New Britain herald., 1923-09-18

salary of the first selectman be
 raised from $500 to s1.000. which was approved. | A prominent citizen this morning discussed the way in which some peo- pie of the town talk among them selves. To hear them. one would think that they were true bearcats. " but when they come to public meet ing all their thunder disappears and they are exceedingly meek. Back yard thunder" is commodity in which many Berlin critics deal, he stated.
 Cases Are Continued
 The case of Pratt Kline of New York city, who was arrested Sunday on a charge of reckless driving by Constable Frank Brown, was con tinned by George Griswold. judge of the Berlin court, last evening, until Wednesday, September 26, as Mir. kline's wife was taken suddenly i'll and it was impossible for him ,S ap- pear in court. He has been released under bonds of s1Q0.
 The case of Alex Bunickas of New Britain, who was arrested late Sun day night by Constable Brown on a charge of operating motor vehicle while under the influence of liquog, was also continued. because Attorney William F. Mangan of New Britain, counsel for the defense, found it i'm possible to be in court last evening.
 Bunickas, with John Meskins and Rpnnin frsiSlS phizio olc Of Rr;t ain, was driving along the New Brit ain road and struck car driven by Paul l.. Chaser of Mcriden. Both cars were badly damaged.
 George Workman of New Britain will appear in court tomorrow eve ming on charge of reckless driving, having smashed into car driven by Herbert Willy of Pratt street, Meri- den, late Sunday evening near the garage.
 Grange Prizes Awarded
 Announcement of the prizes award ed for the best fruit, vegetables and flowers in the exhibitions at the re- cent grange fair have been made and are as follows.
 Canning Exhibitions
 Beets, first, Mrs. Leon Hall: second, Mrs. J. T. Molumphy. Dandelion first, Mrs. J. Y. Molumphy; second. Mrs. E. B. Adams. Asparagus, first. | Mrs. J. T. Molumphy. Peppers, first. Mrs. Laura Austin.
 Mince Meat, first, Mrs. J. T. Mol | lmphy. Fancy canning, first, Mrs. Laura Austin. Canned vegetable, lima | frye Mrs. J. T. Molumphy. Tomatoes, first, Mrs. George B, Carter. Corn, first. Mrs. H. E. Gould.
 Gooseberry jam, first, Mrs. J. T. | Crabapple jelly, first. Mrs. John Ventres. Plum jelly first, Mrs. J. T. Molumphy Ripe tomato preserves. first, Mrs. J. T. Molumphy. Watermelon rind, first, Mrs. Laura Austin. Quincc, first, Mrs. Laura Aus in. Husk tomato, first, Mrs. Sadie Iyde. Rhubarb. first. Mrs. J. T. Mol imphy. Strawberry jam, first, Mrs .eon Hall; second Mrs. Laura Austin. jam, first Mrs. J. T. Mol lmphy.
 Peppers, second Jerry vandrila. ;quash, summer crookneck, first. leslie Watkins; second, George J. aeed. Swiss chard, second, Mrs. llice Swert. Tomatoes. first, James )urkie: second. Leslie Watkins; third, erry yendrilla.
 Flower Exhibits
 Largest collection of dahlias, . first Miss Mary Griswold. Best ase of dahlias, first premium, Mrs. rank Woods; second. Mrs. Leland iwatkin. Best vale of zinnias, first. , Irs. Sheridan; second. Mrs William Whitman. Gladioli. best exhibit, first, 1, frs. Charles Warner; second. Mrs. :, Ieorge Carter. Asters, best exhibit. rst, Mrs. Shjeridan; second. Mrs. auloz. Geranium, best exhibit. first. Mrs. harles Warner; second. Mrs. skinner. osmos, best exhibit, first. Mrs. Frank 7oods; second, Miss Flora Norton. first, Mrs. Gwatkin; second. ITS. Shjeridan. Petunia. first. Mrs. | dams; second. Mrs. Carter. Snap Il ragon, first, Mrs. Sheridan.
 Red cherries, first, Mrs. Stanley r arrett: second. Mrs. c. B. Carter. V -hite Cherries. first, Mrs. F.. R. dams; second. Mrs. c. B. Carter ears. first. Mrs. Leon Hall; second. V