Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-17
DAHOOD CASE AT WESTERLY
Former Ward of Rock Nook Home, Norwich May Be Legally Adopted by Mr. and Mrs Job Thorpe Matter Continued In Probate Court-Company C, Home Guard, Ceie- brates First Anniversary Receiver Appoint ed For s. J. Reuter- & Son, Inc.-Distrcts Bond Sub scriptions $153,560.

In the Westerly probate court Tues i day afternoon, Judge Edward M. Burke presiding, Job Thorp and his wife, Florence Tucker Thorp. pettiioned for the adoption of Mary Dahood. daughter of Hadla Dahood, and that her name be changed to Mary Tucker Thorp Miss Dahood was taken from the Rock Nook home at Norwich several years ago and has since resided with Mr. and Mrs. Therp, who cared TOT and gave her an education, treating her as a daughter. She was graduat ed from the Westerly High school ana is now teaching in the Tomaquas val lev. Her mother had practically aban- doned her, so it is claimed, until re- gently. when she attempted to take possession of her by force at the schoolhouse. As a result, the court Of probate soon after the occurrence ap- pointed Job Thorp as her guardian. An appeal from the probate court in the appointment was taken to the su- perior court and denied. Miss Dahood is now IS years of age and the peti- ton for adoption is approved by her The petition was received and con tinued with order of notice.
 Minnie E. Tefft, who was confirmed ae execi1tor under the will of Oscar H. Tefft. her husband, and who is the sole beneficiary. petitioned the court to accent her resignation as executor, and the court so ordered. Mrs. Tefft ask cd that the court appoint the Indus trial Trust company as executor and the appointment was made. Mrs. TeTfs petition for a widows allowance was granted and the sum of S1O0 a month for six months was allowed. Bond was fixed at S20.000 and Eugene 2. Pendleton appointed appraiser.
 Harriet A. Tefft was appointed guardian of the estate Of James A. Tent. an irresponsible person. Bond se.0O0. Eugene E. Pendleton ap- prsiser.
 Inventories were received and or dered recorded in the estates of John F. Gallagher, value S399.25 of Abby lengworthy. s11,S55.64, and Amanda W. Champlin. s4.445. The administra- tor of the Gallagher estate was author ized to sell what was enumerated in the inventory, for cash, and not less than the inventory value.
 Before the increment of the first call has departed, in comes call for more men under the selective service laws, and Rhode Islands quota is PIT. It - called for. one to each selective board, SO that the complement will be com plete. This contingent will go to Fort Slocum. N Y during five day period beginning May 1. Only fully qualified men. accepted for general military service, and inducted in the sequence of their order numbers, are eligible under this draft. The apportionment ,f the new quota is as follows:
 Providence 2,.Cranston s, Pawtuck- st 2s. Central Falls 10, Woonsocket Is, Newport 9. State Division No. 1. which includes Washington county and East and West Greenwich, 9; State Division No. ., 10: Division 3, 10; Division 4 10: Division ,, II; Division 6. 9.
 Company C, Captain Shelby Nicholas, Third regiment, Connecticut Home guard. celebrated its first anniversary Tuesday evening at the armory in Pawcatuck. There das a short street parade. an exhibition drill, followed with the presentation of a beautiful flag by Hancock Post Woman's Relief corps. After the ceremonial there was an informal banquet, at which Captain Nicholas presided. There were quite a number of guests, including Major Charles P. Williams, and speeches recitations and songs enlivened the event. All the speeches were ir a patriotic vein, and the guests who spoke made deserved allusion to the efficiency of Company E and Major Williams battalion in particular and the whole state guard in general In the membership of Company B are men who served in the regular army and in the Spanish American war and who would be in the active service al the present time but for prohibitory reasons. The anniversary observance was pleasurable success.
 In the superior court for Washinqt6! county, in session at Kingston, the pc. tition of Charles H. Nichols and other. against $. J. Reuter- & Son, Inc, were heard on appointment of permanen receiver. The court appointed Judg, Herbert W. Rathbun. who had beer serving as temporary receiver Herber T. Kenyon and Eugene B. Pendletor were named as appraisers.
 On grounds of extreme cruelty. di voree was granted Eva Clark Deni! from Philip L. Denis. Rathbun for pc utioner. A final decree vas entere, in the divorce of Sylvia NJ. R. Main against Orrin Maine, and petitione was allowed to resume her maidel name, Sylvia M. Rodman. Dunn fo petitioner
 The case of William H. Latin. Jr against Amy R. Latin was assigne, for trial at Westerly. The case O