New Britain herald., 1920-12-11
Burglars Scared Away Before
 They Could Secure Any Booty SULLIVAN CASE HEARD
Sullivan Fined on Two Counts School Activities-Brocl> Barnes Meeting-Methodist Lecture-NIan Parcel EarIy-Churcil Notices.

Burglars entered the Rogers Bak- cry on Whiting street early this morn- ing, but were evidently scared away before they could obtain any booty. The entrance was gained through a small rear window, which had been left unlocked. On entering the hak- cry the intruders evidently opened the rear door. Constable Phillip Marino while on his rounds was in the act of ringing up the clock, which is at the rear of the Roger stables, and seeing the open window, became suspicious. He examined the premises but found no trace of the burglars. They had probably seen the officer approach and made good their getaway before he arrived. Con- stable Marine notified MT. Rogers of the attempted robbery and MT. Rogers came down to the place. It was thought that the intruders had only been in a short time previous to be- ing frightened away. They had started to eat some of the cakes on the shelf in the baking shop and parts of the cake were found out side winch proved that they had made d hurried exit
 There was a small sum of money in the cash drawer which is in the front of the bake shop. This was not touched. Had the burglars not been frightened away at the time they were, much booty could have been taken.
 Ths is the fourth successive robbery or attempt at robbery which has hap pened in Plainville within the last three days. The storekeepers are urged to lock their places of business
 
 housekeepers are also warned to keep a close watch over any strangers who may happen to call on some pretex or other. Persons. leaving the home to go shopping, should lock the house and keep valuables in a secure place. The local authorities will keep a strict vigilance during the night for any more attempts such as last nights.
 Sullivan Case Heard.
 The state police held a hearing on the case of Patrick Sullivan, who gave his home as Hartford, for tine finn liam game which he worked on two local store proprietors Thursday Sullivan was taken to Plainville late yesterday afternoon and tried in the ToHn Court. H. A. James, proprie- tor of the James store on West Main street. and Rene Broult. connected
 
 Supply company on Whiting street, were called as material witnesses. Both these men were approached by ShtiiEan who tried the game on them. MT. James suffered the loss Of a pair of baby shoes and S5.61, while Mr. Broult failed to fall for the game and had the fakir arrested Attor- ney Stanley s. Gwillim prosecuted While Justice Merritt O. Ryder heard the case. Sullivan was found guilty of the charges brought against him and pleaSed guilty. A fine of s7 and costs was imposed upon him for the two charges. This amounted to s2s. sullivan was unable to pay the fine and was placed on probation for a period of two weeks. During this time he will keep in touch with Mr James and at the end of his proba- ton, pay the fine
 School Activities.
 The children of the PIainviJla Grammar school were awarded the prlzes which they competed for at the annual fair held at the Grange nall in September. This fair was for the cooking classes of the school. the PlainVille Grammar School Poultry club and The PlainvilIe Garden club. yesterday was called Reinforcement Day at the school. A total of more than $100 was given the children in prizes. The prizes were presented by Orrin L. Judd, principal of the school Appropriate exercises were held at the eighth grade room when singing and music featured the pro- gram. Raymond T. James, of the county Farm Bureau, who had aid