New Britain herald., 1917-10-13
MRS. ALICE NUGENT
dies in BROOKLYN
Body Of Former Resident Brought
Here for Burial
SERVICES HELD TODAY

Eighteen Men Receive Their Exemp-
| ton Buttons@J. III. TrumbuIl An
| pointed Chairman of Committee to
I Make Plans for Rally Day.
The funeral of Mrs. Alice Nugent,
| widow of the late Thomas Nugent,
| who died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Alice Parsons of Brooklyn, N.
Y, last Thursday was held this after
noon at 1880 from the church Of Our
Lady of Mercy. Rev. James McDon-
aid. pastor of the church, OBLIGATED
| and interment was in st. Joseph's
cemetery.
Mrs. Nugent, until several years
ago, was a resident Of this town and
at the time of her removal had lived
IN Plainville for over 40 years. While
here her home was on Main street
near the railroad crossing. Mrs.
Nugent was well known and had many
friends who will be surprised to learn
OF her death. She was devoted
member of the Church of Our Lady
of Mercy.
Several years ago Mrs Nugent de-
| clded to remove to Danbury and take
up her residence with her daughter.
This she did, some time after accom-
| panying her daughter on her removal
| to New York city.
For some time Mrs. Nugent was in
i'll health but the end did not come
! until last Thursday Death was due
to a complication of diseases and in
f1rmities incident to old age. The
! body was brought here on the after
Dv,io
of the funeral arrangements
Mrs. Nugent who was 76 years old
at the time of her death is survived
by two daughters, Mrs George Par
sons, Mrs. John Moran, both of
Brooklyn, N. Y, and grandson,
| Gerald Bowen of Brooklyn Her
! daughter and grandson were in town
| today to attend the funeral
| Draft News.
N, This morning eighteen letters
Of exemption and discharge
from military duty were re-
ceived at the post office and ad-
dressed to local men. Inside these
letters of discharge were buttons of
exemptions which are supposed to be
worn to show that the recipients have
been excused from military life. Most
! of the discharges were granted to men
who were una able to pass the physical
examination. Few letters of discharge
on the grounds of dependents have
| been received and even the married
| men have been ushered into the ranks
| of the National Army.
Although having passed the local
| board of examiners in the eXamina-
tons held here for conscripts for
the National Army, and having been
sent to the cantonment at Aver, Eu-
gene Champagne and Raffale Lefen-
inc are again in Plainville. It is un-
officially stated that they were able
to pass the strict examination given
by the army officers at the camp and
were rejected because of physical dis
abilities.
Letters and cards have been re-
ceived from John Pettinatto, who was
a member of the last contingent
which left for Aver last week Thurs
day. He states that he is feeling fine
gets enough to eat. a good place to
| sleep but is kept on the jump during
the day.
J To Finish Foundation Today.
Officials of the company which has
| the contract of laying the Plainville-
Bristol highway announced this morn
| ing that the cement foundation would
by finished by night. This morning
the men were working half way be-
| tween Pierce street and the terminal
of the Bristol trolley line. Every ef-
fort is being put forth by the men
to finish the foundation by the tins
the whistle blows tonight.
Owing to the fact that the cement
mixer broke down yesterday the men
! had to be laid off for three hours
! which interfered with the plans made
by the contractors. It was stated this
morning that if the work was not
done within the regular working
hours the men would be worked over
time.
1t Is probable that the top cover
ing Of amiesite will be started Mon