New Britain herald., 1917-05-09
Thomas hcGinnity Steps in Path l, of SWitcher NearISpile Bridge
ESCAPES WITH MINOR HURTS
Thrown Down Embankment-Amto Van Topples over-women ,na /Chfldren to Present. Home Gu.rd With F7ag-violated Probahon

N " 0 sWIIcHer 6S he was walking the tracks about & half mile north of the passenger. station Thomas McGinniey, aged 45. a tra :. sient. was badly bruised about the body at an early hour this morning. He Is now at the New Britain General hospital where superficial examina- ton made after he was received at the Institution indicates that he will recover
 The man was walking towards Farmlngton when he stepped in the path of the engine He was thrown down the mbankment. When the train crew reached him he was un- conscious and 1t was at first thought that his injuries were of a. fatal char acter He was put aboard the engine and was rushed to Plainville where ha was given first aid" treatment by Dr. J. C.. Tanner. He was later removed to the hospital
 McGinnity claims Providence as his home although he admits that he has not been in. that city for nine years. He is thought to be rover.
 Women to Donate Flag.
 That the women and children of the town might have an opportunity to demonstrate their patriotism, plans are being made for the raising of a fund by them to enable their repre- sentatives to purchase flag to be donated to the Piainville company of the Home Guard. I4dies interested in the surgical dressings work have taken the initiative in the matter and have appointed Mrs. s. s. Gwillim and Mrs. Charles R. Clark to serve as q Nn aY1off &vS started.
 That all might have chance to help and have a financial interest in the donation 1t is proposed to have only small contributions made and every woman in the town is invited to give a small amount. The children may also take part and they will be invited to donate pennies which they ordinarily might spend for candies toward the cause of patriotism.
 Contribution boxes will be placed at Ryder's and James' stores tomor- row and donations towards the flag may be placed in them.
 All organizations composed of women will be asked to participate in the campaign and each will probably name a member to serve as a conn mittee in getting the others interested.
 
 made by the children at personal sac- rifice, will be even more welcome than large contributions as they will be in keeping with the spirit which Is to characterize the raising of the fund.-
 It Is proposed to have the campaign close in time to permit of the presen- tation of the flag to the company be- fore Memorial Day.
 The women of the town. practically all of whom have some member of their family or a near relative in the Home Guard, are expected to receive the announcement of the plan of pre- senting the company with flag with enthusiasm. There will be no house to house campaign and all contributions will probably be made without personal solicitation. those who wish to donate through their respective societies giving their mite to the organizations committee while others will subscribe through the medium of the collection boxes at the stores above mentioned.
 While contributions from men will be accepted, 1t is proposed to have the flag the gift of the women and chil- dren and men who desire to help the cause should make their donations
  bers of their families.
 The-committee has already received $3 in small contributions and it is ex- pected that within day or two a con- siderable amount will be on hand. In the event of the existence of q surplus of cash after the flag has been pur- chased, the women will probably turn over the balance to the surgical dress ings organization.
 In the plan now being developed Plainville women will have q splendid chance to show their interest in the nations welfare during her hour or stress and it is not likely that they will be found wanting.
 Youth Violated Probation.
 John Dobruck of New Britain was arrested last night by the police of that city at the request of the local authorities. The young man was brought here this morning by Con- stable Marine who will present him to Justice Condell for examination. Dobruck was arrested a few weeks ago for interfering with an officer who was attempting to take from him a livery horse which was being abused. He was fined in court but was put o1l probation to give him chance to settle. He has since ignored the loca. officials.
 Prior Again i'm Custody.
 Charles Prior was arrested yester- day afternoon by Constable Marine for intoxication. Prior was in court last week for similar offense ana was placed on probation after he had i! promised Justice Condell to take the ! pledge. At the time the court warned him against second appear ance. threatening to have him sent to the state. farm for inebriates should | he again be arraigned.
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