New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-02-03
women fight IN
TENEMENT HOUSE
One Pays Fine in Court Today
Other Gases Heard

4 tenement house row in which
Mrs. Bertha Godrosky and Mrs
Frances Polchak were the partici-
pants resulted in the appearance of
tho former in police court this morn
ing on a charge OF assauIting the lat
ter. She was fined SO and costs.
Judge r. w. Alhns was on the bench
and Prosecuting Attorney Albert y.
Grccnbcrg handled the states case.
Argue At Friends Homo.
The trouble took place Tuesday
afternoon at the home OF a mutual
friend at 80 Broad street. Mrs. Pol
chalk had gone 10 the house to visit.
she told the court, when the other
woman entered and demanded that
she retract alleged slanderous re-
marks concerning her activities in
the neighborhood. Mrs. Polchak de-
MED having made accusations against
Mrs. Godrosky and headed for the
door. Tho latter then took her by
the hair and administered a beating.
When Mrs. ,Godrosky took the stand
she told the court that she had been
invited TO the house and someone
struck her without provoCation. using
a piece of iron in beating her up.
The case OF Thomas Deiucci was
continued in charge OF Probation
officer r. G. Connolly until Febru-
airy 10. He II charged with non
support. Mrs. Deluccl testified that
he has not contributed to her SUP
port or their child's since October 10.
They were married about a year ago.
Several months ago tho husband took
his earnings and went to Chicago
where no became stranded. Mrs. De-
-. a.. IL
but since coming back he has not
worked. Tho vito has been working
in local theater but was forced to
give up her position on account Of
the bahy's illness.
Liquor Case Gsntinncd.
\ continuance uneh next Tuesday
was ordered In tho case OF Tony Var
MALE who Is held on n liquor charge.
The accused was arrested at his homo
~ 1875 High street Saturday night.
Lawyer L. + MeDonough is his coun-
sell
Prosecutor Greenbers announced
that flrthcr evidence had been un-
covered In the case Of Nick CIemen-
tino. charged with the theft of siTb
from his fellow roomer. August Eolli.
and that the accused would be tried
tomorrow morning Due TO numer-
Gus complications In the matter. tho
case was partially tried before Judge
kirkham several days ago but was
continued. Further complications
may arise in the second hearing since
Judge TSirkham - no longer connect
cd with the police court and former
prosecuting Attorney @. W. Klett,
who pressed tho charge for the state.
IS now Judge OF thc court. Judge
william r. Mangan represents the
accused.
Chamber Session.
In chambers. tho brother OF n IS
year-old girl who recently came TO
America from Italy. was ordered to
send the girl to school within n week
or himself face charges. Hc is the
sirl's guardian.
The case of a mother OF nine chill
dren was called but she was not pres
ont to answer charges, having re-
fused to come to court, ono OF the
policemen testified. When the wom-
an was notified that she was charged
with naglecting TO send one of the
children to school and must come to
court. sho told the policeman that
! he could take the whole nine chii-
| drcn " he took any one.
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! p,,.4nr l.. 1oxxer Russell RroS AdNf