New Britain herald., 1923-07-24
FRANK ELLIS HAS
 PUzZLING MALADY PIainVlle Resident Is Suffering
 From Unexplained Sickness HA AK'KES-GRAYES WEDDING
state Highway Department Ready to Fix Corner-Crossovcr and Turn out Nearly Completed-'Iigers' Seek Games-Plainyille Briefs.

of Plainville'S best-knoWn residents is reported to be suffering from ; strange melady which has puzzled ; number of doctors. MT. Ellis condi tion has been serious for some time but it is not thought that he is 1T any immediate danger. The trouble started in his jaw. He first felt tht effects of the sickness when he start ed to lose the power of the jaw muscles. He spent some time in g hospital seeking a cure and slight improvement was noticed in his con dition. It is said that IS doctors have viewed him at one time or all other without coming to any definite conclusion concerning his case. His condition this morning was reported as slightly improved.
 Hawkes. Graves Nuptials.
 A pretty church wedding took place at St. Patrick's church in Pennington yesterday morning when l.. B. Hawkes. and Miss K. M. Graves, both of Pennington, were married by Rev. Ernest Wilson, pastor. Both of the contracting parties are we'll known in Plainvile.
 
 chine with a wreath and veil, and carried white bride roses. The bridesmaid wore grey crepe de chine 1 and carried pink roses. A large number of friends and relatives at ! tended the nuptial high mass and the reception afterwards at the home of the brides cousin, Mrs. A. w. Saun- ders. Guests were present from Hartford, Bristol. Hampden, Plain vile and New York. The brides gift to her attendant was gold bracelet and the bridegrooms gift to the best man, a set of gold cuff links.
 To Complete Corner.
 Preparations are being made by the state highway department to start work on the corner of Whiting and West Main streets. A new side walk has been laid, with a curb line moved back IA feet. and it has been opened to the public. About 25 yards of sidewalk, ranging from IA to about one foot in width remains to be taken out and a roadway built in it's place. At first the town had made preparations to let contracts for this work, but visit from Com missioner John Mcdonald, gave the selectman assurances that the state would repair the corner. This will save the town a great deal of ex- pense.
 Trolley Co. Changes.
 Workmen of the trolley company have nearly completed the two proj- ects started in Plainvile, the cross ever in the center and the turnout at Hansons shop near the town line Wiremen were busy this morning in staHing an automobile signal at the turnout near Hansons and this will be put into commission in the near future. Work cars have been run on both the sidings as a test and they have been satisfactory When put into operation, the schedule of time for the through cars will be mate rially shortened. The exact number of minutes will not be determined until trial trips have been made.
 Tigers Seek Games
 The Plainville Tigers" have re- organized for the season and in their first practice sessions have developed fast lineup. "Nicky" Toli is still finging in good fashion. The Tigers are seeking games with such teams as the Emeralds, Stronghearts, Slug | gers and Senators. All communica- tions should be addressed to Leonard Berry. so East street or telephone 4s-2. Plainville. The team ranges from 12 to 16 years.
 Festival of St. James.
 Tomorrow, the festival of St. , James, will be observed in the Epis- copal church of Our Saviour. Holy Communion will be celebrated at 10 a. m.
 No New Developments.
 There are no developments in the assault on Walter Marine of Hough street which took place in East Bristol early Sunday morning. The Bristol police are investigatinr the matter and have reported several clues which are being traced. Marine was taken to his home from the Bristol hospital yesterday noon and his condition was said to be favor able this morning. His assailants are at liberty up to the present time, but are that they will be caught within the next few days.
 To Hold Food Sale.
 N. S. Manross, W. R. C., will hold l food sale Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock on the lawn of Ella Reeds home in Forestville Ice ,ream and cake will be served.
 Campaign Progressing.
 Reports this morning from .the ers engaged in soliciting for the Plainville Public Health association. have been coming n good shape. Several Of the can iassers, especially those who have eeen visiting the Hart's Corner sec ion, have reported a number of flat efusals. These same people. accord ng to some, have been the first to , all for the services of the visiting ,urse in the past. and it is expected hat they will call again. Other sec ions of the town, however. are re- porting good progress and it is ex- , 'ected that despite the few backslid- ITS who cant afford a dollar for one if the best causes .ver put forth in9 [ 'lainville, the drive will be an tm- |. nense success. According to some |. fembers Of the committee. 1t seems i trange that some of the people in ,