Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-24
WESTERLY MAN ON COMMISSION
Governor Pothier Appoints Everett A. Kingsley State Boundary Board -Pupls' Rectal-David Franklin Still man 79 Today-W White Rock Grower Picks 1000 Boxes of Stewberries Tuesday.

w uO OPCHGu dlu OpeTdtSu SStGTly $ first barber shop. It was located in a small frame building and was on the site of the present Stiilman block in High street.
 David Franklin StiIIman, the dean of banking men in Westerly, will observe his seventy ninth birthday today by working at his desk in the Industrial Trust company building. MT. Stillman has been employed in the banking business in that same building for the past 59 years. He was a teller in the Mantle bank when it was state in- stitution and later cashier of the Ni- antic National bank When the In- dustrial Trust company established a branch in Westerly. taking over the Mantle bank, MT. Stillman's efficiency and worth was appreciated and his service was continued in that com pany.
 The commencement exercises of the Westerly High school will be held Thursday afternoon in tho town hall, when a class of 33 will be graduated. The reception and dance will be held in the evening in high school hall. Fyiday the class will take a sail in Long Island sound aboard steamer Westerly, the festivities to close WI n the class banquet in Mechanics hall There will be several changes in the faculty with the beginning of next term, and 1t is asserted that five of the teachers will resign.
 Tristan D. Babcock, former presi- dent of the Westerly town council, who resides on the Watch Hill road, and his brother, Daniel c. Babcock. of New York. have purchased from Mrs. Catherine T. Hobson large tract of land at Watch Hill The plot is between the Mastuxet terrace and Bay -fr@ Df Ioy fis, now known as the Colonial inn. It is a large, open space, in the heart of the Watch Hill colony and is free of build- ings The property has been assessed for the purpose of taxation at SIG, 900, but that amount is remote from its true value when utilized for building purposes.
 Governor Pothier Tuesday morning announced the commission on the part of Rhode Island to confer with like commissions representing Massachu- sets and Connecticut in the matter of the readjustment of the boundary lines between Rhode Island and the states named. The commissioners appointed by the governor are Edward H. Rath- bun of Woonsocket. Harold J. Gross of Providence and Everett A. Kingsley of Westerly.
 The commission was appointed un- der resolution of the general assem- ply passed at the January session au- thorizing the governor to appoint such commission. and with the end in view Governor Pothier Tuesday morning sent letters to the governors of the two states interested. asking that similar commissions be appointed to confer with the Rhode Island men.
 Local Laeonics.
 Attorney Benjamin Hewitt was in Westerly Tuesday.
 Miss Florence Wilcox of Mystic was a visitor in Westerly Tuesday.
 Miss Margaret Horne of Providence Is visiting Westerly relatives.
 Judge Elias B. HincSley of Stoning- ton held a session of the probate court in Pawcatuck Tuesday.
 MT. and Mrs Edward LeClaire ot Providence are visiting at the home of Mir. LeClaire's father in Prospect street.
 William Lewis of Providence, for merly teller of the Mantle bank, IS the guest Of his sister, Mrs. William Segar.
 Frank Aldrich has leased his cottage at Watch Hill and with Mrs. Aldrich will spend the summer in the Berk- shire hills.
 Milo NJ Clark harvested 1000 boxes
 
 Rock Tuesday, and they were retailed at two boxes for 25 cents.
 The highway committee of the West erly town council held an executive session in the councilmen's private room in the town hall Tuesday even ing.
 Rev. Peter McOscar, pastor of the Church of the Immaculate Conception Is in Washington attending the trien- nial chapter of the Order of Marist Fathers.
 The commission of Postmaster Charles J. Butler expired Tuesday, but he will continue in office until his suc- cessor is duly qualified. He has served the department and Westerly satisfac- torily.
 Richmond Wallace, whose left ankle was crushed by boat he was assist ing in launching at Stonington, is crit ically i'll with heart trouble at the Rhode Island hospital He was making good recovery from the injury to his ankle when the new and serious diff culty appeared. A sister, Miss Theo- dosia Wallace, of Granite street, was summoned to Providence Tuesday. Albert Peckham, who created dis turbance and damaged goods in 8 Canal street store, and Louis Pea body. who carelessly wrecked his wag- on in Beach street and trespaSsed or private property. were each charged with intoxication and arraigned before ] Judge Oliver H. Williams in the Third district court. Both pleaded guilty 4 fine and costs of s5.S0 was imposed on Peabody and s4.s0 on Peckham.