Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-18

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 There were also documents to show that Robert F.. Gleason. afflicted with tuberculosis, was also Howard James Branch, a mute. This is shown on petition for aid that showed contribu-. tions amounting to $2.35. This petition for aid reads:
 All ye whose ears are open to the glorious songs of the day: please con- sider how darkness was felt in mute's life's way
 Kind Friend-Having recently lost the power of speech and hearing from an attack of scarlet fever. my object in passing this paper around is to get suffi ficient funds that will enable me to reach Chicago. where l am entitled to free mute's education. Any as- sistance rendered will be wisely used and highly appreciated. Yours respect fully. Howard James Branch.
 i Among the documents thrown from the automobile by Gleason or Bolts is a small book entitled The Revelation of St. John the Divine and rubber stamped Presented by the Philadel- phia Bible society," On the front in side cover is written: David C. Wit me~, Nicetown Philadelphia. Pa Your friend for service. If you need me. send for me.
 The Webb Pink Granite company of Milford, Mass. at which several West erly cutters were formerly employed, has filed an assignment for the benefit of creditors Secured claims held by a Worcester bank. were given as s12S.- 900 and unsecured claims at s15.000. The value of the plant is placed at $250000. No statement is made to current assets. The plant normally employed 150 cutters but has not been in full operation for year.
 ErroIl X. Wilcox, a graduate of the Rhode Island State college and for merly principal in the stonington High school, will succeed Principal A. A. Griffin at the South Kingston High school beginning the coming term. Just 25 years ago. Aug. 1e, 1894. the Westerly Memorial Public Library building was dedicated and opened to the public, with the late Ethan Wilcox as librarian. The only attache of the building at that time, and still in the same employ. is James E. Kennedy, the competent janitor. The building. fully equipped and literally endowed, stands as a monument to the donor, Stephen Wilcox. free to the public, and as a memorial to the soldiers and sail ors of the Civil war from Westerly and best kept and most beautiful in this section, in which the Memorial and Free Library building is located. is a memorial from the late Mrs. Stephen Wilcox to her husband. and is also generously endowed. The people of Westerly consider the building and the park lasting memorial 10 both Mir. and Mrs. Wilcox. Arthur NJ. .Weeden, the assistant ianitor was coachman for Mrs Wilcox and after her death was given his present permanent ap- pointment.
 Local Laconies.
 Some buses are being operated in Westerly Independent of the trolley mems union.
 The travel on the trolley cars in- creases as time goes on.
 The majority of former troileymen are now employed at other work
 TTpifOrU1a6 conductors actualfv leave the bus and carry the baggage of a patron from the curb to the bus.
 An officer of the internal revenue de- partment is in Westerly taking notes that will result in the collection of the tax for operating public conveyances
 Forty-nine licenses have been issued in Westerly for public service vehicles.
 Attorney William Stillman of Plain field. N. J.. with office in New York. is visiting relatives in Westerly. He will go to weekapaug today (Monday) for the balance of the season.
 The trolley lines centering in Vest erly are now operating on an hourly schedule.
 The first in a series of three games baseball teams was played Sunday af- ternoon at Riverside park.
 Rt Rev Samuel G. Babcock. suffra- gan bishop of Massachusetts. preached Sunday morning in Christ Episcopal church.
 Rev. Walter A Talty of Wakefield conducted services in the First Bap- tist church. Westerly. Sunday.
 Rev Robert Russell Wicks. Second Con gregationa church. Holyoke con ducted the Sunday morning service in Watch Hill chapel.
 Abraham Schurrnan of Westerly fs now in Cairo. Egypt. completin- a special army course. He expects his discharge soon. He will spend some time in Palestine before returning home
 Charles Fitzgerald Of Taunton and FreeloVe Cranston of Westerly were married Tuesday in Pawfucket by Judge Edward Blodgett of the superior court.
 Major Charles. P Williams of Ston- ington has sold his fine saddle horse to ]