New Britain herald., 1915-03-25


 q part of James J. Murphy's reign as a magnate, will be unable to report to tho Rochester team, which has his contract, in time for spring practice, tbe sheriff in charge of the jail :n North Attlcboro, Mass, having de- cided to keep him as his guest almost until the opening of the season. Clennon is serving term of sixty days for chicken stealing, according to information that has been received here. He is charged with appropri- ating two hens in Attleboro and de- spite his pleas of innocence, was fined Sl and costs and was sent to the jail Tor two months.
 Glennon is well known In Plainville, having lived here while he was a member of the New Britain team. While he was regarded as a fast third sacker, his actions off the ball field did not meet with the approval cf Manager Murphy. He was finally suspended for breaking into Murphy's cafe and treating his frIends to wine party at the expense of the owner. MT. Murphy refused to have the man arrested but he suspended him and held the salary due the ball to sser as payment for the balls he
 
 visit to the cafe.
 Glennon subsequently, hooked on with Rochester. He played a good game last season and is under con- tract 10 report for duty next month. Unless the Attleboro sheriff is a good enough fan to let him go "Bill' will probably be delayed in starting the warming up process.
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 Announcement has been made of the engagement of Harry Donahue and Miss Veronica Lyons. They are well known young people and have many friends in Plainvillc and vicin- ity.
 Miss Lyons is daughter of Mir and Mrs. Daniel Lyons, who moved here from Pennington few months ago. .+.H It is expected the wedding will take place on April 1f. Winners at Whist.
 Members of the grange and some of their friends held an enjoyable whist party in Grange hall last even ing. The first prize was won by ]. F. Newell and Mrs. T. A. Lyman. Mrs. Walter Calor and Mrs. George A. Hickok were second.
 The consolation award went to Mrs. Brown and Miss Bessie Loomis.
 Social Workers Make Appeal.
 The Social Welfare league, which was recently organized to work in conjunction with the sclcctmen and the Strong Fund commission in as sisting the poor and needy of the tow, has issued an appeal to the pub lie for contributions of any kind that will aid in giving relief and encour- agement to dependents. The league is soliciting clothing, floor covering, bed clothing and shoes of all kinds, sizes and condition, for men, women and children. The appeal states that the league will be grateful for any thing; it will even accept money. The members state they are in earnest and believe so thoroughly in what they are doing that their own hearts are in the work and they therefore appeal to the public's. Contributions of any kind left at the nome of Miss Anna J. Granniss. 55 Whiting street. will be cared for and distributed according to the best Knowledge and judgment of the league. ..-...
 Brief Items.
 MT. and Mrs F. P! Frisbie spent the day with friends in Avon It was MT. Frisbie's. birthday anniversary and he adopted this means of cele- brating the event
 Rev. w. P. Kilcoyne preached at Lenten services held in New Haven last evening. a".
 The Lawn club gave a successful dance last evening in the Town hall. Fifteen couples participated. Lynch s orchestra furnished the music.
 Sequassen lodge will hold a regu- lar meeting this evening in odd Eel lows hall
 Rev. J. w. Denton, pastor of the Advent Christian church. officiated at the funeral of Jessie E. Evans, whose body was brought here yesterday from Leominster, Mass, The services were held this afternoon at the chapel Mir. Evans at one time lived in this locality. Mrs. A. H. Dresser of this place is his sister.
 The Ladies Benevolent society of the Congregational church gave pleasing entertainment last evening in the church. The approaching marriage of Miss Pearl E1izabet Coons, daughter of MT and Mrs. w. F. Coons to Howard ! w. Smith of New Britain, is an ! nounced.