New Britain herald., 1917-12-04


against Cafferty is that Of being
common drunkard. He was arrested
several weeks ago but secured some.
one as bondsman. Since that time
he has been working at the Hills
factory. A number of citizens evident
ly impressed by his good behavior of
late expressed hopes this morning
that he might be liberated on pro-
baton.
George Matthew's, qolored, accused
of theft from the New Haven" road,
will also be brought to trial. It Is
thought more serious charges will be
preferred against him during the trial.
At present Matthews Is out on $1,000
bail as = result OF his being bound
over to the superior court from the
local court by Judge Edward B. Prior.
r. Transfers Business
Expecting that he may at any hour
Of tho day receive a notification from
the local exemption board to report
for military service John Ahlquist OF
Whiting street has transferred the
management OF his floral shop to
Edward Laclzey. Mr.. Ahlquist, al
though married. was denied exemp-
ton on the ground Of dependents and
his name certified among the last
fifteen per cent OF the first 100 per
cent.
Mr.. AhlQuist has also stored his
household effects and taken up his
residence with Mrs. Ahlquist's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John LeVasseur on
Broad street.
When the last contingent will leave
for the cantonment at Aver has not
been definitely announced although it
seems to be q surety that they will be
mustered into service before Dec.
Is. at which time, the queetionnaires
for the second draft are issued.
Tho names OF the PlaInville nnan
who will leave with the lAaA ineE,s~
ment from this town have boon Cor
tined ana win probably be printed
within the next few days.
Prior.and Crowley Rejected.
Leo Prior and John Crowley. who
yesterday visited the navy recruiting
station in Hartford with Intentions of
enlisting, were both rejected because
Of physical disabilities. However. not
discouraged by the tact that he was
two nnolars missing which barred him
from entering the service Of Uncle
Sam, Prior has voiced his Intentions
Of visiting dentist and will be given
of the week. Prior wishes to be
affiliated with the medical corps Of
the navy and his valuable practical
experience should prove decided as
set towards gaining promotion in case
he should be accepted in the service.
It Is expected that within the next
few days other Plainville men will
try for enlistment in various units:
The aviation corps has appealed
strongly to local young men and three
Plainvillite have offered their SER
vices In this capacity.
Plaiville Briefs.
Annual election Of officers for the
ensuing year will be held this evening
at the Plainville Grange. It is ex-
pected that a large majority Of the
members will be present. Following
the meeting light refreshments will
be served.
The w G.. T. U. will meet with Mrs
Burt on Thursday for an all day Red
Cross meeting. Members are request
ed to take lunch.
Miss Amy Mattner and Miss Harriet
Hopkins of New York spent the holi-
days with the 1atter's parents,<Mr
and Mrs. Charles F. Hopkins Of this
town.
Mrs. Joseph McKernan entertained
Miss Olean Ryder, Miss Elizabeth
Scoville, Miss Harriet Hopkins and
Miss Amy Mattner, Saturday.
Mrs. Charles Spaulding and her two
children of Milwaukee, Wis. are visit
ing their parents, Rev. and Mrs. r. H.
Burton of West Main street.
The funeral of James Bernardo
was held at 1890 this morning from
the undertaking rooms OF Matthew
Leo Prior on Pierce street. Inter-
ment was in st. Joseph's cemetery.
Mrs. Dwight G.. Clark and son will
leave shortly for Cocoa, Florida. where
they will spend the winter months
with her. parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Cooke.
The Ladies' Benevolent society of
the Congregational church will hold
its annual sale tomorrow. The sale
will be in progress both afternoon and
evening. Among the many things
which will be sold are fancy articles,
food and ice cream. In the evening
there will be an entertainment which
will consist of music, readings and a
play entitled "a Moving at the Par
sonage."
Margarine Propson, young miss of
II years was the first to purchase q Is
cent thrift stamp after they were
placed on sale at the local postofice
voutardav Colton r. Tanner was the