New Britain herald., 1915-11-22

his nights were spent in 8 chair where he slumbered but little.
 MT. Boynton was a member ol Frederick lodge, A. F. and A. M., ana was also affiliated with the Business and Improvement association. He was 8 member of the Methodist church and for years was prominent in It's activities. In politics he was a re- publican and while he always took a great interest in civic affairs he con- sistently refused to run for office, pre- ferring to remain in the rank and file of the voters. He was a loyal friend and valuable citizen, whose loss will be felt by the community for some time.
 He leaves his widow and brother, the latter living in Boston.
 To Honor Wife's Memory.
 George H. Norton of Worcester, Mass formerly of this town, mas pre- sented to the Congregational church tower clock as a memorial to ms Wife and mother. Announcement or the glft was made at the services yesterday oy the pastor, Rev. F. l." Grant The memorial has already been purchased and will be installed in the tower of 
 be arranged for.
 Mir Norton is son of John Calvin Norton. one of the towns oldest resi- dents, and popularly known as Plain villes grand old man. His wife, re- gently deceased, was a daughter of B. F. TomlinsOn, for years postmaster here She was member of the Con- gregationa1 church. MT. Nortons mother was also prominent in church activities during her life.
 Struck by Trolley Car.
 Joseph Lis of Southington was seri- ously, although not fatally injured Saturday night, when he was run down by trolley car near Lazy Lane. Lis was walking along the highway on his way home at the time of the accident It is said that he stepped in the path of the car when it was but a few feet from him and the motorman could not apply the brakes in time to avert the accident. He was removed to his home where medical attention was given him. His condi- tion today was reported to be such that relatives expected to have him taken to the Meriden hospital before night
 Bills Against Estate Paid.
 PrOV1O10G a IdVOrdDIo ueCISlOH AS given tomorrow by Judge Newell on the application for a settlement or the account of the administrator on the estate of Patrick Coughlin, James Grey. who serves in that capacity, an- nounces today that petition will be presented at once for the distribution of the eccentric bachelors wealth.
 After months of litigation over claims against the estate, the admins trator states that all bills that have been presented have been satisfactorily settled, and there is apparently no reason to further the delay of dividing the property.
 The administrator account will be considered in the probate court in Bristol tomorro and unless there IS objection, the matter of distributing nearly $7O,OOO owned by Coughlin, will then be taken up, Twenty nieces and nephews will share in the distri- button of the estate.
 Negro Singers to Entertain. Entertainers from the famous Tus- kegee institute will give a concert in the Congregational church Saturday night for the benefit of the negro col lege founded and developed in it's present strength by Booker T. Wash lngton. The singers are musicians of very high class and their entertain ment is said to be above the ordinary. The program will consist of planta- ton songs and instrumental numb bers.
 Tuskegee institute is a non-denom- national college and members of all the churches are interested in it's wei fare. The public is invited to at tend the concert. No admission fec will be charged, the negroes depend ing on voluntary contributions at the collection for the financial success of the entertainment.
 Brief Items.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Roberts spent the week end in Hartford with friends. MT. Roberts mother Is a pastient at the Hartford hospital where she is receiving treatment for a broken leg, the result of a fall at her home in Glastonbury a few days ago.
 J. Arthur Lynch has started work l on his new dwelling house on Whit l ing street.
 Martha Rebekah lodge will have a | public whist this evening in Odd Eel l lows hall.
 Mrs Mary Russell of Park street | spent the weekend as the guest of | friends in New Britain. Galloway runabout.
 William Bailey has moved his fam ily from Maple street to the Lynch house on Whiting street.
 Dr. Raymond Moody of Middle