Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-29
IN AND ABOUT WESTERLY
John McRoberts Committed to State WokhoussEs Prs- sent Gifts to AL J. Twomey--S. D. B. Church Roll of Honor-Letter Received From Russell | Sparks Now ii, France--K T, Easter Ceremonial

John McRsberts, generally known as the "elafn digger" was adjudged guilty of being a common drtihkard, in the Third district court. Thursday, and was sentenced to six months in the state wofkheuse. He has been before the court several times on like charge. and was placed OF proba-- ton, always managing to keep beyond the reach of the police until the ex- piration of the probation period. He was reminded of this fact by Clerk Clarence E. Roche, who presided in court ih the absence of Judge Will liams McRobefts is we'll known to the police along the coast towns and has been deprived of his liberty sev- eral times by reason of his love and over indulgence of intoxicating drink. It has been his custom to spend the winters at Pleasant View, depending in the main for his existence in his ability as a fisherman, catching just enough for his own consumption. During the winter months several cot tages have been broken intoi but fioth ing has been carried away The po- lice believe that McRobefts forced en- trance into these cottages and used thefn as a lodging place, selecting those whese owners were not liable to visit them during the winter season. Al J. Twomey. selected for military service in the National army, from the Eleventh Connecticut district, will leave New London next Saturday with the rest of the contingent for Camp Devens. At a meeting of Westerly Lodge of Elks, Wednesday night, he was given a fine gold wrist watch and also received several personal gifts from associate members. Mir. Twef11ey served as esquire of the lodge and at the annual meeting was elected es- teemed loyal knight and he hopes to get leave from camp to be installed in office.
 Mir. Twomey is the son of Michael J. Twomey who was captain of Company B. Pawcatuck, Third regiment, Con- necticut National Guard. and who re- ceived the high compliment in orders of being the most competent captain of the regiment. Later lie was pro- noted to be lieutenant colonel.
 The roll of honsr of men h the ser. vice, members of the Seventh Day Baptist church in Westerly and vicin. ] ity, includes: Major Borden A. Bab. cock, of Westerly, Wilfred B. Barbei ! of Rockville, Charles B. Briggs and ! Leverett A. Briggs, Of Ashaway i1 ! the navy; Charles c. Burdick of West. , erly. navy; Elverton c. Burdick ol , Rockville navy; Lieutenant H. Russel ! Burdick, Sergeant George Chapman | Howard Ames Coon of Westerly, Joh1 ! T. Coon of Ashaway. navy; Raymond ' H. Coon of Westerly, Russell Hemp. hili of Westerly, Frank M. Hi of Ash. . away, navy; Raymond H. Hiscox o1 Westerly, navy: Allan D. Jordan ot |; Rockville; Clayton c. Kenyon Of Rock. Vile. M. Elwood Kenyon, of Westerly navy; Lloyd Langworthy of Ashaway Lloyd C. Ionghbofough of Westerly coast guard: Major Arthur N. Nash O Westerisj Harold 8. Newton of West erly: T. Edward Peabody of Wester ly, Fred Riffenberg of Ashaway, Ar thur N. Smith of Ashaway Sergearl Kari G. Stillman of Westerly. Edwar, or AsfaWey, Marcus Whitford 6 Rockville, navy, and Lloyd Woodman see of Rockville.
 Governor Beeckman has appointes thirty-six local representatives of tn Rhode Island Council of Defence t, organize in their respective communi ties branches of the state council. Thi is in accordance with plans for ex banding the organization and attain ing greater effectiveness. George Ben jamin Utter has been appointed repre- sentative for Westerly, A, NJ. Will hafison for .Charlestown, William E Souttit for East Greenwich, Dr. A. B Briggs for Hopkinton. Joseph W Greene for North Kingstown Theo dore De Coppet for Richmond, Dr Rowland R. Robinson for South Kings town, and Judge Elmer D. Rathbun o West Greenwich.
 The appointees will meet Governo Beeeknan at his office Saturday, an, arrangements will be made and suy gestions offered for co-ordinating tn committees into an effective state-wid fnstrunentalitv at the disposal of tn national council.
 Russell |. Sparks, nephew of th late Albert "A. Sparks, of Norwich, i In France with the One Hundred an Third regiment, Field Artillery. an has been made a corporal In a let ter. to George Briody, under date Q February 25, received Thursday, h writes. "JuBt received your letter an was happy. First mail have recefv ed in over month, as we made move and have been extra busy. w are on the front now and I am Twin in little dlg0ut Great life, an some tale when I get back. I hay met Ray Wield, Lieutenant Merrill Mccarthy and several others fror Westerly. They are in my regimen but in a different battery. I am i good health and things are going fin thus far. Regards to all friends" Tn letter was mailed March s.
 Narraeansett cornnandery, Kniehi Tsfnplar, will observe Easter Sunda, as is the custom. with this interestin service at their asylum, Sunday af ternoon:
 Preiu6e--Nearer, My God to Thee,
 Langle Au Bord Dun Ruisseau,
 Rene de Boisdeffr
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