New Britain Herald Newspaper, June 17, 1929, Page 7

Early Summer Sale of Good Towels " Brings Extra Values To Thrifty Housewives Regularly, at this season, we hold this special sale of towels of all kinds, for bath, face and hand. "Also dish and glass towels, as well as bath sheets and bath mats. A most opportune time to secure your towel supply for summer when one \ blue, gold, green and orchid borders. Reg- 5 $1.00 All colors Bath Tom in large plaids er. ind, and handsome colored Regular 45c grade for, Special—50 dozen ext; Towels, colored borders, Values to $1.00 for, All white Bath Towels, regular man's towel: Value 79¢ for, each .......... ones, SEE THESE FACE TOWELS rose, blue, lar 2 eacl 21c each .. {a large Bath slight defects. Oc eaeh .ovvonsn large heavy 50c Good Huck Towels,” choice of rose, green and lavender borders. Regu- 1c value for, 5¢ Hemmed Huck Towels, these are all linen with choice of colored borders. Reg- ular 29c grade, ../5 for $I -O All linen Towels, hemmed and hem- stitched, plain white and colored borders, 59¢ and 69¢ kinds, 49¢ Guest Towels, both huck and birds- eye, all linen and extra values: Very special for, each ........ 25¢ « EXTRA SPECIAL—AIl linen huck Towels, solid colors, 18x34 inch, blue only, very fine grade, a real 79¢ value. ular 50c grade, blue only, for 29¢ each. Berlin News THREE GRADUATES AVERAGE ABOVE 90 Edna Emerson, Matilda Barat- ferio and Mary Speacieri Excel PROGRAM 1§ ANNOUNCED Exercises to Be Hcld Wednesday Evening—Hold Classes on lawa —Local Girl to Graduate From ‘Wheaton—Bricls. The Berlin Junior high school graduating class will include three pupils who have averaged above 90 per cent during the year in all their studies” They are®Edna Emerson, Matilda Baratterio and Mary 8pén- cieri. Ten other pupils who have had averages of between 85 and 90 per cent for thé year will be gradu- ated with the class. They are Kath. leen McCormick, Virginia Dalbey, Haze| Waite, Esther Bowers, Frank Mayer, Mary Klots, Margaret Maler, | | | t0 8§ degrees cooler than Yhese in thE portable building., For the past few days it has been necessary to move the classes from the portuble building onto the lawn of the school, which is a great strain on the teachers as well as on the pupils. Graduates from Wheaton i Miss Blunche Johnson, daughter of Nr. and Mrs. C. Fred Johnson of Kensington, will be graduated from M1sS BLANCHE JORNSON ™ Helen Hiltpold, Loy Lavendar and| wheaton college at Norten, Mass., Celia Kristopik. The entire list of graduates for|Berlin schools and the New Britain the year is as follows: Matilda Barattiero, Esther Bow- ers, Hazel Brown, Reland Brown, Bessle Burnham, Genevieve Burrell. Alice Carlson, Anna Caval, Cvenuicz, Virginia Dalbey, Dobek. Edna Emerson, Charles Fer- raro George Freberg, Geerge Hart. Helen Hiltpold, Carl Johnsen, Thea Johnson, Mary Kiotz, Bophie Koko- | sentor high school. While at Wheaton she majored in chemistry. Bhe is also a member of the Bclence club and German club and Wwas Lottie | assistant business manager ¢f the Frank | 1928 'Nike," the coliege year book. 8he wil apend the summer with her parents in Kensington. Rural Carriers Meet The rural mail carriers of Hart- ski. Cella Kristopik. Lily Lavendar. ford county met Saturday afternoon Constantina Lucco, Edna Margaret Maler. Raymend Malarney, Robert Ma: lone, Theresa Martino, Frank Mayer Ronald McCorkle, Kathleen McCor- mack. Stephen Motykia, Arline Nichols, Edward Nielson, Walter Pajor, Alfred Pauloz, Hattie Peck, William Rizsi. Sephia Sanzave, Mary Bpencievi, James Sullivan, Margaret Swanson, Edward Toohle, Dorothy Tucker, LaChance Valenti, Grace Ventris, Lydia Vitkoski, Hazel Waite, Fdward Weldman, Anastasia Wen- dowski. The Program Graduation exercises will be held tWednesday evening at § o'clock at the town hall in Beriin. A very in- teresting program has been arrang- ed by the class. It is as follows: rs. Edna Damen . Rev. Alan Dedd from Redemption™ Gouned Clase and Glee Club Address of Welcome .. Matilda Barattiero Bon song — arrangement, Wirginia Dalbey. Kathieen Mc. Carmaek, Edna Emerson. Address Rev. 8. A. Fiske Song—“Song of thé Old Bell—Bani - . The Clasa Prese; pi by Frank Bacon, financial secretary of the scheol beard. Bong—Commencement song The Clasa Presentation of the Adele Murray Award. Chorus—8eldiers’ Chorus from Faust “ The Class and Glee club America—The audience, led by the class. Ralute to the flag “he class March . Mes. Edna Damon. The intense heat of today was seemingly centered at the pertable school building in Kensington, where at 10 o'¢clock this merning Maler. | at th: home of Louis Griffith of Kensington. Refreshments served and an entertainment was en- Joyed. - Wives of the men were the | Guests of the day. Nixon—French Miss Stella Nixon and Vineent French, both of Kensington, will be married at 8t. Paul's church in Ken- sington tomerrow morning at 9 o'cleck. Rev. J. C. Brennan will per- form the ceremony. ‘The couple will make their home here after a short wedding trip. Elect Officers ! The Women's Ald society of the Berlin Cengregational church met Friday and elected officers for the coming year. The officers dre u%. follows: President, Mrs. 8. A. Fiske: | first viceé president, Mrs. K. 8. Geld; | second vice president, Mrs. Arthur Woodruft; secretary. Mrs. E. O. 8hjerden, and treasurér, Mré. Francis Deming. The directors are: Mrs. Frank Wilcox. chairman: Mrs. Leland Gwatkin, Mrs. Rebert Dem- ing. Mrs. Willls Savage and Mrs George O. Gridley. Going to Earope Rev. and Mrs. Aunvuel A. Fiskeé of Berlin will sail on July ¢ for Europe abeard the “Frederick VIIL.” They will be accompanied by their chil- dren, Samuel and Victoria, and by William Shepard of Berlin and Mcs. Walter E. Fiske and Mrs. Clara F. Allan of Wareheuse Point. They will sail for Copenhagen and from there will visit points of interest in England and the centinent. They will be gone for about two menths. Vidting Here .Zerah H. Fiske and his son, Wur- ren of Helburne, Mass.. are visiting Rev. and Mrs, 8. A. Fiske of Berlin. ¥ Trafike Heavy Traffic 6n the Berlin pike and on the New Britain 10ad was the héavi. est of the season yesterday after- neon. Steady streams of autos i3 both directions started in the morns ing and continued until noon. Sho:t- y After 4 o'elock cars started to héad away from the shérd reserts tomerrow. Bhe is a graduate of th-l | | tertaining time Special 42c each. In guest size, 15x22 inch, reg- and formed a constant line fhat con- tinued until arter dark. There w:re 0o accidents in the town te mar the day despite the heavy traffic. Of- ficers on duty were forced to stand in the heat of the sun at Woodruft's corner during the entire afternéon. 1t was estimated that traffic moved at about 35 miles 4n hour both con. ing and going from: the shore. This wade it somewhat difficult when it was necessary to stop cars at ihe Middletown road or at the New Britain road. State police patrollcd the highway in the town and of- flcers of the town were stationed at the intersections of the Middletorvn and the New Nritain roads and the pike. Tendered Birthday Party Mirs Olvina Pabst of Kensington was tendered a birthday party at her home t night by abeut 30 of her friends. Games were played and re- freshments served. Miss Pabst re. celved many beautiful gifts. in Hoepital Albert Fritzson, 12 year old son {of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fritzson of Kensington, is resting comfortably at the Néw Britain General hospital. where he was operated on Saturday afternoon. Reading Circle ing and plenic which all will hold its annual Wedneaday, June members of the been invited. Mrs. I.. M. Root and | Mrs. M. W. Dowd will be the hos tesues, Miss Edith Nerthrop spent the week-end in New Britain with rela. tives. The pupils of the Hubbard schonl enjoyed a picnie this afternsen fai- the clode of schosl. Games were played followed by the serving of refreshments. The picnic is an an. nual event. Miss Deris Dutten gave the mem- bers of her Sunday scheel class a tri) Ne movies Baturday. An en- joyable time ws had By the younx peoplé. (Continued on Page 12) Notice Mr. Joseph Lamb of New Britain will shew movies and give an address of his bufiting trip to Alaska this evening at 8:15 o'clock at the M. E. Church. All are welcomed. An in. is promised all Trophies on dislay.—advt. 2 NOTICE Notice is hereby given thut the hydrants will be flushed as follows: East e—8atyrddy. June 18, 1929, Sunday, June 16, 1939, 2‘;.“ side—Wedneeday, June 19, 1929, THE PLAINVILLE WATER CO. J. N MeKernan, Supt. Plainville News | PROMINENT WONAN ~ CALLED Y DEATH s, Sarab Wheslr Was Motber "of Local Namlaetarer 88 10 RECEIVE DIPLOMAS Large Class Recelves Confirmation at Church of Our Lady of Mércy— Mondo-Mclito Wedding — Pia ground Supcrvisor Appointed. Sarah Ann Tayler Wheeler, | died yesterday morning at her oo 8t 137 East Main street. 8She was orie of the best known and most re- | spected citizens of Plainville, having lived here for more than 30 years. | Mrs, Whesler wes 87 yoars old. She was born in Huddersfeld, Eng. land, on January 28, 1842, the; daughter of Jonas and Mary Bmith, Taylor. Befors coming te Plainville, | she had lived In Plantaville for ¢0 yeare. 8he is survived by a sen, Frank T. | Wheeler, treasurer of the Trumbuil | Electric Co.. & daugh Mies Sadie | L. Wheeler of Plainville, a sister, Miss Grace Taylor, age 91 years, of | Brooklyn, N. Y.: and a brother, | Jenas J. Taylor of Waterbury. | Before coming to Plainville, she was ameng the most active workers in the Plantsville Baptist church. | The funeral will be held tomer. , row afterneen at 2:30 @'clock at her home at 127 Fast Main street. Rev. G. H. Gardner. pastor of the Planta- ville Raptist church beth at the present time and when Mrs. Wheel-r | resided there, will officiate. Burial ! will_bs in the Wheeler family plot | in Oak Hill cemetery, Southingten. 22 in Graduating Class Governor John H. “rrumbull will present diplomas to a class of 22 at the graduation exercises of Plain- ville High school to be held tomor- row night at § o'cleck in the school auditorium. The class contains 10 boys and 12 girls. Clyde M. Hill, Ph. D., of Yale, wili be the speaker. The invocation will ibe given by Rev. Austin F. Munich. |curate at the Church of Our Ladyi {of Mercy. Various members of the graduating clazs will centribute to the program. The class motto is “Scientia Est Potentia”, which means “knowledge is power.” The cl jower is the red rose, and the class colers are crimson and white. Walter Gerke is the class marshal. | Graduation Program | The graduation pregram whick was arranged by Vice Principal Douglas 8. MacDonald, Is as fol-; low “War of the Priests”, (Men- ohn) ... Helea Donnelly, ‘30 Invocation . Rev. Austin Munich “The Town Beautifui"— . Abbfe Ruth Usher “The Morning Wind"”, (Branscombe) Ty .. .. Girls' Glee ~lub Address . Clyde M. Hill, Ph. D., Yale Railroads Versus Aviation— Ruth Hamlin Tyler Presentation of diplomas— I Governor John H. Trumbull | Class Ode Benediction .. Rev. Arthur A. Ball March, “War of the Pricsts”, (Mcn- delssohn) .... Helen Donnelly, ‘20 John Varone, 30 List of Graduates The members of the graduating class are as foilows: Carl Peterson, | Martin Conlin, Nelson Royce, Osc: Johnson, James Simpaon. J [cGibbon, Howard Purdy. Nickolas| | Fantelo, Walter Gerke, Robert Dee- ! gan, Lucy Rapacky, Abbie Usher,! Dorethy Ives, Ruth Lewis, Anna Rusczyk, Anna Celeman, Doris Spen- cer, Ruth Tyler, Col ce Vicinus, Esther 8neideman. Katheriné Gra- Lowski, and Vivian Davie. Class Oftivers Walter Gerke 18 the president of the graduating class. He is also the prestdent of the Athletic association end class marshal and was captairn of the basketball team during the roason of 1528-1929. He has played an important part in school athletics | since entering the institution. Miss Ruth Tyler is the vice presi- dent of the class. She is an honor pupil and will be commencement night speaker. She plans % enter | . 1 LLEe* NIGNT aind TUES. Willlaim Boyd in “THE IAEATIIEhfil:(‘K“ Action, Drama, Romance and Thrills News and Comedies ! WED. and THURS. i Lon Chane; " CWEST OF ZAN 'y ZIBAR" !toru'w in the fall te mu“-' her studies. The clase secretary is Miss Vivian Davis. She is alse an henor pupil. Miss Ruth Lewis is the class treasur. receiving diplomas. Moedo-] Miss Lena Mary Melito. daugh- ter of Antonio Meilte of 37 East street, and Antheny M. Mondo, Jr., son of Mrs. Madaline M. Mondo of 244 High street, New Britain, were married this morning at 9 o'clock at the Chyrch of Our Lady of Mercy by Rev. Austin 8. Munich. Mias Edna Norbite of New Ha- ven was the maid of honer and James Lepore of Plainville best man, The bride was attired in a white _|chiffon geergette gown with Rose RUTH TYLER Vice Prosident 'IVIAN DAVIS secretary RUTHLIWIS Trcaswer er. All of the officers have been prominent in schoel activities dur- in gtheir high schodl years and are popular with their classmates. Class Night Escreises This evening the graduating class wilt hold its class night exercises at the school. An interesting program Nas been arranged and a joyous time is expected by all in atiendance. The presentation cf gifts will be made by Carl Peterson. Nelson Royce will give the class will. The class prophccy will be read by James Simpson, Jr.. and Miss Anna Coleman_will give the class history. Class night exercises always afford the nembers of the graduating class an opportunity to make merry be- fore the most solemn ceremony of Marie lace and carried a bouquet of white roses and lilies of the valley. Bhe wore a vell of Rose Marie style with a wreath made of rhinestones and orange blessoms. The maid of honor wore an orang. chiffen geergette gown and carried bouquet of yellow and white roses. Bhe wore a hat to match the gown. After the wedding, a reception was held at the home of the bride, 30 guests being present frem Ne: York, New Jersey. New Britain and Plainville. The couple left on a wedding trip to New York and New Jersey. Upon their return. they will resMe at 262 High street, New Britai Mr. Mondo is employed at the Stanley Werks in New Britain, He attended the grade schools there and & military scheel in New York city. Mrs. Mondo was fermerly empley od as 3 stenegrapher at Sessions Clock Co. in Forestville. She at. tended the graded schools and ibusiness achool. Counfirms Large Class Rt. Rev. Joha J. Nilan, bishop of the Hartford diocese. confirmed a class of 193 at the Church of Our Lady of Mercy yesterday afternoen {at ¢ o'clock. The church was packed ‘lo the doors and many people were unable to gain entrance to the edi- | fice. It was the largest class ever to | be confirmed in the history of the local church. Miss Ethel Prior play- ed the organ and the church choir sang during confirmation and bene- diction. Bishop Nilan wa: sisted in the ceremony by Rev. Matthew Traynor of New Britain, Rev. Thomas Laden of New Britain, Rev John Donohue of New RBritain, Rev. William Laflin of Bristol, Rev. Stephen Carr of Bristel, Rev. Henry Cassidy of Farmington, Rev. James McDonald of Forestville, ang Rev. John E. Fay and Rev. Austin 8 Munich of Plainville. John Bergan and James | Foran were the sponsors for the boys and Mrs. Elizabeth Caesidy and Miss Nellie Flood sponsora. The class included girls, and 25 adults. The list of boys is as follows: Ezie Thoma: Francis Artiba Turquin John Artibani, John. Michael Bakaysa. Prancis Anthony Berarducci, Peter Paul Berarducci, Rebert Joseph | Beaudreau, Stephen Peter Bellini. , Carmen Michael Bosco, John Joseph , Bosco, James Allen Burgess. Edgar i Paul Cadrain, Joseph Peter Carpen- ter. Apthony David Casciello, Salva- tort Antheny Castiola, Herbert Ar. ther Casey, Leo Thomas Cassidy. Javino Umberte Cavallaro, Anthony Themas Certoni, Joseph Francis Chiambrello, Moreno John Capar- relll, Matthew Charles Ciecierski, Philip Joseph Conlin, Francis Pa {Cunningham, Waiter Thomas Dex- jter, Charles Jehn Di Carli, Ernest John Dolmanitsch. Natthew James Durant, Robert |Charles Feelan, Francis John Fer- irem, Anatole Paul Iradette, Patrick Robert Fradette, Carl Julio Di Gia- como, Julie Carl Di Giacomo, Al- imond Louis Gnaszo, John James i Gonska, Felix Paul Gonska, Stanley 'John Gonska, Daniel Patrick Green, Daniel Francis Criffiths. ! Frederick George Griffiths. Er. nest Joseph Gonleb, Jéhn James Healy, Carl Albert Hulfen, Andrew Uhilip Kata, Russcll ‘George Law ence, Albert James Lepore, Jose aul Lepore. Clarence John Le Vas- .cur, Robert James Livingston, An- were the girl % boys, 78 Artibani, Gene thony John Longo. Anthony l’-xrick‘ Margenelii. Vincent Jeseph Marinelli, Andrew Jomes Marinelli, Elmer John May- nard, John Joseph McGuire, Francis Paul Melechinsky, Joseph Paul Melechinsky. Lawrence Alphonso Mercugliano, Francis Joseph Nati. Charles Arthur Nelson, Lawrence i Philip Neri. Raymond Joseph Neri, | Henry John | !Joseph Edward Neri, | Nezgoda, Alexander Michael Pas- niewski, Edward Louis Pasniewski, | Joseph Peter Perschy. | Gebastian Peter Pestillo, Thomas James Pompey. Joseph Micni:l | Pompey. George, Augustine Prior, John Donald Rapacky, Joseph George Reale Ernest Paul Rodler. Anthony Paul Rusezvk, Stanley John Rusczyk. Ely Leo Santos, Angrio Charles Santucci, Carl Peter Sciola. Pasquale James Silverio, lHenry James Skobolewski, Louis I'ranciz Salomone. Charies Joseph S8mith. Donald John Tolli. Joseph Patrick Tolli, Theodore James Villardi, Edward rilla and George Joseph Yarashis. The list of girls is as follows: Lena Mary Aiudi. Jenny Mary | Benndetto, Margaret Agnes Bergan, Virginia Gertrude Boliver, Emma Thérésa Buch, Masine Jane Bull. Jane Mary Cadr Rose Anna Ca- (Continued on Page 12) QGeorge Youcis, George Michael Zar. Bristol News ACCIDENTS RESULT IN ONE FATAL Terryville Man Run Down Killed—Police Overworked IMANY CRASHES, ARRESTS North side Gang Broken Up—Quin- lan Makes Debut — Man Stesls Wood for New Home—West Ends Wia Game—iristol News. 8ix automobile accidents, result- ing in one fatality and injuries te three other persons, marred the k-end in Bristol and vicinity. and &8 & result the police station wa crowded this morning with drivers surmoned for hearings before the prosecuting atterney. Stephen Nowicki, 64, of Pequa- buck, died at the Bristol hospital at 11:20 o'clock last night from injur. ies received when he struck on Main street, Terryville, by an aute- mobile eperated by Deric Palm of 12 Main street, Terryville, Nowicki was crossing the street when the ac- cident happened. Dr. H. B. Wocd- ward was summoned and, after not- ing his condition, placed him in an ambulance and ordered him brought 1o the local hospital, where he died, thortly after arrival. from a frac- | tured skull. The Terryville author. | ities are conducting an investigation today to determine the responsibil. ity. Nowicki's hody was turned over to Undertaker K. Blogoslowski of | New Britain. Man's Ribs Broken ) Josaph Bawicky ef School street, Terryville, had two ribs broken a result of a collision between a car operated by him and one driven by Noel A. Fortier of 15 Pratt street, this city, at the curve at the foot of Shovel Shop hill on Teiryville road 0 p. m., yesterda: igation by the local po- Sawicky, who as proceeding easterly, took ide & turn on the curve and crash- «d into Fortier's car, overturning it. Sawicky's car then cressed the trol- ley trac! crashed threugh a guard rail fence and came to a stop in a vacant lot. Cecile Dupuis of Woon- rociel, R. I, and Lucile Ross of 106 Wallace street, Hartford, passengers in Fortier's car, were cut about the face and legs. After receiving treat- ment at the Bristel hespital, they were discharged. A charge of reckless driving will be lodged against Bawicky following his discharge from the hospital. Drunken Driver Fined Joseph Rybaczck of Riverside avenue, Terryville, was fined $100 and costs this morning for operating a motor vehicle while under the in- fluence of liquor. Of this amount $50 was later 1emitted by Judge William J. Malone. Rybaczek was arrested by Motor- cycle Policem:an KEdgar Norton shortly before 10 o'clock last night after the Terryville man's car had collided with one driven by Stewart M. Hubbell of 36 Spring street on Riverside avenue ncar Pierce's bridge. Neither driver was injured although both cars were consider- ubly demaged. Fined for Reckless Driving John Mulhcrn of North Main street pleaded guilty to a charge of reckless driving and was fined $25 and costs by Judge William J. Ma- lone. He was represented by At- torney Joseph P. O'Connell. Muihern, while turning from North street into North Main street Saturday night, cellided with an cutomobile driven by George J. Cenlon. The former's automobile then climbed the curb and struck Mrs. Peter Blancos, injuring her slightly. The damage (o both cars was slight. Other Accidents The cases of Frank Allano of 25 Main street, charged with reckless driving, and Joseph Muczkowski of West Main street, Plantsville, charg- ed with operating an automobile with defective brakes, were contin- ued until June 24 by Assistant Prose- cuting Attorney Edward J. Quinlan. Cars operated by thé two men collided at Beach and Nerth Pond streets shortly after 7 o'clock last cvening. No one was injured and damage to the cars was -light. A truck operated by Robert W. Parvis of Guernsey Town road and a motercyclé driven by Edwin A. Del- mont of 364 King street collided Saturday evening at Riverside ave- + 1e and Middle streets. Parvis at the time was proceeding easterly on Riverside avenue and Delmont was abdut to cross from Broad street on- to Middle strect. Neither party was injured. Following a hearing before the assistant prosecuting attorney thi; morning, they agreed to settle the damages civilly. Cases Nolled Charges of reckless driving and violation of a city ordinance against Joseph Beaupre of 441 West street were nolled before court by Anu!-l " They'd Like to Know HARAY AND AL UG [ SAID WAS T IT \NAS AN IMPORTANT O 1 SPOSE . LET THEM ant Presscuting Atterney Quinian. Besupre was 3§ 1:30 p. m. yesterday ‘b2 Henry Jeglinski after (traffic standard at Church streets. Alfred Goodell of 430 was also Coodell was arrested by Motercycle Poli Burns en & Plainville after the crew had plaint. section of the city, Sergeant Hedry Jeglinski and Policeman Themas Quinian paid a visit to the shask of Edward Giles on Burlington avemus yesterday afterneon and arrested Giles. Frank Marsh. Paul Ehleft, |Thomas Casey. William O'Brien, Wilbur Hart and Rebert Willlams after a complaint had been reesived from neighbors. In police court this morning Giles was sentenced to 60 days in jail and each of the other men given suspended sentences for a similar period. Chief Ernest T. Belden togtifled that pumereus complaints had been made to him in the past abeut the North Side gang’s carousing at the Giles shack, and he urged the esurt to take the necesssry staps to cloa® up the situation. Judge Maleme ¢e- cepted his recommendations aad im- Pposed the sentences. Edward J. Quinlan, appeinted as- sistant prosecuting stterney em May 1, made his debut in that capasity this morning, facing one of the bute ieat court seasions in recent months Arvested For Weed John Del Febero. an employs of Amos Mincinl of New Britain, came to Bristol for a week-ond visit and to make arrangements for the roe moval of his furniture to this eity. While here, he discovered a pile of approximately three cords of weed stacked at the corner of Park and Divinity streets and decided, accord- ing to the police, that it would be g0ood idea to store it in the back ard of his new home. He accerd. ingly loaded it on a truck and later unloaded it in the aforesaid Bdack yard, Later in the day, Fred Helming. local contractor and owner of the |wood. notified police headquarters that it was missing and an investi- gation was immediately atarted. Policeman Connelly, who was pa- trolling that section of the city, ticing the wood being moved, took down the registration number of the truck in the event it might preve valuable lateron. His hunch proved to be a good one and, as a result of it. he took Del Febero into custey at 3 o'clock last night. This morning when the case wab called before the prosecuting atter- ney, Helming decided not te pres the charge of theft againat Dwl Febero, and the case was nalled en payment of costs. Funeral of Wiimot M. Rates The funeral of Wilmot M. Bates of 48 Grove street. who died Baturdsy morning. was held at his late home at 1 o'clock this afternoon. - Rev. George Griffith conducted the sérv- lot in Westfleld, Mass. Mr. Bates was a native of Webt- field and had spent his entire lite there unmtil 10 years ago. when he came to Bristol to enter the employ of the New Departure Manufactur- ing company. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruth G. Bates; and o6ne l_o'n, Thomas O. Bates, both of this city. Funeral of Henry Stevenson Funeral services for J. Henry Ste- venson of Wolcott road. who died Friday afternoon following a shert illness with pneumonia, wers held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon at the funeral home of C. Funk and Son en Prospect street. Rev. P. E. Welfen- den officiated, and burial was in West cemetery. Bi-Weekly Bridge Party Another of the series of bi-wéek. ly auction bridge parties will be held at the Chippanee Country club on Wednesday afternoon. A lunch- eon will be served at 1 o'clock. The hostesses for the occasien are Mrs. T. C. D. Crow. Mrs. R. E. Clin- gan, Mrs. J. A. Ashwell and Mrs. Kenneth Beckwith. Spiritualists’ Meeting The 65th annual meeting of the Compounce Spiritualists’ association will be held on Wednesday. The bus-, iness meeting will open at 10:30 a. m.. at which time officers will be elected and the reports of the retirs ing officers submitted. At 11 a. m. a conference will be held and at 2 p. m. Mrs. Ellen Loveridge of Bridgeport will give messages and Mr. Myco of Torrington will lecture. Forestville Team Joses The Forestville baseball team eof the Bristol City league was defeated in Harwinton yesterday. $ to 2, in & hard fought game. A large delera-’ tion frem this city accompanied the team. West End Win First Gamé The West End A. C. baseball team won its first game in the City Baseball league at Muzzy Field Sat- urday afternoon at the expense of the Maple Ends. Tracy, pitching fer the winning team, proved invineible, allowing the boys from the nerth side but four hits while his mates were reaching Berg for eight safe (Continued on Page Eight) ST KNOW fces, and burial was in the family