Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-05
Local Laconics.

Lorin r. Howard of Middleboro, Vt,
has been elected principal of the North
Kingston High school.
Albert E. Brownell, a brother-in-law
of Mrs. OrVille Randolph of Westerly
died Sunday at his home in Rehoboth,
Mass
Town Clerk Cassidy of West War
wick has issued a marriage license to
Louis r. Davis of Arctic and Katherine
Helmerich of Stonington.
Mrs. Emma ], Sisson, who was re-
Gently arrested for Islander and subse-
quently discharged from arrest, was
taken to the Norwich state hospital
Saturday evening.
Charles Greene has filed a petition
for divorce from Sarah Mccoy Greene.
The matter is returnable to the supe-
rior court for Washington county on
the first Monday in February.
The recently elected officers of Mar
ragansett lodge of Odd Fellows were
installed Saturday evening. After the
ceremony supper was served and a
general entertainment followed
James Tillinghast, the oldest lawyer
engaged in active practice in Rhode
Island, died Saturday from an attack
of heart failure while at his home in
Providence. He was in his SSth year.
Dr., E. R. Lewis automobile struck
a soft spot in West street Sunday
IllIIS, u0dI fAdllIOdu UT1N6, anu SANK
to the hubs 1t was hauled to solid
ground by tow line from a trolley
car.
John Austin West pleaded guilty to
committing assault and battery upon
Frank Mayo, alias Banana joe" when
so charged in the Third district court
Saturday. A fine of $40 and costs was
imposed by Judge Williams, a total of
$3.50.
The officers and enlisted men Of the
First artillery district who are entitled
to service medals have been notified to
make application for them without de-
lay If they are to be awarded at the
/ time of the review to Governor Pothier
on Jan. IS.
At the Sunday morning service In
the Congregational church, Pawcatu ok,
Rev. Samuel NJ. Cathcart who has
been pastor for six years, presented his
resignation, to take effect April /. The
resignation was received with surprise
and regret by the church members.
Judge Edward NJ. Burke of Wester-
ly, member of Misauamieut tribe. and
grand prophet of the state organiza-
ton of Improved Order of Red Men,
has been appointed a member of the
committee in charge of the orphans
benefit ball to be held in Providence
Jan. 81.
George l. Bacrem. formerly soldier
/ stationed at Fort Mansfield, has been
! arrested for bigamy in Charlestown
| Mass He married Bessie Copeland OF
! that city in 1909, and married Eta
! Sheffield March II. 1907. This latter
marriage took place after a brief hear
! ing in the Third district court.
| A fire alarm was sent in from beS
! = al o'clock Saturday night for q
supposed fire in Canal street. fresh
/ fire had been started in the kitchen
range and smoke was emitted from the
/ chimney in large volume. which lee
! some fellow to believe that the heusE
was a6re. Ia went the alarm and out
came the firemen
/ The republican members of the
Rhode Island general assembly, which
| eonVenes Tuesday, held a caucus a
the state capitol Friday and nominated
Frank B. Davis of G1oeester speaker o,
the house and Philip IT. Wilbur Of Lit.
1 lie Compton president of the senate
There We're Al representatives and q
senators at the sessions, including
Senator I.oHis w. Arppld and Repre-
ssnlaANss JssaEh 2, MsseaS sad Al.