New Britain herald., 1921-10-13

scene coming in MT. Lewis automo- bile. The machine was stopped some distance from the store and all lights put out so that the would-be robbers could not see the men approaching When nearing the store MT. Lewis fired a shot from his gun in an at- tempt to scare the boys. Seeing that this had no effect the three men went into the store, MT. Lewis leading with f1ashlight. One of the boys was caught near the entrance with black jack which he later said he was SUD- posed to use on any one who entered. It was necessary for MT. Lewis to make the boy surrender at the point of gun. He at first dated that thcre was no one with him but a further search of the store on the part Of MT. Lewis brought out the other cul- prit. "a
 The boys were taken to New Britain where they spent the night. The will be heard in the town court tonight. At the time of their arrest several articles were found in the rear of the T. A. B. hall. It was first thought that these were stolen from the hall but 1t was later revealed that the boys had made successful attempt few hours earlier at the restaurant next to the Globe cafe. Nothing was taken from the Anderson store. Eight Cases Before Judge
 Eight automobile cases were heard by Judge Grtswold in the town court last night. John Magnolia of New Brit ain was fined $30 and costs of $13.06 on a charge of reckless driving. George Salberg of Naugatuck, arrested on a charge of having improper headlights, was discharged as was Noll Stewart arrested on the same charge. Joseph Meverson of New Britain was fined $10 and costs of $5 for hav- ing improper headlights. Carl Wal strom of Milldale arrested for having improper headlights was fined $5 with costs of S5. Frank H. Schrank of Mer- iden charged with having improper headlights was discharged. Philip Bumper of Waterbury was fined $25 for reckless driving. His cost amounted to $13.06. Samuel Pickle of Bridge port was arrested for having ar over- loaded jitney. He was discharged upon payment of costs.
 l Annual Meeting
 The annual meeting of the Ladies' Benevolent sewing society will be held in the parlors of the Kensington Con- | at 3 o'clock. A supper will be served following the meeting at 6:30 o'clock 1 Church Annual
 The annual meeting of the Berlin Congregational church will be held Friday evening at the church at 8 o'clock. A supper will be served at |6:30 by the Women's Aid Society Movies Tonight
 ''The Valley of Giants" will be the feature moving picture at the town hall this evening.
 Berlin Items
 There was large attendance at the meeting of the Mems Bible Class ot the Berlin Congregational church held at Che community house last evening Rederick Minor gave an interesting .i talk
 l The Weekly Prayer meeting will be held at 7:30 o'clock tonight at the Der lin Congregational church.
 Francis Deming, treasurer of the Berlin Savings bank has received sev- eral specimens of Rumanian and Ger man money.
 E. w. Mildrum and family are on an extended automobile tour of the Naugatuck Valley.
 Norman Bigelow and E. P. Dun. ham of this town are liable for jury duty on the McAuliffe case.
 Mrs. Henry Brown of Towacco New Jersey is visiting with MT. an,
 Mrs. E. E. Honiss.
 The bridge on Christian Lane nea the Stiles and Reynolds Brick Go. will
 be closed tomorrow according to al , announcement made by Selectma1
 Carter tb:s morning. A new cemen , flooring vii be laid. M. o. Baker c , New Britain has the contract.
 East Berlin News. There will be the regular meetin
 of the Mouern Woodmen society a
 the Athletic building this evening. The library will be open as usua Friday afternoon for the distributio P of books.
 B. R. Showalter, superintendent 0