New Britain herald., 1914-08-10

married but divorced. He had most pleasing personality and his compan- ionable manner won him host of friends here.
 Two brothers, Frank R. and Henry Strung survive him. Otto A. Strung, of Bristol, the we'll known contractor, who died some time ago, was also a brother.
 May Be Stranded in Belgium.
 Friends of Mrs. Herbert A. Eaton of this place are becoming more con- cerned daily over their inability to get in communication with her or to learn something definite as to her predicament She has been in Eu- rope for the past two months and while she was expected home this week, it is feared that she is among the Americans stranded on the conti- nent as a result of the war.
 Postal cards received from her Sat- urday bear the postmark of Antwerp, Belgium. She makes no mention of any trouble and evidently was mak- ing arrangements to return home when the country was plunged into war with Germany. As she is not far from stricken Licge, it is doubtful if she will be able to get home at this
 
 time.
 Claims Sheriffs Were Paid.
 The citizens committee appointed two years ago to take measures to prevent the playing of commercial ized baseball on Sundays at the Elec- tric field issued a statement today contradicting a report in circulation for some time to the effect that the sheriffs who were called upon to compel obeyance of the law had not been compensated for their services and consequently were not particu- lariy enthusiastic over doing any additional work for local people. The committee claims that the officers were paid in full when their work was performed.
 Members of the committee were well pleased today over the success of their efforts in getting Owner Scinski of the New Britain team to cancel the game scheduled for yes- terday afternoon and they believe that his action means that there will be no attempts at Sunday baseball this season, at least. The opposition had arranged to have sheriffs at the field yesterday to stop the game and place the players under arrest but when the management of the team was advised of the plans the game was called off.
 Celebrate Golden Wedding.
 Several congratulatory messages were sent from here to MT. and Mrs. Charles Weed, who are today cele- brating the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding. The event is being c1,rvrx The couple formerly lived in Plain vile, where they are well and favor ably known. MT. Weed was one of the towns prominent citizens and for sev- eral years had charge of the lumber yard now conducted by H. c. Thomp- son.
 Both MT. Weed and his wife are in good health and are as active as many people much younger They were married in Hartford on August 10, 1864. For time after their wed- ding they lived in Granby, subse- quently coming to Plainville, where they resided for long time. They have been in Sinsbury for the past two years.
 MT. Weed is seventy-three years old and his wife has passed the seventieth milestone in life's journey.
 The couple have six children. Ed ward S. Weed of Simsbury: Mrs Charles Hartson of Camden, N. J.; Mrs. William Rorrison of Mountain Home, Idaho: Harry l.. Weed of Dov- CT, N H.; Maurice F. Weed of San Francisco, Cal, and James T. Weed of Idaho.
 Local Team Defeated.
 The Moose baseball team of New Britain scored a shut-out in the game at Woodfords field yesterday after neon with the Plainville A. c. The visitors yielded the kalsomine brush in skillful manner. completely out playing the local nine. Prior's three base hit was the only good clout made by the locals off the visiting pitchers delivery.
 Burgess opened the game for the local nine but after the Moose boys had scored four runs he was taken out Cunningham substituted and the visi- tors strengthened his slants for two runs, the game finishing with a 6 to score
 Teams from the Hose company fur rlshed the attraction at the grounds in the morning, the aggregation cap- tained by Smith gaining a victory over the Skinner nine by a score of 12 to '. Foreman Sullivan's batting and the base running of A. J. Bor- deau, who stole second when all sacks were Vccupied were features of the game.
 Mrs. Baker Very III.
 Mrs Everett Baker of Denver, Col, l who is visiting here with her daughter, | Miss Minnie Baker, is i'll with pneu- | monia at the Maplehurst on West | Main street and is said to be in a | critical condition. A trained nurse | is in attendance.