New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-11-09
Fire in KensinHtOn.

Through the timely assistance of
friends and neighbors, the house Of
William Kasyzcki, of Kensington,
was saved from being destroyed by
fire this morning. A defective flue
was the cause of the blaze, which
was extinguished before much dam
age was done.
The fire was discovered by Mrs.
Kasyzck and, rushing from the
house, she called her husband, who
was working about the farm. A call
for assistance was sent out and neigh !
bors responded and formed a bucket
brigade.
A still alarm was also sent to tho
New Britain fire department and
Chief Robert NJ. Dame responded
with chemicals. S. NJ. Cowles, Of
Kensington, also brought along a
chemical extinguisher from his store.
AS the fire was in the chimney, con-
siderable difficulty was experienced
in reaching it. Kasyzcki has been re-
siding in Kensington but a short time,
having recently bought the Julius
Baldwin farm.
John ID. ROnketty.
John D. Ronketty, aged 26 years.
died at his home in kensington at
1880 o'clock this morning. He was
a well-known resident and for a. num-
Der Of years was employed at the P.
and F. Corbin factory, New Britain
Mr.. Ronketty was affiliated with
Court Mattabessett, Foresters OF
America, and st. iPauls T. A. and
B. society.
Besides a wife, he leaves a father,
Dominick Ronketty. and one brother.
Charles M. Ronketty. Funeral ar
pleted.
Ready for Campaign.
Plans for conducting the Y. M. c.
A. and knights of Columbus campaign
here next week were completed at
meeting Of the joint committees last
evening at the Peck Memorial Library,
Kensington. Thomas w. Emerson.
general chairman presided.
The town of Berlin, according to
it's percentage Of population, will be
called upon to raise $4,000 in the
drive. This district which Is COM
posed of New Britain. Berlin, Plain
Vile, Southington and Newington, Is
! asked to secure subscriptions totaling
! $62,400.
1t Is planned to raise from $35, 000.-
900 to $5O,000,00O in the national
| campaign Tor, the Y. M. 4. "A. ana n.
, of c. for work among the soldiers and
| sailors at home and aboard. The So
cieties will also carry on work among
the allies and in the prison camps.
Local leaders Of the campaign were
confident last evening that the amount
allotted to Berlin would be raised It
is believed that everyone will re-
spond to the worthy cause.
The town has been divided into
three districts and three teams will
make a thorough canvass of every
residence. Those desiring to make
| pledges will be furnished with cards.
Payments will be taken in three In
stallments, SO per cent In 80 days,
25 per cent. on February /, 1918. and
the remaining 25 per cent on April l..
| Contributions Of $40 and under are
expected to be paid in cash. Leaflets
, explaining in detail what work is be-
ing accomplished by the two societies,
will be distributed by the commit
| ! tees.
l d. A. r.. Meeting.
The oath general meeting of the
Connecticut branch Of the Daughters
, of the American Revolution will be
| held in Stamford on Tuesday. The
$ session will be hold in the Presbyte-
} rian church and will consist of morn
> ing land afternoon meetings. Lunch
con will be served at noon for Is
cents.