New Britain herald., 1923-10-23
DRIVER IS FINED
 FOR OLD DEFENSE
Conrad KoWalchuk Of Bristol Found Guilty ol Reckless Driving
AUTO HITS DRUG STORE
Legion Plans for Armistioe Das- Charles Diggles' Dog Comes Home Called to Illinois hy Death af Moths er-Iniured at Teoibaii-Briefs.

Stanley Kowalehuk Of Bristol was found guilty Of reckless driving and was fined ss5 and costs in ihe town court by Justice F, r, Prior last eye- ming. His arrest followed a collision which occurred on September go on New Britain avenue between his ear and another owned by Joseph fitz. gerald Of Forestville, His ease when first tried in the town court was cons iinued until yesterday and final dispo- sltion in the matter was made last evening. The states ease was ably presented by Grand Juror William J. foran.
 Auto Hits Drug Store.
 An automobile bearing n Massa- ehusetts license marker was saved from serious damage and from being the cause of more damage 10 the Galpln Drug Co. store this morning about II o'clock. by the presence of mind of the driver. The automobile was approaching the center from New Britain and when the driver went to turn into the road to Southington, the steering apparatus underneath tho automobile broke letting tho front wheels run wild. Although the car was travelling at a slow rate Of speed. the sudden iurch of tho wheels caused 1t to skid on the wet pavement and the car came to a stop exactly fin the front entrance of the drug store. The driver had the presence of mind to jam on his brakes when the car went over the curb and the machine was brought to q standstil without any damage being done to the store front. None of the passengers in the car were injured and mechanics from Cooke's garage lowed the automobile into the garage for repairs.
 ArT,istice Day Plans
 Brock Barnes post of the American Legion has commenced planning for Il proper observance of Armistice Day this year. As November II falls on a Sunday, the day will be observed on Monday, November 12. Special serv- ices, however, will be held in the churches on Sunday. A committee of l.. s. LaGoy, chairman; Merton Lamb. Francis LaVasseur, John Sharr and Henry Futile is work ing on plans for monstrous parade and celebration which will surpass the | Armistice Day celebration of previous years.
 Diggles' Dog Comes Home
 Following the report to the local | and state police by Charles Diggles that his valuable hunting dog which he only recently purchased had been stolen, Mir. Digges reported this morning that yesterday afternoon at about ? o'clock the dog returned home. The tired canine was dragging he half of heavy chain which was attached to his collar and the condl- jon of his feet which were badly 1listered gave evidence that he had travelled long way. The animal was agged and weary, but the welcome he 'eceived upon his return was accord ng to MT. Diggles, one that would wen beat the return of the Prodigal Son.
 Called to Deathbed
 James Boswell of the B. & L. Serv- ce station at S1 West Main street. eft yesterday for Elgin. Illinois in re- ponse to telegram telling him that lis mother was dead. No other de- ails of the affair were given out.
 Injured at Football.
 William Kramer, Jr., is laid up at lis home on Bank street with d badly vrenched knee received in the foot 'all game Sunday at Rockwell Field. t will be several days before he will 'e able to be out. Dr. l.. H. Frost i. s attending him.
 Pythians Work Degree
 The degree team of Pythian lodge, X. of F., went to Tariffville last eve- ing and worked a number of de- rees for the Pythian lodge there. !. he evening was such a fine one that larger number than was expected nrned out A social was held in onor of the visitors and an entertain lent was furnished.
 Pythian Sisters Notes. The members of Pythian Temple, Y ythian Sisters. will go to Union- s file this evening to visit Agenda Tenn le. All sisters who are planning to 2 o should report at the I. o. o. F. ooms not later than 7:30 o'clock. . he trip will be made in automo- Hes.
 Ladies' Aid Society. The Ladies' Aid society of the -ethodist church will meet with Mrs. rank White at 15 Pennington ave- Ie Wednesday for an all-day sew g meeting.
 On Hunting Trip.
 Leo LeGoy of the B. & l.. Service | ation is on hunting trip in north- n New York state and Canada. Be- Ire leaving, he made the boast that 2 would return with a big bag of lme. %,A." si
 Moving to Springfield. c l.. E. Ruddock of East street has u lrchased house near Forrest Park, b ,ringfield, and he will move his ii mily there this week. u MT. Ruddock's parents will occupy al e home on East street during the " ming winter.
 PIainvilIe Briefs. o, America Collela has resigned his al sition with the c. Blancato Shoe ct epair Co. v James Mcclure of Bank street has ti ken a position at the Plainville ot sting Co. ps Rev. J. c. and Mrs. Ward are ar ending q few days in Newark, N. J.. the guests of MT. Wards daughter, sa IS. Harry wilcoy. ar Morris R. Hart who was operated be at the Hartford hospital last SD ek, Is reported to be as comfort tn le as can be expected st Court General Lawton, r. Of A.. gr Il meet this evening in the post ot