Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-22

The westerly mo- -1Ce0SS COnlu1LIGG held a meeting Wednesday evening at Which it was decided to cooperate with he Rhode Island aAni-Sa1oon league fn the no-license campaign that is soon 10 begin in the state. A series of raI- lies is to be conducted by Professor Cairns of Newark, N. J.. under the direction of an allied committee of nine representing the Anti Saloon league the Woman's Christian Tenn perance union and the state prohibi- ton party.
 The local no-license committee pro- poses to make vigorous fight against liuuor license at the November cleo ton. The committee thus early ex- poets support from those applicants for liquor licenses whose applications were rejected and by others who are opposed to liquor dealers for personal reasons
 The saloons in Westerly are all con- 6fucted in strict compliance with law and therefore have managed to win out on the license vote for the past three years. Prior to that time no-li- cenSe prevailed and, so 1t is said, there was fully as much Intoxicating liquor sold illegally as under the present license system. Then liquor raids were of freQuent occurrence and the liquor question overshadowed all other local public matters
 Michael Kirby, who died in Lymans- vile and was buried Tuesday in Wes- teriy, was for many years resident terly Woolen mills There was a large attendance at the funeral here and among those who attended were Chief Engineer John H. Stanners of the New Lodon fire department: Charles J. Ducy and Frederick H. Gavitt, also of New London. The Ignansville correspon- dent of the Providence Tribune refer ring to the death and funeral service, wrote-
 '"The funeral of Michael Kirby of Lymansville, who died at his home Saturday after two days illness. was held Tuesday morning from his res idence, Metcaf avenue, with a requiem mass in St Thomas church, Manton avenue, at o'clock. Burial was in Westerly. The funeral was largely at- tended Monday night the house was filled with members of the Holy Name society Of St. Thomas parish. who re- cited prayers for the repoge of the soul of the deceased and by members of the floral tribute.
 The bearers were four sons of Mir. K7rby-Michael J. Kirby, former pres ident of the North Providence town council: John Kirby, of Lyuiarsville, James Kirby of New London and Wii- liam Kirby of Woonsocket-
 Rev. William A. Doran was the eel ebrant of the high mass of requiem and the singing was furnished by the choir of the church. Rir. Kirby was born in Ireland 75 years ago, bue came to this country while yet a young man. ae settled in OIneyville, then went to Westerly, and came to IymansvilIe N1most 30 years ago. For many years he was boss carder at the LyYuans- rll1e mills, but lately he had beer. enn- For a number of years MT. Kirby was sexton Of St. Thomas church and made many acQuaintances and friends"
 An interesting feature of the reauIar meeting of Hancock post, 6. A. R., Department of Connecticut was the presentation to the post of g. fine pie rure of Colonel Thomas D. Sheffield adjutant of the post for over twenty years and who will continue as adju- tant for life The presentation vas made by Joshua M Clark and accen5- ance was by Commander Abel Babcock both referring to the real worth of the colonel as a soldier, a ccmrade and g. citizen The picture will ajorn rhe side wall of ths post quarters in the Memorial library.
 Captain Charles E.nn,ett, for many years engaged in the coasteise trade, part of the time in cemnaand Of the schooner Grace P. Willard and the recently dismantieG J. $. Terry, Tnak-
 
 Pawcatuck river aS terminal is to engage in fisheries lie nas 8 new pow- CT boat, ttlirty-dve feet ons, ten feet beayn with twelve horsepower dcu ble motor and especially equipped for fish ing. The boat was built by C.tiS Cham plan in his shop st Tholnpsor's cor nefs. The craft has be an named Isiney Emmett and has hea1 hauled out of the house and is being mace ready for launching.
 A large wagon, eiri>en by pair of horses, and owned i1y F. A Wilcox was laden with baled straw six tiers high, with two men perched on top As the team reached the Broad street bridge the load of straw sygaysd and the bales on the right ssae of the load toppled and fell to the ground The man sitting on that side swung iliT.l- self to the other side and escaped being thrown off and escaped injury. No damage resulted from the accident.
 Miss Mary J. Pendieton, e3, died at her home in Mechanic street Wed = nesday afternoon after brief illness. She was the daughter of Deacon Tay- Tor Pendleton and was present at the home of her grandfather in Pleasant street when the Broad Chreet Chris tian church was organized in 1s43. She witnessed the joining of hands taking the church covenant. Miss Pendleton has been a member of the church for sixty-two years.
 About fifty members of the five groups of Campfire Girls held a union council fire In the gymnasium at the Westerly public library Tuesday night The girls entered the room to the music of a weird Indian march played oy Mrs. Edward E. Coy. After giving 2f1e fire sign the usual ceremony took place. New songs were sung by, the various groups, 9, new wood gatherer was admitted to the Lanewa campfire and two girls of the Ninigret camp were awarded the rank of fire maker.
 In place of the usual campfire talk Miss Ethel Cochran spoke to the girls lipon the fifth point of the law of the fire. hold on to health This talk was much appreciated by the girls.
 A number of out of town people who are interested in starting this move nlent were present. Among these were Miss Louise Trumbull Mrs Gertrude Latham and Mrs George Haley of Stoni1lgton, and Misses Kenyon and Swift of Hope Valley.
 The various groups which took part in this meeting are given below, to- 2ether with the name of the guar dians.
 Lanewa group, Mrs. Herbert L. Smith. guardian Oweenie group Miss Alma L. Lamphear, substituting for Miss Mary Starr Utter. the regular guardian; Kitchamaug cafap. Miss