New Britain herald., 1915-11-24

number of other relatives and it was said today that they propose to car ry the case to the superior court. The Coughlins are also insistent that the decision of the administrator stand, and unless there Is a compromise the estate will have to pay lawyers and court fees, perhaps to an extent even larger than the bills in question, be- fore the final settlement can be made.
 Relatives who were anticipating slice of the Coughlin wealth as a Christmas gift now fear that they will have to continue to wait for their share of his fortune.
 Fined for Drunkenness.
 Charles Griffin of Hartford, arrested yesterday morning by Constable Downing, was fined $1 and costs for intoxication last evening by Justice E. P. Prior. The man was found on the sidewalk on West Main street in a helpless condition and was so drunk that he couldn't tell his name.
 Tn court he revealed his identity and explained that he was on his way from Hartford to Bristol to work. He was making the trip by team. In New Britain he visited one of the sa- looms, he said, and had a few drinks They had an unexpected effect and when he got as far as Plainville he 'faded' and fell from the carriage. He had a good reputation and Jus tice Prior was inclined to be lenient with him.
 "The Newspaper Game.
 John J. Daly, editor of the Herald, gave an informal talk before the Holy Name society of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy at a social session held last evening In Grange hall. Mr. DaIy's address concerned the growth of the newspaper since the Civil War. The speaker also related some interesting experiences in the lives of reporters in cities, and gave some personal "reminiscences that proved en- tertaining.
 There were brief talks by Rev. H T. Walsh and Rev. w. P. Ki1coyne and musical program furnished by the Holy Name chorus. The young men rendered @ number of selections in most pleasing fashion and gener- ously responded with encores.
 Rivers Wants Compensation.
 Frank Rivers Of Pennington ave- nue is planning to seek compensa- ton from C. s. Mason of Pennington for injuries which he sustained a few weeks ago while in the latter'S em- ploy. Rivers was unloading goods from a wagon when a box fell on him, injuring his chest. He was at tended by pr. J. c. Tanner.
 It is understood that the Aetna In surance company through which MT. Mason is protected from claims un- der the employers liability act, will dispute any bill for compensation for | MT. Rivers on the grounds that he | went to work within ten days after l the accident They will advance the claim that he delivered vegetables about town five days after he was hurt.
 Chicken Thieves Busy.
 Chicken thieves are reported to be very active around town and the own CTS of henneries are putting extra ocks on their coops. Raids have been made in several yards during the past week and some choice birds have dis appeared from their usual haunts.
 A Broad street resident reported to- lay that twenty-seven birds were aken from his hennery Monday night.
 Brief Items.
 | rom Laurelton Hall, Milford to spend he Thanksgiving recess with her par ,nts, MT. and Mrs. J. J. Murphy of Whiting street.
 Holy Communion will be celebrated morning at 10 o'clock n the Church of Our Saviour.
 A union Thanksgiving service will oe held tonight at 7:45 in the Bap- ist church. The sermon will be given ,y the pastor, Rev. J. c. Ward.
 Merton Lamb is home from Lima, '. Y to attend the funeral of his incle. A. F. Boynton.
 Mrs. Green of Brooklyn, N. Y, who las been visiting Mrs. Frederick Fuch # East street, returned to her home Oddy. The state police have agreed to in estigate the death of Arnold Duffy of Bristol, whose body was found in the Ioods in East Bristol under circum tances which caused the medical ex-