Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-29
WESTERLY


 and place it in a stable for proper care Agent Smith came to Westerly and ex- amined the emaciated horse. He then visited Ribner, who signed the usual re- lease, giving permission to have the i horse killed as 9 humane act. The 1 horse was disposed of in the usual way. 1 but the worst was yet to come
 Ribner secured as counsel Attorney 1 Roche who advised that the horse be l not received by him, as it had vertual- 1 1y passed from his ownership The otn- CT man sought counsel of Attorney Fer guson, who advised the delivery of the horse to and in the presence of wit nesses, and this was done.
 The signing of the release of the horse to Agent Smith indicates that he was the owner, it being so stated on the blank signed by Ribner. The ownership having been determined, Agent Smith decided to prosecute Rfbner for alleged cruelty to the horse.
 Ribner was arrested Saturday after noon and was given a hearing before w Walter Flynn, clerk of the Third Dis trict court. He was charged with cruel ty to 3 horse, in neglecting to provide food for same and protection from the severe weather from November P to 24, inclusive. By advice if his counsel At terney Clarence E. Roche, Ribner plead ed not guilty. By agreement between Attorney Roche and Agent Smith. the case was continued to the regular ses- sion of the Third District court, Friday, December 10, at 9 a. m. A bond of $500 was furnished with David Ribner se- eurity.
 \ man and woman from Jewett City parents of a seventeen year old wayy.ard girl, were in Westerly, Saturday, and requested Chief Brown to aid them In getting possession of the girl. She had been located in a lumber carlp il, North Stonington, Friday, and refused to re- turn home with her parents, 'fhe of fleer in Jewett City advised the parents to call on Police Chief Brown and he would get the girl for them, if anybody could. As the chiefs jurisdiction did not extend beyond the town of Westerly, he could give no assistance He ads yised the Jewett City pair to take the matter up with Sheriff Casey and he would probably get possession of the girl for them, provided they met the ex- eense. The father said he was a poor man. had already been at an expense of s15 and could not afford to spend more. He was then advised to comnuni- gate with the superintendent of the state police.
 
 of almost every description, including family troubles, and many of these he has adjusted to the satisfaction of all concerned. He received complaint, on the afternoon of Thanksgiving day. A colored woman called at the home of | the chief and informed him that the family dinner was all prepared, was on The table and about to be served when the rain came through a leaky roof and I dripped on the table. She wanted the chief to come and see it, and fix things up so that they might enjoy their 1 Thanksgiving feast. The chief politely | informed the woman that she ought to | consult ftrpenter, as the police were not in the roof repairing business. George E. Egger was elected chief one year ago, of the Westerly fire de- partment, over the senior assistant chief 1 Harry D. Coyle, who was acting head of the department from the time of the death of Chief Samuel G. Cottren. until the annual meeting of the fire district l MT. Coyle declares that he was the logi. cal candidate for the office and that 1 friends have suggested that he be a can. didate for appointment as chief engineer at the annual meeting of the fire dis l trict to be held next Wednesday eve
 ming.
 1 MT. Coyle says openly that he is s | candidate for the place, and is makine 1 an effort to secure the election. Chie1 l Bigger is not idle. He is busted amone l the tax payers of the district, and urg. ing them to attend the annual meetins
 and to support him for reelection as thu chief of the fire department. Both mer
 have had long experience in the fire de ! partnent
 I There was talk about town that pros I poets were bright for the establishment I of hospital at an early date, as the I richest women in the town had mad, T provision in her will for such a benefi cent institution and had provided a larg
 sum of money for the purpose All tn I talk was evidently based on a foam, foundation, as made plain when the c5n ] tents of the will were made public There was but one public bequest { comparatively small sum for a loca } church. All the rest of the vast persona estate is to go to the heirs of the de ceased
 T Special Oficer Max Reithal.~ who WE active in the capture of Charles Bailey : the alleged murderer down in Maine. gaining quite reputation as a polio officer, although his real business ia i , connection with local garage in whic he has ownership. Last Friday nigh 5 word came to the local police that a automobile of a specified type had bee T stolen in Providence and was seen heaG B ed in the direction of Westerly A goo : description and number plates of the ca z were given. Chief Brown notified of cer Max. He at once got into one C his cars and with Earl Palmer, one : the garage employees, started down tt 5 Post road in the hope of intercepting u Q stolen car. He had driven about eigi s miles out of Westerly, when a car al Q swering the description, with corre e bonding number plates. passed from u l opposite direction. Reithal was not slo = in turning his car and was soon afte
 1 the other car at top speed. He oyer
 l took and passed the other car. run