Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-19
FINED IN WESTERLY COURT
Thrown From His Wagon Into the Snow John Miner of Stonington, Vows to Mount Water Wagon-Depart- ment Commander Visits Brucker Camp-College Club Mee4s-Local Interest in Battle Greek Suicide

John Miner of Stonineton was found lying unconscious in pool of blood, with a severe cut oyer the left eve, near ArnOidls bridge in Canal street Wednesday night While intoxicated he had fallen from his wagon to the frozen ground. The driverless horse was stopped after going a short dis tance, and tl1ts led to the discovery of Mir. Miner. Police Sergeant West was notfhed and when he reached Minor the latter showed but little signs of life. He was taken in a car riage to the police station and Dr. R. B. Smith summoned. The wound was washed, closed by several stitches, and tben bandaSed, without the evident knowledge of Mir. Miner. The doctor declared that the serious phase of the case had passed and MT. Miner was placed in a specially prepared bed in one of the shelves where he slept off the effects of an overdose of that which makes drunk.
 ThuTsday morning Miner was ar ratgbed before Judge Oliver Fl VIII jams in the Third district court charg- ed with intoxication. He said: T wasn't drunk, and it's the first time was ever locked up and it will be the last. Something came over me aud l suppose I was dead to the world. Suppose I might as well plead guilty and end the matter, and pay the bills whatever they be, and be sure to put in the doctors fee, for I guess he did a good job. I've been used fine in the police station. and I guess if they hadn't found me I'd have frozen to death"
 A ans of tS and costs was imposed which totaled SIS.
 Bank Commissioner NewaalI, who is temporary receiver for the Kingston bEslk under appointment of the super for court, says the affairs of the in- stitution are now in condition to turn over to the bank officials Some time ago ID investigation resulted in doubt as to the solvency of the bank and the temporary receiver was placed in charge. Since then the conditions have improved and now Mir. NewhaIl says the bank is not only solvent but will probably be released from receiV- ership before the present month ends. The members of the choir of St. Mary's church, Stoninqton, Rev. John C. Lynch pastor, enjoyed a banquet at the Dixon house, Westerly, "Wednesday evening. There were songs, talks and general merrymaking. The following menu was served by Landlord Eddy:
 Tomato Soup
 Boston Market Celery
 Sweet Mixed Pickles
 Hothouse Lettuce
 Fried Native Frost Fish RoaBt Rhode Island Turkey
 Cranberry Sauce Maahed Potatoes Mashed Turnips
 Green Peas
 Chicken Salad
 Peach Frftters-Sauce au Glaoe
 Philadelphia Ice Cream
 Homemade Cake
 enS@ cons. Apples
 The party made the trip to an( from StnninSton by special car on the GrCton & Stonington street railway DePsFtmsnt Commander Edgar R Barker, assisted by Adjutant Arthu 3. Spink of Providence installed tn, officers of BrIcker camp, No. [, West erly, Thursday evening. The depart mcnt commander was accompanied bl the members of his staff. At the tai fest at the conclusion of the inter esting ceremonial and after the elab praised the good work that had bee1 accomplished by Brlclker camp at worthy of emulation by the othe camps comprising the Rhode Islam department of United Spanish Wa Veterans.
 The following elective and appointiv officers were installed: Bourden 4 Babcock, commander; John I. Beztly senior vice commander; Joseph Herbs junior vice comma nder; Henry H. Sut ciifHe, ad5utant; Arthur N. Nasi q1artErInaster; Stephen O'Toole, office of the day; John E. Fallon, officer c the guard; Dr. Robert B. Smith. sur Eeon; Walter D. Slyne, historian; Joh T. McNally, chaplain; trustees, Waite D. Slyne. Harry W, Sutlif, Shelb Rickoias.