New Britain herald., 1923-10-29
FIVE ARRESTEDIN
 AUTOMOBILE MIXUPS
Joseph McCarty Held for Driving
 Under Influence of Liquor
DRUGGIST SENT TO HOSPITAL
Legion Meeting fonight-fosn risn la Hear Arguments On Webster sueel-suffers Nervous Breakdown -Retu,ns From Hospital,

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 Plainxille had it's weekly share of automobile accidents, hut the police were especially active Saturday and yesterday and as d result arrested Ave offenders. Two Of the men taken in tow were drivers and three others were booked on charge Of drunken ness,
 Joseph Mccarty Of Bristol Is held on the most serious charge, He was arrested by officers F, W. Furrey and Andrew Hogan after hls automobile had struck another owned and driven by Herman Rnrzler of Bristol at the corner Of West Main and Washing ton streets. Three other young men were arrested on the charge Of drunkenness. The three also reside in Bristol and were with McCarty when the'accident occurred.
 The poilcemen's version of the af- fair Is as follows; McCarty and his friends were returning from tho di- rcction of unionvillc about 12:bn o'clock Sunday morning and made an attempt to turn into West Main street at a rapid rate Of speed. Burg lcr's car had reached the corner be- fore the McCarty car had reached the turn and in the few minutes that fol- lowed. McCarty drove his automobile into the rear of Burzler's car infictinE small amount of damage. The Plainville police were notified Of the affair and went to the scene They found that McCarty had left and was on his way to Bristol. They overlook him and placed an additional charge of evasion against him. He will be tried in the town court this evening at 7:30 o'clock. He was allowed to go under bonds of s15O.
 Blossoms Corner Again
 A weekend would be strange in Plainville without it's usual antomo- bile accident at Blossoms corner and yesterday was no exception to the rule. As result of an accident there yesterday, Fred LeBure of Bris- tol was placed under arrest on the charge of driving without a license. The accident was slight one ana slight damage was done to the two cars which figured in it. Officer Thomas Royce investigated and had the two drivers agree to settle the damage between themselves. Leisure, however, could not produce a license when asked for one and the officer placed him under arrest. The slame of the other driver was. Joseph Bur bank of Hartford. IeBure will be tried in the town court this evening.
 Druggist is Run Down
 Charles DrobegS of Maple Hlli avenue. New Britain, was removed to the New Britain General hospital yes terday afternoon for treatment TOT a dislocation of the right knee ana decorations of the scalp which ne suffered when he was hit and run down by an automobile whose driver escaped after the accident had taken place. The scene of the affair was on the side of the hill leading down to the head of Crooked street. Drobegg had parked his car on the side of the road and was crossing to the other
  when he was hit. He is one Of the proprietors of drug store at the cor ner of Dwight and East streets, New Britain and is about 63 years of age. His condition this morning was said to be not serious. The driver of the car failed to stop. The police are investigating.
 Legion Meeting Tonight
 There will be a regular meeting of Brock Barnes post, American Legion, in the post rooms on Whiting street this evening. Reports Will be read on the national convention which was held in San Frincsco and plans will be perfected for the big celebration which is to take place on Armlstice Day, The dramatic committee Will also report on the progress or the play Under the Sea- which Will De presented at the Grange hall on the evening of November 12.
 Webster Street Hearing
 The newly organized town plan commission will hold a rehearing on Webster street in the Town hall this evening and arguments anent the ac- ceptance of the street m the town will be hear and discussed. Since the last meeting of the old body by which a recommendation to accept the street was made. it is under stood that some other details have come up which may change the en- tire aspect of the hearing this eve ming. The residents of Webster street are planning to attend again in force and will if possible convince the mem- bers of the town plan commission or the advisability of accepting the street.
 suffers Nervous Breakdown
 Mrs. Butler Corlett is confined to her home on Pearl street suffering from nervous breakdown following the sudden demise of her mother. Mrs. Mary Nobleton, last week. The death of her parent came with such a shock that Mrs. Corlett was unable to attend the funeral yesterday.
 Returns From Hospital
 Morris Hart has returned from the