New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-10
AUTOIST ARRESTED
FOLLOWING Crash
Pennington Man Held by Plain.
vile Police on Serious Charge
REPUBLICANS TO CAUCUS
To Made Voters Saturday - special
Meeting Of LegiM--fOothaii Notes
- Caneriy-Dutton Wedding An.
nounced-Pinin,ille briefs.

II Thomas Riley OF Pennington was
arrested by Deputy Sheriff T.. w.
Furrey on East Main street near
Blossoms corners last evening about
$40 o'clock on the charge of driving
an automobile while under the in
nuence OF Intoxicating liquor. The
arrest followed a crash In which a
roadster being driven by the Farm
ington man. hit n sedan owned and
driven by Roscoe Radcliffe OF 1913 East
Main street.
Riley and Radcliffe were proceed
ing towards the corner when the
Pennington car attempted to pass
the Piainville car. The traffic along
this spot WAS dense and Riley turned
his wheel into the front fender of the
Plainville mans car. The latter was
slightly damaged. front fender being
bent In n bad shape. The other car
was injured In the same manner Of
ficer Furrey FASTENED to the scene OF
the crash and took Riley into custody.
The trial will be held within day or
two. Justice Merritt D. Ryder will be
on the bench and Stanley s. Gwillim
will prosecute. Riley will be defend
ed by Attorney Charles +. Conlon of
Plainville.
Republican Caucus
The republican town committee
has issued notice that the caucus of
the party will be held in the Town
hall Friday evening, September IA at
S o'clock. Candidates for the offices
In the town government will be
chosen and 1t is expected that a
large number of republican voters will
be on hand. The candidates for the
offices have not declared their inten-
tons up to the present time. 1t is
reported that there Is likely to be
| contest for some of the offices.
To Make Voters
The board of selectmen and the
town clerk will be in session in the
Town hall, Saturday, September Is,
from 9 o'clock in the forenoon to 5
o'clock in the evening to make voters
All persons eligible to become voters
are requested to appear during the
hours mentioned to undergo examina-
ton and take the electors oath. 1t is |
expected that the lists in Plainville |
this year will be materially increased.
Special Legion Meeting
There will be special meeting of
Brock Barns post, American Legion,
in the post rooms this evening at s
o'clock to make final arrangements
for the local bodys participation in
Britain in connection with the state
convention of that body next Satur-
day. The post is planning to make a
special effort to win the prize being
offered for the best looking delegation
in line, and nearly all of the men,
bers have signified their intentions of
attending and taking part in the
parade. A special trolley will prob
ably be chartered for the occasion.
Legion Auxiliary Meets.
The Woman's Auxiliary to Brock
Barnes post will meet tomorrow eve
ming at the post rooms on Whiting {
street in regular session. Reports
will be heard from the state conven-
ton which was held in Waterbury last
Saturday. A large attendance is
looked forward to.
Murphy Chosen Manager
John Murphy, Jr, was chosen man
ager and Charles Hird treasurer of
the Plainville town football team at 9
a meeting yesterday. A great deal of {
was shown by the men, !
bers and indications point to strong G
for the town the COM
ing season. A dance and mardi gras .
will be held September 25 to help t
finance the team for its start. The t
first practice of the season will be t
held Thursday evening at 1880 o'clock
On Trumbull's lot and all candidates. I
ire requested to report there for try t
outs. S
Cafferty- DuttOn Announcement
Announcement was made yesterday n
n St. Matthews church, Forestville,
Of the coming marriage of William
y Cafferty of Plainville to Miss Chloe
)utton of Forestville. The ceremony
will be perforced in the Forestvilc
.hurch in about two weeks. Miss
button is popular in the younger set
n Forestville and is well known in
olainville. Mr.. Cafferty has become
widely known throughout the state
because of his official connections
With many societies. He has been Sec
etary of the Plainville Chamber of
Commerce for many years and has
'eld many important positions in
onnection with the town government
ere.
Crinsons Send Call
The MANAGEMENT of the Crimsons
ootball team has sent out call for
andidates to report In the center of
he town tomorrow evening at
clock. A large number of new men
re expected to be out this year TO try
ut for the various places on the
eam.
The Crimsons are out to better
heir first years record and to that
nd will choose the strongest lineup
ossble. The manager would like
, communicate with a good coach
.ho is capable of turning out
.rong team and requests that he be
n hand tomorrow evening.
Crash i'm Center.
Two automobiles collided this
forming about 1890 o'clock in the
enter in front of the Neri Bros. store
18th little damage resulting. Both
achines pulled away with bent
nders and the occupants escaped
jury. The incident was unavoid-
Die according to witnesses.
Meet in New Britain.
Martha Sewing circle will meet at
e home of Jennie Coleman at a.
reenwood street. New Britain.
-ednesday afternoon. Members will
ave Plainville center on the trolley
ted,1.d 70 deparf AT LOS o'clocE tar