New Britain herald., 1916-12-07

tional developments when seen bv A. Herald man.
 Before making any definite state ment as to source of the epidemic, the health officer is awaiting reports or analysis of water taken from wells on Southington farms and the inves- tigation of the dairy commissioner and Chairman Black of the state board of health.
 In Justice to Lyman H. Burt, pr. Black has stated that the evidence gathered by the authorities has not shown conclusively that the disease was contra cted from milk sold by him. At least there is no information yet obtained to prove that he had de- livered contaminated milk. The sug- gestion of Dr. Black and Health Off, cer Bull that he discontinue deliver ing temporarily was simply made as a precaution, while the investigation Is in progress MT. Burt expressed 8 willingness to do this and both physi- clans have readily shown an appre- citation of his cooperation in their eff forts to stamp out the disease.
 The condition of Lloyd Edwards, one of the victims of the epidemic was reported today to be very critical. Mary Pettinato is also dangerously i'll. The other patients are reported to be very sick but in all cases it will be several days before the doctors will be able to tell the probable out come.
 Louis Confortis daughter, who is ill at her home on Pierce street, is suffering from bronchial pneumonia, and shows no symptoms of typhoid fever, according to Dr. J. c. Tanner, the attending physician. The child's condition was reported to be much improved today and her recovery is expected.
 More COntagion.
 A case of scarlet fever in the Green family on Bicycle street was reported to Health Officer Bull yesterday and the house in which the patient lives was placed under quarantine. /
 The patients condition Is not re- garded as very serious.
 Sent to State Farm.
 Charles Kingsbury of this place, was sentenced to the state farm for inebriates by Judge Webb in the su- perior court yesterday. Kingsbury had been bound over from Plainville as a common drunkard. When first arraigned in Hartford he entered plea of not guilty but changed his mind after counsel had been appoint ed for him. Kingsbury has been in court here on a number of occasions
 Burdette Elliott of New Britain, charged with committing an indecent assault in Plainville. pleaded guilty and will probably be sentenced late today.
 Basketball Tonight
 What is expected to be one of the fastest games of the season will be played tonight in the Town hall when the basketball team representing the Plainville Young Mems club will meet the Forestville quintet. There is con- siderable rivalry between the two teams and lively game is anticipated. The Forestvtlle five defeated the local bows twice last season and the Plain vile quintet will seek it's revenge to- night.
 The preliminary game will be be- tween the juvenile team and quintet from the New Britain Y. M. c. A.
 Brief Items.
 The Ladies' Benevolent society of the Congregational church gave most successful Christmas sale yes- terday. In the evening they offered a pleasing program of entertainment, which was greatly enjoyed by large audience.
 Seuuassen lodge will have a regular meeting tonight in Odd Fellows haE.
 Emmons J. Gridley has purchased a. new Vim car and will go into the trucking business.