Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-16

The fire organizations fo Westerly were represented at the annual meet ing of the Rhode Island State Fire mems league held in Providence: and Nelson NJ. Hines of Westerly was elected chairman of the tournament committee. his associates being W1i- liam R. Comrie of Central Falls, George D. Shearn of CromptOn and John A. Hamilton of Arlington. Off cers were. elected as follows: George Hunt of Providence, president; J. II. P. Burdick of Wickford, William R. Cornire of Central Falls, Everett 1. Pott of East Providence, George smith of Wakefield. Edward Brennan of East Greenwich, vice presidents; Daniel F. Mclaughlin of Riverside, secretary treasurer. Mir. Mclaughlin was also reelected as the representative of the league on the state commission for the distribution of the .firemen's relief fund.
 It was voted that the next meeting be held at Crompton.i 1 committee was chosen to consider. the problems of the relief fund with regard to pen sions and will have the league support to proceed with an investigation of the existing laws. The committee is au- thorized to secure legal advice If necessary.
 HaFY OdbPuGSfOy WlFS VI. CHhOttiSg has been arrested by Sheriff Mitchell and released under bonds in an action brought by Carmelia Mama who claims damages of $5.000 for the alien ation of the affections of Frank Mama, husband of plaintiff. The writ is re- turnable to the superior court for Washington county Jan. S1.
 Frank Mama is now held undef bonds for the superior court to answer
 sasr nuecio from her home. with adultery, with abandoning his wife and two children and with eulbezzlement..
 Everett c. Lawton of Westerly, deputy state councillor of the Junior Order American Mechanics, installed these officers of Commodore Perry council. South Kingston: s. Leroy Carpenter, junior past councillor; George 2. Eccleston. councillor; John A. Allen, vice councillor, Benjamin W Gardiner, recording secretary: OH- Yer H Lowe assistant; Joseph J. Northup. financial secretarv; Charles H. Coggeshalls treasurer; William E. Tefft. conductor; Henry L. Streeter warden; Edward 4. Fitzgerald, inside sentinel: Charles W. Arnold. outside sentinel: Ben iaH1in W. Palmer. Henry L. Harvey. Henry 4. Rathbun. trus- tees: Marcus Webster. chaplain.
 
 Frank w. Coy has purchased from Mrs Mary D. SaTles of Pawtucket the lot corner of Elm and Cross streets, Westerly which he has occupied as a tenant for nearly 20 years. The lot was purchased by the late Mrs. Rows SC Rabcock in 1889 and conveyed to her nephew. Sullivan D. Ames, of Provi- tsance. and the property was inherit ed by his sister. Mrs. Sayles. It is considered one of the best building 1ltes in Westerly
 After brief session Tuesday the Rhode Island senate and house, by unanimous rising vote, adjourned in respect to the memory of Louis Whit man Arnold who had represented Westerly in the house and in the sen ate for many years, retiring from ac five politics about five years ago. 4 joint resolution of sympathy was adopted and delegations were selected 10 represent the general assembly at the funeral "Wednesday afternoon. Iieutepant Governor San Souci ap- pointed Maurice ". Flynn of Westerly and P. p. Littleffeld of South Kingston on the part of the senate and Speaker Sumner appointed Representativ Samuel IT. Davis of Westerly. Herbert \ Gates of CharIestoWn and JollB E. Eidred Of Sout,I Kingston. ..
 There was a large gathering 0f friends a; the funeral service and as tribute of respect the stores and places ol business were closed. Flags were