which IS afilis<ed with the RhodS Island dis trict Some of the leading clergymen ar6i laymen of the denomination were present when the conference was opened with devotional exercises, leo by Rev, J. W. Forbes Then followed . business session and seats were taken for lunch which was served in the church basement
 The first hour of the afternoon ses- zion was devoted to business, then there was discussion of the subJecl, "The Supreme Need or Rhode lsiano Congregationalism-" H. M. Clark view ed the subject from a laymen's point of view, Mrs. E. L. Marsh from wo- mans point of view. c. A. Burgess smoke for Rev. J. Harrison from min- isters point of view. Then followed general discussion led by Hon. Nathan W. Littledeld, prominent lawyer and former principal of the Westerly High school
 This discussion ended at o'clock and during the balance of the after noon session which closed at o'clock, there was singing, and addresses as follows: Three Men at the Gate, by Rev, Samuel c. Fellows; The Anti Cristy: and an address on the Fun damental Principles of Congregation glism, by Rev. Charles R. Brown. DID. Dean of Yale Divinity school. After the addresses, questions and discus sion, supper was served
 The evening session was opened with devotional exercises by Rev. J. E. Mcconnell, D. D., followed with addresses by Rev. c. A. Hurlbert and Rev, Gains Glenn Atkins, D. D.
 The delegations incluGed many ladies, and the conference welcomed members of Connecticut churches and the ministers of churches of other de- nominations in Westerly.
 George R. McKenna, attorney for Mrs. Corrine Harris Brewer, widow cf Edward s. Brewer, owner of the Watch Hill house, who died in New York, petitioned to the Westerly pro- bate court, that Mrs. Brewer be ap- pointed administratrix of that por- tion of the estate of the deceased To- cated in Westerly. Judge Edward M Burke, Monday afternoon granted the petition and appointed Everett A Kingsley, James M. Burke and Walter P. Dixon appraisers. The personal property within the jurisdiction of the court, Is the furniture and furnishings of the Watch Hill house. The bond was fixed at ;10.O0O Mrs. Brewer is a resident of Longmeadow, Hampton county, Mass, and she will be requir- ed to select resident agent, to be available if occasion should arise fol the serving of process.
 Upon petition of Lorenzo P. Bray the court appointed as administrator of his wife's estate, The Washington Trust company ,and fixed the bonds al $40O. Everett Barnes, Thomas B Nichols and Thomas Perry were ap. pointed appraisers.
 Margaret M. Gray was appointed ad. ministratrix of the estate of Murrey Gray. Bonds 5000. Eugene B. Pen. dleton, Everett A Kingsley and Jaqut Hoxie appraisers
 Judge Burke received from sh, Washington Trust company a docu ment that had been placed in the in. stitution for safe keeping, sixty on, years ago, and had never been called for. The document was enclosed il an envelope marked Stephen B. Cav lit, 1851." The enclosure was the las will and testament of Stephen G. Cav lit in which he beQueathed his es tate to his wife, Rebecca B. Gavitt The will was dated September 15 1851 and witnessed by stephen Smith David Smith and William F. Coy While the witnesses were known t, Edward G. Crandal who was in tn probate court when the announcement was made, there were none who hat acquaintance with the testator. It i not known whether there is any estat of value, but Judge Burke would will ingly assist any of the heirs if an. there be. or would like to hear iron the testator, if living.
 h the supreme court of the stat of Rhode Island there was hearin Wednesday on the plaintiffs petition for new trial in the case of Attorne, Albert B. Crafts, formerly of West erly, against Charles A. Trafford an Edward P. Metcah. The suit wa brought in 1894 to recover moneys pal