New Britain herald., 1923-02-05
PMinUiMe Mews
JOHN RUSSELL GETS
 6D DAYS IN JAIL
PlainVllls Man, Sought for Three Years, Sentenced for NOn-SuvpOrt
AMILY IN DIRE NEED

T. Maiteo Is Sued by Iandlori-
 Fight Complaints to Board of lie
 iief-Neighbors Complain af Rowing
 stock-Rriefs.
 John Russell of North Washington street was sentenced in serve GO dayl in jail in the town police court Sat, urday afternoon by Judge Frederick Bnlien on the charge Of n0nssnpport
 Russeli's arrest was the eulmina, lion of a three years search on the part Of the Connecticut Humane so- eleiy which early in 1920 began to re. eeive reports that Russell was not providing for his family which was in dire need. Russell led the authorities an elusive chase. and it is much 10 the credit of Constable F, W. Furrey that he was taken in tow. He returned 10 Plainville about two weeks ago and had taken ID his residence on North Washington street. The local officer. hearing Of the mans presence. arrest- cd him and held him for trial.
 George A. Williams. general agent Of the Connecticut Humane Society, appeared in court against Russell and described the conditions in which he had found Russell's wife and five chill dren. He said that he has shown no disposition to get steady employment and 'han never supported his family. Judge Bulen stated that the sentence imposed on Russell would be lesson for other erring husbands and fathers.
 Sued by Landlord
 Edward Riccio of Bristol, acting as guardian for Rosie Mennone Of Whit ing street, Plainville, has brought suit through Judge Russell s. Mink Of Bristol, against T. Matteo Of Broad street, to recover nine months rent for a shop in which Matteo has been located on Whiting street.
 The court action comes as the re- suit of long standing altercation be- tween the landlord and tenant. The story, as reported. is that Miss Men none's brother who was the original owner of the property, was at one time in partnership with Matteo but after a time. left him. He is said to have transferred the property to his sister, Rosie, who is a minor. Later Rosie transferred the property back to her brother, but because she is a minor, the transfer is not legal. Men none, upon receiving the papers from his sister, leased the shop in the rear of his home to Matteo with the stipu- lation that the yearly rent would De one dollar. Now, MT, Riccio, Rosie's guardian, finding that the lease was not legal, is bringing suit against Mat teo for nine months rent.
 Property Owners Complain
 Eight property owners appeared be- for the Saturday afternoon session of the board of relief to enter petitions for reductions in assessments. This is the largest number to appear since the board has been in session. The board l will meet again next Wednesday af- | ternoon in the selectmen's offices in the town hall between the n1,.... 1:30 and o'clock. Property owners wishing to file petitions for reductions, must do so on or before February 21, the last meeting day for the board Of relief.
 Complain of Stock.
 Prosecutor William Foran has re- ,eived a number of complaints from residents on Ledge Road in the Mountain View section, about pigs and cattle belonging to neighbor, which are allowed to run loose over he neighborhood. The complaints ,tate that the animals have been coming around during the night the dogs about the houses tot iet up a roar which keeps the entire ocality awake. The authorities arc preparing to investigate and see if he nuisance can be stopped.
 Martha Rebekah Notes.
 Martha Rebekah lodge, I. O. o. T.,s will confer the initiatory degree on class of five candidates this evening n I. O. O. F. hall. Supper will be erved at 6:30 o'clock after which. he work of the degree will be car, jed out. The members of the guard cam are requested to be present. yisiting delegations from Bristol and Jew Britain will be present.
 Man Drops Dead?
 A rumor was prevalent about the enter of Planville this morning that young man living in the section ], nown as Trumbulls flats, had 1. ropped dead on the street yesterday !, fternoon upon his return from a ' rip to Southington. It was stated in 1any quarters that he had come ome from moonshine party and , as been suddenly taken ill and had ropped on the streets, dead, before ledical aid could reach him. The umor proved false.
 Grange Anniversary. Plainville Grange will meet tomor- ]. ,w night in observance of the 34th of the institution of the dge in Plainville. The night will 9 in charge of male members of ? le grange and will be known as ' Night" The men will + lrnish an entertainment and re- a eshments will be served u
 Clarion Club Notes. ? The Clarion club will present a 2 ree-act play entitled, "A Poor Mar !; ed Man." in the Grange hall Tues- p " evening, February IS. gt The entertainment will be present. 5; at S:15 o'clock sharp and the pro- eds will be donated towards the md for the new Congregational par 2 h house. The members of the cast z i've been practicing for the past onth on their respective parts and is said that the various charac- .r ...iII Lo Iln a rarndilnn thnir E,