New Britain herald., 1920-07-07


 tions in the matter. The accused claims that Whitman struck him first, while the latter claims O'Neil struck him first. As no witnesses were Tn court last evening the matter had 70 be postponed.
 John PTassl of Hartford. charged with reckless driving, whs discharged by Judge Griswold. He was repre- sentod by Judge Benjamin W. Alling of New Britain. It is alleged that on July Prassl operated his automo- bile at an excessive rate Of speed and struck a Ford car near the Lincoln homestead on FarminEton road. Wit ncsses for the defense testified that the Ford car was suddenly brought to stop owing to the bad condition of the highway and the accident was unavoidable.
 Grange Activities.
 An open meeting of Berlin Grange. F. of H., was held last evening. Pa triotic Night was observed. A pro- gram of special exercises was rem dered under the direction of Arthur IT. Bushnell and dancing followed The next session of the Grange will bc held July 20.
 The Grange Sewing circle will hold it's regular meeting tomorrow after noon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Myron Goodrich of worthington Ridge. All members are urged to att tend this session.
 Meets With Accident.
 Carl Nebo of Kensington. while op- crating his motorcycle on Main street. near Hungerford court. last evening met with an accident while trying to cross the trolley tracks. The cyclist attempted to cross in front of a troll ley car and skiddCd on the tracks. He was thrown from his machine. getting a severe gash on the forehead and several body bruises. Dr. Clifton NJ. Cooley was near the scene and of- fcred assistance.
 Ministers Return.
 Rev. Samuel A. ISiske. pastor of the Berlin Congregational church. who has been attending the International Council of Congregational Churches at Boston. Mass. has returned to his home. He Is to leave for short visit with friends in New Hampshire shortly.
 Rev. and Mrs. Carleton Hazen. who have been attending the council. are expected to arrive at their home Thuraday or Friday.
 Acorns to Practice.
 
 the Acorn baseball team has been called for tomorrow evening at the EenEington Grammar school grounds. h1l candidates arc requested 10 attend this practice as a game mas been se- cured from the Atlas aggregation of Manchester. X practice will also he held Sunday afternoon. |. It is prob able that the game will he played at the Berlin Fair grounds. Attend Outing.
 The local rer rcscntatives of the Hartford Courant and newsboys today attended the annual outing which was held at East Hartford. Several auto mobiles were sent to the town to take the local people to the outing grounds
 Conlon-Dcvivo Case.
 The case Of John Conlon vs. Louis Devivo Of Konsington will be given a hearing before Judge Griswcld in the Berlin town court tonight. Conlon al- his property and wants him prescott cd The matter has been aired m court on several occaaions.
 Berlin BriCrS. Charles klimck of Norton road has accepted a position with the Bcrlir Construction company.
 The Misses Elsie and SEzan Scho- field of Springfield. Masg., who have been visiting with MT. and Mrs George Schoheld of Norton read have returned to taeir homes. Mir. and Nrs. Lawrence Sonthard who have been v.sisins with rclatis -a