New Britain herald., 1922-08-21

out Of the game; Conley was away on his vacation and several of the Aces players, who are members ot me Brock Barnes post, were busy ore pairing for the opening night of the circus 10 be held this evening.
 The Lady of Mercy team defeated the kensingtonites by the score of IA to ' In a well pitched battle. Tol. did the twirlng for the locals and Darazio caught.
 Holds Social Time.
 A social was held yesterday at the home of Mrs. Julia Heeinzeman of Whites crossing, when guests were entertained who are stopping there. Those who are visiting at the home are; Watson Yates. Miss Martha Harr- fem. Miss Catherine Queam of Brooklyn. N, r.; Mrs. Lndermann and Mrs. Meyer of New York, and Harry Barnell of Indian Neck.
 Michael Guckin.
 Word was received in town late last night telling of the death of Michael Guckin at his home on Cen ter street in Bristol. News of his death was shock to his many local friends as 1t was not known that he had been seriously sick. Mir Guckin was one of Bristol's most prominent business men For years he was in the liquor business on North Main street and later he entered the real estate business at which he was in gagged up to the time of his death. Besides his wife. who was formerly Katherine O'Connell of Forestvile, he leaves three daughters. Margaret, Eileen and Bernce. The funeral is expected to be held Wednesday morn ing from St. Jpsephs church in Bristol.
 Plainville Briefs.
 There will be a meeting tomorrow night of the American Legion Auxili- ary after the summer vacation. All members are urged to attend as dele gates will be elected to attend the state convention which will be held in the Elks hall in Hartford on Sep temper IA.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter Lathrope are spending a vacation in Stamford.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas Conlin of Pierce street have returned from an automobile trip to Canada.
 The electrical storm Saturday night caused some damage in town and the telephone wires were crippled for time. Lightning struck the roof of Jomes Nolan's house on Hough street, ripping shingles from it.
 Mir. and Mrs. George Futile spent the weekend with Mrs. Tuttle's mother in Southwick, Mass
 There will be meeting of the Pythian Sisters Wednesday night.
 Miss Minerva Phelps of West suf field, spent the weekend with Mrs. George Day of Camp street. Miss Eva Day has returned from West Suffield, where she has been the guest of Miss Phelps for the past two weeks.
 Miss Marie Callen of East street, Is the guest of her aunts, the Misses Mary and Margaret Callen. at their cottage at Lake Sunapee, N. H. She will remain for two weeks.
 Miss Marguerite LeVasseur has left Or Canada where she will spend a wo weeks vacation visiting friends n the neighboring country.
 The Misses Genevieve and Mar yaret Conklin and Mary Molumphy of Ansonia, and Henry and Edward Mo- umphy also of Ansonia. were the guests of Mir. and Mrs. Peter Prior of Canal street yesterday. A meeting of the Busy Bee Sewing Circle will be held at the home of Miss Margaret Foran of Whiting treet Tuesday evening at 730.
 The funeral of George Martin, who | lied at his home, The Maplehurst Saturday morning, was held this after loon from the home, Rev. George | Hilton, rector of the Episcopal Church | # Our Saviour, officiated. Services were held in the church. Burial was n West cemetery, where Odd Elbows ceremonies took place.
 If not, put in plenty of wood. $500 a 'OR SALE-Have you your winter coal? | load while 1t lasts. s1.00 extra delivered | in New Britain. The John Cooke Co., | Plainville. Conn.
 OR sALE-Lbrary table and hall rack in perfect condition Will sell for half price. Oliver Peace. SO Maple St., Plainville. Ct |