Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-15

1889, to Miss Julia A. Rice. Of Hart ford. daughter of Thomas and Julia Rice. He successfully engaged in the newspaper sigar and tobacco business which he has conducted for thirty six years. He fs closely afflicted with sev- eral fraternal organizations. among them being San Jose Council, K. Of c., Windham No. l. F. of A.. Willimantic Conclave, No. 751, I. o. H.. Division No 1, A O. H. The Elks. and the WilIin1antic board of trade. Mir. Dunn is a staunch democrat and has held many offices in that party. among them being, registrar CT voters, rep resentative of the town of Windham, mayor of the city of WiIlimantic, and state comptroller His many friends paid their respects in honor of MT. Dunn's birthday and wished him many years of health and success.
 Miss Helene Margaret O'Brien, 16, of 1e3 Franklin street. Meriden. died Sunday morning at St. Joseph's hos pital. following an operation Tor ap- pendicitis. She is survived by her mother Mrs. Margaret O'Brien. and three brothers. Joseph H.. John. and William, all of Meriden- The body was taken to the undertaking pariors of the Killourey Bros. S6 Union street where it was prepared to De forwaro ed to Meriden. The body was sent to Meriden on the 4.54 train Sunday af- ternoon.
 Fourteen republicans left this city by automobile Saturday morning to attend the meeting Of state repubn- cans at Lake Compounce. where such men as Chairman Will Hays of the republican national committee. Gov ernor Marcus Holcomb. and Congress- man Philip Campbell of Kansas. were the principal speakers. The members of the G. O. P who took the trip from this city are Charles 4. Gates, chair
 man of the 18th senatorial district of Connecticut, Judge Otto B. Robinson, Willard W. Bowen. Edgar w. Jacobs, Chauncey E. Macfarlane, Irwin NJ. Jackson, Rev. W. F. Borchert. Elmer M Young. William Lutten, Raymond Gates, Ralph Gates and Donald A. Bartlett. The party from this city state at Franklin square, New Brit ain. from which point they proceeded to Lake Compounce for a sheep bar bacue- The affair was given under the auspices of the Third Ward Re publican Club of New Britain.
 In the police court Saturday morn ing David Fortier. charged with reck- less driving. was found not guilty and was exonerated from all blame in con nection with the death of Pearl Smith Aug. 2S. when the autotruck which he was driving struck a tree on Jackson street. Dr. Frederick F. Wilcox. as mcGica. exa miner in the case. the first witness. stated that he had found smiths lower jaw broken in two places the flesh of his right arm torn bone, and his skull fractured at the base. Other witnesses were Miss Mary Bertha Ioriarty. Michael Mo riarty. George w. Hickey and David agreed that al the time of the accident the truck was trave1ing at rate of speed not exceeding 10 or 12 miles hour. They did not see Smith take L tho accident. At the conclusion of the testimony Judge Frank H. Foss stated that he could find no criminal negli gence on the part of F'ortier and ac corCingly suspended judgment.
 Archie Langlois pleaded guilty to fined S2 and costs. amounting to sS.60. which he paid.
 The Boy Scouts of America held their regular meeting in the church house Friday night. After fine sup per SCoutmaster R. C Rose instructed the boys about the Patriotic Employ CTS Campaign The troop then pre- sented Mir. Top1ih who is to leave. a compass as a remembrance of the troop in Wi1limantic. MT Topliff cor dially acknowledged the gift. Carleton Smith who had been over there with the Q. NJ. corps described some of his experiences. and was followed by R. H. Fenton who told the boys Of the Ndlue OI scout WOTh- scouts BenJaID1n Rosen and Holbrook Yorke were then presented a Victory Loan pennant each. in recognition of their work dur ing the five leans.
 James J. Shea Post No. 19. Ameri- can Legion, named so in honor of Private James J. Shea. the first Wind ham soldier killed in action in the Chateau -Thierry drive July 20. 1917 while serving with Company l.. 1o2d Infantry. was formed Friday night when veterans of the world war met at the state armory- The post already has several charter members and has appointed temporary officers. A drive for more members will start today (Monday) and the legion will establish d recruiting office at the Liberty cot tag ge. where applications for member ship will be received from all service men who desire to enroll.
 William Neustdt of GurIeyviIIe will appear at the police court this (Mon- day) morning to answer to a charge Of breaking a city ordinance by 1eav- ing his horse on the street without hitching it. Neustdt drove into the ely Saturday to transact business and upon entering stores left his horse free to wander wherever it saw fit. While