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Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-15

Seventy five members listened TO
the very interesting paper, entitled
Did You Know? that was read by
Charles. H. Pendleton, before the
Westerly Historical society, THURSDAY
night. AT the conclusion of the read
ing the really instructive paper, Mr..
Pendleton presented the society. a
copy Of the Historical Tree Of Rhode
Island, which was designed and pub
lished by John S. Kellogg. chief clerk
of the state census, in 1885. This state
tree is on the plan of family genoa
logical trees, showing at glance the
origin Of each town in the state with
settlement or incorporation and
Indian name. If any. In an off-shoot
Of a large branch representing the
Nara gansett county, Westerly is
shown as having been settled in 1861,
it's Indian name having been Mis-
quamicut. Incorporated as town
May II, 1869. Haversham is shown as
an off-shoot of Westerly in 1896. The
roots of the tree represent the Indian
tribes tributary of the Narragansetts
by whome the grants of Providence
Plantations and Aquidneck were made
in 1858. which grant constitutes the
two main branches. On the trunk are
represented the charters of 1641 and
1863, the latter ensuing to the colony.
the Narragansett county, now Wash
ington county: above the royal decree
Compton, Tiverton and Bristol county
were added; also the MASSACHUSETTS,
and Rhode Island boundary commits
sion of 1861, which exchanged Fail
River for Pawtucket and East Provi-
Gence.
Mr.. Pendleton also presented to the
society a sea map of New England,
drawn by British officers about 1920.
Nara gansett bay is shown as an al
most square body of water, with the
islands greatly misdrawn and mis-
placed. Houses are shown as we'll as
rocks and soundings, but there is no
reason to believe that this data is
moro accurate than the contour of the
islands. The omission of Providence
which is supplanted by "Attleborough'
is striking feature of the chart. The
ocean south of Newport is called the
sea of Rhode Island" while the
mouth of the Pawcatuck river is call
ed Mount Prospect Inlett." Napa-
tree beach is shown simply as a sand
bar under water with the name OF
Fishers Ledge" so that Little Mar
rs gansett bay does not appear Little
Compton is called Compton"
A descriptive note reads as follows:
"Rhode Island a Garden of Farms
Navigable for small vessels, and 6
place of Great Trade, the Ebbing and
| Flowing is SMALL Another descrip-
tive note reads: bristol Ship Har-
| hour great way from the Seaboard
| trade is Horses and some Lumber tt
| West Indies
Concerning New London. a descrip.
tive note says: New London. Small
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-15

Paul Chivers leaves town today to
spend ten days vacation with relatives
in New York.
Herbert Traslz of Skowhegan, Me-. is
oyerseer in the dressing room of the
Admore wooden mill
Miss Elizabeth Gibbs has returned
to New York after spending the past
week in town with Mr.. and Mrs. Her
mon J. Gibbs.
Miss Camilla C. Smith of Waterford
spent day in town this week.
Mrs. Timothy Leary of Groton spent
Tuesday here with her mother, Mrs
NJ. D. Murphy.
John Mullen has returned to his
home on the Cross road after spending
the winter in Norwich with his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Daniel Counihan.
Donations to School Library.
Sodom school library reading shelf
has been increased by two popular
periodicals during the past month. The
Youths Companion has been given by
Alfred and Leslie Brown and St. Mich
olas by Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Mac
kenzie.
Guilds Lenten Meetings.
During the past two weeks the guild
has met each Wednesday with Mrs.
c. P. Vanderwaart and much sewing
Areson has delivered his weekly Len
ten instruction.
Timbers Sent from Freight Yard.
The local freight yard was cleared
of the ship timbers last week, many
fiat cars, holding from 100 to $50 tim
bers each, carried them to the ship
yards. The yard is now being filled
with telephone poles and ties for rail-
road consumption.
Improving Town Roads.
Road Inspector F. L. Olcott is hav-
ing the local roads put in good shape
and has as his assistant F. K. Kings
ley. The iron railing above the town
line bridge is having a coat of paint
| like the bridge and other repairs noted
Repairing Houses.
Much repair work is being done or
village houses and on the cottages OF
W. T. Williams on Sunnyside, roofs
| shingled, additions made, etc.
Overcoat Charley III.
Local friends and benefactors OF
| Overcoat Charley, as he is familiarly
known around here, whose name il
| Murphy, learn that he is being cared
for in the Willimantic hospital, having
| contracted pneumonia from exposure
| He is being cared for by the town o.
| Windham, of which he is supposed tt
| be a native. His condition arount
| here at different times during tht
winter made many wish that he couli
be kept in some institution.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-15

Rome, April 14.-By an astonishing
turn Of fortunes wheel, Prince Maffeo
Sciarra- the last male member Of one
Of the most ancient and wealthiest
houses OF Rome and twenty years ago
of the principal social and political
figures Of Italy, has IL again in his
power TO resume his former place in
public life.
lis former wealth and prominence,
followed by many years Of AFFECT pow
erty during which time he became
widely known to Americans interested
In the purchase OF antiques and later
still to his former friends as an agent
for automobile insurance, brought him
certain popularity among poorer
people which he had never enjoyed in
prosperity.
The recent unexpected winning OF an
old lawsuit against the estates of the
princes Barberini involving a million
dollars, together with the payment OF
an income Of $1,000 a year from the
Knights OF Malta, has revived interest
in his career.
In a country noted for the mis6or-
tunes Of princes. his ups and downs
| have made his story unique. Wher
he began his political career thirty
years ago he became follower OF {
group led by five statesmen known al
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-15
STONINGTON
JosePh-Perce Marriage in Providence
Friday.

Henry G. Joseph of Attleboro. son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Manuel Z. Joseph, of
Stonington borough, and Miss Evelyn
z. Perce of Providence were married
in that city Friday afternoon. on ac-
count of the recent death of a brother
of the groom, only relatives attended
the wedding.
w. r. Gardiner. who resided in the
borough 40 years ago. now of Norwood,
R. L, is here on a visit to relatives.
Temperance Society Later.
The proposed meeting for next Mon
day evening for the purpose of organ
izirg a Catholic Total Abstinence So
ciety in St. Mary's parish will not be
held. 1t has developed that the pres
ent is not an Opportune time for the
formation of such an organization. The
plan has not beer abandoned, however,
but will eventually be carried to sue
cess. 1t is the expressed desire of
Bishop Milan that there be an adult
temperance society in every parish Of
the diocese.
The steam fire engine that went out
of commission at the Stonington Manor
Inn fire has been Overhauled and re-
paired and will be fully tested this
afternoon.
The Athletics of Westerly and the
team representing the Stonington High
school will play ball in the borough
this afternoon. First game of the sea-
son, and the people will be able to get
a line on Manager Edwin Higgins
school team, champions of 1915.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-15

the Pentarchy. He was one of the
most important OF The group because
Of the splendOr of a name that dates
back to 1882, allying him with many
noble houses in Europe and giving
him no less than five titles among
which are those Of Prince Of Nerola,
Prince of CarDognano, Duke Of Bas-
sannello. Marquis of Corese, Count di
PalazZuolo, and Baron di San Stef-
ano.
His prominence was increased be-
cause OF his great wealth, he then
owning the magnificent SciarTa Palace
in the Corso. and many villas, one of
which occupied much Of the Janiculun
hill since built up by wealthy Amer
leans and particularly the seat OF the
American Academy in Rome.
The beginning Of his loss of fortune
was due partly TO the wave OF real es-
tate speculation that in those days LED
to the premature Improvement o.
Roman property. But IL was princi-
paliy due to his political ambitions.
He founded the newspaper still known
as the Tribuna and in IL pushed the
projects Of his party. Curiously
enough, the Sciarra Palace in the Cor
so with which he was forced to part
is now the Office Of another news
paper. the Giornale d'Itaiia, the organ
Of another politician, Baron Sidney
Sonnino, at present the Italian min
lister OF foreign affairs.
men MS fortunes were e0DinE
Prince Maffeo sold in Paris one Of
Raphaefs paintings which adorned his
palace. The Violin Player. and by
this act the deputy and politician was
prosecuted for violation OF the law
forbidding the sale out Of Italy Of old
masters.
This prosecution, in connection with
other troubles. made him an exile in
| France Finally, when he returned
| Rome a number Of years ago scarcely
n vestige OF his old fortune remained
/ It was with the utmost difficulty with
/ In a very recent period that he was
/ able to support either himself his lit
/ tie girl or his beautiful young wife.
/ Princess AEette, daughter OF the
/ French Marquis de BonnevaL His
4 mother shared his poverty and previ-
Gus TO her death was supported by the
/ charity % the Vatican in n convent.
He lived in the couEery at Frascatt
| where rent is cheap, and received
| business mail at the Chamber % Dep
uties, a. he had the right TO do as 6
former member.
At the age of Sc the Prince still
possesses much Of his old courage;
adversely has not broken him and this
is why Rome Is wondering IL he viii
make a new and vigorous attempt &c
reenter political life
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-15

Peck's tenement house and he expects
to work for the latter during the sum-
mer.
Deacon John F. Tracy has been in
Hartford visiting friends for a few
days
Miss Susan Miner of Salem is visit
ing Miss Hannah Fuller at w. H.
Thompson's.
Mrs. Mary B. Olmsted, who has been
at Norfolk, Va, and Southern Pines,
N. c., for a number of weeks, arrived
home the first of the week.
Pastor Reappointed.
Rev. G.. E. Davis has been appoint
ed pastor of the Methodist church here
for another year.
Unity circle of Kings Daughters
met with Mrs. Liebke Tuesday.
Sidney Ackley was in the Capitol
City Tuesday and Wednesday. attend
ing the republican state convention.
Mrs. James E. Emmons has returned
home, after spending several months
with relatives in New York state
Chas. ET1mons is in a serious con-
dition. He had an attack of grip dur
ing the winter and has been in feeble
health since that time.
E. D. Newberry has also been con-
fined to the house much of the winter
but is on duty again.
Miss Lena Marvin has gone to OLD
Lyme where she has secured employ
ment in the family of W. Maynard.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-15

ris and Frank Mitchell have returned
from New Haven where they attend
ed the state convention Of the Sons
Of Veterans.
Mrs. john Pearson and son OF Hart
ford are guests OF Air. and Mrs. Z.
Wainwright Bentley.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-15

gram followed the business meeting
after which social hour was enjoyed.
Mrs. Hattie Stark Hotchliss is much
improved, having recovered from grip.
N w. Rathbun has been confined to
the house the past week.
Had Harvest Feast.
The third and fourth degrees were
conferred on class of six at a spe-
cial grange meeting Wednesday, after
which the harvest feast was enjoyed.
The condition of Mrs. Sarah Rath-
bun Manwarring. Is reported to be Sc
rious. She has been an invalid for two
years. Her husbands death occurred
about a year ago.
J. N. Force, Jr., has returned from
Upper Montclair, N. J., and is at his
summer home here.
William Trowbridge and family have
moved from Hadlyme into Henry
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-15


Miss Mildred Pendleton celebrated
her tenth birthday Wednesday after
noon at the home of her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Morris Pendleton. on Grove
street. Ten of her little friends were
invited and games were played and a
supper was served. A birthday cake
with ten lighted candles in the CEN
tire Of the table. Miss Pendleton re-
ceived many pretty gifts.
Conferred Degree on Class.
Mystic Encampment had a busy
night Friday when the Patriarchal de-
gree was conferred on a class. The
work was put on the floor for the
benefit of the grand high priest OF
the state of Connecticut who was the
guest of honor. Visitors were also
present from New London and West
erly- A supper was served and a
smoke talk enjoyed after the meet
ing.
Farewell Gift From Club.
The members of Alpha Delta clur
met Friday evening with Miss Eula
Dunnack at the Methodist parsonage
1t was a surprise for Miss Mary
Crates, one of the members who
| leaves this Saturday for Norwich tc
enter the Backus hospital for train
| ing.
Games were played and music was
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-15

Ethan Wilcox and not Esther Will
cox, is president of the Westerly His
torical society.
Friday was the sixteenth, or ad-
journment day of the Rhode Island
general assembly.
Five jitney drivers were peaalized
in Providence Thursday, for over
crowding their vehicles.
There are 119 Baptists, -e5 Episcoz
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-15

John C. Church has closed his house
and gone to the Hartford hospital for
treatment.
Mrs. A. S. Bugbee is reported more
comfortable.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-15
FARMING by Dynamite.

Stephen Brainard of Westchester
was.at Walter NJ. Gillette's farm re
Gently and gave a demonstration in
the use of dynamite.
The regular meeting of the w. c.
T. II. was held at the home of Mrs.
Chas. Spencer. An interesting pro-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-15
YANTIC

Periodicals Given School Library
Rector Addresses Lenten Meetings of
Guiid-OVercoat Charley Being Cared
For in st. Joseph's Hospital, Wilt
mantle.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-15

President Wilson writes all his
speeches and public letters in short
hand before doing them on the type
lwriter.-s -
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-15
Short Paragraphs.

Mr.. and Mrs. Bergen l. Green spent
Friday with Mr.. Green's parents in
Ashaway.
Conrad Rretzer is Ill at his home
on Pearl street
George II. Neidlinger has returned
to New York after a visit to his sis
ter. Mrs. Henry b. Noyes.
Miss Mildred Chapman has been
selected by Prof. Weld of New Lon
don to accompany his pupils on We'd
nesday at Hotel Mohican.
Mr. and Mrs George H Greenman
have been in Brockton. Mass, attend
ing the golden wedding OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Lon Weston. Mrs. Weston IS a
sister OF Afr. Greenman-
DR.. A. H. Meyers. DR.. George S. 3.
Leonard and Mr.. ]. d. Sistare have
new cars, as have Senator Benjamin
H Hewitt and Amos Hewitt
Mrs. Mary Forsythe Wolfe is i'll at
her home on Gravel street.
Prof Walter z. Hammond is spend
ing his vacation in Plainfield, New
Jersey.
! GeQrEe-s: Richmond, Philip. G. .Har-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-15
EAST HADDAM

Demonstration of Farming by pyna-
naite-Grangers Feast After Confer
rinu Degrees.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-15

Commander Henry c. Muslin United
States navy, is in charge of the naval
aeronautical station at Penascoia, Fla,
where the old navy yard is being made
over to suit the needs of an aeronautic-
al base. Commander Muslin heads a
detachment of naval officers which is
being increased to forty. Included in
his charge is the navy dirigible bal
loon which recently created a sensa-
ton by running away" He and his
men are busy ROW testing various
types of hydroaeroplane.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-15
MYSTIC

Birthday Party-Grand High Priest
Guest of Mystic Encampment-
Farewell Gift to Miss coates-HoIy
Week Services.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-15
Holy Week Services

the Methodist Episcopal church Tues
day evening. Rev. Welcome 2. Bates
Of the Union Baptist church viii
preach. On Wednesday evening Rev.
Fred Mcdonald of the Conversational
church in PawcatuciI will preach
Thursday evening Rev. A F. Fan
shaw of the Congregational church OF
Mystic will be the preacher and Fri
day evening Rev. c. Harley Smith Of
the Methodist church in New London
will preach.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-15

enjoyed and a supper was served.
During the evening Miss Coates was
presented a handsome black travel
ing bag which she gratefully ac-
knowledged.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-15
SCION OF WEALTHY ROMAN
FAMILY RETURNED TO POWER.

After any Years of AFFECT Poverty
Astonishing Turn of Fortunes
Wheel.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-15
STATE TREE FOR WESTERLY SOCIETY
Copy of Interesting Device Presented Historical Association
-Discharsing Gun Gets Jimmy Shame Into Trouble
John l. Bwdick Found Dead in Bed-Hoy Week
Services.

river but good harbour and Farms.
Navigable for ships and small yes
sells, ETC.; a place of great Trade. They
build many vessels here"
Mrs Johephine Whitney Cozzens
was elected to membership.
William F. Williams, Thomas Per-
~ and Miss Louise Ayres, were ap-
pointed a nominating committee to
present candidates to be chosen as Of
f1cers for the ensuing year, and re-
port to the annual meeting next
month.
President Ethan Wilcox was author
lied to appoint committee to arrange
for the annual outing of the society.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-14
COTTRELL'S HOUSE
IS BURNED; Loss
SUST TANNED HEAVY

The home of Charles Cottrell, 800
East Moreno street, found ablaze
early Wednesday morning, was saved
from total destruction by the prompt
ness of the fire department, but the
house was badly damaged and in adj
dition there was irreparable loss in
household effects, jewelry and curios.
Mr.. Cottrell said yesterday after
noon that he had not estimated the
loss sustained, but that it would fig
ure heavily.
Mr.. Cottrell stated that no mem
Der of the family was in the house
at the tine. His wife and children
are in South Florida, visiting his
daughter, while lie had been enjoying
sleeping ir tent at Steve Lees
camp, down on the bayou. The fire
was of extremely mysterious origin,
he said, and he just could not account
for it. He was halfway of the be-
lief that someone had forced entrance
through a window and had carelessly
dropped match which ignited.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-14
WANTS To RETURN
HERE WITH NEGRO

Sheriff Ellis is in receipt of tele-
gram from ]. J. Howell, of Boston,
requesting special commission to
bring Augustine Pettiway from New
Bedford, Mass, to Pensacola, Howell
haying assisted in the capture of the
negro, who is wanted here for break
ing jail and also to satisfy an I'M
served term of three years in the
state penitentiary following a convic-
ton of highway robbery. =.
Howell is working in the place
where Pettiway was captured, and
was one of the men who pointed o.
the negro to the chief of police, ar
Pathways arrest followed.
Sheriff Ellis says that he is not go.
ing to take any chances of going to
Massachusetts, without proper requi.
sition. 1t may take a couple of weeks
to get those papers, but the negro
will be held at New Bedford, await
ing arrangements to bring him here.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-14
CALLED ON WEST FLA.
| BRANCHES OF M. w. OF A

James G. Burch, district deputy and
head consul of the Modern Woodmen
of America, has just returned from
a trip to number of branches
throughout the western part of the
state, arriving Wednesday from De-
Funiak, where he was gratified to
learn that the camp which he insti-
tuted few months ago had grown
in numbers, and the night he was
there saw number Of new members
initiated.
During his absence he visited the
branches at DeFuniak, Bombay,
Laurel Hill and other places, and to-
day expects to make a trip to Cen
fury, where new camp has been in
stituted with an enthusiastic bunch Oh
members.
Mr.. Burch reported that the head
camp reported for August total of
7,165 new applications. for August,
which makes total of 90,721 since
January l.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-14
TEAMS SOON TO
BEGIN ON HIGHWAY

The Gulf Beach Highway commit
tee visited the camps now at work
on the road yesterday morning, and
members stated that the work is pro-
crossing most satisfactory.
Chairman Ben S. Hancock stated
yesterday afternoon that all arrange
ments have been made for the teams
to commence work Monday morning
and with the added work, construc-
ton is expected to go forward rapid
".
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-14
u. S. COMMISSIONER
ON A VACATION

United States Commissioner Jerry
]. Sullivan, Jr., left the city yesterday
at noon to spend a two weeks vaca-
ton in New York and other eastern
cities.
During his absence Judge w. L.
johnson, of the justice of the peace
court, will serve in place of the COM
missioner, and will hear all trials COM
ing within the jurisdiction of the COM
missioners court.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-14
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Our Jitney Offer-This and SC.

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut. out this
slip, enclose with SC and mail to
Foley & Co., Chicago, H., writing
your name and address clearly. You
will receive in return a trial package
containing Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound, for coughs, colds and
Group; Foley Kidney Pills, pain in
sides and back; rheumatism, back
ache, kidney and bladder ailments
and Foley Cathartic Tablets, whole
some and thoroughly cleansing ca.
thartic, for constipation, biliousness
headache and sluggish bowels
D'Alemberte's Pharmacy. ADV
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-14
COMMITTEE OF 80
To MEET TODAY

The campaign committee of the
Home Rule Association will hold a
meeting this afternoon in the circuit
court chambers in the court house, to
organize a permanent association.
All members of the committee of
so which was appointed Monday night
are urged to attend, as matters of i'm
portance will be discussed and Off
GERS will be elected.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-14
Constipation Dulls Your Brain.

That dull, listless, oppressed feeling
is due to impurities in your system,
sluggish liver, clogged intestines. DR..
Kings New Life Pills give prompt
relief. A mild, easy, non-griping
bowel movement will tone up your
system and help to clear your muddy,
pimply complexion. Get bottle Of
DR.. Kings New Life Pills today at
your Druggist, 25c. A dose tonight
will make you cheerful at breakfast.
ADV.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-14

One fast ball, pitched by Demon
Dave Davenport of the St. Louis
Browns, may knock the Boston Red
Sox out of the 1916 American League
pennant.
This unfortunate delivery, made in
a game between the Brownies and
the worlds champions at Boston, Aug.
20, broke a bone in "Black Jack" Bar
rvs right hand. 1t was the 21st
time this season that the captain of
the Back Bay steam-roller was wound
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-14
P|NNEY TAKES BOYS
TO REFORM SCHOOL

Probation Officer Sam Pinney went
to Marianna Wednesday morning to
take three small boys to the reform
school.
All of the boys are white, among
them being Clarence Metcalf, who is
known to practically everybody in
town as "Buckshot"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-14
REPLACING FLAG
POLE ON AMERICAN
BANK BUILDING

Work has begun on replacing the
flag pole on the American National
Bank Building. The pole was broken
during the July storm.
The pole is to be replaced with a
steel one, about forty feet long. 1t
viii be embedded in the roof to dis
lance of eight feet, it is said.
Quite number of people during
yesterday stopped to watch the work
men at their more or less dangerous
task.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-14

ed by pitched balls, and the injury
sustained promises to be the most dis
astrous he ever experienced.
Before the beaning of the second
sacker Boston was bowling along in
first place, toward another pennant.
The club has lost considerable ground
since he was hurt, and with the race
nearing an end, it is feared his alb
sence from the ranks may leave an
opening at the top for either Detroit
or Chicago.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-14

Detroit -. -. -. -. -. 10 o
New York -. -. -. Il 5 o
Shawkey, Russell and Alexander;
Covaleskie, Dauss and Spencer. UNI
pires, Nallin and OTaughlin.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-14

Hamilton, Davenport, Koob, We'll
man, Hartley and Rumler; Williams,
Cicotte, Faber, Russell, Danforth,
Schalk and Lapp. Umpires, Connolly
and Hildebrand.