Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29

Cross chapter in the campaign to raise funds for war work. The campaign was practically closed with the West erly band concert in Wilcox park and the patriotic address by Representative Samuel H. Davis. James M. Pendleton, treasurer of the local chapter of Red | Cross, spoke in appreciation Of the generosity. and patriotism of his towns l people and of the whole Westerly dis | trict The allotment of the district. l S25, ,000 was reached, and just by way | of full measure the sum of $6,22o.S5 l was added, making a total of $Sl,- | 256S3.
 The quota for Rhode Island was sS50,000 but the state went over the 1 top and recorded s1,144.S12SS. Provl- dence contributed $722,562, Harrington $23, 1899, Bristol $10,594, Cranston s20,000, East Greenwich s SG7.25, East Providence s14,437, Johnston $2,600, Narra gansett $4,704,61 Smithheld $S,- 497.65, Warwick $16,203.S4, Warren sS.522.79, North Providence $5.4o0, Scituate $797, North Kingston $1.O00, Pawtuxet Valley $13 500, Foster s26S.- 50. Pawtucket s2o1. .0O0 Newport s90,- 600, Woonsocket s100,000.
 At the annual meeting of the Rhode Island Library association, Joseph l.. Peacock of Westerly was elected chairman of the executive committee, the associate members being Miss Lillian M Davenport and Phoebe A. Parker. The officers elected are: Miss Bertha H. Lyman, president: William D. Goddard, George L. Hinckley, vice presidents; Miss Amy c. Wilbur, re- cording secretary; Miss Marion A. Cook, corresponding secretary; Lau- renee NJ. Shaw, treasurer.
 ncfI INcr the state board of education to provide course of library training at the Rhode Island State Normal school. Walter F. Ranger, commissioner of public schools. said he had received petition signed by 40 librarians asking that a such a course be instituted and that although some difficulties were. in the way, he would cooperate to his utmost, in the movement.
 The flag of the Westerly High school was at half mast Tuesday in respect to the memory of Paul Bliss Barker, graduated in the class of 1909. who died at his home in Hartford Monday. MT. Barker was 26 years old and for | the past six years has resided in Hartford. He is survived by his wife, i his father, William H. Barker. and a brother, w. Sinclair Barker. The de- ceased was born in Westerly and re- sided here until he went to Hartford He had been in failing health for a long time with tuberculosis and that disease was the cause of death.
 Private. Richard Parkinson, Jr., oS Paweatuck, with four other privates, has been awarded. the British military cross in France. Seven American off = | nd na A fnc received the honor at the same cere- moniaL Private Parkinson and his comrades are cited for heroic conduct on the night of Feb. g. At great risk they removed a burning car of ammu- milton from an ammunition dump. placed it under a standpipe, flooding the car and extinguished the flames, thereby preventing loss of life and se- rious damage.
 Thomas w. Browning, farmer on the Post road, Matunuck, hanged himself in his barn on Monday, having be- come depressed by his inability to get farm help. He was the son of the late Robert and Mary x. .Reddy Browning and was born in North Kingston Nov. II, 1882. He is survived by his wife, who was formerly Miss Mary Ham, nond two brothers, Robert and Jo- seph Browning. and a sister, Mrs. Sally Stillman, of Westerly.
 Memorial day will be observed with parade in the afternoon and visita ton by survivors of the Civil war to the graves of their former comrades, each grave being marked by a flag and decorated with floral tributes. In the evening there will be exercises in the town hall which will include an address by Rev. Samuel H. Davis and chorus singing under the leader srip of Charles F. Hammond
 The order of procession in the after noon parade follows: George E. Leon ard, marshal: Eugene H. Partelo and Henry w. Sutcliffe, aides: Westerly band; Company c, Third Connecticut State guard: Budlong and Hancock posts, c. A. R.: Robert Brueker camp U: $. ". "; Westerly company. Rhode Island State guard; Westerly Sanitary corps; Westerly troop, Boy Scouts.
 The procession will form at 120 in Elm street. right resting on Broad and will proceed to Grove avenue and High street, thence to the Pawcatuck bridge. Here there will be a halt and the Woman's Relief corps will cast flowers on the waters in respect to the memory of sailors buried at sea, The march will then continue to West Broad street and Liberty street to St MlchaePs cemetery, thence to Dixon square and to River Bend cemetery by way of Elm. street. There will be the usual exercises at the cemetery and the benediction will be by Rev. W. R. Uchtman.