Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21

usually devoted to divorce business, but Washingtcn's birthday will be ob- served and there will be no court ses- sion on Tuesday. The divorce cases may go over to near the end of the term.
 The most important case for the grand jury to consider is that of the state against John R. Mellor, alias James Morris, charged with the mur- der of William Rhodes. Oscar Olsen and Gustave Olsen, on Jan. 30, in the building in Kingston formerly used as the railroad passenger station, in which the Olsens resided. There are also several breaking and entering cases to be considered by the grand jury.
 There are 12 new actions at law on the assignment docket for assignment on the opening day. There are also eight complaints, three bills and pe- titions in equity, as well as two ap- peals, other than criminal, whose as- signment is also set for today. There are 12 new divorce cases on the docket most of which will be heard on de- position.
 Mrs. Anna L. DawIey, wife of Amos J. Dawley, who recently observed her seventy sixth birthday, died at her home in Wyoming, Thursday night, of pneumonia, complicated with acute in- digestion and a bronchial trouble, with
 
 many years. Mrs. Dawiey had not been confined to her bed but three days and her death at this time was not expected.
 Orders have been issued from Coast Artillery District headquarters an nouncing the successful examination of four members who have passed as first class gunners, to date from Feb. Y. They are: Corporal Frederick T Corporal James Howard and Mechanic Joseph A. Chauncey, all of the Eighth company, Westerly.
 The big machine shop in Hope Val ley, formerly operated by the Nichols and Laneworthy Machine company, and recently purchased by New York men, is being improved and getting ready for operation. New machinery is being installed and the whole plant is being cleaned up and put in first class shape. The frame structure for ing repaired, and other houses be- longing to the property are being re- paired and being pLAced in readiness for occupancy. It is expected that the plant will be in full operation within a month.
 if an act now with the judiciary committee of the Rhode Island gem eral assembly becomes law, Wester- ly's rate for club liquor licenses will be increased from $25 to $50. In the act the rates established are: In Prov idence, from $150 to $200; all other places, except Providence, from $59 to $100 year. The Westerly town council has issued two club liquor li censes to the British club and the Bradford Social club.
 Rev. William F. Williams, rector of Christ Episcopal church, conducted the funeral service for George G. Newall. at his home in High street, Saturday afternoon, with a large number of friends in attendance. There were beautiful floral tributes, consisting of bouquets, sprays and set pieces, which included a large standing wreath from the employees of the Newall Granite company, a spray of red roses from the office employees, large bouquet of red roses from the Westerly branch of the Granite Manufacturers associa- tion, a floral square and compass from Franklin Lodge and a keystone from Palmer chapter. The body was placed in the receiving vault at River Bend to be buried later. The bearers were James Jolly. Charles Craig, Clifford Davidson, Harry Davidson, John Mich ols and Theodore Black.
 Mrs. Susan Burrows, who resided with her daughter, Mrs. John p. Wha- ley, at 178 Main street, has been miss ing since Saturday afternoon although every effort has been made by the family and the police to locate her. She is about 70 years of age and has been in feeble health for several months the result of a shock. She did not wear her hat or coat, but took with her the cane she usually carried. Sunday morning this cane was found on a wharf, and it is presumed that she fell into the river and was drowned
 Mrs. Lillian M. Porter, wife of Dex- ter M. Porter, former proprietor of the Boston Store in Westerly, died Satur- day afternoon following an operation for appendicitis in St. Francis hospi- tai, in Hartford, in which city MT. and Mrs. Porter have resided since leaving Westerly about eight years ago. Mrs. Porter was born in North Stonington, Aug. 25, 1863, the daugh- ter of Samuel T. and Mary F. Mer- r1tt, and came to Westerly when quite young and was married here May 20, 1891. She was an active member of the First Baptist church in Westerly since girlhood- Interment will be at River Bend and funeral service will be held in the First Baptist church. Local Laconics.
 Charles Lawson, 12 Liberty street Pawcatuck, observed his SSth birthday,