New Britain herald., 1916-02-09

deputy Del1eVe that the only clue given the authorities to work on is of but little use and unless the police stum- ble on evidence through chance it is unlikely that there will be any arrests. By expending considerable money for the employment of detectives to work us the case, the medical exam iner believes there would be a pos sible chance of getting sufficient evil dence to warrant a prosecution. 9th erwise action by the authorities is practically useless.
 Plainville has had number of in fanticide cases during the past few years and the cuIprits always escaped the punishment which the law pro- vides It is likely that the latest discovery will take it's place with other seven day wonders and will soon pass into oblivion.
 Judgment for Bank.
 Judgment for the New Britain Na- tional bank in it's suit against F. D. and J. A. Gridley of this place, was entered in the court of common pleas yesterday. The plaintiff was given damages of $5OS.28 and is also en- titled to recover costs of $31.O5.
 The action was brought as a result of a disagreement over note made out by F. D. Gridley and endorsed by J. A. Gridley. Both the maker and endOrSer were sued by the bank to recover the loss.
 Funeral Of Mrs. Morse.
 Members of the Congregational church were well represented at the funeral of Mrs Mary Morse held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from her home on Broad street, Mrs. Morse was the oldest member of the church, having joined over seventy years ago.
 The services were conducted at the house, Rev. F. l.. Grant, pastor of the church, officiating. Interment was in West cemetery.
 Death of Mrs. Fuchs.
 Mrs. Frederick Fuchs, a well known German resident, died last night it her home on East street after an ill., ness of but a few days. She was taken sick with the grip last week. She also suffered from heart trouble and the com mplication caused her death. Her illness was not regarded serious by her friends, and her passing was a big surprise and shock to them.
 Besides her husband, who is a gate tender for the railroad in Forestville Mrs. Fuchs leaves a daughter, Mrs Lottle Benson, and a son, William. She also is survived by a step daughter Miss Barbara Fuchs. The funeral will probably be held Saturday after- noon.
 Griffin Hearing Tomorrow.
 Some sensational testimony is ex- pected to be presented in court to- morrow afternoon when Burton S. Griffin is arraigned before Justice A. II. Condeu on charges preferred against him by his sister, Mrs Alice Gum. Griffin will be defended by At tOrney P. F. McDonough, and several of his friends have volunteered to go his good character.
 The state is seemingly depending largely, if not entirely, on the test imOny of the woman.
 Certain young men who are at present absent from town, left, it is believed, through fear that they might be called upon to testify for the de- fenSe.
 But Two More Meetings.
 But two more meetings of the re- lief board for hearing appeals of prop erty owners dissatisfied with the re- port of the assessors are scheduled the members planning to be in ses- sion next Saturday and again on Feb ruary Fl. The number of complaints would not indicate that there will be demand for additional sittings
 The work of the assessors appar~ ently is approved by the townspeo- pie in general. The appeals that have already been received do not involve any large amounts. and if all of them should be granted the grand list total would be reduced but little.
 Even those who complained do not look for any slicing of consequenca by the relief board when it's report IS prepared.
 Brief Itcms
 The condition of Edward E. Aspin- wall, who is seriously ill with pneumo- mia at his home on Washington street. was reported today to be practically unchanged.
 number of young ladies have made arrangements for a leap year whist and dance to be held tomorrow evening in Grange hall.
 Plainville will be well represented at the valentine party to be given ,n Forestville Monday evening by the A. o. H., several from here having made plans to attend.
 The w. C. T. U. will meet Fridav afternoon at o'clock at the home o. Mrs. H. V. Harris on Bicycle street
 Just to convince you that our prices are lower than those charged else where, we are offering this week in connection with our annual clearance