Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-24
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when the sun shines. I'd like to see the trolleymen get all that's coming to them. but I object to them fellows telling the world that the common laborer is overpaid, in comparison."
 The war department has awarded 43 motor trucks to the Rhode Island state board of public works and Is have already been received. By next year the state road department will be completely motorized. These trucks are to be used in connection with road work in all sections of the state Most of the trucks will be fitted with tight the greatest efficiency. These trucks are given over to the state for road work, and it will cost about $40,o0O to equip them for that service.
 The Veteran Firemen's association of South Kingston, recently organized, and under temporary officers, has not closed the charter list and will not un- til the month ends. It is expected that by that time every man eligible will be on the membership roll. Although organization is not complete. thes as- sociation owns the hand engine Aber- deen and has entered the muster of league to be held al WiclSford Aug. Is. The Westerly association has entered their tub in the contest for prizes and will take part in the big parade.
 The Rhode Island state board of public roads has advertised for bids for the reconstruction of the Post road from Franklin street in Westerly to Charlestown.. and the bids are to be opened Wednesday, July 31. The land required under the plan for straight ening the road has not been acquired, and at least one land owner along the line has filed objections to the layout and has asked the Westerly highway commission for a change. This land must first be acquired by the town and then ceded to the state.
 Four automobiles were in collision at McSparren hill late Tuesday after noon. The cars were owned by Dr. Henry l.. Johnson of Westerly. with the doctor and chauffeur occupants; Mrs. J. Donald Pryor of Providence, with her father and Nathaniel Greene as passengers; Mrs Charles Davol of Providence, and Mrs. J. N. Alexander of Providence, the other occupant of the car being her baby son and the chauffeur. An investigation will de- ternine the blame. Dr. Johnson sus- tained a sprained ankle and several bruises. Mr. Greene's left leg was fractured twice between the knee and ankle Mrs. Alexanders right forearm was severely bruised. Mrs. Davol was slightly injured on the right wrist. The others escaped injury.
 Local Laconies.
 The rain of the past week has caused some suspension of out f-door feel the effect. being strongly reminded Of the high cost of living. with money going out and none coming in.
 From present indications the Third district court will be busy Friday with automobile cases.
 J. Irving Maxson. Jr. still in the military service, was in Westerly on Wednesday. He was an efficient mo- torcycle cop in Westerly a few years ago.
 To hear them tell it, Westerly has it's full quota of men qualified to suc- ceSsfully manage trolley roads and put them on a paying basis.
 The wet weather and lack of trolley service has placed Westerly. tempora- rily, back in the good old days told of by the elderly inhabitants.
 "In the language of the street. busi- ness is on the bum,' said a Westerly merchant. These changes in condi- tions are sure to come and just as sure to go, as sure as dogs legs are not straight
 Weather permitting. that frequently postponed band concert will be given in Wilcox park this (Thursday) even ing.
 The police of Westerly and Pawca- Here notices on the bridge mean just what they read.
 That strike of the walters at the Ocean house. Watch Hill. was of short { duration. The slight misunderst tand- i ing" was amicably adjusted.
 The coal teamsters in Newport want l an increase of $2 in their present pay of S21.60 a week.
 Thomas Thatcher of New York is his daughter. Mrs. A. Martin Rich | mond at Watch Hill.
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