Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-03

75s.s1 and assets ss.i2s.so. The peti- ton in bankruptcy was hled by MT. schleisingsr. as treasurer, following a meeting of the directors, when it was voted to take such action. t
 The hotel will be closed and a re- eeiyer appointed. The Newman ho- tel company does not oTn the build ing.
 General orders from the office of khe adlutant general Rhode Island National Guard. announce the winners of the trophies in the state compe- titi0ns of 1914 in small arms prac- tfce. The Governors trophy was won by the Third company, oEast Artillery corps, with a record of seven experts, 19 sharp shooters, 27 narlEsmen, six first class shots and three second class shots, the figure of merit being 92.7S.
 The Lieutenant Governors trophy is awarded to Troop c, First Squadron of Cavalry, with figure of merit 25.S6. The District trophy was won by the team of the First Coast Defence, with a score of e5s. and the Championship Company Team by the Seventh com pany with a score Of 749. For the Dupont trophies, the first prize was captured by. the Third company with a figure of merit of 92.7S and the second prize by the Fourth company, aO.74.
 Private Oscar Stron of the Seventh company won the state military cham pionship with a total score of TIT. The adjutant generals trophy went to Lieutenant James A. Doherty with score of 79. The pistol champion ship was won by Private Harold D. the annual service practice at Fort Creole. the Second company made the highest score. 2s.2p7. The Seventh company was second with 25, The Ninth company third with 22.212, and the Sixteenth company fourth with 20.764.
 Mics AeIine Louise PendIetcn, daughter of Colonel and Mrs. Edwin Palmer PendIoton, will make her bow to society at the home of her parents. 1913 Bilrmore street, Washington. D. C., December 10. The debutante for merIy resided in Westerly. She has two brothers, Philip Eton, born in Detroit. and Henry McElderry, born. in San Antonio, and now a cadet at West Point. Her sister, Anna Scot ten Pendleton, was born in Detroit. Westerly, was recently retired and se- Iected Washington as permanent resi- derice. Miss Pendleton was graduated from St. Mary.s Hall, Burlington, N. T. class of 1914.
 Al the annual meeting of Westerly grange, Patrons of Husbandry, these onlcerr were elected c. Palmer Chap man, master; Roger F. Dunham, over seer; Ethel T. James, lecturer; Will liam H. Bglrdiclz. steward; J. Hobart Chapman, assistant steward; Tristan D. Babcoek, treasurer: Mrs. Isabelle c. Chapman, secretary: Edwin A. Hall. gate keeper; Mrs. William F. Saun- ders, Ceres: Mrs. Adelia M. Burdick. Pomona; Mrs. Carrie B. L. Hall, Flora; Edith c. Champlin, lady assistant steward: William F. Saunders, member Of executive committee for five years.
 At the monthly meeting of the West erIy Board of Trade, President Albert R. StiIInan presiding, the rules were suspended and Alfred J. Maryott cleo ted to membership. Frederick c. Buffum of the municipal improvement committee reported that he had talk en up the matter of additional street lights at the trolley terminal near the railway station with the town council, and received assurance that the defect would be remedied MT. Buffum also reported the progressive work that has been done and is now in force for the prevention of fires.
 A resolution was adopted urging congress to adopt the Gardner reso- lution. which provides for a national security commission to inquire into the question of preparedness of the United States for war.
 MT. Buffum suggested the appropri- ation of 5000 by the town at the next financial town meeting for the build ing of sidewalks, where the property owners are unable to meet the e~ pense and that the town be repaiT on the installment plan within five o1cn asdunRafa ad ance compelling the building of side walks by property owners when order ed by the town council.
 Local Laconics
 Mrs. Fife M. Hall of the Reuter- store, was called to Bethel, Me, Wed nesday by the serious illness of chr grandfather.
 Mrs. Briggs of the Poultry Yard. produced in the Grace Methodist church, the cast being composed of members of the church.
 Mrs. Napoleon Boston and daughter, Barbara of Clarksboro, N. J., who have been on a visit to Mrs. Boston's par ents, MT. and Mrs. Ira B. Craiidall, have returned to their home.
 Frank Tuscano and Mary AEurano were married by Rev. Henry Brunno m the CnuEcH OL tnS 1IuIudcu1aLe COn- ception. They were attended by Mrs. Alfonso DeEnarco and George P. Tus- cano.
 Rev. Clayton A. Burdick of1iciated at the funeral of F. Howard Iwnn at his home in Elm street Wednesday after noon Burial was at River Bend The bearers were Elisha Clark, Herbert Lanphear, Edward Clark and Otis Burdiclx.
 James H. Waite, father of Loren G. Waite of Bradford, died Tuesday at his home in Maiden, Mass, age S2. 5Ts, ae Is also sqIshvs1 a1ste pS S 2 aAugnIer, % send, Washington and son and daugh- ter were with their father when he died.