Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-04

will be exhibited, Orlando R. Smoth
will give talk on Early New England
Churches" showing many pictures.
The children Of MIS- A. F. RutxeTs
dancing class gave an entertainment Sat
urday evening in Quonochentaug Grange
hall The pupils received much praise
for their work. Music was by Mr.. and
Mrs P. H. Rietzel of Westerly, Charles
Rietzel and William Rietzel of Provi-
dence.
A number Of non-commissioned officers
OF the 349th Co., r. I. N. G.. whose en-
Iistment period ends June 8, will accept
their discharge. Many Of these are ex-
service men who enlisted in the National
Guard for one year.
state Commander Luke CoiIan and
staff were guests of Merrill post, No. IS,
A. L.. Wednesday evening at the new
club rooms. At the close of the business
session there was a smoker. The en-
| tertainment was of high order. The
evening closed with refreshments. Many
ex-service men attended the meeting and
enjoyed the evenings programme.
There have been five arrests and all
the men were charged with attempting
| by threats and intimidations. to prevent
| persons from entering upon and pursuing
their employment upon such terms and
conditions as. they thought proper. The
arrests of these defendants it is claim
ed is the result of instructions given the
police by town officials to arrest imnle-
diately any one making threats or intim-
idating any one in pursuit of his daily
! labor The men were all Italians and
| twelve secured bail. which was placed
at $500 each.> Judge Williams in one
case where a weapon was removed from
one OF the men, fixed the bail at ST.
| 600.
Plans are being made for the new
parochial school building drive. Monday
| evening a mass meeting will be held at
| the State Armory on Dixon street at
which Governor Son Souci, Judge John
| w. Sweeney, Judge Capotosto and Attor-
! ney John, J. Fitzgerald of Providence,
will be the principal speakers. A hand
| some brick building of modern design,
| equipped with every conceivable improve
ment is called for in the plans. This
/ will be an added beauty to the street.
| The front of the building will face on
/ Dixon street with the side entrance on
| High street and will cover the entire
| tract of land on the corner. Twelve class
| rooms will be provided and the grades
will take in the kindergarten and. high
! school. A fine large auditorium will be
e feature, also fully equipped gymnasi-
| UNI, domestic science room, chemical lab
! oratories, and lunch room besides the
! class rooms and offices.
The superior court for Washington
county opened here Tuesday at the court
house on Union street, Judge Edward
3iodgett on the bench. The appeal case
! % state Thomas E. Brown complainant,
/ VS.. Nicolo Costagua, charged with rob-
! berry and mayhem, alleged to have been
committed upon the person of James Ar
mott was opened. Assistant Attorney
! General Makepeace represented the state.
Attorney Ledwidge is counsel for the de-
| PENDANT. The following jury was ernpan-
| eled: Thomas J. MalIoy and Leon B.
| Watson, South Kingston; Herbert E.
| Harvey, Albert E. Kenney, Charles w.
| Straight, Arthur Osborne. Onley W. Nc
Elhaney, North Kingston; William D.
/ Howard, Charles J. Rowlang, James Col
| Inns, Westerly; John H Greene, Rich
mond, and Harry W. Cheney, Narragan-
sett.
In the case of Avis Borden vs. the
Briggs Construction company, a verdict
Of $3.50 was given for the plaintiff The
suit was brought to recover for guam
tity. Of loan and gravel
The Seventh Day Baptist church con.
/ ference has been announced and arrange.
ments made for accommodating the dele