New Britain herald., 1916-06-09
PlainVilIe News SETTLE CLAIM FOR
 MEDICAL EXPENSES Insurance People Reimburse Town
 for Constable DaVid'S Bills COY. H0LC0MB AT FUNERAL

sonaI Friend of Judge ~Neal-Ex-
 pect Public Bequests-First Return From Compensation Insurance. Admitting it's liability for injuries sustained by police officers during the performance of duty, the Aetna Life Insurance company has settled with the town for the claim presented by the selectmen for medical attendance for Constable Henry David, who was stabbed while attempting to arrest two Italians several weeks ago. The company forwarded a check for $22, the amount expended by the town for doctor and hospital charges for the officer. Had the constable been un- able to work for more than ten days after he was wounded the company would have paid the usual compen- sation called for by the employers liability act, according to the infOr- nation given by it's representatives.
 The settlement is the first return the town has received for insurance under the law. It has insured all employees, including school teachers, fremen and constables and is fully protected in case any of them are injured.
 There was some question as to whether the company would recog- nize a claim in Constable Davids case owing to the fact that when he attem pted to make the arrests he was not on duty. The constables have no regular time for their work and as they depend on fees from arrests for their compensation, except in cases where the selectmen assign them to patrol the center, and there was some doubt here as to whether the com pany would admit it's liability only in cases where it could be shown that the constables were performing cer- tain duties under instructions from the officials.
 The settlement of the claim in David's case indicates that the con- stables are protected at all times.
 Governor at Funeral
 With Governor Marcus H. Holcomb and a number of other prominent reople in addition to local friends in attendance, the funeral of Frank s. Neal was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from his residence on East Main street Members of Frederick lodge. A. F. and A. M. and represen-
 
 Templars were also present. Cover nor Holcomb was a personal friend of Judge Neal for a great many years and the states chief executive came here to pay his respects to his memory
 That Judge Neal had many friends and admirers was indicated by the numerous floral tributes which literally buried the casket There were flowers from business and lodge associates and many personal friends.
 The services at the house were con- ducted by Rev. R. H. Burton, rector of the Church of Our Saviour, and a the grave in West cemetery, the Masonic ceremonies were celebrated.
 Made Public Requests.
 Although Judge Meals will has not been offered for probate, close friends state that it will be shown to contain some public bequests. Judge Neal for years was prominent in the Plain vile cem metery association and it was said today that some of his money will be used for improvements at the East Berlin has received an invitation from Robin Hood camp of Middle l town to attend a class adoption this l evening.
 Changes in time on the Middletown l branch which go into effect Sunday l will be the early Sunday morning l train and the restoration of the eve- l ming train discontinued some time ago.
 Hillside creamery, 31c Russell Bros. -advt.