Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-07
STONINGTON
Talk of increased Fire Proteotion-City of Worcester Stripped-Charles P. Williams Family Returning from Europe.

The desirability is being considered of installing hydrants In the settlement north of the borough between North Water and North Main streets. This sized ire broke out. Some of the prop erty owners in that section are willing to contribute toward the cost of in stalling three or four hydrants and some are quite anxious to have some thing done for protection. Others seem to think the expense should be borne by the town. There is also talk regard ing the borough limits. as it is thought the extension should take in this sec ton.
 Williams Family Returning.
 Mir. and Mrs. Charles P. Williams day) and remain in New York few days coming to Stoneridge, their country residence, north of the bor- ough. Charles Baton left Friday for New York with one of the automo- piles.
 Will Report from Show.
 At a meeting of the Ram Island Gun club this Saturday, evening the presi- dent. August O. Muller, will give talk on what he saw of interest to the club when attending the sportsmen's snow at New York After the talk refresh ments will be served. Several appli- cations for membership will be con- sidered.
 The Boy Scouts are working hard in trying to learn to play on their in struments. and they paraded Thursday evening are getting accustomed 10 with the other bands, will be in the big parade at the August celebration.
 Fire Companies Invited.
 Pioneer Hook and Ladder company, No. 1. has extended an invitation to the Niagara Engine company. No. 1, of New London, and the Alert Hook and Ladder company of Westerly to be their guests at the f1remen's parade Saturday, Aug. s, in commemoration : of the tooth anniversary of the battle of Stonington.
 On Friday evening at Calvary Epis- copal church the Lenten service was conducted by Rev. W. F. Williams. rec tor of Christ church. Westerly, R. l.
 The Lenten service was held Friday evening at St. Mary'S church and Rev J. C. Lynch conducted the stations of the cross and gave benediction.
 Delayed Freiehts Arriving.
 The tieup of the freight trains caused by the snow blockade on the Pennsyl- vania railroad has been raised and the heavy laden cars with overdue freight are being received daily at the freight station. Two disabled locomotives were at tine junction Friday. their trains taken along by another engine.
 Bad Week for Fishing. Only five barrels of fish were ship ped to New York by express this week Owing to the high seas and tides the local fishermen were unable to forward more.
 Stripping City of Worcester. The steamer City of Worcester i! l being stripped of all it's furnishings an( l metal and placed in the second stor! | of the Potter block on Water street l Wagon loads of bed frames anI 1 springs have arrived. The hardwood stairways and railing are being re moved and sold at almost kindlin! wood prices. The large mirrors hav l been sold to local purchasers. Tn ! machinery, iron and brass has beer 1 sold to the Miller foundry. The hul | will soon be ready to be turned into al 1 oil carrier. It was reported Wednes l day afternoon that a large hawser nearly new and worth at least s100, hat 1 been stolen from the Worcester. Al l investigation is being made. Personals. 1 Dr. F. D. Maine of Springfield l Mass, is the guest of his cousin, D1 | c. o. Maine, and family Dr. and Mrs. James H. Weeks, wh ! have been confined to the house b. | illness, are improving.
 Mrs. Hiram Harvey, who has beel