New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-01-25
FAST EXPRESS HITS
AUTOMOBILE TRUCK
Gates Not Lowered in Time to
Warn Driver
MACHINE BADLY SMASHED
Auto Owned by Torrington Man
Driver Escapes Serious Injury
GRANDCHILDREN Items of News.

Church Elects OfficerS-DiyOrce is
The west-bound express due in
Plainville at 50 p. m. struck and
. badly damage an automobile truck
at the East Main street railroad cross
ing at 1920 o'clock last night.
The train was about 25 minutes late
and the gateman at the crossing
| lowered the gates, but not in time to
stop the truck, which approached the
crossing at the time the train was
coming in. The engine struck the
rear end of the truck. sending it all
the way across East Main street, a
distance of about $50 feet, smashing
the picket fence in front of the home
of Patrick Welsh. The truck also
hit telegraph pole and splintered it.
The truck, owned by E. J. Kelly of
Torrington, was badly damaged by
the collision. 1t is a five-ton truck
and is used for moving furniture
The drived was badly shaken up, but
escaped with a few minor bruises
officer Philip Marine secured medi-
cal attendance for him and he
stayed with the truck all night.
Writes From Germany.
Roger Radcliffe Of New Britain
has received letter from his brother,
Frank Radcliffe who Is in France
with the 85th division. He is now in
Germany with the American army Of
occupation. Frank Radcliffe lived in
Plainville for several years and en-
listed in the army during the early
part of the war. He is in good health
and has passed through several
battles without being wounded.
rendered Surprise Party.
A pleasant surprise party was held
last evening at the home of Stanley S.
Gwillim of Hough street, in honor of
Miss Doris Gwillin, yesterday being
the occasion of her birthday. Guests
were present from Plainville, New
Britain and Bristol. The guests were
entertained by games and music. Re-
freshments were served and all pres
ent had a very enjoyable evening.
Church Officers Elected.
At the annual meeting of the parish
guild of the Church of Our Savior the
following officers were elected:
President Mrs. c. F. Spaulding; vice
president, Miss J. n. LaF'ield; treas
urer, Mrs c. N. Curtis. The report Of
the treasurer indicated a successful
year. A program of work for 1919
was planned.
A supper will be held on Thursday,
February s, the proceeds to be used
for repairs at the rectory
Planning For Reception.
A meeting of the committee. ap-
pointed to arrange q reception for re-
turning soldiers and sailors has al
ready been held and al informal dis
n O
the welcome will be the biggest ceIe-
bration ever held in Plainville. There
are more than 100 men from Plain
Vile in the service, the majority of
them serving overseas. A large pro-
portion of them have been wounded
and gassed and three have died in the
service. The people of PlainviIIo
represented by the committee, are
resolved to extend their expression Of
gratitude to the boys by giving them
a fitting welcome celebration on their
return.
Trench Mortar Boy Home.
Private John Pettinato arrived at
his home on Pierce street last night.
having been granted a furlough Of a
few hours duration. He is the first
member Of the returned 3O1st trench
mortar battery to reach PlatnviIle and
was given leave of absence in order
that he might hurry to the bedside of
MS mother, who is seriously ILL Ow-
ing to the short time he had at home
he refused to say anything about his
trip to France but he is trying to get
an extension of his Through.
Woman Seeks Divorce
In the superior court Yesterday
Grace Herman Of Plainville asked
who is now living In Bridgeport. They
We're married in Fairfield on March 8.
1912, her name being Thoma. Tho
last time she saw Herman was in
March, 1914, and he assaulted her,
and left home Immediately, according
to her testimony. She was recalled
to the witness stand and it was found
that she was previously divorced.
having been married for the first time
when she was 16 years of age.
The judge inquired, IF this divorce
is granted you, do YOU contempIato
another matrimonial venture?" She
said she thought she had sufficient ex-
perie1ce in that line.
The judge decided to take tho casa
for consideration and that he wanted
to consult the records of the other di
Eorce case in which Mrs Herman was
Il principal.
Church Notices.
Church of Our Saviour-Morning
service and sermon at 10:45. SUNDAY
school at II o'clock
congregational church-The regu-
lar morning service will be held |
10:45. Topic: "Character and tho
Law. Sunday school at noon. Chris
tan Endeavor society meeting At
$50. Topic: In Lumber Camps and
Mines. Leader, Miss Polly Gillette |
Advent Christian church-Morn-
ing worship at 10:45. Sunday school
at II o'clock Loyal Workers noo+ !