New Britain herald., 1920-03-05
NERI BROTHERS TO
 ERECT NEW BLOCK
Structure Will Adjoin Russell
 Property on the North
FOR SENATOR
ohrciai of Local Factory is Popular CandIdate-Mrs. Brady Dies otandard Steel X Bearings Com- pany Receives Shipment Of Steel.

pany Receives Shipment Of Steel.
 Nerl Brothers will begin work this spring on a new brick buildfiie which will adjoin the old Russell DroDerty on the north. The property is To- cated on East Main street and was purchased by Neri brothers some time ago. The building was formerly used as d cafe, and is now occupied by Murphy's pool room. No estimate has been secured on the cost of the proposed building.
 Upon the completion of the build ing John J. Murphy. proprietor of the pool room. will install six bowling alleys in the place. There has been an increasing demand for such forms Of amusement in this town, particu- larly since the coming of prohibi- ton. The venture is an experiment in this town, but it is expected that on account of the central location of the building it will prove successful.
 Mrs. Mary Brady.
 Mrs. Mary Brady. one of the old est residents of this town died today at the home of her daughter. Mrs William Dent of Elm Court She was 'o years old. Her husband died about :3 years ago in New York. Mrs. Brady is survived by five children, Mrs. Margaret Prior and Mrs Cath erine Dent of this town, and d, d;Lugh- ter and two sons in New York state. The body will be sent to SkaneateIes, N Y, tomorrow for burial
 Trumbull For Senator.
 The name of John H. Trumbull has been mentioned by many of his friends and supporters in this town as a candidate for state senator. They have repeatedly urged Mr. Trumbull to 't,low his hat into the ring" and openly declare his candidacy When asked about his intentions this morning MT. Trumbull said .'I have been urged by my friends to declare my candidacy for the state senator ship but | do not feel that I would have the time which must necesSar- lily be devoted to the duties of the of flee on account of the growing de- nlands of my business on my time and laEor." He added that he thinks he could get the office if he went aft CT it. MT. Trumbull is president of the Trumbull Electric company.
 Hornberser'sxF First Defeat.
 Louis Melanson defeated Russell w NlnnlSer last evening in game in the pool tournament conducted at Murphy's pool room. James F. Tier ney defeated William Taylor, the score being 50 to 49. Joe Neri also defeated Taylor. Charles Hornber- ger. the onc-armed player. who has tablished somewhat of a reputation. received his first defeat in the tour nament at the hands of James F. Tierney.
 Receive Steel Shipment.
 The Standard Steel and Bearings company has received a shipment of several carloads of steel within the past few days and has also received a consignment of coal. The concern was obliged to lay off about sixty men a few weeks ago owing to the shortage of steel in the departments where raw material was used It Is reported that these men will be hired back if they care to return to work. Some of them have obtained work elsewhere, and the company will add a number of new operatives to it's payroll. The improvement in con ditions at the freight yards, which responsible to great extent for the responsible to a great extes for the arrival of the factory supplies.
 Goes to Florida.
 William l.. Cook left yesterday for Florida where his father. John w. Cook. has been staying for several months Mir. Cooks mother. Mrs. Abbie l.. Cook, died in Florida and was buried here Wednesday. It was reported that Mir. Cooks father was seriously ill in Florida. but this state ment was denied.
 Streets Flooded.
 Selectman William J. Johnson has had a force of mon at work for the past few days clearing away the ice and snow from the drains on the streets in the center of the town. The streets are flooded and there are pools of water in the ruts made by the tracks. West Main street is in a particularly bad condition.
 Brief Items.
 There will be stations of the cross at the Church of Our Lady of Mercy this evening at 7:30. There will be lenten devotions and sermon Sunday evening. Masses were celebrated this morning at 5:30 and o'clock. it being the first Friday of the month.
 A number of members of Martha Rebekah lodge. l. o. O. F.. at tended the meeting of the Plantsville lodge in that town last evening. De gree working and a social were en- joyed.
 R. Hutton X Son of this town and Southinston. clothierS. have pur- cha sed the store formerly occupied by J. Meder of Bristol.
 March Victor records at Mora nS. :. 36J Main St. New Brltain.--udVt.