New Britain herald., 1915-05-26

ton will have monopoly on the busi- ness.
 Pierson Auto Kills Boy.
 Freed of responsibility fer the killv ing of three-years-old Kenneth O. Doolittle of New Haven, who was run down and fatally injured by an auto mobile, owned and driven by Martin F. Pierson of Bristol, the senator re- turned to his home last evening, com pletely unnerved by the accident. While he was held blamelcss for the fatality, Senator Pierson was visibly affected by the child's death.
 The Doolittle boy was crossing the street near his home when the Pier son roadster, travelling at the rate of about twenty miles an hour, accord ing to the owner, came into view. Senator Pierson saw the child and slowed down to perVit him to get by The little fellow had passed the path of the machine when he became confused and ran back in front of the car. He was struck by the mud guard and his neck was broken. Death was almost instantaneous.
 Senator Piersons story as told to
 
 ated by witnesses to the accident and he was permitted to return to his home. It is said the coroner's re- port will exonerate him of any blame.
 Beautiful Floral Tributes.
 Numerous floral pieces, giving mute testimony to the esteem in which Isaac B. Trumbull of Bridgeport was held by his friends, were conspic- uous at the funeral of the unfortu- nate young manufacturer, held yes- terday afternoon at his home. Plain vile friends who attended the ser vices reported that the floral display was the largest and most beautiful they had ever seen.
 Included in the floral offerings was a replica of an electric switch sent by the employees of the Connecticut Electric Manufacturing company. This piece was over six feet high. It was made of pink and white roses. A large broken wheel. made of flowers, was the tribute from the employees of the TrumbuIl Cycle Car company. There was also huge wreath, bear ing on one side the trade mark of the Connecticut Electric company and on the other the cycle, car design. Emp ployes in the office of the two companies in which MT. Trumbull was interested were responsible for this contribution.
 The funeral cortege, in which were many automobiles, was one of the largest seen in Bridgeport in years. The pail bearers were selected from among MT. Trumbulls most intimate friends. They were Herbert Corwin and Robert Adams of Bridgeport, Jos- eph Vince of New York, John Ner- rima of Hartford, George Watts of Norwich and Howard Dissell of Ban tam.
 Dent Quits Hardware Co.
 William J. Dent yesterday rendered his resignation as president and manager of the Plainville Hardware company. MT. Dent, it is understood, proposes to sever all connections with the concern. He has not announced his plans for the future.
 Associated with him in the bus mess are Minton A. Norton, Fred | erick S. Spencer and Edward P. Prior | MT. Dents successor has not as yet l been chosen.
 Brief Items.
 The W. c. T. U. will meet Friday
  Grant on West Main street. Re-. ports from the county convention. held in the Methodist church here last | Wednesday. will be presented.
 John s. Larson started the repaint- ing of the town building yesterday. While he has the contract for the exterior only, it is expected that the selectmen will also order some new decorations for the interior
 The grange hall has been engaged for Friday, June Il, by number of local young people who plan to give 8 dance on that evening
 A meeting of Sequassen lodge will be held tomorrow evening in Odd Fel- lows hall.
 Town Clerk R. c. Usher and John H. Trumbull left this afternoon for Maine where they will spend several lays. Judge George R. Byington has ar .anged for a hearing in the probate ,ourt Saturday on the application of w. C. Hart for a settlement of his account as administration on the es- ate of Ethel M. Hart. A prayer service will be held this evening in the Methodist church. Another Phase of the Manhood of Jesus" will be the topic. TO RENT-Tenement, six rooms, modern improvements, corner West Main and Washington streets. h. quire M. A. Norton. 5-24-d3 about fifteen to help with homework and care of child ren. R. D ST Plainvi1le 5-26-6dx FINAL GENERAL HEARINGS.