New Britain herald., 1914-08-03

and the o1Hcer round him SatuTudJ night again under the influence Prosecutor Norton recommended 1 jail sentence which the court accepted. Brother of E. D. Spelman. Mark F. Spelman of Forestville, who died Saturday at his home in that village, was well known in Plain vile where news of his passing was received with genuine regret by a number of people. He was a brother of E. D. Spelman of Whiting street and had several friends here. MT. Spelman was born in East Granville, Mass, in 1882. His fun eral was held this afternoon at o'clock from his home. Rev. H. s. Still conducted the services Inter- ment was in Forestville cemetery. Camp Meeting Closes. The annual camp meeting of the Methodists of this section which has been in progress at the camp grounds for the past ten days was brought to a successful close this morning. The love feast and closing rally, which mark the conclusion of the meetings, were held in the auditorium, Rev. Elmer A. Dent of New Haven, the dis trict superintendent, presiding. There was a large attendance.
 Dr. Dent gave an interesting talk after the service. He stated that this years session was the most suc- cessful in the history of the associa- tion and that the organization is now in splendid shape. Financially the association is well off, having a good balance on hand after paying all it's debts.
 Yesterdays session drew remark ably large crowd to the grounds and the parking space for autos and teams was taxed to it's utmost capacity.
 Many of the Methodists left the grounds this afternoon for their re- spective homes. but several will stay in their cottages until fall.
 Gave One Hit and Lost.
 Although he allowed but one hit, Pitcher Burroughs of the local base ball team had to chalk down yes terday's game with the Annex of New Britain as defeat, the visitors hav- ing scored two runs while the Plain vile nine failed to send a man around the circuit The local boy pitched a remarkable game and should have been a winner The visitors also played exceptionally good ball.
 Over two hundred people witnessed the game, which was played at Wood ford's field, and gave the players much encouragement as we'll as contribut- ing liberally when the hat was passed.
 Leave for Conference.
 Rev. F. l.. Grant, pastor of the Congregational church and s. P. Will Hams left this morning for the Isle of Shoals where they will attend a ten-day conference of the New Eng land Congregationalists.
 After the conference MT. Grant will go with his family to Windsor Hills, where they will spend the balance of the month, returning to Plainville about September 1.
 May Postpone Homecoming.
 Local people have received souve- mir cards from Mrs. Jennie Coleman of this place who is visiting with rel atives in England Mrs. Coleman had planned to sail for home next week. but it is believed the Euro pean conflict which has caused prac- tically a complete suspension of trans Atlantic traffic will force her to remain on the continent for an indefinite per- iod.
 John Deuse, who is staying at the home of E. D. Warfield, is worried about his parents, MT. and Mrs. John Deuse of Forestville, who had made arrangements to sail from England Cor this country on August 10. They have been visiting friends in Europe and will probably have to delay their homecoming for some time.
 Brief Items.
 Mrs. Hiram Lowry of West Main street is visiting with friends in New ington.
 L. E. Jillson of East Hartford spent Sunday in town as the guest of his sister, Mrs. George Spencer.
 William Strung, the actor, who is spending the summer at his home here was taken to the Hartford hos pital Saturday for treatment.
 Negotiations are in progress for the sale of a house and lot on Pierce street owned by Edward Conlon to Frank Pittinato and Louis Conforti.
 Martha Rebekah lodge will hold a | regular meeting this evening in Odd | Fellows hall.
 Mrs Henry Charter and daughter ! are spending two weeks at Walnut Beach, Milford.
 Md and Mrs. William Eaton spent the weekend with friends at Leverett, Mass.
 Mrs Walter Calor of West Main l street is visiting her mother in Flush ing, L. I.
 Now is the time to get your fur mace cleaned and repaired for the winter. If you need Q new heater, see