Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-21
WESTERLY

Sergt. Clarence Maxwell has been ap- pointed first sergeant of the 349th com Dany, c. A. C., R. I. N G. He succeeds Charles Card. who has resigned owing to business. Plans are under way for the recruiting of new members for the outfit fand all men whose names are on the waiting list have been asked to report at she state arnory Tuesday evening. Tar get practice is being started at the Bur den's pond rife range, This is done in squads in charge of a sergeant instructor. A sham battle at the pond Is planned. The company will form a camp in the afternoon of the day designated and in Inc evening an attack will take place. The number of men will not be known The following day there will be a battle in which two battalions will engage Tuesday evening the company held a meeting, when Sergeant Maxwell was elected manager of the basketball team for the coming season. Games are to be arranged with other national guard teams. The s4sth company is planning busy winter, with plenty of work.
 As it is predicted that the federal gov- ernment is to fix the price of coal at the mines at Ss.50 per ton, 1t is probable that Rhode Islanders will be able to get coal at about SIS per ton, according to Fuel Administrator Webb. The government, it was pointed out, would place an embargo on cars at the mine when it is found the operator or purchaser is charging unfair prices. It was announced Wednesday that the executive committee of Rhode Island dealers would stand by the basic pries established and would report all cases where overcharges were made on The part of operators or purchasers. Ex- oessive prices will be looked into. # thav prevail.
 On High street Wednesday, afternoon one Of the Etoreleepers reported a sfngu- ar Tact, not to see a person pass the ooor or on the street between 1 o'clock and o'clock. while there were no auto mobiles in either direction on the street High street is one of the business streets of the town and it is very seldom that there are not many machines and pedes- trisns passing every minute It was finally decided that all Westerly had gone to the fair at North Stonington. judging by the crowds that left Westerly bT trolley and by trucks and automobiles.
 Hancock Woman's Relief corps went fo the grange fair at North Stonington Wed. n@sday. Thirty members sat down tc dinner together and spent the day on the grounds.
 C. Leo Higgins, Attorney John Gala. Eher, Edward McNally and Lawrence Purtill of the West Side went to Hart iord Wednesday to attend the democratic stste convention.
 Mrs. Hisginbcttoni, who resides at ,h. corner Of Broad street and Hiiiiard ave. nue, met with an accident Wednasdev morning about 1a30 at her home wheT she slipped and fell tho whole length o1 me flight of stairs. She escaped witi oFuises and severe shaking up.
 Tho funeral service of Mrs. Edwin 4 Lewis was held Wednesday afternoon Q
 o'clock at Calvary Baptist church. Rev Lewis A. Walker. pastor of the church o1icsated' The bearers were William n io"aso' Chsrlos l.. segar. Eugene E
 ehdieton and Dr. William P. Thompson burial was in River Bend cemetery.
 A meeting was held Wednesday even hg or the Jr. O. r. 4. VI. in Mechanics ia.i number of candidates are to n initiated in October
 Pawcatucll Congregational st,n5s, ehool will hold | session Sunday for th irst time since June.
 Westerly High school football tsar VII play their first game of the seaso, s'loay. The visiting team will be Wind l.s.'n bish or Nitimantic. There ar aoout seven of last years players on thi years team. >''4
 Cranberries are fin the local stores. 2 tne berry has rlpened earlier than usuaI Aany of them come from Boom bridg, not far from Westerly.
 The ear leaving Westerly tor No,u;. 'S d.lo D. H.. Monday, was derailed q point about 100 feet north of pierc street trestie, due to stones placed , ne tracks. one pair of wheels leayiin no rails The vrecking crew was sun fnonea and placd the car on the fro n short time. No damage was don 70 the equipment, nor was there anyon injured.
 This Is not the first time that ct -'trretions have been placed on the raj n this vicinity. About six months az me switch lock to the Pond street switc