New Britain herald., 1921-07-22
FIRE VISITS HOME ..
 OF AXEL JOHNSON
Attic Completely Destroyed Trouble in Sounding Alarm
USED FACTORY WHISTLE
Miss Jennie NJ. Anderson of Camn Street, Married in New York To- day-E'x-Service Men Start Busi- ness-Other Items of Interest in Plainville.

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 PlainvilIe.
 Fire yesterday afternoon gutted the attic in the home of Axel Johnson on Cook street and with the addition of great amount of water, the damage will probably reach wek over $500. Bedding, clothes and other old pro- ducts were stored in the attic of the building. It is thought that the heat of the past days had started the smoldering of fire which, when a. breath of air struck it, turned into flames This theory of spontaneous com bustion is the only one held bv the authorities. Although the fire it- self was confined to the attic. the wa ter from many buckets and the con- tents Of four large automatic chemical sprinklers added their flow to int damaging affair and leaked and soak ed through to the cellar. The ceil- ings were loosened by the water and are probably a total loss.
 The fire alarm failed yesterday af ternoon and was largely responsible for the headway the flames had gain ed. The Bristol Manufacturing com pany's plant here has been idle for many months and steam is not kept at high pressure at any time. There fore when the telephone operator in- formed the engineer that the alarm was to be sounded. he pulled the cord put the result was only sickly hissing souyAd which could not be heard as far as Central Square. The hlsslng continued for the regulation number of blasts but the frenen 1 was an alarm. So word was telephon- ed to Trumbull's that there was a fire and the blasts on that factory whistle soon had the men scurrying toward the fire house.
 mere were two errors in the call yesterday. The first has already been mentioned. The other deals with the fire warden. Frank Thompson acts in that capacity i'll this town and is generally called upon when there is a forest fire of any kind in the town. Yesterday the operator called Thomp- son and told him there was a fire on Cook street. The connection was inn mediate1y cut off. Thompson think ing there was a brush or forest fire called on w. Williams to help him and started out for Cook street
 The men had shovels and other equipment for the fight but searched in vain for a fire. They asked resid- ents of the street and were informed that a house was burning and that help was needed at once. Thompson then sent in the correct alarm which finally brought the department to the scene.
 Naturally there was some discus sion as tO whether or not the regular steam of sufficient amount to be kept in condition at all times. This would mean that it would be necessary for steam of sufficient amount to be kept in the boilers at all times of the day and night
 The members of the fire depart ment are requested to report at the department headquarters in the town hall any time after o'clock this af- ternoon and until a late hour tonight in order to be measured for their suits which were ordered at meet ing of the department Wednesday night. The members are asked to take notice of this appointment as all suits are wanted by September 1 and to insure their delivery the measure ments must be sent in this weekend.
 Anderson Orton Wedding.
 The wedding of Miss Jennie Marie, daughter of MT. and Mrs. A. H. An derson of Camp street, and William Henry Orton of G1ens Falls, New York, will be solemnized at o'clock this evening in the Congregational church in the New York town The couple will be attended by MT. and Mrs James Boynton of Glens Falls. Miss Anderson was employed in the V1 nd far in town Her wedding will come as a surprise to her many friends here. After a wedding trip to Lake George the couple will reside in the Empire state.
 Start Pool Business.
 John Guiden, winner of tho distin- guished service cross for bravery un- der fire. and William Cavanaugh, member Of the 27th division who likewise fought in France, have en- tered partnership to conduct a pool business on West Main street under the name of The Ex-Service Mems club The two young men are well known here where both have been in the employ of "Fisherman" Dan Collins. The opening night for busi- ness is scheduled for tomorrow night. Buddies of the men plan to tender them a business reception during the evening. Their new home is locat- ed at 37 West Main street on the sec ond floor.
 Aces To Play Sunday.
 The Aces baseball team will play the Eagles of New Britain at Rock we'll field Sunday afternoon at 3:15 o'clock
 Due to arguments and controver-- sies with the other clubs in the lea gue and due to the poor financial con- dition Of the club, the Aces have de- cided to withdraw from the Central Connecticut Baseball league. They were scheduled to play West Hart ford tomorrow afternoon but because of the decision to withdraw the game has been cancelled
 Installation of Officers.
 District Deputy Grand Master Leonard G. Root of Bristol, installed Ll-.. Tod of