New Britain herald., 1915-11-15
Marotti Wants Pardon.

AufOttl wants HarOOn.
 Claiming that his sentence was ex- cessive, considering the part he took in the crime, Donate Marotti, who IS serving a term in states prison Tor complicity in the abduction of Mrs. Margaret Mastro of this place, has petitioned the board of pardons for release. His request will be con- siGered at meeting to be held on December 18th.
 Testimony adduced at the trial showed that Marotti was the ring leader of the trio which lured Mrs. Mastro from her home here in March, 1912, taking her to Chicago where an attempt was made to force her to lead a life of shame.
 He was given an indeterminate sen- tenence of from one to ten years and was fined $1.000.
 He made a plea for pardon year ago but unfavorable action was taken on it by the board. States Att torney Alcorn having vigorously ob- jected to his release.
 Pumpkin Pie'' Night.
 The meeting of the Grange to be held tomorrow evening in it's hall on Pierce street will take the form of a pumpkin pie session and the fa- nous New England dessert will be served at the social which is to fol- low the business session.
 There will be program of enter tainment which will be presented un- der the direction of the lecturer.
 To Wed Thanksgiving Day.
 The Misses Smith delightfully."- en- Cof irl, home on West Main street in honor of Miss Dora Ellison of Forestville, to whom a miscellaneous shower was Miss Ellison is to be married on Thanksgiving Day to Claude K. Law renee of Forestville.
 Miss Ellison was presented with huge basket filled with pretty and useful gifts. Games and music were enjoyed and lunch was served.
 The dining room was tastefully decorated for the occasion. color scheme of white and green was effec- lively carried out throughout the house. A cake, representing the bridal loaf and surmounted with bride and groom, was among the ta- ble decorations. The favors were tiny white and green baskets filled with sweetmeats.
 "Vets'' To Be Entertained.
 Members of Newton Manross post, G. A. R. will go to New Britain, We'd nesday evening to attend the meeting of Stanley post Commander Gris- wold of Guilford with his staff will pay an official visit to the New Brit ain organization and the local vet erans have been invited to attend.
 Heretofore the local post has an- nually entertained the commander but this year there will be no official inspection of the organization. The post now has but few members and it's meetings are simly attended.
 Profits Over $50.
 Committees in charge of the food sale and fair given last Wednesday by Martha Sewing circle report that the profits from the undertaking will exceed $50. The money will be turned over to Martha Rebekah lodge.
 Members of the circle are we'll pleased with the results of the fair and they are appreciative of the as- sistant given by the townspeople in general
 Brief Items.
 M. o. Ryder and family returned today from Morris lake where they have been spending several months. They will reside on Maple street for the winter.
 MT. and Mrs. William Calmbac have returned from their honeymoon and have taken up their residence on East Main street. Mrs. M. P. Ryder and Mrs. E. D. Warfeld were the guests last week of | MT. and Mrs. E. l.. Stone of Wal | lingford, formerly of this place. Martha Rebekah lodge will hold regular meeting tonight in Odd Eel lows hall.
 Miss Ella Mayo has purchased the property on Washington street owned by Mrs. Clara Afford Case of Pasa- dena, Cal
 Miss Maude Ryder of Maple street spent Sunday as the guest of MT. and Mrs. E. E. Warfield of Hartford. Mrs. Mary Russell was the week end guest of her daughter, Mrs. Hen " Loomis of Bristol.
 The young peoples societies of the town joined in holding a union meet