New Britain herald., 1915-09-18

with Wren, when suddenly the latter tripped him. Bradley then hand cuffed Wren. The prisoner testified that he was working at the fair and experienced difficulty in getting his ticket exchanged for a button. He was trying to convince the doorman to admit him, when arrested. He admitted trying to get away. The charge of drunkenness was dismissed and Wren was fined $10 and costs for resistance.
 Boy Assaulted.
 The second case was that of Daniel Cronin of New Britain, who was charged with assaulting John Maher 15, also of New Britain. Harry Mount a special officer at the Fair Grounds made the arrest He said that he was stationed near the entrance, when he saw Cronin run across the street and catch >Maher, who was getting off the trolley car. Cronin proceeded to mop the street with Maher,' &C., cording to the officer.
 Maher testified that he was getting Off the car when Cronin grabbed him and shook him up, saying: Il ought to cut you in two, and leave you Edwin Hubbard and Lloyd, Carter also testified to seeing the affair, which they characterized as most brutal.
 Cronin took the stand and said that Maher is one of crowd of Trough necks," who have been pes- tering him for some time. He claimed Maher called him a vile name. He disclaimed trying to hurt the boy, merely wishing to "chastise" him. Prosecutor Gibney, in summing up said that Cronin is a hard working man and asked the court for leniency. Judge Griswold warned Cronin about taking the law in his own hands and assessed a fine of S7 and costs. ] Steals Produce.
 Mrs. Charles Hospian, her daughter, i Mrs. Harry Badoovian and her son-in- law, Harry, were charged with the l theft of produce, valued at $3, from ] the Berlin Agricultural society. All 1 denied the charges, claiming that it was done unintentionally. J. G. flaw ! ley, superintendent of the vegetable display at the grounds said he sold some produce to Mrs. Hospian but on 1 looking at her basket later he saw 1 that she had more than she bought 1 He was going to sell some celery and 1 upon looking for it was surprised to ] find it gone. Later it was found in the woman's basket.
 Mrs, Hospian said that she bought some produce and left it at the coun- 1 ter until her return. She sent her daughter after it and the latter thought that the celery belonged to them. Prosecutor Gibney said that ali three were carrying baskets all evening and that he saw the woman pass different things to her daughter and son-in-law. He said the goods intrinsic value was small but he thought an example should be made of them. When arrested the woman remarked that as she was a property owner in New Britain she could not be taken into custody. Judge Griswold found all three guilty and levied a fine of s7 and costs in each case.
 The final case was that of Erward Heath, charged with theft of two pieces of canvas. At first he pleaded not guilty but later changed it to guilty. He started to justify himself and made matters worse.' He was fined s7 and costs
 Berlin Congregational Church.
 Divine Blessing in the East Wind" l will be the subject upon which Pcv. Samuel A. Fisle, pastor of the Ber- l lin Congregational church, will preach at the morning worship at the church 1 at 10:45 o'clock.
 l The Sunday school classes will con- Vene at noon.
 l May Skinner will be leader at the