New Britain herald., 1921-01-18
DECISION RESERVED
 ON WHEELER WILL Postponed Hearing Is Held at
 Probate Court CHURCH MEETING TONIGHT

Mrs. Roberts Receives Medal for z Son-Fythians Meeting.
 The postponed hearing on the will of the late Susan Wheeler was held at the probate court yesterday. Judge of Probate Merritt o. Ryder, presided. Lawyer Mortimer H. Camp of New Britain, appeared for the persons mentioned in the contents of the will and the eXecutor, Fred Peace. Law yer Gross, of Hartford, appeared for the contestants. Fred Hastings of this town and his brother, Glover Hast ings of West Newton, Mass. The Tasting brothers are the only direct relatives of the deceased. They claimed the estate on the grounds that the deceased was in no condition to make a will at the time it was drawn. Judge Byinston drew it up in September and Mrs Wheeler died about a month later. MT. and Mrs. Charles Fennel were witnesses to the signing of the will It was found that Mrs. Wheeler had to be assisted when signing her name and at times dur ing the moment of signing, lapsed into a semi-conscious condition Judge Ryder reserved a decision until a complete testimony is prepared.
 Grange Meeting.
 The Plainville Grange will hold its regular meeting at the Grange hall this evening. Past Lecturer Mrs. H. Lowrey will have charge of an en- tertainment to be provided by the members. An automobile party will be the feature of the evening. The, first and second degrees will be conferred upon a small class of can didates A social time will follow the work
 Pythian Lodge Meeting.
 Pythian lodge, No: 47, Knights of Pythias, will hold its regular meet ing in the I. O. o. F. hall this eve ming. The second rank will be con- ferred upon a small class of candi- dates. Immediately following the de- gree work, the installation of officers will take place. This will be in charge of the grand lodge officer. A buffet lunch will be served in the banquet hall after the installation. .
 X. NJ. F.. Zion Meeting.
 A special meeting has been ca He'd for this evening to be held at the A. M. F.. Zion church at s. o'clock. The public is invited to attend. It will be held under the auspices of the Ma tional Association for the Advance ment of Colored People. The main object of the meeting will be for the completion of the new organization re- gently started. Officers will be elected and other plans for the future work of the association will be made. Many prominent speakers will attend. Among them will be Mrs. Fred Sey- mour of Hartford, who will be the principal speaker. The meeting will be a joint union of the New Britain and Plainville associations.
 Rev. F. F. Barrows, pastor of the church, held specal services at the church Sunday. in an effort to raise funds to defray the expenses. There have been several alterations made at the church during the past few months. new furnace has recently been in- stalled. Rev Barrows has asked for an appropriation of $200 to help de- fray the expenditures. g. All money raised for the church will be used for local work only.
 Receives Medal.
 Mrs. c. Roberts of East street has received a Victory. medal from the government for services of her son, Sergeant Leon Roberts, who died in service. The Accolade of the Chival- ry of Humanity was also awarded her son. The medal has four bars on it with the names of the battles in which her son participated.
 Schools Thrift Week.
 The children Of the Plainville Grammar school observed thrift week exercises yesterday. A sum of $50 was received by Principal Orrin l.. Judd. which the pupils had taken in, to place on their school bank books. Tomorrow morning, Treasurer A. A. Mcleod of the Plainville Trust com pany will address the children of the three higher grades on the necessity of saving money.
 Rourke Buried Hero.
 John D. Rourke, of Pennington, who died at his home Sunday, was buried in the St, Joseph's cemetery. Plainville, this morning. Funeral services were held at the St. Patrick's church at Pennington. MT. Rourke was well known locally.
 Leaves for Chicago.
 Mrs. Fannie Shephard has left for her home in Chicago after spending a months visit with relatives in this town. She was the guest of Mrs. Mary | Covert of Washington ave. and Walter Renstead of Pennington avenue. NOTICE-We do light trucking of any