New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-15
Loren Graham Before Court Today
for Failing TO SuppjTt Family.
court LENI5NI in DRUNK CASES
Accused Agrees to Furnish Bond, EN-
pressing Willingness TO Pay 81 II
Town HalI-Iricr Items.
Town Hall-BTiCf ItCI

Acting under instructions from
chief Esan OF the state police depart
ment. Deputy Sheriff James McCabe
of Southington this morning brought
before Justice \. II. Condell, Loren
Graham of Utica. n. Y, for whom Il
warrant for n-support had been is
sued. The papers were issued through
states Attorney Alcorn. who was pre-
pared to have the accused Xtraditcd
should he refuse to return voluntarily
to the jurisdiction of the Connecticut
courts. The young man came willingly
however, and he has been ut liberty
on bonds since Saturday.
Sclectman johnson arranged to
nave Attorney James T. Mather of
Bristol appear to assist in the prose-
cutlon but relatives of Graham pro-
tested that this procedure would en-
tan an unnecessary expense and that
a satisfactory settlement could be ar
ranged for through Grand Juror S. $.
Gwillim. The suggestion was adopted
and MI Mather was advised that it
would be unnecessary for him to ap
pear.
Graham and his young wife had
not been getting along together and
some time ago they separated the hus-
band going to Utica where he has
since been regularly employed.
The case was settled sh ortly before
noon, the accused agreeing to furnish
pond Of $500 to insure the weekly
payment of 81 towards the support of
his wife and child for a period of six
months.
Justice Condell and Prosecutor
Gwillim were both inclined to show
lenlency in the cases of James II. CAT
ferty and Frank D. Morgan. who were
arraigned on intoxication charges.
The men were arrested last night by
Officer Philip Marine, who found
them in an intoxicated condition near
the railroad crossing. Cafferty was
helplaSsly drunk and waa lying on the
tracks when arrested. Morgan was al
so IN the last stage of intoxication.
Both entered pleas of guilty Nor
gan is now employed in Bridgeport
He came here Saturday to see some
friends and the celebrating of his re-
turn was responsible for the "souse"
party Morgan denied that he bought
the liquor yesterday, explaining that
ne had secured a supply before the sd
looms closed Saturday night
Cafferty also frankly admitted his
guilt and promised to do better if Civ
en- another chance.
The court imposed fine of 81 in
each case. renting the costs of both.
the justice and prosecutor, both Of
whom agreed to serve without pay
Program For Concert.
The program for the concert IN no |
given In the Town hall tomorrow night |
IN connection with the lecture by Rev.
James Barrett of Hartford, who is to |
speak on st. Patricll's day under the |
auspices OF the Church of Our Lady of |
mercy. was announced today. The |
concert Will be given by the church |
cholr under the direction of Miss
Dalsy Prior. For the occasion the |
cholf Will be augm ented by out-of- J
town talent. For the past few weeks
t ne soloists and chorus have been re-
hearsing faithfully for the affair and
the concert gives promise of being one
OF the seasons musical treats.
rather Barrett, the speaker of tho
evening, is one of the best lecturers
IN the state. He is an orator of
marked ability and his services are in
great demand when affairs of tb;r
character are being arrangad
HIS subject tomorrow night will be
appropriate for the season. The
speaker will be introduced by Rev.
Il. II. Walsh, pastor of the local
church.
The program follows:
Opening chorus-"Come Back to
Erin"
Solo-~"W Wearing of the Green" Mrs.
VI. It. Cream. New Britain
Solo Nj cushla," James Donahue,
Bristol.
Solos-''The Rosary and "Arother
Machree,' Miss Loda DeMars. New
Britain
Recitation-Vincent GIynn. Plain
lille.
Solo-"I Heear You Calling Me-"
Miss Mae Mccain, Bristol.
Ir1o-lrish Melodies, Paul HAYES
William Hayes, William Cunningham.
Lecture-Rev. James Barrett.
Duct Somewhere n Voice Is Call
ng'--Miss Josephine and Helen
'rior.
Solo-''A Little Bit of Heaven Sure
They Call 1t Ireland" William Nor /
on, Bristol.
solo--"The Ould Plaid Shawl" I
,lrs. NJ. IT. Cream.
Solo and quartet-'In Old Ireland {
Where the River kenmare Flows"
Iincent McAulife, William Hayes, s
'aul Hayes and William Cunningham. s
Closing chorus--IrSh Airs medley.
To Attend Meeting. {
While he declined to either con- {
rm or deny the report that he had
ecn given authority to officially rep
csont George Nj. Cameron, owner of n
ne New Haven baseball team, at the | a
noetlnS of the Eastern association to h
% held tomorrow in Hartford, James