New Britain herald., 1921-04-21
CONSTABLE INJURED
 IN AUTO COLLISION
Henry DaVidS Features in Freak
 x\ Accident
SOCIETY ELECTS OFFICERS

Albert Oakes Signs Up With Water
 bury ReguIars-Funeral of Mrs.
 Tinker-Factory Work Starts-For-
 estville News-Other Items.
 Constable Henry DaVids of Park street and Constable Phillip Marine of East Main street were injured yes- terday afternoon in a freak accident which happened at Central Square. The two officers were talking near the curbing opposite the Neri block. Constable Davids was seated in his wagon and Constable Marine was standing on the ground next to the wagon. An automobile, coming from the direction of Whiting street, being driven by a Mrs. Cooley, who is said to come from New Britain, struck the, wagon in the rear. Davids was thrown backwards and in doing so, struck against several prongs which were protruding from "a harrow in the back of the wagon. He fell out and the horse bolted. Marine, standing next to the wagon, attempted to help Davids and as the horse ran away, the wheels of the vehicle passed over his toes and struck his knees.
 Davids was taken to the office of Dr. J. c. Tanner where he was found to have been cut on scalp and to have several decorations in the legs. His injuries were not serious but painful. Mrs. Cooley was said to have been driving car which she was consider ing purchasing and was just learning to drive.
 Ladies' Benevolent Officers
 The Ladies' Benevolent society of the Congregational church, held its annual business meeting yesterday afternoon at the church parlors. The reports of the various committees showed the society to have had an active season and the treasur- CTS report shows it to be in an ex- cellent financial condition. It is the aim of the officials to expand the organization and new members will be secured. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs Walter Older shaw; vice president, Mrs. Hiram F. Lowry; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. William Eaton; directors, Mrs. F. G. Stevenson. Mrs. James Webster, Mrs. Walter Calor. Mrs. A. H. Dresser and Mrs. Leroy B. Warren Three delegates were also appointed to attend the state meeting at the South Congregational
  Wednesday. They are; Mrs. H. P. Lowry, Mrs. William Eaton and Mrs. Walter Oldershaw. s. Mrs. Mary A. Tinker
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary A Tinker, who died at the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs. William Jamieson of Spring field, Mass, Tuesday morning, was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Burial was in the West cemetery.
 Aces Enter League
 Sal Marine, manager of the Aces '. baseball team. attended a meeting last night at the Hartford Y. M. c. A. at which managers of six other teams we're present. A league was formed and it was called the Central Con- neeticut league. The six teams which entered it are; West Hartford, Elm wood, East Glastonbury, Newington, East Hartford and the local team. This is purely an amateur league. H A. G. Kamm. of Hartford was ap- pointed president and each manager of the various teams were elected di- I rectors to form a board. The Aces have the material to form fast anna | teur team. The diamond at RockwelPs !, field is being put into first class shape 1 and a new wire backing for the catch l CT has been erected. Raymond Neff, coach, is whipping the player into form for the first game of the sea- son. This will be held on May IS at ! the home grounds when they will | play Newington. The league will ar | range to play Saturday and Sunday l games and the schedule will be formed 1 so as not to conflict with that of the | PIainville Athletic club.
 Factory Works Starts.
 Material for the new factory, The l Plainville Casting company, is being drawn to the proposed building site by the Torrington Construction com pany which will have charge of the work. The final deal was closed yes terday when the property, owned by Edward Bennett, was purchased by the company. The tract covers about nine and sevep-tenths acres and has "a frontage of 716 feet on the railroad track and a depth of 500 feet. A I siding will be made about 300 feet long. The proposed plant has been .staked out and within a few weeks the foundation will be laid. .- Suit Case Heard.
 The case of the suit of Consta ble Henry Davids, against Mrs. Charles Roberts of Park street, for damages amounting to s43 for back rent, was heard in the Plainville town court yes- terday afternoon. Justice Merritt o. Ryder presided. Attorney Joseph Donovan of Bristol appeared for Mrs. Roberts while Lawyer George Levitt of New Britain represented Davids. Justice Ryder reserved decision. Mrs.