Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16

Jr., Watch Hill cottager, reported disagreement late Tuesday afternoon in the superior court at Providence. Judge John w. Sweeney had previous ly directed the jury to return a yer dict for the defendant as to the charge of being indecently intoxicated The case against MT. Pope for driving an automobile when intoxicated, which was on trial jointly with the less se- rious case in which the verdict was directed. then proceeded
 On October 14, 1918 MT. Pope left Westerly for Providence in his own automobile, with chauffeur and two Westerly youns. men. He declared that he was not drunk, intoxicated, or un- der the influence of liquor, although he had drank a cocktail and six beers. He testified that he lived in Baltimore and spent the summers at Watch Hill but now lives in New York and is engaged as salesman for the Texas Oil company He told of his visit to Providence and described in detail the drinks he had that day. MT. Pope said he was driving the automobile at about ten miles an hour. when near the corner of Broad and Chestnut streets man stepped in front of the machine and was struck Pope was taken to the police station and found that the only license he possessed was that issued by the state of Maryland. He said he was placed in cell and
 
 duty why he had been arrested as he was not sure whether it was for being drunk. for driving without a Rhode Island license or for driving an auto mobile when intoxicated. He denied that he was drunk or that his frequent calls for water while in the police station cell was the result of drinking liquor. It was very hot. about ninety degrees he said, in the cell.
 William Clark of Westerly, agent for the William Clark mills of the American Thread company, testified that he had known MT Pope inti- matelY for seven years and that his reputation for veracity was very good.
 Omer Prouix, chauffeur for Mir Pope testified that his employer was sober at the time of the accident and that he himself had drank nothing but gin- ger ale that day. On cross examina- tion witness declared that he did not say to the police that Pope was drunk and that he had tried to get Pope to permit him to drive the machine. He admitted that he had told the police that Pope had been drinking,
 Judge Raymond testified that a man was arraigned before him in the police court on the morning of October 14, who pleaded guilty to drunkenness and was fined s2 and costs. He understood machine and had been taken to the hospital the night before.
 The jury took the case at Ar and Judge Sweeney relieved the jurors from further consideration of the ease at 632 the attorney generals department consenting to the discharge. The in- tenttons regarding another trial are not known, On one ballot the di- vision Of the jurors was to 6: Later 1t was ' for conviction and for aeaaittal, The final ballot was 16 for conviction and 2 for acquittal
 
 At the annual meeting Of Calvary Baptist church officers were elected as follows: James M. Pendleten, mod orator: Everett Barns, clerk; Eugene Brown, chief usher; James NJ. Pendle- ton. Milo M Clarke John J. Kennedy, Everett BarRs, Charles L. Segar, trus- tees The deacons are: Edwin A. Lewis, James Jesseman. William D. Matthew Wicklund and Cyrus H. Brown.
 Since Mir. and Mrs. Aihertus W. Maxson moved from Elm street, West erly, to their bungalow at Wequete- quoclz, there has been gradual growth of that section, and, by req son of convenient electric car service is becoming a suburban residential sec ton. Many dwellings of varied des- cripuons have been erected and per- haps of these the most attractive is that of Dr. Cyrus Mitchell, a veritab1e beauty spot. Thomas Hurburt is com pleting @ residence there and Willis Hurburt Is having a foundation built for 8 new home.
 Willard H. Bacon, superintendent Of Westerly schools, hae been elected president of the Westerly Fairgrounds association. The other officers are: Miss Emma Langworthy, Samuel Mar done, vice presidents: Walter s. Price, secretary; Edwin Stillman. treasurer; Mrs. Arthur M Cottrell, Mrs. William Clark, William D. Hoxie Rev. William F. Williams, Dr. Franklin I. Payne, Miss Helen Segar, Haney Perry, gov erning committee for three years. Thomas Perry and Harvey Perry were appointed auditors.
 The Westerly District Nurse associ- ation, in annual meeting elected these officers. Mrs. Charles Perry president. Mrs. Frank Sherman, Mrs. Clifford Campbell, vice presidents: Miss Helen Segar, secretary; Rev William F Williams, treasurer. The board of management is composed of Miss liar riet Cottrell, Mrs. Charles J Butler, Mrs. Frederick c. Buffum, Mrs. Samuel H. Davis, Miss Elizabeth Perry, Rev. to be appointed by the Westerly Physicians society. The report of Miss Helen Gum, the visiting nurse, and of Miss Annette Mccall, secre- tary of the social welfare depar tmen. showed the most efficient of service.
 The owner of the Hotel Nsrraaan- sstt, Providence, Colonel Joseph E. Fletcher announced Wednesday after noon that he had leased the hotel to j. Frank Champin, proprietor of the Ocean house at Watch Hill and the Hotel Wellington in New York city charge of the hotel May 1. Since the failure of the company operating the hotel, several months ago. Colonel Fletcher has had the hotel under his personal supervision and has installed many improvements. On account of his large mill business and other in- terests it was impossible for him to give the required attention to the hotel.
 Local Laconics.
 Chief of Police Brown committed Mrs. Martha LarfSin to the state hos pital, Tuesday evening.
 Rev. Walter Ella. who died Tuesday at Pascog, Rhode Island, was pastor of Grace Methodist church, Westerly, 1S87-S.
 There was general distribution of the Bulletin in Westerly, Wednesday, advertising the attractions of Nfef- chants week in Norwich,
 William Lord, age Ts, died Tuesday at his home in Main street. He leaves 8 daughter, Miss Emily Ilsfd step daughter Mrs. Pi1iHeas Randall, and a. staHs6a Frank Edwards