Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-20
FIRE PROTECTION FOR WESTERLY
Small Expenditure by Towns Both Sides of the River Would Materially Safeguard Property-U s. w. V. h. staIlation-Cuthbert-SuIl Marriage Today Rear
 ~ - - -A'- ployes at Norwich Banquet.

Edgar Barker, department command CT of Rhode Island, United Spanish War Veterans. assisted by Arthur B. Spink, department adjutant, and Craw- ford Allen, department inspector, in stalled the officers of Brucker camp, Westerly, in accordance with the ritual of the organization. The officers in- staled are: John I. Bentley, command CT; Joseph Herbert, senior vice com commander; Henry W. Sutclfffe, ad- tutaut: Arthur N. Nash, quarternas- ter; Daniel s. Harrington, chaplain; pr. Russell B. Smith. surgeon Remarks fer tkA Rood and welfare of the camp were made by the visitors, Walter D. Slyne, past commander, and by other members of the camp. A social session followed, at which refreshments were served.
 The big fire last Thursday in Pawca- tuck that resulted in the total deStruc- fion of the Star theater building, the Walton building and the plant of the Isaac Sherman company. by reason Of a lack of f1re-fghting facilities in the rear of the buildings from the Paw catuck river, has caused a renewal of the agitation for more efficient service. Chief Engineer Samuel G. Cottren sug- gested some time ago that as precaU- tionary measure supply or hose be always available for fighting fires along
 
 be made with the owners of steamer Westerly for that special service.
 The Westerly has 8, powerful pump, capable of supplying four streams of water, and with much greater bower Siaan the regular steam fire engine. As a rule the Westerly is always within the sound of the fire alarm and is mooreG at her berth at night, and therefore practically available at all times Arrangements could be made to respond to fires along the water front at an expense of $500 annually, and an adequate supply Of hose that could be used in emergency in other sections of Westerly and Pawcatuck-
 According to the plan of Chief Cot treIl the expense would be borne equal fy between the towns of Westerly and Ebonington. which would mean an an- nual appropriation of $150 by each town for the fire steamboat, and an appro- would probably be not necessary to re- new for at least two years. Several taxpayers on both sides of the river have expressed the opinion that 1t would be well expended. as precau, *ionary measure, even if the additional fire service was never called to action There is much valuable property along the river front which is without proper fire protection, and in consequence high l insurance rates are required on all such properties and contiguous thereto.
 Edward J. Sullivan of Lynn, repre- &0fTIaElNS or a pASCAtG SOfffr-GkiJ ANA I1AC territory between Providence and New i Haven. with headquarters in Westerly, 1 ia to become a Benedict this (Monday) l morning The bride to be Is Miss i AmeIia n. Cuthbert, daughter of MT. l and Mrs Edward L. C1thbert of Lynn, i and the ceremoy will be performed by l Rev. Fatf7er Madden in St. Josepa's l church in that city. Mir. and Mrs. SuI l Hvan. after their wedding trip, will re- 1 side at the corner of Moss and West l Broad streets, Pawcatuck- MT. SulH- |