New Britain herald., 1922-08-29

Fuller of Hartford, was trying to pass the stutz and tipped it over
 The car, while two of its wheels were in the air. struck the heavy fence beside the state road. and slid along ripping up three or four posts and smashing the raiings. When the machine came to a stop it was a com- rlete wreck and those who saw the accident say that the machine folded together as an accordion would. The Hartford car was not badly damaged, as the front wheel on the left hand side was the only part of it smashed, although one of the mud guards was badly bent and twisted.
 Hartford Driver Explains Cronin, the driver of the Hartford machine, said that he was proceeding along the road on his way to New Haven to meet Mir Fuller and that he was on the right side of the road He further claims that he saw the Stutz car go against the fence, come out on the road again and then. he claims, it headed for him. He also claims that he tried to avoid it and that the Stutz struck his front wheel with he result that the impact caused the Stutz to turn over.
 Farmer As Traf Officer
 Westell Norton, local farmer, iv- ing near the scene of the accident, came to the help of the injured after hearing the crash. He later directed traffic, which became congested fol- lowing the accident Traffic was blocked on the road for hundreds of yards each way and 1t was some time before conditions were again normal.
 Local Police Called
 The Meriden police heard of the ac- cident and were soon upon the scene, but when they saw that the accident occurred in Berlin they notified the local authorities and left. Prosecutor Lewis is Investigating. He stated this morning that as yet no arrests had heen made,
 Need Not Worry
 Town Clerk Arthur l.. Woodruff stated this morning that as far as the town officials are concerned they need not worry over keeping the town hall heated this winter if the coal situa- tion does not change.
 Although there is only about one ton of coal in the bins at the town hall Mr. Woodruff stated that there are over 1 5 cords of wood which can be used. He explained that the hall Is heated only when there are eau cuses. town meetings, private dances and fire district gatherings and the furnace is not kept burning continu- ously. This wood can be used There is also a stove in the office of the town clerk as well as In the court room and wood can be burned in both of them.
 Although the supply of coal at the town farm is low, Mir. Woodruff stat ed that there is plenty of wood at this place.
 Caucuses Tonight
 Much interest is being shown in the caucus to be held at the town hall this evening at o'clock for the purpose of electing delegates to the republican state convention to be held at the Hyperion theater in New
 
 the nomination of candidates for state officers and senator in congress.
 Delegates also will be elected to the republican congressional, senatorial, county and probate conventions, and to the town committee for period of two years.
 Henry Deming chairman of the To- cal republican town committee stated this morning that the women of the town are urged to attend this caucus as we'll as the men, as many women will be elected to the town committee, 1t is expected.
 The democratic caucus for the pur- pose of electing delegates to the state convention to be held in Hartford next month will also be held in the town hall this evening. The session will be in the court room on the sec ond floor.
 Sunday School Rally.
 Plans are being made by A. L. Woodruff, superintendent of the Sun day school department of the Berlin Congregational church, for a rally to