New Britain herald., 1918-05-21

l cred that French had to go up to the town line with some goods, as he told her. She told him that she did not | care about going riding. but he insist : ed and finally she consented. When French arrived a the town line he did not make any attempt to stop at the house he said he was sent to. At this, Miss Farrar refused to ride any far ther and jumped out of the car. French became angered at this act and
 drew revolver from his pocket and fired three times at the girl and then attempted to kill him self Both were taken to the hospital after the shooting. French was sen-
 fenced to state prison. Tn court he pleaded guilty. He now says that ne
 is going to try and have the sentence lifted"
 At first Miss Farrar did not inform
 her parents of the receipt of the let ter from French. Tn fact, they were
 informed by an outsider. The state
 police were informed of the affair and
 came to Plainville to make an inves-
 tigation.
 Two Arrests. Jack OHara was once more sum-
 roned to court to answer the charges
 of drunkenness and breach of the
 peace yesterday afternoon. He was
 arrested by Officer Philip Marino
 who received a complaint. He
 giH en a hearing before Justice A. H.
 Condell who sentenced him to the
 state farm at Norwich
 Steven DimanXio was arrested yes-
 terday by Officer Philip Marino on
 the charge of drunkenness and breach of the peace. He was given
 a hearing before Justice Condell and
 was fined $7 and costs. Funeral of Warren P. Morgan. 1 The funeral of Warren P. Morgan, who died Sunday afternoon at his home on East Main street. was held this afternoon from the home of his
 son Ernest Morgan of. Maple street
 at 2 o'clock, Rev. R. H. Burton,
 pastor of the Episcopal church of fciated. 1nterment was in West cemetery.
 Rcd Cross Notes.
 The Red Cross drive is progressing we'll several of the canvassers hay ing exhausted their supplies of pins anG receipts. Up to the present time the committee reports that about $1.- coo has been raised. All the solici- tors should make daily reports to Joseph N Mckernan. There will be a meeting of the solicitors tomorrow evening at the town clerks office. All are urged to be present and to be
 ready to give complete report of work done.
 Church Supper. The Ladies' Benevolent society of the Congregational church will meet
 at the church parlors tomorrow after
 noon and evening. Supper will be served from 5:30 and all are invited. After the supper there will be a 1 Victrola concert; consisting of rec i ords by Gali Curi, Caruso, Gluck, l Amato and the prominent musicians. Brief Items. The Norton Gardens will be ready
 for planting Friday or Saturday of this week.
 The third issue of the Parish Mes
 senger of the Congregational ,church 1 is ready for distri button. l Miss Virginia Marine has resigned ] her position at the Bristol Mfg. Co.
 to accept a position at Neri's con- | fectionary store.
 The Plantsville W. c. T. U. will be 1 the guests of the local union at the
 home of Mrs. Lauridson on Friday i afternoon at o'clock. ! The annual ''clean up campaign"
 will begin on Thursday and Friday of
 this week. The west end of the town 1 will be taken care of. on Thursday ! and the east end on Friday. l Scottsswamp herd tested Kavnek
 milk sold. Denton. 5-20-3Odx