New Britain herald., 1914-07-23

case ana to learn SOmetnlnS reSdTu- ing conditions at the Pueliese home as told of by neighbors of the family
 Veterans at Camp Grounds.
 Civil war veterans and members of the Women's Relief Corps from all parts of the state gathered here to- day to attend the exercises held at the camp grounds in connection With the annual observance of association day. Prominent at the gathering were Frederick V. Streeter of New Britain, commander of the state department of the G. A. R., and Mrs. Alice c. Whitehead, state president of the W. R c.
 There was a steady stream of au- tos and other conveyances on the road to the grounds all morning and by noon it was estimated that there were several hundred people in the camp.
 An interesting program was given during the day. The exercises opened at sunrise with the raising and salut- ing of the flag. A concert was given by Swanstons orchestra at 930 and shortly after 10 o'clock Rev. Elmer A. Dent, D. D., of New Haven, de- livered an address in which he well comed the visitors. Commander Streeter and Mrs. Whitehead gave speeches during the morning and there were also recitations and vocal selections. Rations were served at noon, the officers of the state depart ments and other prominent guests being entertained by the local ladies.
 The afternoon was given up to a business meeting of the veterans as- sociation, war time "reminiscences by the old soldiers, recitations and mu- sic and an address by Horace B. Cheney, the latter a feature of the session.
 The meeting closed with a parade around the grounds, all the visitors taking part.
 Camp Meeting Tomorrow.
 The forty-ninth annual session of the Methodist camp meeting associa- tion will open tomorrow at the camp grounds, Rev. Elmer A. Dent of New Haven, superintendent of the church in this district, presiding. This will be Dr. Dents first year at the grounds as superintendent.
 During the session music will be furnished by the Wesleyan gospel team, Harry K. Miller and Rollin H. Futile. MT. Miller will conduct evan gelistic services every evening. There will be a musical program each night.
 Sunday school classes and Epworth leaguers will hold daily sessions and sunrise services will be held every morning, s. S. Sands of New Haven, leading The meetings will not be concluded until August 8. r.
 Forestville Cop Clubbed.
 The local officers received notice today to be on the lookout for Ar thur Gousher- who is wanted by the police of Bristol for his alleged con- nection with the assault on James Rourke, a Forestville policeman. com mitted last night.
 According to the authorities, Rourke attempted to arrest Gousher and Mike Solski for drunkenness and breach of the peace. They wrest1ed with him finally getting his club, with which he was so badly beaten that he had to be taken to the emergency hospital in the Bristol police station for treatment During the melee the officer fired several shots, none of which took effect.
 Solski was subsequently, captured but Gousher made a getaway. |
 Brief Items.
 Sequassen lodge will hold a regu- lar meeting this evening in Odd Fell lows hall.
 The condition of Miss Anna Dona- hue of Railroad avenue, who had a severe attack of heart trouble Tues day evening, was reported to be more favora ble today.
 Miss Alice and Charles and James Mccall of Meals Court have gone to Bellows Falls, Vt, where they will spend the balance of the summer with their aunt.
 Mrs. w. J. Dent of Railroad avenue is entertaining her aunt, Mrs. Mary Cannon and daughter of Syracuse, N. Y.
 Mayor James Cray of Bristol has retained Attorney Canty to defend the suit brought against the estate of Patrick Coughlin of which he is ad-