New Britain herald., 1919-02-03
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ROCkWell-Drake Robbery on Par
 With Neri Burglary DIAMONDS ONLY CLUE

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 With the robbery of the safe at the Rockwell Drake company's office early Saturday morning, it is thought that another chapter will be added to Plainville's list of unsolved mysteries Up to the present time, the author1- ! ties have had no more success in i their search for the burglars than they had in the Neri case
 The only clue may be the theft of commercial diamonds valued at $500. as 1t is expected that an attempt will i be made to dispose of them at their 1 money value. A piece of a chisel was ! left but that is thought to be of lit 1 tie value.
 The opinion has been expressed that an automobile was used by the robbers in making their getaway, as the office was wrecked by the explo- sion, and the burglars must have been outside while the explosion took place. Passing automobiles are com mon in that vicinity and machine at that early hour would excite no comment.
 A well-known member of the legal fraternity in New Britain, throws an interesting light on the case. Accord ing to his story, he was returning by automobile from the western part of the state and as he neared the Silver nail property at the corner of Wood ford and New Britain avenues, he mo- ticed the approach of a car carrying powerful headlights. Putting forth 1 the strongest power of his machine he managed to get ahead of the other ] car and on nearing the Rockwell Drake plant he spied two young men standing in the road as if waiting to give a signal for an expected car. The New Britain man went on his way and when the report of the rob- bery was called to his attention Sat urday, the occurrences of Friday night stren gthened his belief that the robbery is due to a band of automo- bile thieves that are operating in many cities about the New England states.
 Changers Celebrate.
 The 32nd anniversary of the Plain vile Grange will be observed in the Plainville Grange hall tomorrow eve ming. All past members are asked to
 
 bers as a program, interesting to all, will be carried out The meeting vii: 1 open at S:30 and will be followed by l the program at the conclusion of l which refreshments will be served.
 Trench Mortar Men Home.
 Among the arrivals in Plainville Saturday from Camp Devens were Corporal Thomas Prior, Privatcs John l a1 Howard Warren. Daniel Tedesco and Peter Caducci, all of the 3O1st Trench 1 Mortar Battery. Private William Cur ningham arrived in. Plainville today. Private Francis Cassidy, who re- | turned from France several weeks l ago, arrived Saturday.
 There was no celebratio or dem | onstration of any kind to welcome l the boys, and as far as can be ascer- l tained, the committee appointed 10 l plan such q celebration has done l nothing definite.
 Graham Rendered Party.
 A pleasant surprise party was held | Saturday evening at the home of l James T. Graham of West Main street l in honor of the occasion of Mr. Gra- 1 hams birthday. About twenty guests ! we're present from Hartford, New 1
 
 furnished by an orchestra composed l of George Farrar, Pauline Farrar and l John Coffee. Vocal and instrumental | solos were rendered and dancing was enjoyed. We Parted BN the Old Red Milf', a song written by Charles F. Conlon, was played by the orchestra. Refreshments were served.
 RailroadIeSs Day.
 All work was halted in PlainVille yesterday on the Northampton divi- sion of the New Haven road. All the employees on the division, includ- ing gatemen, section men and telegra- phers had a day of rest. It is the first time in many years that Plainville has had a "railroadless' day. This town is a railroad junction and has always been 8 busy railroad center. The workmen received a shock Satur- day when they received notice to the effect that all Sunday work was to be abolished The trains and freights on the Highland Division between Hart ford and Waterbury ran as usual.
 Mrs. Agnes Cafferty.
 Mrs. Agnes Cafferty of Forestville died at the New Britain General hos rital Saturday night of pneumonia. She leaves a daughter, May Cafferty. and two sons, James and Lieut. Ed ward Cafferty. who is with the Amer lean Expeditionary Forces. Mrs Caf- ferty was we'll known in PIainville and her many friends will be shocked at the news of her death She will probab bly, be buried in St Joseph's cemetery in PlainVilie as her husband is buried in the family lot there. Brief Items.
 The Parish Guild Of the EnIscona1 church will have a hash supper at the parish house on Thursday evenine, . Snnnar will be served frnn1 Ia z.on