Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15

morning Attorney R. M. Dou8la@s or Norwich called Henry 4. McEwen, a member of the firm of McEwen < Chapin. to the stand and questioned the witness as to being acquainted with Juror Barrows. MT. McEwen stated that he had a trade acquaint- know him intimately.
 In response to questions by MT. Douglass, MT. McEwen stated that Juror Barrows, since the trial began. left watch for repair at the McEwen G. Chapin store MT. McEwen said he saw MT. Barrows in his store but had little to say to him. MT. McEwen also GtatSd that Mir. Barrows had called Friday night at the store for the watch but had remained but a minute or two, going out without the watch, because 1t was not ready. but leaving word with Henry Chopin. of the jewelry watch. to Putnam Saturday morning.
 Conversation Only General
 In response to questions: Mr. Mc- day during the trial, with Mir. Barrows at restaurant in Putnam. He stated that the conversation between them was only general.
 McEwen stated that at no time during lis coming in touch with MT. Barrows since the trial started had there been any mention of the King case. MT. MCEWen SLaLSu that NIT. bdFf0WS Hdu paid MT. Chapin S1 for repairing the watch mentioned. Mr- MeEwen stated that he knows MT. Barfows only in business way and has seen him in tho past only infrequently.
 After Mir. McEwen left the stand MT. Douglass entered motion for the dis charge of the jury and dismissal of the case. which motion was oyerruled by Judge Reed.
 Tainose Recalled.
 Mir. Douglass asked permission. which was granted. to recall Albert TaInosc to the stand to answer a few questions. Talnose denied having at tempted to pawn rings in New Lon Gon.
 Bought Baltic Gifts in New Haven.
 King charged that Talnose did at- tempt to pawn rings in New London. but did not dc so because he could not make satisfactory arrangemtnts. Questioned by his counsel, King said that he bought a fountain pen and a Haven. this in 1916. These articles he later gave to a young woman in Bal tic. It was charged by the state that these articles came from the McEwen G. Chapin store.
 King Cross Examined.
 Kings cross examination was con- ducted by MT. Searls. Throughout the
 
 King etoutly maintained his innocence Of any intent to do wrong and that he was entirely without knowledge that the rings he pawned were stolen james when he pawned rings. he said, at Talnose's request. He stated that he fully believed during the whole period during which articles were be- ing pawned that Talnose had rightful DC ssession of them.
 Denied Tearing Up Pawn Tickets.
 Asked why he had torn up pawn said he had never torn up any pawn 
 A few witnesses were introduced by the state to give evidence in rebuttal. MT. Douglass offered q statement from Captain F. E. Withee. 3sth company Fort Terry. but MT. Searls would not agree to it's being presented, where upon both sides rested and Mir. Bill proceeded with the opening argument!
 Election of Hold Fast Class.
 At the stmi-annual meeting of the Hold Fast class the following officers following six months: President, Mrs. ii. N. Brown; first vice president. Miss 4 bbie Child: second vice president. Mrs. S. E. B. Downing; secretary and committee. Mrs. E. M. Wheaton, Mrs. L. B Durfee, Mrs. George Cockell; good cheer, Miss Helen Scammell, Miss Addie Tucker; membership. Mrs. Mrs. Angell, Mrs. Baldwin; ways and means. Mrs. Sherman. Mrs. McKach- nie, Mrs. B. K. Smith. Mrs. Kenyon, Mrs c. H. Brown. Mrs. Maynard; de- Mrs. F. B. Sargent. Authier- BibeauIt Wedding Today At St. Mary'e church this morning the wedding is to take place of Miss Estelle Authier and Zephia Bibeault, both of this city. |
 At WiiIimantie Convention. number of Putnam people were ,nnual meeting of the Windham Cour- l y Sunday School association. 1 Local boys who are at Camp Devens i iave expressed a wish for comfort l 3ags. Rev. F. B. Sargent is to preach at l he Congregational church in Dayville | next Sunday.
 Labelling Containers. Liquor dealers in this city are rush. | ng to label all containers with the | markers required by the new war | 'evenue. bill The work must be com | 'Ieted this week.
 Presented Portrait. Alpha Delta class of tht CongreGA- iona1 Bible school has presented a
  ,hild, who was superintendent of the | chool, to the Bible school.
 Drive for Liberty Loan. The real drive for subscriptions to l he Liberty loan will be made this week. in this city and vicinity.
 Attorney Eric H. Johnson, chairman f the war library committee for this ity. has received from the state or- a letter of thanks for the contribution from this city.
 Wage Advance.
 The Putnam Woolen company and Waterman Worsted company are local oncernS that announce an advance ia | wages in accord with what is being one by other mills in their line throughout New England.
 The Putnam Home guard, Mayor J. 1 McGarry commanding, was at New .ondon Sunday to participate in the ceremony of the Third Home guard egiment receiving a stand of colors.