New Britain herald., 1917-01-09

pany of Worcester. He is said to be independently wealthy and is hopeful of being able to retire from business Before long. He lived in Plainville for a number of years and while he has made his home in Massachusetts for a long time, he has warm place in his heart for the 'old town" and if his plans do not miscarry he will spend his period of retirement on his newly acquired estate which over looks the town and affords a view of the entire valley in this section.
 Mrs. Julia Woods Dead
 Mrs. Julia Woods, aged s4 years, died this morning at the home of Mrs. Jackson Mckee on Park street, after a protracted illness. Death was due to ailments incident to advanced age. Mrs. Woods had made her home with Mrs. Mckee at intervals for the past few years, spending part of her time with her son, Frank Woods of New Britain, her anly surviving near relative.
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 DASohS lA1eoc SaI. Stepping into depression on the sidewalk near his home on Park street, William R. Shepard, an old resident, fell yesterday afternoon and badly fractured his knee cap. He was attended by Dr. J. c. Tanner MT. shepard's accident will confine him to the house for a number of weeks and the injury is of such a serious nature that he will probably be lame after he regains the use of his limb.
 Simpson for Commissioner.
 At a hearing held in the probate court this morning, Judge George R. Byington appointed James Simpson 8 commissioner to hear the claims of George Fait against the estate of Frank S. Neal Two commissioners are to be named. The Trust company, executor of MT. Meals will, failed to enter an appearance at the hearing and Judge Byington decided to post pone the appointm of the second commissioner until he learns whether the officers have any choice to sug gest
 MT. Fait was present and expressed himself as being satisfied with MT. Sim pSOn 5 SeleOtlOn.
 The disputed claim concerns barber ing done by MT. Fait during Judge Meals last illness. He presented a bill for $1O0. claiming s1 for each call made at the Neal home. The execu- tors considered the sum asked ex- horbitant and refused to pay it, pre- ferring to have an order issued by the court for their own protection.
 Wed Twenty-Five Years.
 Mr. and Mrs. John Nelson of Forest i vile avenue, celebrated their twenty l fifth wedding anniversary yesterday and at the Swedish Congregational church last evening 8 number of their l friends and relatives, including sev- eral from New Britain, Bristol Spring field and Hartford gathered to assist l in making the event one of happiness to the couple.
 A miscellaneous program which in i cluded vocal and instrumental num- bers by individuals as well as selec- tions by the choir was enjoyed. An 1 address of a congratulatory nature | was given by Rev. Carl E. Carlson, pastor of the church. of which the Nelsons have been prominent mem bers for a number of years. On be- half of the Swedish Ladies' Sewing | society Mrs Peter .Nystrom presented l the couple> with a handsome bouquet, while Peter Goranson offered as the | gift of the church mem hers and other friends a purse of twenty-five dollars in silver and two umbrellas. Refresh ments were served
 Mir and Mrs. Nelson were married in Plainville twenty-five years ago by Rev. E. C. Hjerpe, now of Chicago. Seven children, Nils, J. Edwin, Carl. George Esther. Mabel and Helen, all l of whom live at home, have blessed their union. They have lived here for over a quarter of a century and are among the most prominent Swedish 1 residents Of the town. MT. Nelson for wears worked in the local mill of the Bristol Manufa curing company. He is at present employed in Sessions Clock shop.
 Brief Items.
 The harvesting of ice at White Oak was begun at White Oak this morning.
 James J. McNally has purchased new Overland coupe which he will use for livery purposes.
 l. J. Birnbaum has retp ned from