Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-02
NORWICH BULLETIN
wILLIMANTIc OFFICE Telephone 55e-e 2s Church St.

F- M - q Frank A. Raston of Manchester for dam ages of s2,00o was awarded damages of S1.5e0 by the jury which heard the case. Judge William M. Maltbie completed his charge to the jury at 1e.4s o'clock and the jury retired at 10.50, returning at 1225 witha verdict in favor of the plain tiff
 Anna eordsn's appeali from probate was taken up following the discharge of the jury. The child of s years had been taken from her mother, now of Provi- dence. R. l., formerly of Brooklyn. by order of the probate court of the town Of Brooklyn Noy. s, 1920, and placed in GUS tody of Mrs. Anna Mafhtt of Brooklyn, a former resident of Willimantic. Mrs. Gordon now desires to get her child back. Testimony in the case began after the noon recess and continued until 42o o'clock in the afternoon, when Judge MaItbie adjourned court until this (F'ri- day) morning at Il o'clock. when short calendar session will be held. At torneys in the case are to file briefs with Judge Maltbie.
 Evidence brought out showed that the child was now living with Mrs. Maffit at the home of the latters parents, Mir. and Mrs Wilfred Witter, of Brooklyn. Mrs Nafitt went there three years ago to care for her parents, who were Ill, ard has remained there since.
 Both Mir and Mrs Gordon told of the hearing in Brooklyn, at which time they were represented by Attorney Bill. They were never notified Of the decision of the court and never heard a word mentioned about bonds Mrs. Gordon testified that she had never heard from their attorney abo-t the decision of the court. She had often tried to see her little girl but had been rsfusgi permission.
 Numerous witnesses were called by the defense to testify to the character oI Mrs. EiafHtt and all testified that her character was of the best All testified that the child was living in a good home Miss Ella LawtOu, teacher at Brooklyn Center school. testified that the child was regular in attendance at school.
 Considerable time was taken up by the attorney for the plaintiff questioning va rious witnesses if thsy believed it was proper for a.Bhiie. child to be brought ur In a home where 2 colored child was liv. ing All testified that the colored boy who IS lf years of age, was of good character. He went to the same church as did the little girl and the Mafit family
 During the course of examination 0. witnesses itrwas brought out that before the decision of the court was reached a! tc the placing seof the child. Mrs. Gerdor took the child away. with her to Provl dence. Exradition papers were mad. out and Mrs. Gordon was brought bacl To this state to answer to the charge o rf hr4= 7ad i, .hild and as 1t was learned that Mrs Gordon. in taking the child, was actin on instructions of Providence lawyers the sentence given was light
 Since that time Mrs Gordon has trie many times to see her child, but Mrs MafIitt would not allow her to do so. | testimony Mrs. Maffitt said she wa afraid Mrs Gordsn would again take tn shild.
 Announcement was made in court tha The case of Lincoln x Boss Lumber an Coal compSnY vs. Asher Mangle company assigned for Wednesday. had been settle put Of cou-..
 At a special meeting of the Windhsr county bar lield during the forenoon tn appiicationdsf Charles Ff. &uthier of Wet ster. Mass. for admission to the bar C Connecticut met with unanimous a1 provaL
 Plans are now complete for the Ladie night of the Chamber of ommerce to held next Tuesday evening at the tow hall. The entertainment committee h: arranged for plenty of music instrumel tai and vocal. Feature entertainers f, the evening are Dorothy Curtis, tl Scotch Lassie. in singing, dancing al story telling act, and Jack Linden, wi his well known dialect stories. Refresl ments and dancing complete the bill f. the evening, which is to be bigger al better than that of last year
 Belt Making, an educational picture four reels, was shown Thursday night the '. Nj. C. 4. before a large audienc The picture followed the work on Ieath until the finished product was ready f the market, and had been shown for s