New Britain herald., 1918-10-15

! age and was born in Waterbury. Shortly after his birth the family moved here. He was the son of the late Henry O'Hara,~ the well known i contractor. A few years ago. Arthur established himself in the trucking business with his brother-in- law l Herman Carlson. He had been in the military service but a short time, having been sent to camp for limited service. For the past week he had been in a critical condition and his death was reported in Connecticut papers three times. His sister, Mrs. Carlson, was with him when he died and she was constantly at his bedside during his sickness, Death was caused by plural pneumonia developing from Spanish influenza. His brother in-law is sick with the same disease in New York. His sister has the deepest sympathy of the townspeople in her time of trouble. Funeral ar engagements are not completed be- cause it is not known when the body will arrive.
 Charles Grace Dead.
 The death of Charles Grace. which occurred at the New Britain General hospital yesterday, was a shock to the local people who knew him. For the past few years he had been en- ployed in this town as a special de- tective by the New York, New Hay en and Hartford railroad Co He was also a special constable in Plainville. He was well liked by all who came in contact with him, The funeral will be held from St. Mary's church in New Britain at a, m. to- morrow.
 Funeral of Fred Bentley.
 The body of Fred Bentley, whose death was told of in last nights Her aid, is expected to arrive in town to- morrow afternoon at 2:30. The fun eral will be held from the home of his father on Canal street. The serv- ices will be conducted by Frederick Lodge A. F. and A. M. Burial will be in West cemetery.
 Requiem Mass For Private Green.
 A requiem high mass was celebrat- ed in the Church of Our Lady of Mercy at o'clock this morning by Rev. J. T. Macdonald for the late Private Joseph Patrick Green, whose death occurred at Camp Merritt N J., last Wednesday. The military funeral was held last Saturday and
 
 etery on Pennington avenue.
 Women Volunteers Wanted.
 Several more sick cases have been reported within the last "A hours. The epidemic has not been checked and added precautions are necessary. Several cases have been reported where the entire family is sick and the cases need imm ediate attention. The local Red Cross again appeals to women having spare time to volunteer their services through Mrs. c. R. Clark of Pennington avenue. The local doctors are doing their best and working early and late administering to the sick.
 Going to Fort Monroe.
 Local board for Division Mo- 2 has issued a new list of draftees who will leave for Fort Monroe, Va, on Octo- Der 23. The following Plainville men appear on the list: James William Fox, s44 Vinewood avenue, Detroit, Mich, Raymond D. Currie, 26 Broad street: Conrad John Doty, Bradley street; Paul J. Cunningham, z Maple street; Raymond J. Roberts West Main street.
 Democratic Caucus.
 The democratic caucus will be held in Grange hall this evening at 8 o'clock for the purpose of nominating candidates for representative, judge of probate and justices. Who the candidates for representative are is unknown, Three possible candidates are Rev. R. H. Burton, Joseph r. Mccarthy and H. A. Castle.
 Plainyille Briefs.
 Sergeant James Livingstone is home from Camp Wadsworth, South Caro- lima, for a few days. He is a mem Der of old Company I of New Britain, part of which was left in this coun- try to train the first drafted men.
 The Grange will hold it's regular meeting in it's hall on Pierce street at o'clock tonight. Odity night will not be observed at this meeting, it's observance having been postponed in definitely.
 Those who are collecting linen for the so-called linen shower" should have their articles at the Red Cross rooms as soon as possible. The com mittees of several churches have al- ready reported large amounts collect ed from the parishioners. Plainville's quota seems high but the town must reach it in order to keep it's clear record of having gone lover the top" o1I