New Britain herald., 1916-01-22

ious to have their town bear the odi- ous distinction of being responsible for the commitment to the poorhouse of an eighty-year- woman, the widow of a Civil War veteran, and a highly respected resident, is evidenced from the demands made on the selectmen by a number of citizens, following the announcement in the Herald or the proposed plan of sending Mrs. James Lloyd of Forestville avenue 10 the Town home in New Britain. The case has many pathetic features and it has attracted un1 ual attention. The selectmen now deCNre that while they have not decided what course they will follow they have entirely abandoned the idea of sending the woman to the almshouse and she will be allowed to end her long and use- ful career in peace and comfort.
 Efforts will be made to get some family in town to take care of her. the expense over her persion, a muni- ficent $3 a week to be borne by the town unless individuals or organiza- tions interested in her come to her rescue.
 An effort may also be made to get a bill introduced in congress increas- ing her pension to an amount more in accord with her needs.
 Foresters Anniversary. State officers and representatives of the various F. of A. courts in this vicinity have accepted invitations to attend the celebration of the six teenth anniversary of Court General Lawton, the Plainville branch of the Foresters, which will be held Mon day night in Grange hall. The com mittees in charge of the affair except that the anniversary will prove one of the most mem orable occasions in the history of the organization. They expect a large attendance and have made elaborate plans for the enter tainment of their guests.
 One of the features of the entertain ment will be a minstrel show. Mem bers of the troupe which will appear have been rehearsing for the past few weeks and they have prepared a pro- gram that should give entire satis- faction.
 There will also be brief addresses visitors who will extend greetings from their respective courts. A lunch will be served.
 Deserted By Wife
 Coming from London, Ontario, to press his suit for divorce from his wife, Ella H. Turner of Plainville, Samuel L. Futile, who said he is a resident of Canada, appeared before Judge J. F. Futile in the superior court yesterday afternoon and was granted an absolute decree after he explained that his spouse refused to live with him.
 Turner said he married his wife, whose maiden name was Moulthrop on January 9, 1892. They were then living in Wallingford. In 1911 he went to Canada, expecting her to fol- low. He exhibited a letter, bearing his wife's signature. the text of which he believed was prepared by a man with whom he had reason to believe his spouse was living He subse- quently wrote to her but received a reply in which he was asked not to bother her any further as she was satisfied to remain away from him. He claimed that up to that time he had supported her.
 Turner's wife, the court was told, is living near the Southington town line, where she is said to be house. keeper for a man named Hurlburt.
 At The Churches
 piscopal-Services will be held in the Church of Our Saviour Sunday at 1O:45 in the morning and o'clock in the evening. The rector, Rev. R. H. Burton, will occupy the pulpit
 egational-Rev. F. L. Grant, the pastor, will preach at the mo ming service Sunday on Contrary Winds"