New Britain herald., 1917-07-02
BEER SOLD FREELY AT QUARTET PARK
Hartford Visitors Roughly Han-
 dled When They Demand Change

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 the western section of the city yes terday, brutal treatment or an un- identified woman by two men anu 'tfree-for -all'' fight with dsts, stones and other weapons prominent Tn reception given to two Hartford wis itors. when, it was testified. they oo- tected over not having received any change from $1o bill given In pay rnent for beer checks were introduced at a hearing before Judge James T. Meskill in police court today by Bolis Mischofski and Alex Besav- wicz. both of 20 Lawrence. street, Hartford, arraigned on breach Of tha neace charges. They were al- lowed their freedom under a dis charge ordered by Judge Meskill. Directed to remain after court, it is admitted that their contentious are to be submitted before Prosecuting Liuuor Agent B. w. filling with &C., ton expected and an investigation of alleged Sunday procedure at the grove in question to follow.
 The accused testified they came to New Britain yesterday to visit friend, wanted some beer and were directed to the grove as a place where the desired beverage could be easily obtained. They said they went into tue place occupied by the bar, or dered some checks and rendered $10 bill No change was forthcom- ing and, according to their story, the bartenders denied having received bill calling for change. Their objec- tions resulted, according to their tes- timony, in squad of grove attend ants, or members of an organization meeting there, approaching on a double quick, getting imme ediately in- to action and subjecting them to rough treatment. What the outcome would have been had no re-enforce- ments arrived from others in the grove, they admitted is still a matter of doubt. As 1t was, the two showed signs of having been roughly handled.
 One of the accused said he would be unable to identify the man behind the bar, the one accused of refusal to give change for the bill in ques- ton. The other identified Fritz Hen nie, one of the states witnesses, as the one responsible. Hennie after wards denied knowing anything of the alleged transaction and contend ed if the procedure really took place, he was made the subject of mistakened identity. a Witnesses for the state contended the accused caused a disturbance, were responsible for turbulent session and one exhibited a blood-stained stone as one of the weapons used and said his shirt was spoiled by being marked up with imprints of a bloody hand. It testified two men and a woman were seen, one of the men being noted felling the woman to the ground with right upper cut. No Identification was made of the man responsible, as far as the two accused was concerned
 Bolic and Alex appeared at police headquarters to make complaint but counter complaints indicated likely responsibility on their part for the trouble and they were arrested to face breach of the peace charges.
 Janitor and Tenants Argue.
 "You may be janitor of the build ing but you have no right to commit breach of the peace and conduct yourself as alleged. $5 without costs'' ruled Judge Meskill in passing sen- tence in the case of Frederick Kroll, janitor of the three decker at 49 Cherry street and occupant of the lower apartment. Attorney A. A. Greenberg appeared for the defense. It was testified that the accused had a verbal argument with tenants upon the floor above, objectionable lan- guage was used and there was much disturbance. The accused testified he simply objected to the daughter of I the tenants above entertaining 1 male company in the lower hall- way and thought he had a right l to object in his role of janitor It was testified he called the residents 1 above vile names and talked suff1- l ciently loud to arose others in the 1 building. Sergeant William c. liar, with Policemen Axel Carlson an6 Walter F. Malone were sent to the
 scene. The accused contended he
 was much bothered by boys of for. 1 eign born parents being entertained ii
 the hallway at late hours. singing anc
 otherwise causing disturbance 1 Bonds for an appeal were fixed a | $1O0. 1 Charged by Dog Warden John Cof 1 fey with keeping an unlicensed dog Mrs. Mary Backus of 51 Hartford ave
 nue was allowed to go under a sus 1 pended judgment upon her promis
 to have the animal licensed immed 1 lately.
 1 Joseph Mortel1i of 21 Lilac street l charged with intoxication and as | sault upon Mrs. Mary Morteli, wa ] sentenced to 30 days in Jail an,
 placed on probation pending goo | behavior.
 Prisoner Believed Insane.
 To allow decision as to future ac
 tion and, it is today intimated, medi
 cal examination into suspected men
 tai trouble, hearing Of breach 0 1 the peace charges against Willial
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