Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-07
TEMPERANCE SERMONS IN WESTERLY
Afforded by Latest Step in the Downfall of Brilliant Dr.
Senior and Misfortune Of Walter Ope Schooner Model
Presented Library Hooks Elect Officers Mrs E. E.
Rogers of Norwich, Addresses D. A. r.

DIR. Percy A. Senior. when arraigned
before Judge Oliver II. Williams In
the Third District court. Thursday.
charged with being q common drunk
three times within six weeks. pleaded
not guilty. He emphasized the plea
by raising his right hand and swear
ing: Judge, i have taken no intox-
icating drink into my stomach for the
past twelve Inonths; so help me Godl
Therefore, how could plead guilty to
the charged"
DIR. Senior told the court that there
was to be a hearing in the supreme
court in Providence, next Monday. on
his appeal from the action Of the
state board of health in cancelling
lis certificate to practice medicine in
Rhode Island He had been advised
by some of the best lawyers in the
state. that he would win his case,
and he wanted to be present at that
Judge Williams stated that Just
at that moment it was not known
what would be done with the matter
before the district court. This COM
plant without the officer having
proof in support Of the complaint.
the court was not disposed to impose
sentence at this time. The doctor
was told: IF you are going wrong,
you know yourself. and you know the
injury that is resulting to yourself,
and your family. There mal be
time when there is a true realiza-
ton Of your condition. and the time
may come when you may do better
if there is any manhood in you There
is said to be a turning point in the
life of every man, perhaps this is
may be of some benefit The judge
said he did not believe in kicking a
man when he is down. just because
he happens to be down.
DR.. Senior then told the court that
on the Bird day of January, 1915, he
went to Charles D. Chapman's saloon
for drink and 1t was refused him.
Mr.. Chapman took him aside and told
him that Chief Tom Brown had given
warning not to serve him. Since then
the doctor said he had not been in a
haG led a sober life. and therefore
there was not word Of truth in the
complaint.
The doctor next stated what he
termed the facts, in connection with
his arrest on Wednesday which re-
| suited in the issuance of the complaint
under consideration. That morning
he went to Stonington. While there
he went into the Brayton drug store
and, to relieve a pain he took one-isx-
invitation of the drug clerk took a
drink Of frozen mint. He arrived in
Westerly on the lilo trolley car and
went direct to the Mohican store,
bought some meat and started for
his home in Main street by way of
Union street. By wound received
in the Boer war, the doctor said he
had bad leg, and sometimes had diff
f1culty in walking. Just as he passed
| by the old town hall building. a gust
Of wind blew away his eye glasses,
and In an effort to catch them, his
feet shot out and he fell. without
| his glasses he was practically blind,
| and with a weakened leg. he had diff
ffculty IN regaining his feet. Someone
aided him. and he was being assisted
| nome. when Policeman West came
along and took him to the police sta
ton.
The Doctor here made oath that he
had partaken of no Intoxicating drink.
The case was continued to Friday.
January II, and DIR. Senior recognized
in a bond of $500 for appearance in
court at 9 o'clock in the morning of
that day. and to keep the peace during
the interim.
Walter Opie, made. bis first appear
ance in court and was charged with
being O. common drunkard. Judge
Williams gave the accused advice and
warning, and Opie promised to re-
form. His case was continued and